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Autumn Plant Fair At Rowallane
Gardens in autumn have a special charm all of their own and Rowallane, the beautiful National Trust garden in Saintfield, is now shaping up into spectacular autumn colour. Head out and enjoy the magnificent garden and browse through the stalls at their Autumn Plant Fair on Saturday 4 October. Don’t just visit Rowallane though! Call… Continue reading Autumn Plant Fair At Rowallane
Lower Main Street Upgrade – Week 9
The pavement on the north side of Main Street has been reconstructed … … and awaits its final top surface.
Belfast Council Anti-Litter Van Spotted In Saintfield
Perhaps we need a Down District Council anti-litter van like this to patrol the village and raise awareness of the litter problem in Saintfield. For the latest news on Saintfield Development Association’s anti-litter volunteers’ activities have a look HERE.
Saintfield Cycle Photographs – 21/09/14
Fifty-three cyclists took part in Saintfield Development Association’s second annual Saintfield Cycle on 21st September. Some more photographs of the event can be seen HERE.
Finishing Touches To The Square
The road surface has been coated with a buff coloured aggregate to further define the space as The Square.
Dump Runs
Not all of the litter and waste gathered from Saintfield’s streets by members of Saintfield Development Association’s Green Saintfield Committee is removed by the council. One dedicated member uses his own car to transport other people’s waste to the dump. Below are photographs showing bags of cans, plastic bottles and general waste, and three car… Continue reading Dump Runs
Lower Main Street Upgrade – Week 8
The road surface on the south side of Main Street has been marked out … … and the footpath finished. On the opposite side of Main Street the old pavement is being lifted and replaced with a new one.
Litter Pick On 14th September
Date: 14th September 2014 Morning: 09:00 to 13:00 Belfast Road – 3 bags Todd’s Hill, WindMill Road, Station Road – 1 bag Downpatrick Street car park – 2 bags Afternoon: 14:00 to 18:00 Lisburn Road (verges) – 4 bags Fair Green, Wicket Lane – 2 bags Old Belfast Road – 1 bag Total on the day:… Continue reading Litter Pick On 14th September
Saintfield Wins 3rd Prize In “Ulster In Bloom”
At a ceremony today (Wednesday 17th September) in Londonderry’s Guildhall it was announced that Saintfield had won 3rd Prize in the Large Village category of this year’s Translink Ulster in Bloom Competition. Barbara Graham, Chair of Saintfield Development Association, would like to thank everyone who helped Saintfield win this prize by displaying flowers at their business and… Continue reading Saintfield Wins 3rd Prize In “Ulster In Bloom”