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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.

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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

Family Fund is now urging families living on low incomes in Northern Ireland, with disabled or seriously ill children or young people aged 17 and under, to apply for urgent grant support for essential items, to see them through these final winter months.

The Minister of Health in Northern Ireland, Robin Swann MLA, has provided Family Fund with £500,000 of additional funding to support approximately 1000 more families facing challenging fuel and energy costs, post-pandemic financial and wider pressures and disproportionate extra costs associated with raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person.

This extra grant support will provide families with essential items, including children’s clothing; white goods such as a cooker, fridge or freezer; sensory or specialist play equipment or technology for children and young people, and assistance with much needed family breaks.

Over 80% of families with disabled children in Northern Ireland, who responded to a recent survey by Family Fund, reported being financially worse-off, compared to before the pandemic.

Families are asked to apply for a Family Fund grant before the start of March, by visiting Northern Ireland Grants:  HERE.

The Saintfield Men’s Shed provides facilities, amenities, and access to tools and equipment for men aged over 18 who live in and around the Saintfield area. Participants engage in horticulture, making and up-cycling outdoor furniture, inter-generational activities, sharing skills and learning together. Participants take part in training and development and have an opportunity to socialise, enhance their skills and engage in enjoyable creative and recreational activities, including trips and away days. Men involved with the shed have opportunities to take part in awareness raising sessions on various relevant health issues with a number of community and voluntary sector partners.

The Men’s Shed is located off Main Street at the end of the alley between the Turkish Barbers and the solicitor’s office.

Currently the meeting times are: –

• Tuesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

For further information contact: –

• Chairman Colin Fleet: 07846803414
• Secretary Leslie Frew: 07935777931
• Treasurer Stephen Wilson: 07969444195

The photograph shows the minister (left) with Barbara Graham and Lawrence Murphy.

Saintfield Development Association’s Saintfield News Issue 23 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.