Welcome to the Rosedale blog. This is where we share news and information about events in Rosedale and the wider community throughout the year. You’ll also find news about the village timetable, our micro enterprises, school events, clubs, and lively socials.
Image: Rosedale Show By Patrick Chambers
A reminder that the Rosedale Remembrance Sunday Service will be in St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey on Sunday 9 November, starting in the church at 1030am and then at the War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance.
Refreshments will be available in Abbey Stores after the service by kind courtesy of Helen and Craig.
There will be a Remembrance Sunday Service at St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey on Sunday 9 November 2025, starting at 1030am in the church and continuing at the War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance.
All are most welcome to attend this important event when we remember and pay homage to all who died and suffered in the service of our nation.
Dear friends,
Forthcoming Harvest Festivals are:
Rosedale Wednesday 22nd, 6.30 pm
Cropton Thursday 23rd, 6.00 pm
As ever, everyone is welcome.
Tuesday October 21st, 3.30 pm, at Lastingham: Choral Evensong with Lichfield Cathedral Choir
Sunday October 26th, 4.00 pm, at Lastingham: Sung Evensong. Preacher, His Grace the Archbishop of York, the Most Revd Stephen Cottrell .
Then refreshments in the Village Hall, £10 per head in aid of Lastingham Friends, followed by
6.00 pm in church, the Lastingham Lecture for 2025, delivered by the Archbishop. Entry £10.
If you have had a ticket for refreshments, that ticket will admit you to the lecture as well. Otherwise, £10 on the door.
Sunday’s services are
9.15 am Holy Communion at Hutton (Prayer Book) (Revd Christine)
10.45 am Holy Communion at Lastingham (Revd Christine)
With blessings and prayers,
Revd David
As shown in the road side notices, the Cropton Road will be closed for BT telecom works from near Yatts Farm to Rose Cottage on 16 and 17 October. Diversions will be up Heygate, along Hancow and down to the Blacksmiths. Any queries ring the number shown below:
Notice of
THE 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of
The Rosedale & District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society
to be held in the Updale Reading Room, Rosedale East
on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 7.00pm
To consider the Minutes of Previous AGM, Matters Arising, Correspondence, Constitution
Financial Report, Proposals for 2026 Show, Election of President, AOB.
All paid-up members are very welcome to attend
The AGM will be followed by the first meeting of the Rosedale 2026 Show Committee. Anyone interested in joining the Show Committee is asked to contact any current member of the Committee or Patrick Chambers on 01751 417071 or hpmc27@hotmail.com
WI coffee morning and Christmas craft event.
Join us Saturday 1st November 10am till 12pm at the Coach House Inn
Pick up that special gift or treat yourself
Ruths cards: Hand made birthday and Christmas cards.
Chris: Christmas wreaths and decorations.
Miller and Hunt: Shuttle sox and leggings, childrens and
baby clothing Wrendale, Emma Ball, to name a few.
Rosedale Art group: Felted mice, Cards and More!
Ribbons and Roses: dried and silk flower seasonal gifts.
Raffle, Cakes, All welcome