Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services is pleased to announce the launch of the new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", which took place at Ballymoney Museum on the evening of Thursday 2nd October 2025.
The launch event was officially opened by Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, and was attended by former Sherwood Medical employees, factory managers, contributors to the exhibition, and members of the local community.
Among the special guests was former factory manager Albert Sherrard, who shared a few heartfelt words reflecting on the factory’s proud history and its role in shaping the lives of so many in the area.
Museum Officer, Jamie Austin commented: “We’re incredibly grateful to all those who contributed to this exhibition – whether through stories, photographs, or cherished objects. The Legacy of Sherwood Medical is not just about the factory itself, but about the people, the friendships, and the social life that grew around it. It’s a celebration of community as much as industry.”
It was an evening filled with nostalgia and celebration, honouring the lasting impact of Sherwood Medical on the town of Ballymoney and its people. Guests enjoyed refreshments and had the opportunity to explore the exhibition, which brings together photographs, artefacts, personal stories, and archival materials to tell the story of Sherwood Medical’s impact on both the local economy and the everyday lives of those connected to it.
The Legacy of Sherwood Medical is now open to the public and will run until 3rd January 2026. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Sherwood Story Evening – Share Your Memories
As part of the exhibition programme, a special "Sherwood Stories Evening" will be held on Thursday 16th October at Ballymoney Museum. This informal event offers former employees and their families a chance to reconnect, share memories, and contribute their own stories to the growing archive.
Whether you worked on the production lines, in the offices, or have a family connection to Sherwood Medical, your voice is an important part of the community's shared history.
To book your place, visit Eventbrite: Sherwood Stories Tickets
Email: museums@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Tel: 028 276 60230
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Past employees of Sherwood Medical, Ballymoney pictured at the launch of the Sherwood Medical Exhibition in Ballymoney Museum.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, pictured alongside Museum Officer Jamie Austin and past Sherwood Medical Ballymoney Manager Albert Sherrard at the launch of the Sherwood Medical Exhibition in Ballymoney Museum.
Albert Sherrard, Robert Beckett, Museum Officer Jamie Austin and Vincent Rodgers pictured at the launch of the Sherwood Medical Exhibition in Ballymoney Museum.
Museum Officer, Jamie Austin and Albert Sherrard pictured at the launch of the Sherwood Medical Exhibition in Ballymoney Museum.
Former managers that once worked in Sherwood Medical, Ballymoney, pictured at the launch of the Sherwood Medical Exhibition in Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.
Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services has proudly launched their new exhibition, "The Legacy of Sherwood Medical", at Ballymoney Museum.