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Where Is That Aircraft Going?
| Have you ever wondered about the aircraft passing over Saintfield? Where are they going to and where did they come from? What airlines do they belong to? Follow this link to find out!
To help get you started: EGAA is Belfast International EZY is easyJet |
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Save the Children – Soup Lunch Dates
| The Saintfield Branch of Save the Children will be serving Soup Lunches every Wednesday from 13th February to 20th March inclusive.
Everyone is welcome to come along to Saintfield Parish Church Hall for lunch between 12:30pm and 2:00pm. A flyer can be dowloaded here. |
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Francis Hutcheson’s Birthplace
Now that Francis Hutcheson’s place of burial has been identified and marked with a plaque, the search for his place of birth is more important than ever.
There is a copy of an indenture in the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland, dated 25 May 1671, that records the sale of “the Town and Land of Drumaligg” from Henry, Earl of Clanbrassil to Alexander Hutcheson, Francis’ grandfather. But there is no map to show where Alexander’s house was.
The search continues…. click here for more information.
New Year Honours 2013
Saintfield Development Association would like to congratulate two local recipients of New Year Honours.
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
John Brannigan, a Saintfield resident and erstwhile member of the old Town Committee, has been awarded the MBE for services to policing and to the community.
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Lindsay Hanna, Chairman of Laurelbank Carriage Driving for Disabled Group, has been awarded the BEM for his work with the Riding for the Disabled Association.
Christmas “Small Art” Competition Winners
| As part of the Saintfield Christmas Fair (organised by Saintfield Development Association) Rowallane Credit Union ran a very successful “Small Art” Competition for those aged under 16.
Find out who won here. |
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Photo Gallery for Saintfield Christmas Fair
| This year’s Saintfield Christmas Fair was organised by Saintfield Development Association (formerly Saintfield Town Regeneration Committee).The Fair has been widely accepted as the best yet!
Some photographs which capture the atmosphere of the evening can be viewed here. |
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Prize Winners at Saintfield Christmas Fair
| Saintfield Development Association (formerly Saintfield Town Regeneration Committee) awarded prizes for the “Best Dressed Shop Window” and the “Best Market Stall” at their Saintfield Christmas Fair.
Discover who the winners were here. |
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FirePoise Amaze the Crowds at Saintfield Christmas Fair
| FirePoise enthral audiences wherever they perform across the country, and at this year’s Saintfield Christmas Fair they mesmerized the crowds with their breathtakingly beautiful and extraordinary fire and light show.
Relive the unforgettable experience by watching them on video here. |
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New Francis Hutcheson Plaque
| On Saturday 1st December 2012 a plaque to commemorate the burial site of Francis Hutcheson was unveiled in Dublin.
Click here for more information. |
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