The annual show (every August) is run by the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society. This year will include Cattle, Goats, Heavy Horses, Ponies, jumping, local produce, Rabbits, Vintage Tractors & Scarecrows and much more. More details to follow soon on the Rosedale Show’s website.
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.
From Lorrie Westwood: the following donations have been made from the monies raised in the collection buckets over the weekend of the Jubilee period:
£100 to the church for use of the Turret field. £100 to the Reading Room for meetings. £100 to the cricket/football for their help. £150 to the Community Fund.
Many thanks to everyone who made this great result possible.
Jade Barraclough, the daughter of Chris and Maggie Barraclough, of Dalehead Farm, Rosedale East, was married on Saturday 18 June to Richard Gillings in St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey, with Rev Christine Haddon-Reece officiating.
Richard and Jade leaving the Church with a Pitchfork Guard of Honour!The traditional untying of the church gateOff to the Reception at Dalehead Farm!
Congratulations and Best Wishes for a happy future together to Jade and Richard from all in the dale.
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 2022The Opening Concert, with the Dalesmen Singers – 1 JuneCrafting in the Church with Jo Tomlin – 2 JuneSinging The National Anthem – 2 June John Lane at the spinning wheel, 2 JuneHappy Souvenir! 2 June 2022The 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 JuneThursday 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 Festival – 3 June 2022Arts and Crafts leaf printing workshop, led by Linda Blackburne – 3 JuneDemonstrating spinning yarn on a hand reel, 3 June.The Moorland Voices choir performing again on FridayRichard Haynes from the Moorland Voices explains the workings of the hurdy-gurdy to some visitors – Friday 3 JuneUnusual Cricket Pitch Markings!The Updale versus Downdale Cricket Teams – 3 June 2022Cricketing 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 ClassArts and Crafts, 4 June – Linda Chambers and Lorraine Dale’s Jewellery WorkshopProsecco and Pizza in The Park, 4 June – The Bar Team – Anne Brown, Margaret Bradbury and Jen Black – with some thirsty customersProsecco 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!Arts and Crafts, 5 June – CrochetingJubilee 22, 5 June – Picnic and Sports, The Dean Parker family with Julie AldersonMore hardy picnickersThe Mitchells enjoying the drizzle!The rain made the ground slippery for some!Sack Race LevitationParental assistance in the Egg and Spoon Race!The Finale to The Sports Events – Sam Raw umpires the Tug-of-WarCheers! Arts and Crafts Festival Committee with some volunteers celebrating a job well doneArts and Crafts Festival Concert 9 June – John Lane and Richard Haynes providing some soothing West Coast jazzArts and Craft Festival Concert 9 June – Trevor Dale helping out with the raffleArts 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.
A Remembrance Service was held in St Mary and St Lawrence Church on Sunday 14 November at 10.15 am, led by Rev Christine Haddon-Reece, followed by an Act of Remembrance at the War memorial at 10.55 am.
Around 40 locals and visitors attended – an excellent turnout and thanks to all who came to remember and pay their respects on a lovely sunny morning in Rosedale.
The Moorland Voices choir, directed by Clare Haynes, gave an excellent concert in St Mary and St Lawrence Church in Rosedale Abbey on Friday night. An appreciative audience was entertained with a wide programme of folk, gospel and jazz numbers, both choral and instrumental, which raised £700 pounds for the church appeal fund from ticket sales, donations and the auction of a watercolour picture of Rosedale.
Moorland Voices on song!
Our thanks go again to Clare Haynes and the choir and to the volunteers who set up the event and provided the delicious snacks and wines which contributed to a most enjoyable evening.
A chance to win a striking original artwork of Rosedale!
This lovely painting, by professional artist Jo Wiley of Whitby, is offered for auction to raise money for the Save Rosedale Church Appeal.
If you would like to make an offer by sealed bid, please drop your bid price, your name and email/phone number off at The Oaks or Phoenix House, both on Gill Lane or at Thorgill House. The painting has a reserve of £140.00.
The result of the auction will be made at the Moorland Voices choral concert in the church this Friday, 29th October. If you are at the concert, sealed bids can be taken on the night.
Our much loved coffee mornings are starting again at last on Saturday 2 October in the Coach House Inn, Rosedale Abbey, from 10.00 until 12.00 and in aid of Community Village in Bloom.
The usual cake sale and ever popular raffle will also take place and the the new Rosedale Calendar for 2022 will be available at £10 per copy in aid of the Rosedale church appeal.
Hoping to see you all there on Saturday at 10.00am
It’s that time again – the splendid Rosedale Calendar for 2022 in aid of the Save Rosedale Church Appeal is now out and available from Abbey Stores, Graze on The Green and Gillies Jones Glass Studio for £10 a copy, or from rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk for £12 with post and packaging included.
St Mary and St Lawrence Church East Window
These make ideal Christmas presents so buy one for the house and another one or two to send to family and friends elsewhere to remind them of lovely Rosedale!
All funds raised go to support this vital project, where another £80,000 is needed to restore and preserve our church for future generations.