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The Society was founded in 1974 and is affiliated to the Federation for Ulster Local Studies.

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OBJECTIVES

PROGRAMME 2006 / 2007

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The principal object of the Society is to foster interest in all aspects of the history of Saintfield and its surrounding district, including the geography, folklore, customs, dialects, place names, etc. of the area.

2006

14th September:

SAMUEL NEILSON AND THE NORTHERN STAR
Recent local festivities have shown that the United Irishmen continue to fascinate us over two centuries later. KEN DAWSON will reveal some of the results of his recent research into one of the many influential individuals of that time and the newspaper he edited.

12th October:

LORD MOIRA - What HORACE REID knows about the history of Ballynahinch could fill a series of talks. Tonight we will attempt to confine him to Lord Moira and the pivotal role his family played in that town and far beyond.

9th November:

ARMAGH PUBLIC LIBRARY - Founded by Archbishop Robinson in 1771 this historic building is a true treasure house of the literary world, containing many rare and valuable books. CAROL CONLIN is responsible for its day to day running and will give us an illustrated insight into its rich history.

2007

11th January:

SIR JOHN LAVERY - The work of this well known Belfast born artist is perennially popular and the colourful story of his life will be expertly told, and illustrated, by JIM O'HAGAN who pays us a welcome return visit.

8th February:

JIMMY KENNEDY - Everybody knows his music; "Red Sails in the Sunset", "Isle of Capri", "The Hokey Cokey" and "Teddy Bears' Picnic" to name but a small number, but few know much about this modest Ulsterman himself.
Fortunately for us, JJ TOHILL does and will do much to fill this gap in our knowledge.

8th March:

"THE HEIGHT OF NONSENSE" - Not a talk for April Fool's Day but an account of a journey undertaken by PAUL CLEMENTS who sought to visit the highest point in each county in Ireland. Did he succeed and, if so, what else did he discover? Find out tonight

12th April:

BEES AND BEEKEEPING - As the days lengthen, what could more pleasurable on an April evening than to listen to CANON JOHN BELL telling us about the intriguing and complex world of the bee. His talk has been greatly enjoyed by all who have heard it, so make sure you don't miss it.

Followed by a brief Annual General Meeting

10th May:

MEMBERS' NIGHT

All lectures will be given on the second Thursday evening of each month. There will be no meeting in December
All lectures will be held in the Saintfield Library, Ballynahinch Road, at 8.15 p.m.

ALL WELCOME

For further details please contact:

Hon. Secretary:
Mrs. JANE TODD
Email: janetodd@hotmail.co.uk

New Members are Always Welcome