On Saturday 26th April members of Saintfield Development Association will be picking up litter that has been discarded in Saintfield. This event is part of The Big Spring Clean organised by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful (formerly Tidy NI).

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP US!

It would be great if you would come along and help us for two hours on Saturday morning. We are meeting at 10:00am in front of the Guildhall at 1st Presbyterian Church on The Square.  We will form into groups to tackle sections of Saintfield. Litter picking tools, gloves and dayglo vests will be provided. After two hours of litter picking we will meet up at 2nd Saintfield Presbyterian Church for refreshments.

The more volunteers we have, the bigger the area we can clean!

Saintfield Development Association is giving you the chance to win an Ulster Rugby Shirt signed by Saintfield man Paddy Jackson!

All you have to do is head into Hazel’s Newsagent on Saintfield’s Main Street, hand over £1 and your name will be entered on the raffle’s sign-up sheet!

Good luck!

Many people are missing out on money, services and supports they are entitled to.

Whatever your situation, it’s easy to find out more. Go along to your local community roadshow in Downpatrick Library on Thursday 8th May 2014 – 10:00am until 3:00pm.

On the day, you can get advice about:

• Social Security benefits
• rates relief
• tax credits
• ways of insulating your home
• support for looking after someone
• a range of other government services and supports

FREE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

To register for your local roadshow or find out more please call 028 9082 9485.

A medal has been struck for the “Pedal The Peninsula” cycle ride on Sunday 27th April. The medal will be given to all cyclists who complete the cycle ride round Strangford Lough.

You can simply show up and pay on the day, or pay online in advance HERE.

Saintfield Development Association is running a fundraising cycle ride, Pedal The Peninsula, on Sunday 27th April. The 50-mile route round Strangford Lough starts and ends in Saintfield.

Registration is from 8:15 am in Downpatrick Street car park, with the ride commencing at 9:00 am.

The route will be marked out and there will be sweeper cars.

Refreshments will be provided at the half-way point (Portaferry), and at the finish.  There will be a medal for all finishers.

Ferry, food and water breaks included, and all for only £15!  Book online HERE.