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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.

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ROSEDALE SHOW ’24

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The Rosedale Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Show was held on the Milburn Field in Rosedale Abbey on Saturday 17 August. The show was blessed with excellent weather and dry ground this year which made for a grand day out for the large number of visitors ( currently thought to be around 4000) who enjoyed the many attractions on offer in the new show rings layout and exhibition areas, along with a wide variety of trades stands. A short selection of photos are below to give a flavour of the day:

The show field filling up rapidly in mid-morning
At The Trot! one of the pony classes being judged.
The first Prize Winner of the Day
Reminiscence! The vintage tractor display
Dog Show judging in action
The Railroad Hobos C&W band in full flow
Whoa! Stopping a one ton heavy horse in front of the judge.
Competitor briefing at the gun dog scurry
Pimped-up Pony – The fancy dress class.

As always, the show would never happen without the stirling efforts of the all-volunteer committee and the many other helpers giving up their time to run the entrance gates, control the traffic and parking and act as stewards at all the classes and events within the very full show programme.

Planning for the 2025 show is already under way to build on the resounding success of the 2024 show and should anyone wish to help out next year please keep an eye out on social media and on www.rosedaleshow.com, or contact the Secretary on rosedaleshowsecretary@gmail.com

See you all in ’25!

SHOWTIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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The main elements of the show field are now set up, but volunteers are still need on Thursday and Friday to help complete the interior ‘fixtures and fittings’. If you can spare a couple of hours please come to the Milburn Field at 1.0pm (that’s 1300 hours) on both days if possible and someone with a Rosedale Show hi-vis vest will direct you where to go.

The new show field layout as at Wednesday 14 August.

ROSEDALE SHOW 2024 – SETTING UP

Show time approaches rapidly and so the organizing committee has put out the annual plea for volunteers to come to the Milburn Field on Tuesday evening, 13 August, at 6.00pm to help set up the arenas – if you can please come along, armed with a pair of gardening gloves and a pair of scissors, and a friend or two!

The Show is organised and run entirely by volunteers, so your help with setting up the showground is very important and would be much appreciated – see you there on Tuesday 13 August ay 6.00pm.

THE BLACKBURNE-BRACE MARRIAGE – 3 AUGUST 2024

Steve Brace and Linda Blackburne, of the Oaks, Rosedale Abbey, were married in St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey, on Saturday 3 August. The ceremony was presided over by the Reverend Christine Haddon-Reece and the music was provided by members of the Moorland Voices choir and Chris Dyson of Gaelforce.

The Bride and Her Bridesmaids, Lauren and Cara, arriving at the church
The Bride and Groom
Untying The Gate, by local tradition!

The reception was held in the paddock of the Oaks, in Rosedale Abbey.

Hearty best wishes and congratulations from all in the dale to Steve and Linda

ROSEDALE SHOW – 17 AUGUST 2024

Planning for the Rosedale Show, to be held on the Milburn Arms field on 17 August, is now in its final stages. As well as all the usual favourites some innovations, including some new classes and adjustments to the field layout are going to be tried out, so exciting times ahead!

Car parking is free on the day and entries are £7 for adults, £6 for Seniors, £5 for children and under 5s are free.

The Showground gates open at 9,00am and we look forward to seeing you all here on Saturday 17 August, and spread the word about Rosedale Show.

ROSEDALE 2025 CALENDAR

The ever popular Rosedale calendar in aid of the Save Rosedale Church Appeal is now available for sale at the inflation proof price of £10 a copy from Abbey Stores in Rosedale Abbey village. The 2025 calendar will also be on sale at the upcoming Rosedale Show 0n 17 August in the Rosedale History Archive tent, at coffee mornings in the Coach House Inn and at the History Archive Tea and Chat meetings – more details to follow.