6th Dec Date is Set For Annual Saintfield Santa Ride
Joan Cunningham Organiser of the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride with Alastair McIlveen North Down Marquees and pretend Santa Claus for the day (Sam Kerr)
The 8th Annual Saintfield Christmas Charity Santa Ride now famous throughout Ireland takes place on Saturday 6th.December from Saintfield Livestock Mart. by very kind permission of Mr.Brian and Geoffrey Murphy. Ride organiser Joan Cunningham is absolutely delighted to announce that North Down Marquees have renewed their Sponsorship for the 2014 Ride. Joan said “North Down Marquees Sponsorship is vital to the ride being able to continue and grow each year. We are greatly honoured to be associated with this very prestigious Company who are renowned throughout Ireland for exceptional solutions for corporate and sporting events, weddings, exhibitions etc. Alastair McIlveen of North Down Marquees this week said “We are delighted once again to support such a unique festive spectacle Joan Cunningham’s Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride just keeps getting bigger and better!” The day kicks off with everyone arriving at Saintfield Livestock Mart. at 11.00am for a mulled wine and mince pie Reception in the marquee then at 12.00 noon the Santas on horseback will leave the Mart. led by the “Real Santa” in a Magnificent Horse Drawn Carriages. At approx. 1.00pm the Santas will swarm Saintfield Main St..The Carriage leading the ride will stop at the Christmas Tree where Santa and his celebrity guests will alight to meet and greet everyone. The crowds of well wishers lining the street will be entertained with Christmas Music and Carols from the famous Panache. Comedian Terence McKeag will also be there to make sure there is plenty of craic! The ride will then make it’s way back to the Mart. to enjoy lunch and more entertainment from Panache and Terence McKeag. There will be lots of prizes for the best turned out Santas and every child under 12 taking part in the ride will receive an award. All prizes will be presented during Lunch. The “Real Santa” will be there to meet the children and take their Christmas Lists. Why not get yourself Sponsored? There will be great prizes for who ever gets the most Sponsorship. Sponsorship forms can be downloaded from the website or face book. Entrance to the Marquee is free and anyone wishing to have Lunch can do so for a donation of £5 children free. The Ride which is strictly a hack is suitable for all riders. The cost of the ride is £20 for adults and £10 children. This will include the mulled wine reception and lunch. For further details contact Joan Cunningham on 02897519030 or 07775860744 or email joancunningham1@gmail.com www.
