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Many people are missing out on money, services and supports they are entitled to. Whatever your situation, it’s easy to find out more. Go along to your local community roadshow in Downpatrick Library on Thursday 8th May 2014 – 10:00am until 3:00pm. On the day, you can get advice about: Social Security benefits rates relief tax credits… Continue reading Could You Be Missing Out?

A medal has been struck for the “Pedal The Peninsula” cycle ride on Sunday 27th April. The medal will be given to all cyclists who complete the cycle ride round Strangford Lough. You can simply show up and pay on the day, or pay online in advance HERE.

Saintfield Development Association is running a fundraising cycle ride, Pedal The Peninsula, on Sunday 27th April. The 50-mile route round Strangford Lough starts and ends in Saintfield. Registration is from 8:15 am in Downpatrick Street car park, with the ride commencing at 9:00 am. The route will be marked out and there will be sweeper cars. Refreshments will… Continue reading Pedal The Peninsula – 27th April

Thursday 27th March saw Saintfield receiving the Most Improved Special Award at the Translink Ulster In Bloom 2013 presentation ceremony. See more photographs of the ceremony HERE.

On Tuesday 25th March Saintfield Development Association held a very successful Open Evening in The White Horse Inn, signing up eight new members. More photographs of the event can be seen HERE.

What is going on behind this tarpaulin at the courtyard in Rowallane? Find out HERE.

On Monday 24th March the Liberty Players performed their play about the United Irishmen, “Liberty or Death”, to an audience of parents and invited guests in Saintfield high School.  The Liberty Players are Year 12 pupils from the performing arts class. The performance formed part of the pupils’ preparation for their GCSE examination the following day.

On Saturday 22nd March VivoXtra held a charity fundraising event, with male members of staff having their legs and chests waxed. The participants at the Saintfield and Ballynahinch stores raised over £2000 for the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. Those pictured are: Back, from left – Nichola McConnell (Superman costume); Jason Stewart (topless guy);… Continue reading VivoXtra Charity Fundraising Event

Saintfield Parish Church will be holding its annual Lenten Soup Lunches on Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 2.00pm during March and April.The dates for your diary are: March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th April 2nd and 9th Please go along and help this worthy cause. Everyone is welcome.