Wild Flower Planting Scheme (Belfast Rd / Comber Rd)

Over the past few months members of Saintfield Development Association’s Green Saintfield Committee have been working at The Point, the junction of the Belfast Rd and Comber Rd.  This is in preparation for the sowing of wild flower seeds as part of Grow Wild‘s nationwide scheme. You can follow progress on the Saintfield scheme on… Continue reading Wild Flower Planting Scheme (Belfast Rd / Comber Rd)

Gran Fondo Giro D’Italia Northern Ireland – 5th June 2016

The Gran Fondo Giro D’Italia Northern Ireland will be coming to Saintfield on Sunday 5th June!  There will be some disruption to early morning traffic in the area from 07:15 – 08:45 [Details HERE]. If you get up early you will see an amazing spectacle!  Have a look at this VIDEO of the Giro on… Continue reading Gran Fondo Giro D’Italia Northern Ireland – 5th June 2016

Big Spring Clean Photos

Saturday 14th May was the date of the Big Spring Clean in Saintfield.  This is an annual activity coordinated by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and organised in Saintfield by Saintfield Development Association [SDA].  Pupils and teachers from Academy Primary School joined members of the public and SDA for a morning of picking and bagging the rubbish… Continue reading Big Spring Clean Photos

Comber Historical Society Visits Saintfield

On Tuesday 10th May members of Comber Historical Society were taken on a tour of heritage sites in Saintfield by Saintfield Heritage Society.  This time last year Comber Historical Society had welcomed Saintfield Heritage Society members for a tour of Comber’s historic locations.

The Big Spring Clean – Saturday 14th May @ 10:00

Saintfield Development Association‘s Litter Pick on Saturday 14th May is supported by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Cleaning up our village not only creates a more pleasant place for us to live, but it also creates a good impression for anyone visiting Saintfield! Everyone is welcome to come along… Continue reading The Big Spring Clean – Saturday 14th May @ 10:00

Saintfield Cycle – 15th May

Join Saintfield Development Association for its 3rd Saintfield Cycle cycle ride on Sunday 15th May   The 34-mile route round beautiful County Down countryside starts and ends in Saintfield. Free refreshments will be provided at Whiterock car park. Registration is from 8:30 am in Downpatrick Street car park, with the ride commencing at 9:30 am. Only… Continue reading Saintfield Cycle – 15th May