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.
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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”
New Saintfield Baptist Church Hall
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.
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.