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The Dale-Sanderson Wedding – 8 July 2107

Lyndsey Dale and Matthew Sanderson were married on a gloriously sunny Saturday 8 July in St Mary and St Laurence Church with Father Bill Godfrey officiating. The event had a farming theme with the groom’s party arriving in tractors and the groom, ushers and pages dressed very smartly in tweed and denim!

Ready for the Service
The Groom’s Party
The Vows
Cutting the Gate Ties – with a blunt knife!
The Groom’s party depart for the reception at Dunn Carr.

Best wishes to the happy couple from all in Rosedale.

Harry Gillies 1932 – 2017

Enid, David & Stephen would like to thank all who came to the Funeral service on Saturday 18th March and to all who sent their condolences.

 

Smart Harry 2006

The Williamson – Thompson Wedding, Rosedale Abbey 10 September 2016

Louise Williamson, daughter of Vanessa Windsor of The Flower of May Campsite in the village, and Graeme Thompson were married this afternoon in St Mary and St Laurence Church, Rosedale Abbey with the Rev Christine Haddon-Reece officiating.

The Blessing
The Blessing
The Kiss
The Kiss
The Gate Knot
The Gate Knot

The Reception and  dance afterwards was in the Coach House Inn.

Horseman – Rickhuss Wedding Saturday 6 August 2016

Father Bill Godfrey presided over the wedding today of Amy Horseman and Ricky Rickhuss at St Mary and St Laurence Church, Rosedale Abbey.

Just Married!
Just Married!
Mr and Mrs Rickhuss 2
First glasses of bubbly, with Mick Bentley doing the honours!
Mr and Mrs Rickhuss 3
Off to the reception …

All in the village and dale wish Amy and Ricky the very best for the future.

Farewell To Brenda

A funeral service for Brenda Bowes was held at St Mary and St Laurence Church, Rosedale Abbey, on Tuesday 5 July 2016 at 1.00pm , presided over by Father Bill Godfrey and followed by a committal in the graveyard.

Soon to be re-united with her beloved Jack
Soon to be re-united with her beloved Jack

Our sincere condolences to all her family, and to her many friends in the dale.

Brenda Bowes, 1945 – 2016

A funeral service for Brenda Bowes will be held in St Mary and St Laurence Church, Rosedale Abbey, on Tuesday 5 July 2016 at 1.00pm. Brenda Bowes

HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday Party – 12 June 2016

The Queen’s 90th birthday was celebrated in Rosedale by over 250 adults and children, who enjoyed traditional games on the Milburn Field, followed by a tea party on the village green.

Her Majesty's Arrival - winner of the scarecrow competition
Her Majesty’s Arrival – winner of the scarecrow competition
Girls' Sack Race
Girls’ Sack Race
The mums' egg and spoon race
The mums’ egg and spoon race
All enjoying tea and buns on the green
All enjoying tea and buns on the green
Janet Dring cutting the cake
Janet Dring cutting the cake
Margaret, Ena, Janet and Lorraine relaxing!
Margaret, Ena, Janet and Lorraine relaxing near the end of the day!

Heartfelt thanks to all who helped set up and run this marvellous occasion, especially Nicola and her committee of helpers and also to all who contributed such delicious sandwiches, rolls, buns and cakes for the tea party.

The Dale-Walker Wedding 11 June 2016

Nick Dale and Claire Walker were married in St Mary and St Laurence Church on Saturday 11 June 2016, with Father Bill Godfrey presiding.

Taking Their Vows
Taking Their Vows
Just Married
Just Married!
The tradition of Opening The Gate
The tradition of Opening The Gate

The happy couple will be heading for a honeymoon in New York, then Las Vegas followed by Mexico. All in the dale wish them good luck, God Speed and a safe return to Rosedale.

Rosedale Church Roof Appeal

The cake and tombola stand in aid of the Church Roof Appeal did good business after a slow start because of the unseasonably cold weather this Bank Holiday Monday.

Carol and Margaret busy with the tombola stall
Carol and Margaret busy with the tombola stall

Thanks to Anthea Read for organising the event and to Margaret and Carol for running the tombola raffle. Thanks also to all who helped out and also those who contributed cakes and other items, the sale of which raised a total of £169 for the Church Roof Appeal.

Hartoft Chapel 150th Anniversary

The 150th anniversary of the wonderful little chapel at Hartoft was celebrated on Sunday 30 August with a musical tea. Forty four people from all over the dale attended and £315 was raised which will go towards replacing one or more of the chapel windows.

The ukele trio of Gerry, Lynda and Shirley entertaining the audience
The ukelele trio of Gerry, Lynda and Shirley entertaining the audience
An appreciative audience!
And their efforts were much appreciated by the audience!

Lynda would like too thanks all who came and supported the chapel restoration fund for their ‘fantastic generosity’.