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Can You Help With WWII query?

Sue Glanville would like to know if there was a Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) motor company stationed in Saintfield during 1941. If you can help please contact us and we will pass on the information to Sue. Many thanks in advance for your help. Email:  info {at} DiscoverSaintfield {dot} com

Spooktackular Hallowe’en – 19 & 20 October

Prepare to be spooked at Rowallane Garden’s Spooktacular Ghosts and Gourds event. Head along for a bewitching day out for all the family. The Garden will come to life this Hallowe’en with a terrifying ghost trail, spooky stories and watch your little ones be transformed with fearsome face painting. Pop along and meet Phil and… Continue reading Spooktackular Hallowe’en – 19 & 20 October

Do You Want To Reduce Your Electricity Bills?

Saintfield Development Association has arranged a Question and Answer session just for YOU with Power NI. Find out all you need to know about: Solar water heating roof panels Photovoltaic (PV) roof panels Energy efficiency grants And: Is your house suitable? Will changes have to be made to your current system? How much will it cost you? How much money… Continue reading Do You Want To Reduce Your Electricity Bills?

Tudor Cinema Film Night – 2nd October

Saintfield Development Association will be showing two classic films at the Tudor Cinema on Wednesday 2nd October. 7:00 Drinks and nibbles 7:30 Laurel & Hardy in “Them Thar Hills” 7:50 Intermission 8:00 Marilyn Monroe in “Some Like It Hot” Tickets for this fundraising event are only £7 each. Buy your tickets online HERE. Alternatively you… Continue reading Tudor Cinema Film Night – 2nd October

Saintfield Cycle 2013

Over 40 cyclists have taken part in Saintfield Development Association‘s first “Saintfield Cycle” – a 30+ mile ride through beautiful County Down countryside, starting and ending in Saintfield. The route took the cyclists from Saintfield to Listooder and Crossgar, then over to Shrigley and into Whiterock for refreshmants.  The cyclists continued their cycle ride to Castle Espie, and… Continue reading Saintfield Cycle 2013

“Ulster in Bloom” Successes!

Saintfield has picked up TWO awards in this year’s Translink “Ulster in Bloom” competition.  Saintfield came joint third in the “Large Village Award“, and also won the special “Most Improved Award“. Saintfield Development Association’s Green Saintfield Committee is greatly indebted to the many businesses, organisations and individuals who made donations to enable the purchase of planters and… Continue reading “Ulster in Bloom” Successes!

SDA Member Elected to Board of CDRCN

The Chair of the Saintfield Development Association’s Communications Committee, Brenda Maitland, was elected to the Board of Directors of the County Down Rural Community Network at its recent AGM. The CDRCN was formed in 1995 and has expanded to cover most of rural Co Down.  It is the umbrella body for over 100 rural community organisations… Continue reading SDA Member Elected to Board of CDRCN

Saintfield Cycle Ride – 8th September

Join us in our fundraising Saintfield Cycle Ride! A 40-mile ride through beautiful County Down countryside, starting and ending in Saintfield. Date: 8th September Registration: 09.00 Downpatrick Street car park Start Time: 09.30Route marked out, sweeper cars, and refreshments provided at half way point and at the finish. Contact  Bob on 07803143814. £10 entrance fee – a… Continue reading Saintfield Cycle Ride – 8th September

Saintfield United Mini Soccer Centre

Saintfield United Mini Soccer Centre has spaces available at all age groups for children born in 2003 to 2007 inclusive. The Centre resumes in September 2013, with sessions running every Saturday morning at Saintfield United Football Club. Coaching and small sided games to aid player development Qualified IFA coaches Qualified first aiders at all sessions… Continue reading Saintfield United Mini Soccer Centre