Santa Charity Ride In Saintfield On Saturday 4 December

Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride was launched in style recently atxa0Rowallane Garden Saintfield kindly hosted by The National Trust.

Oncexa0again, taking on a Downton Abbey theme, Ride Organiser Joan Cunninghamxa0welcomed all the guests and thanked everyone for their continuedxa0support.

She said: The Ride which first started in 2007 to raise funds for Rockxa0Ministries to help Ugandan Orphans whose parents had either died fromxa0aids or had been murdered.

“On the day of the Christmas ride, everyone will gather at Saintfield Livestock Mart on Saturdayxa05 December by kind permission of Brian and Geoffrey Murphy atxa011.00am for a mulled wine and mince pie reception before mounting up and moving out at 12.00 noon arriving at 1.00pm on Sainfield Main Street which will be swarming with Santas on horse back.

“Live Christmas music from panachexa0will ring out throughout the town to welcome the riders. Crowds ofxa0well wishers line the street soaking in the magical atmosphere andxa0enjoy the craic from comedian Terence McKeag. The ‘Real Santa’ willxa0lead the ride in his magnificent horsedrawn carriage accompanied byxa0celebrity guests.

“Santa will alight from his carriage at the Christmasxa0Tree to welcome all the children. Santa and the ride will return toxa0the marquee for lunch where Santa will be taking Christmas lists.

“There will be more live music and craic. Prizes will be presented toxa0the best dressed Santas and every child 12 years and under taking part willxa0receive a prize.

“Admission to the marquee is free but any adult whoxa0wishes to have lunch can do so for a donation of £5 (children free). The cost of the ride is £20 for adults children £10 which includes thexa0mulled wine and mince pie reception and lunch on return.”

For furtherxa0information contact Joan Cunningham on (028) 97519030, mobilexa007775860744 email :

[email protected]

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