The evening of Friday 12th September saw the dedication service for the new Saintfield Baptist Church Hall. After the service by former Saintfield Baptist Pastor Ian Wilson everyone was invited to visit the hall for refreshments.
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Winner Of Paddy Jackson Rugby Shirt
Local man Paddy Jackson switched on the Christmas tree lights at last year’s Christmas Fair. Organisers Saintfield Development Association took the opportunity to get Paddy to sign an Ulster Rugby shirt to be used in a ballot to raise funds for events in Saintfield. The lucky winner of the framed shirt was John Crilly, pictured… Continue reading Winner Of Paddy Jackson Rugby Shirt
Lower Main Street Upgrade – Week 7
A temporary road surface has now been applied to both sides of lower Main Street. The new lamp posts have been delivered as can be seen in the photograph below. At each of the entries the setts have been lifted, cleaned and re-laid. A Stop-Go system has been in operation as work progresses on Main Street past… Continue reading Lower Main Street Upgrade – Week 7
Litter Pick On 7th September
Special Clean Up at Saintfield Livestock Market 12 bags of litter collected from verges. Belfast Road 8 bags of litter gathered from the wide grass verges.
Litter Pick On 6th September
On Saturday 6th September 12 volunteers assembled at 12.30 to prepare for another Saintfield Development Association litter pick in Saintfield. Five teams were formed and after the safety briefing and distribution of litter picking equipment they set off to their allocated areas. Team AYC Shaneen/Bernie/Charlotte with Councillor Terry Andrews covered Listooder Road / Lislane /… Continue reading Litter Pick On 6th September
Latest On Main Street Upgrade
There has been a slight change of plan for this weekend. Work was meant to start on the footpaths on Saturday, but it has now been rescheduled for Monday. Work will begin on the left hand side as viewed from the traffic lights i.e. on the same side as the pet shop.
Lower Main Street Upgrade – Week 6
A one-way traffic system is in operation on lower Main Street. The temporary surface and road markings can be seen in the photograph below. On the opposite side of the street the road level has been lowered and work has begun to rebuild it.
Annual Saintfield Cycle Event – 21st September
Clean Up On 24th August
Cleaning work done by THREE Saintfield Development Association members: 1 bag ragwort – Crossgar Road 1 bag litter waste – on ground between Maxol and New Line, and then New Line itself 1 bag Litter – Downpatrick Steet Car Park (a real mess) 4 bags of street dirt – Downpatrick Street from Forge Hill Court… Continue reading Clean Up On 24th August
Latest On Main Street Upgrade
Kerbing and drainage works will carry on through the week. Men will work an average minimum of 10hrs per day this week. On Wednesday 3rd a mini spreader will be on site to infill the section between the newly laid surface and the water mains, this will enable barriers to be adjusted to provide parking… Continue reading Latest On Main Street Upgrade