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DONATION COLLECTION POINT FOR UKRAINE – Saintfield High School

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… Continue reading DONATION COLLECTION POINT FOR UKRAINE – Saintfield High School

Maffetts In Saintfield?

Hello from Ottawa, Canada! There are so many holes in my father’s side of the family – I came across a story that there were some Maffetts in your area…is this true? It’s an incredibly uncommon name here. Regards, Jody

FAMILY FUND is urgently SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM FAMILIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND

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… Continue reading FAMILY FUND is urgently SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM FAMILIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Come And Join “Saintfield Men’s Shed”!

  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… Continue reading Come And Join “Saintfield Men’s Shed”!

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA Visits Saintfield Community Centre

Agriculture minister Edwin Poots MLA paid a short visit to the Saintfield Community Centre on Friday 28th January 2022. This follows a grant of just over £1200 from the County Down Rural Community Network (CDRCN) on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The grant was successfully applied for by Lawrence… Continue reading Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA Visits Saintfield Community Centre

Vote Now To Get Council Money For Saintfield!

NMD Participatory Budgeting (PB) The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has a project called NMD Communities Leading Change Participatory Budgeting (PB).  PB gives the community a chance to make decisions on how part of the public budget is spent.  We can decide which projects we want to see funded in the District.  This is… Continue reading Vote Now To Get Council Money For Saintfield!