Newry, Mourne and Down District Council hosted their annual Community Awards Event on Sunday 9th June in McCann’s, Newcastle. The function was an afternoon tea for community groups in the Council area.
Representing the Saintfield Development Association were Ian and Norma Mack, Paul McGeown, Peter Gregg, Lily Henderson, John Branch and SDA Chair Martyn Todd. Pamela Ballantine, the well-known media personality, presented the awards to both community groups and individual volunteers.
The Saintfield Development Association received an award “in special recognition for volunteers going the extra mile”. This referred to the Association’s efforts and determination for more than 10 years to deliver a community centre to the residents of Saintfield and district.
