17th Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride approaches
Only four weeks until Santas gather in Saintfield
With only four weeks to go until the 17th Annual Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride, it sure is getting to look a lot like Christmas!
The 17th Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride will take place, as usual, on the first Saturday in December... On Saturday, December 2, 2023, all the Santas will gather at Andrews Yard, 50 Lisburn Road, Saintfield for a mulled wine and mince pie reception.
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To get them into the Festive Spirit, Christmas Carols and festive music will fill the air, while the Santas sip their warm mulled wine.
When the clock strikes 12, the Santas will leave the yard and head up the old Belfast Road, where they will be joined later by the "Real Santa".
At approximately 1.15pm, Santa will arrive in Saintfield Town in his magnificent Horse Drawn Carriage, followed by masses of Santas on horseback. Saintfield Town will be turned into a sea of red.
Crowds of well-wishers lining the street will be thrilled to witness this magnificent Christmas extravaganza.
Santa will alight from his carriage at the Christmas Tree in the middle of the town, where he will be welcomed by lots of excited children, who will have been eagerly awaiting his arrival.
Radio Ulster’s one and only Hugo Duncan, accompanied by Gerard Dornan and Boxcar Brian, will have been entertaining everyone until Santa's arrival.
The convoy of Santas will then make their way back to the yard.
The cost of the ride, which includes the mulled wine and mince pie reception, will be £20 for adults and £10 for children.
Children can be led and can join in at any stage of the ride. The ride is strictly a hack. Entries will be taken online. For all enquiries, please contact Joan Cunningham on 07775 860744 or email: joancunningham1@gmail.com www.saintfieldhorseshow/ christmascharityride.com; facebook: Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride.