Pedal The Peninsula – Sunday 17th September

Join Saintfield Development Association for its 5th Annual Pedal The Peninsula cycle ride on Sunday 17th September   The route will take riders on a scenic 56-mile circuit around Strangford Lough, starting and finishing in Saintfield. This event has attracted an increasing number of cyclists each year, reflecting the growing popularity of what is an exhilarating… Continue reading Pedal The Peninsula – Sunday 17th September

Saintfield Heritage Society Talk – Thursday 14th September

Saintfield Heritage Society will have its first talk of the 2017/18 season on Thursday 14th September in the Woodrow Room of Saintfield Parish Church Hall at 8.00 p.m. The talk is entitled, “The Newry Canal: From the basin to the bar”.  Canal enthusiast Seán Patterson will draw on his unrivalled knowledge to focus on the… Continue reading Saintfield Heritage Society Talk – Thursday 14th September

European Heritage Open Days 2017!

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th September Guided Walk Around Saintfield Members of Saintfield Heritage Society will give a guided tour of the many listed buildings and the conservation area of Saintfield, sharing their stories and history along the way. Until 1712 Saintfield was known as Tonaghneave – Tamnach naomh, “the field of the saint”.  Neither… Continue reading European Heritage Open Days 2017!

The Saintfield Poppy Appeal Needs You!

Poppy People campaign needs more volunteers for annual Appeal The Royal British Legion is urging the public in Saintfield and surrounding areas to dedicate some of their spare time and join its band of volunteers during this year’s Poppy Appeal. This year, the village of Saintfield is particularly short on volunteer help and so the… Continue reading The Saintfield Poppy Appeal Needs You!

Information Evening On Enhancing Your Skills At SERC

Each of the legacy Down District Council DEA Forums has identified skills shortages as a priority in their action plans. In response to this Coordinators of Rowallane, Slieve Croob and Downpatrick Fora, in association with the South Eastern Regional College (SERC), have arranged an information evening to present the options for further education and training.… Continue reading Information Evening On Enhancing Your Skills At SERC