The fourth event in the Discover Saintfield Community series took place on Sunday 3rd February. Nearly sixty people attended, most of whom had been to hear the lectures during January (see previous posts).
Due to the large number of people attending four tour groups were formed, each led by a guide from Saintfield Heritage Society – David Williams, Elsie George, Martyn Todd and Ronnie Graham – helped by Anne George, Ian and Norma Mack, Fiona Watters, Jane Todd, Janice McHenry and Jim Craig. The tours started in the Rowallane Community Hub and included the Memorial Garden, the site of the Battle of Saintfield, the early industrial sites of Saintfield, notable buildings and the Fair Green.
Afterwards those attending were given tea, coffee and biscuits in the Masonic Hall, provided by Bob Pollock, Brian Gamble and Denis Conn. Everybody said that they learned something new about Saintfield, even those who had lived here for years.
The final event of the series, a Community Open Day to be held at the new community centre was planned for 24th March. However, the construction work on the site has been delayed and so the event is being postponed. The revised date will be announced later, on this website.
