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ROSEDALE JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 1-9 JUNE 22

A number of events around the dale are taking place to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Most of the events are in aid of the Save Rosedale Abbey Church Appeal and you can contribute directly during the week at the events or by BACS payment to Save Rosedale Abbey Church, account no 35397892, sort code 05-05-70 at Virgin Money.

Some images from the celebrations in the dale are below:

The Rev David Haddon-Reece opening the week of events and celebrations – I June 2022

The Opening Concert, with the Dalesmen Singers – 1 June

Crafting in the Church with Jo Tomlin – 2 June

The Tea Tent with a very colourful spread on show!

Sue Turner, winner of the Victoria Sponge competition, 2 June .

Clare Haynes leading the Moorland Voices choir on Thursday 2 June

Thursday 2 June, late evening and waiting expectantly on Bank Top for the Jubilee Beacon to be lit …

… and Ignition! Thanks to the great design and engineering skills of Anthony Davies and Richard Dent.

The Beacon Crew – Anthony Davies (electrics), Richard Dent (metalwork) and Harry Wilson (rigging)

Arts and Crafts leaf printing workshop, led by Linda Blackburne – 3 June

Demonstrating spinning yarn on a hand reel, 3 June.

The Moorland Voices choir performing again on Friday

Richard Haynes from the Moorland Voices explains the workings of the hurdy-gurdy to some visitors – Friday 3 June

The Updale versus Downdale Cricket Teams – 3 June 2022

Cricketing Action, 3 June – an Updale batsman gets a hit and it is believed that Downdale were the eventual winners!

Arts and Crafts, 4 June – Button Making Class

Arts and Crafts, 4 June – Linda Chambers and Lorraine Dale’s Jewellery Workshop

Prosecco and Pizza in The Park, 4 June – The Bar Team – Anne Brown, Margaret Bradbury and Jen Black – with some thirsty customers

Prosecco and Pizza in The Park, 4 June – margherita, meat feast, pepperoni or mediterranean?

Prosecco and Pizza in The Park, 4 June – The charity cake stall for the sweeter toothed!

The Dean Parker family with Julie Alderson

The rain made the ground slippery for some!

Parental assistance in the Egg and Spoon Race!

The Finale to The Sports Events – Sam Raw umpires the Tug-of-War

Cheers! Arts and Crafts Festival Committee with some volunteers celebrating a job well done

Arts and Crafts Festival Concert 9 June – John Lane and Richard Haynes providing some soothing West Coast jazz

Arts and Craft Festival Concert 9 June – Trevor Dale helping out with the raffle

Arts and Craft Festival Concert 9 June – Ross McWhirter raising the volume levels!

The excellent concert on 9 June in the church was a fitting finale to a very successful Platinum Jubilee week in Rosedale. Congratulations and thanks to all who organised the many events and to all the volunteers who helped run them so well. Many visitors commented on on the bright and friendly atmosphere in the village throughout the period and Rosedale can be proud of its tribute to HM The Queen and its efforts in raising much needed funds for the church’s restoration. The Church Treasurer is now drawing breath and will publish the financial results shortly. Remember, you can continue giving at any time to this vital effort, either in the boxes in the church itself or by BACS to Save Rosedale Abbey Church at Virgin Money account number 35397892, sort code 05-05-70

Afternote: the final amount for the church appeal raised after costs is a magnificent £4,530! Again, well done to all involved.