THIS year will see the 20th anniversary of the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride and organiser Joan Cunningham hopes that it will be the best ride yet.

In celebration of the 20 years of what is affectionately known as the ‘Saintfield Santa ride’, organisers have put together a souvenir magazine, featuring a page for every year from the inaugural event in 2007 up until last year’s ride, 2025. Each page contains a few words and a selection of photographs of the various participants.

The considerable production costs of the magazine have been covered by generous businesses purchasing advertising space.

Priced at £5 each, the magazine will be available from various outlets and will also be sold on Main Street on the day of the ride to raise funds for the charity’s work in Uganda.

The magazine was officially launched at the sponsors’ and press reception, kindly hosted by the National Trust at Rowallane Garden, Saintfield on Friday, November 6th.

This year’s ride is due to take place on Saturday, December 5th, once again kindly hosted by the Very Rev. Fathers Anthony McHugh and Martin Graham at Mary Mother of the Church, 33 Crossgar Road, Saintfield.

With the 20th anniversary celebrations, this year’s Christmas extravaganza is promised to be extra special.

For further information, contact Joan Cunningham on +44 (0)7775 860744; email: joancunningham1@gmail,com or visit www.saintfieldchristmascharityride.org