Pedal The Peninsula – 20th September 2015

Join Saintfield Development Association for its 3rd Pedal The Peninsula cycle ride on Sunday 20th September. The 53-mile route round beautiful Strangford Lough starts and ends in Saintfield, and is fully marshalled and sign posted. Refreshments will be provided and EVERY finisher receives a medal. Registration is from 8:30 am in Downpatrick Street car park, with the ride… Continue reading Pedal The Peninsula – 20th September 2015

A Celebration Of Francis Hutcheson

Saintfield Heritage Society hosted a commemoration of Saintfield’s most famous son, Francis Hutcheson, on the date of both his birth and death, 8th August.  Over 80 people heard five speakers sharing thoughts on his life and writings and the impact these had on the evolution of liberal democracy.  Thanks are due to 1st Presbyterian Church,… Continue reading A Celebration Of Francis Hutcheson

Saintfield In Bloom

The Saintfield in Bloom committee regrets that Property One (The Mill on Lisburn Rd) was omitted from the ‘Thank You’ flyer inserted into the current issue of Saintfield News. Property One is a staunch supporter of the Saintfield in Bloom initiative and we therefore take this opportunity to thank them most sincerely for their past support… Continue reading Saintfield In Bloom

Creevyloughgare Archaeological Excavation

Prof. Brian Williams has been leading an archaeological excavation of an abandoned settlement at Creevyloughgare to the SW of Saintfield. The settlement was on very poor land but had to support 50 families. The landowner has restored a couple of the buildings, but most can only be imagined from what little of the walls still remain… Continue reading Creevyloughgare Archaeological Excavation

Saintfield In Bloom Winners

The judging took place today for the Saintfield Development Association’s Saintfield in Bloom competition. The judges were Averil Milligan, Head Gardener at the National Trust’s Rowallane Garden, and D J Morgan, Parks Officer at Newry, Mourne and Down Council.  The judges spent the afternoon visiting and closely inspecting the floral displays in the Large Premises… Continue reading Saintfield In Bloom Winners