December 8, 2019
By Editor
Saintfield’s Christmas Fair was a big success once again, this year. The weather was kind, the attractions were as popular as ever, three school choirs sang and over 2,000 local people enjoyed the festive atmosphere.Santa arrived on his reindeer sleigh and counted down the switch on of the Christmas tree lights. Firepoise entertained the crowd before and after the school choirs and many shops were open late.Thanks are due to:
- – the Saintfield Development Association Events Team for the many volunteer hours they put in over the last three months, including coping with the growing bureaucracy associated with community activities.
- – the sponsors, donors and Newry, Mourne and Down Council for their financial contributions that make the event possible.
- – the pupils and teachers who made all the decorations for the Christmas tree and the volunteers who put the tree up, arranged the lights and put on the decorations.
- – volunteers from Saintfield United FC who put up and took down the gazebos.
- – volunteers from Saintfield Striders who staffed the barriers at the road closures.
- – the three local school choirs (and their teachers) who sang carols on the stage.
- – the children who took part in the lantern parade sponsored by Choice Housing, and Martin Phillips carpets for allowing use of premises for the lantern parade.
- – all the businesses that stayed open late.
- – and not forgetting the star of the evening – Santa, in his reindeer sleigh.
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