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31
Dec

New Year Honours 2013

Saintfield Development Association would like to congratulate two local recipients of New Year Honours.

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

John Brannigan, a Saintfield resident and erstwhile member of the old Town Committee, has been awarded the MBE for services to policing and to the community.

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Lindsay Hanna, Chairman of Laurelbank Carriage Driving for Disabled Group, has been awarded the BEM for his work with the Riding for the Disabled Association.


24
Dec

Christmas “Small Art” Competition Winners

As part of the Saintfield Christmas Fair (organised by Saintfield Development Association) Rowallane Credit Union ran a very successful “Small Art” Competition for those aged under 16.

Find out who won here.

Rowallane Credit Union Small Art Competition winners announced.


11
Dec

Photo Gallery for Saintfield Christmas Fair

This year’s Saintfield Christmas Fair was organised by Saintfield Development Association (formerly Saintfield Town Regeneration Committee).The Fair has been widely accepted as the best yet!

Some photographs which capture the atmosphere of the evening can be viewed here.

Roundabout.


10
Dec

Prize Winners at Saintfield Christmas Fair

Saintfield Development Association (formerly Saintfield Town Regeneration Committee) awarded prizes for the “Best Dressed Shop Window” and the “Best Market Stall” at their Saintfield Christmas Fair.

Discover who the winners were here.

Floodlit buiding at Saintfield Christmas Fair.


9
Dec

FirePoise Amaze the Crowds at Saintfield Christmas Fair

FirePoise enthral audiences wherever they perform across the country, and at this year’s Saintfield Christmas Fair they mesmerized the crowds with their breathtakingly beautiful and extraordinary fire and light show.

Relive the unforgettable experience by watching them on video here.

FirePoise performing at Saintfield Christmas Fair


4
Dec

New Francis Hutcheson Plaque

On Saturday 1st December 2012 a plaque to commemorate the burial site of Francis Hutcheson was unveiled in Dublin.

Click here for more information.

Plaque to commemorate the burial site of Francis Hutcheson in Dublin


2
Dec

A Christmas Tree Story

Saintfield’s Christmas Tree doesn’t just appear by magic each year!

Discover the story of where the Tree comes from and how it gets here.  Find out who decorates it, and much more …

The Christmas Tree Story can be found here.

Saintfield's Christmas tree.


2
Dec

The Perfect Christmas Present!

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present for that special person?  Than look no further than one of the Saintfield Heritage books produced by Saintfield Heritage Society. The Society produces a book every four years, and they now have eight volumes to choose from. Each book has numerous articles on various historical aspects of Saintfield and the surrounding area.

Where can you buy a copy? On the evening of 7th December, during Saintfield Christmas Fair, Saintfield Heritage Society will have a stall located in the Masonic Hall on Downpatrick Street. You will be able to purchase a single volume, or all eight books together for a special Christmas discounted price!

Forget the usual socks, slippers or perfume, and buy an interesting present that will be enjoyed!

Cover of Saintfield Heritage Society's Saintfield Heritage book, Volume 8.