12th January 2023:

IN THE STEPS OF THE STONE MEN – ERNIE WILSON has already given us two delightful and beautifully illustrated talks on aspects of the Mournes. On this occasion he will turn his attention to the story of the brave and hardy men who quarried granite from these spectacular mountains.

9th February 2023:

BELFAST HARBOUR ESTATE– Since 1847 the Belfast Harbour Commissioners have been responsible for developing this increasingly vital facility and JENNI BARKLEY, Communications and Corporate Responsibility Manager for the Commissioners, will enlighten us about the challenges of running a port which now handles over 20 million tons of trade every year.

9th March 2023:

BELFAST AND THE SLAVE TRADE – Clifton House is engaged in major research into this somewhat neglected but important aspect of our history and CHRISTINE DONNELLY, a retired business executive who is now a volunteer at the House and a tutor in Belfast Metropolitan College, will provide us with a detailed account of their findings.

13th April 2023:

POWDERED DANDY TO OLD BEAR: THE LIFE OF DAVID KER OF PORTAVO AND MONTALTO – Author and local historian PETER CARR will tell us all about the life and times of this highly colourful character who was a member of one of the richest families in 18th and early 19th century Ulster.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All the talks will take place on THURSDAY evenings in the STUDIO in the SAINTFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE at 8.00 p.m.

Members are cordially invited to bring family or friends to any of the talks.  Non-members are also very welcome to attend.

Saintfield Development Association’s Saintfield News Issue 25 has been distributed by members to homes in Saintfield, but in case you didn’t receive a copy it can be downloaded here by clicking on the image below.

On 24th October Saintfield Development Association merged with Saintfield Community Trust to form Saintfield Community Association.  Therefore future editions of Saintfield News will be published by Saintfield Community Association.  It will continue to be produced by the same editorial team.

Club @ The Hub, 35 Main Street, Saintfield, BT24 7AB, has officially opened its doors after a 2-year closure.

It offers a wide range of activities from board games to crocheting, knitting, needlework, stone painting, sketching, felting, wooden nail art, plus a complementary reflexology hand massage by our in-house fully qualified reflexologist Liz Borne.

Join us for a chat over a coffee and cake.  Everyone welcome!  If you have a project that you’re working on bring it along!

It is open every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm.

The building is wheelchair friendly.  There is a £3.00 cover charge.

We will be looking to expand our opening hours with the help of other volunteers.

For further information on the Club @ The Hub you can contact:
Liz Borne 07890 185317 or email us at info@rowallanehub.co.uk

What do the members of Saintfield Development Association’s Green Committee actually do?

Read this article to find out!

Saintfield Development Association’s Saintfield News Issue 24 has been distributed by members to homes in Saintfield, but in case you didn’t receive a copy it can be downloaded here by clicking on the image below.

A member of Saintfield Development Association
is on Beat the Chasers!
Watch ITV on Friday 20th May at 9:00pm
to see who are they and if they win!

RSVP to: Democratic.services@nmandd.org by Thursday 21 April 2022

Download the clues HERE!

We all share in the absolute disbelief and heartache regarding all that is unfolding in the country of Ukraine at present. It is utterly devastating to witness the upheaval and displacement that the Ukrainian people are facing – one cannot fathom that such scenes of war are possible in the 21st century.

Saintfield High School is a collection point for the local community for donations of items to be sent to help the citizens of Ukraine. If you feel you can donate any of the below items, please drop off at the school’s reception between 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Priority items are listed as follows:

Blankets (used are acceptable if in good condition);
Sleeping bags;
Hand towels and bath towels (small);
Sanitary products;
Toothbrushes and toothpaste;
General toiletries to include shower gel, shampoo etc.

Thank you to the local and wider community for your continued support.

S-L Hynds
Principal