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Rosedale Community News

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Archive for the ‘Christmas’ Category

Carols on The Green – 23 December 2019

The ever popular Carols On The Green, in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, took place on the village green on Monday 23 December at 6.30pm when a crowd of over fifty happy revellers enjoyed mulled cider and mince pies to accompany some lusty carol singing!

On The Green in 2019

Over £250 was collected for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance on the night, so heartfelt thanks to all who donated and to Adrian and Diane Crawford and Linda Chambers for the musical accompaniment, mince pies and mulled cider, an appropriate start to a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christmas Services in St Mary And St Lawrence Church, Rosedale

8 December – Second Sunday in Advent – 3.00pm – Rev Haddon Reece

15 December – Third Sunday in Advent – 9.15 am – Rev Haddon Reece

16 December – Rosedale Carol Service, with refreshments afterwards – 7pm – Revs D and C Haddon Reece

18 December – Nativity Service – 1.30 pm

22 December – Fourth Sunday in Advent – 9.15am – Rev Haddon Reece

24 December – Christmas Eve – 10.00pm – Father Bill Godfrey

Grand Christmas Auction 2019 – Saturday 30 November 2019

Rosedale’s traditional Christmas Auction in aid of the Reading Room/Village Hall was held at the Coach House Inn on Saturday night. After much mirth and merriment and plenty of Christmas spirit, the wonderful sum of £1600 was raised to support the running and maintenance of the building for another year.

Getting in to the Spirit of Christmas!
Our Master of Ceremonies in full flow

As ever, many thanks go to Dave Oakey and the Coach House team for their cheerful and professional service throughout the hectic evening and to Dave Seller and his assistants for auctioning of the huge number of lots so efficiently – a memorable night in Rosedale and a great start to the Festive Season.

Carols On The Green – 22 December 2018

A great turnout of over 70 locals and visitors gathered on the village green to sing carols and enjoy mulled cider and mince pies on Saturday evening, 22 December.

Singing under The Sycamore

Thanks to the generosity of those present £308 as raised for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Thanks also to Adrian and Diane Crawford and Linda Chambers for providing the cider, mince pies and music. And remember, you can continue to donate by going to : www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk/donate/ 

A Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year to all our readers.

Santa Visits Rosedale – 3 December 2018

As forecast earlier, Father Christmas was able to include Rosedale in his very busy schedule and so he came to the village on a cold but clear eveing to meet the boys and girls gathered by the school gates.

Lollipop Lass
Tough Negotiations!

Thanks as ever to the Ryedale Lions for bringing Santa to the village and for their stirling work in collecting for local good causes and charities.