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The nationwide heat wave relented on Saturday, 15 August, for Show Day in Rosedale which enjoyed a warm, dry day for the large crowds who turned up for a record breaking entry programme of agricultural, horticultural and industrial exhibits and arena events, along with a wide variety of trade stands, bands and food outlets. A few initial shots from a highly successful Show Day:
The A Team in The Secretary’s Tent, bringing order out of chaos.The Bilsdale Silver Band entertaining a large and appreciative crowdPlacing entries for judging in the Industrial TentIsaac McBurney, Land of Iron Museum Skinningrove, Ray Clarke of Moorsbus and Linda Chambers, local historian, by the History Tent
One of the riding classes being judged in the main arena
Mothers and babies in the very popular Baby Show!
Anthony Davis, Show President, unveiling the Memorial Bench made by Richard Dent and commemorating 100 years since all ironstone mining ceased in Rosedale, watched on by Trevor Dale, Chairman of our Parish Council.All the Ds! Anthony Davis, Show President, Sam Dring, Show Committee Chair, Joy Davis and Trevor DaleContestants waiting to be judges in the Dog Show, one of the noisiest classes in the show.Absent for many years, the parade of vintage tractors in the main ring at the end of the show was a welcome, if smoky, return to the programme
Sean Doughty up on his Excelsior.
And Graig Binns happily driving off on his prize winning David Brown Selectamatic
As ever, many thanks to Sam Dring and her organising committee and the many volunteers who turned out to help set up the Show site, ran the programme of events to time and safely, and whose vital contribution made Rosedale Show 2026 one of the best in its 155 year long history – and the ‘best show in the county’ according to many visitor comments on social media!
ROSEDALE SHOW FIELD PREPARATION – 11 AUGUST 2026
It is that time again – this is a call for volunteers to help set up the arenas for the Show.
If you can help please turn up on the show field at 6.00pm on Tuesday 11 August armed with some scissors, gloves and a hi-vis jacket if you have one for a quick safety briefing before helping to rope off the various show areas for Saturday’s events.
Thanking you all in anticipation.
ROSEDALE SHOW ENTRIES – LAST CHANCE NIGHT!
2027 ROSEDALE CALENDAR
Good news, folks – the latest Rosedale Calendar in aid of Save Rosedale Abbey Church Fund is now available for sale in Abbey Stores at £10 per copy!
The calendar features scenes of life around Rosedale taken by several local photographers. It makes an ideal souvenir for visitors and also as a present to friends and family no longer living in the dale, not forgetting taking pride of place in your own kitchen!
So please consider buying one or more copies to support this important project and remember the price has stayed the same now for a number of years, not something you can say about much else in the modern day.
YORK MYSTERY PLAYS 2026
CHARITY OPEN GARDEN DAY – 15 JULY 2026
CANCELLATION OF ROSEDALE HISTORY ARCHIVE TEA AND CHAT SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026
Regrettably, the next RHA Tea and Chat meeting notified in the entry below has had to be cancelled because of unforeseen circumstances. If you know of anyone else intending to come next Sunday please pass on this notice – watch this site for further information later in the month or call 07933044842 or email lkc77@hotmail.co.uk
ROSEDALE HISTORY ARCHIVE TEA AND CHAT – SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026
The next quarterly meeting of the Rosedale History Archive will take place in the Updale Reading Room/Village Hall on Sunday 7 June from 2.00 to 4.00pm. Entry is free but donations to maintain the work of the Archive would be welcomed.
COACH HOUSE INN PUB QUIZ – SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026
The next pub quiz will on Sunday 7 June starting at 8.30pm in The Coach House Inn. The entry fee is £2 per individual which includes a free entry into the ‘Open The Box Raffle’ at the end for a chance to win a cash prize. Teams of four are encouraged but just come along for the craic and some mental stimulation!
