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Rosedale Community News

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.

Archive for the ‘Exhibitions’ Category

ROSEDALE SHOW 2023

At last, Rosedale has its show back after a gap of three years. A huge amount of work has gone into the planning and set-up of the show by Sam Dring and the Show Committee with, it has to be admitted, some scratching of the collective head to remember how it was done before!

Setting up the rings and erecting the tentage started on Tuesday 15 August and preparations were almost fully complete by noon on Friday 18 August thanks to the stirling efforts of a small team of hard working volunteers:

Pressing in fence posts for arena fencing

Tying on the fencing around the main ring

Preparing the smart new-style marquee for the Industrial classes.

After a very damp night, Saturday 19 August turned out to be a warm, semi-sunny day which brought out the crowds in their many thousands (final figures to be confirmed) for the show. The ground however was still very soft, but thanks to the tireless work on local farmers the horseboxes and larger vehicles were successfully delivered and towed back out at the end of the day. Here are some snap shots to remind us all of an excellent day all round:

Early birds starting to lay out entries in the Industrial tent.

The First Prize – after three years, the first prize of the 23 Show was presented by Ms Jess Johnson of Terrington.

The Rosedale History Society’s 150th Rosedale Show Anniversary Exhibition. Parts of the Exibition will be on display in Rosedale Abbey church for the rest of the holiday season.

Old and Older! Vintage tractors on display

Sean Doughty bringing his smartly turned out Field Marshall vintage tractor on to the show field.

Mr Arthur Yeoman, President of The Show for 2023 with Sam Dring, Chair of the Rosedale Show Committee

Enjoying the Job – Steve Colling judging the Wines entries

Good to see Bill Metcalfe back at the Show

The magnificent collection of trophies on show, thanks to Gill Gaines and family

Little and Large in one of the Pony Classes!

A good crowd enjoyed the performances of the Railroad Hobos and the Bilsdale Silver Band

An unusual sight – a Ridden Heavy Horse class on show.

Ian McIntyre judging the Sporting Dogs class in the very popular (and noisy) Dog Show

They’re Off! The start of the first of the hound trails

The skipping challenge in the Children’s Sports Day

Stephanie Barraclough with Emmie up on Tash in the Fancy Dress on Horseback class.

As in previous years, the revived Show was put on only through the hard work of the Show Committee members and the team of volunteers who gathered to set up the show area, who ran the entry gates , shepherded the traffic, crunched all the entry tickets, cleaned the trophies and assisted the stewards and judges and , of course, Adam Collier for his wonderful commentary on the day’s proceedings – our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed and we look forward to seeing you again next year on the Show Field on Saturday 17 August.

COFFEE MORNING & RHS TEA AND CHAT – 3/4 JUNE 2023

On Saturday 3 June the Coach House Inn will be hosting a coffee morning with raffle from 10.00 to 12.00am in aid of the Village Hall/Reading Room.

Then, on Sunday 4 June, the Rosedale History Society will hold its quarterly Tea and Chat in the Updale Reading Room from 2.00 to 4.00pm, when its extensive social and industrial heritage archive will be available to view. Entry is free but donations are welcome.

The Stall on The Green event held recently raised £260.20 for the church Appeal Fund – well done all.

COFFEE MORNING & CHRISTMAS FAIR – 5 NOVEMBER 2022

AND PLEASE REMEMBER THIS WILL BE THE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO BUY THE GREAT ROSEDALE 2023 CALENDAR AT £10 A COPY IN AID OF THE SAVE ROSEDLE CHURCH APPEAL!

North Pennines AONB Group Visit – 16 August 2022

Five members of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty group visited Rosedale on Tuesday 16 August to see the conservation and interpretation aspects of the recent Land of Iron project. Linda Chambers, a member of the project’s steering committee, took them around to examine the information and interpretation boards in various sites in the village and at the ironstone kilns at Bank Top.

Linda Chambers (second from left) and NP AONB visitors at the Rosedale Abbey Land of Iron interpretation boards

ROSEDALE MAKE, BAKE AND GROW – 20 AUGUST

Saturday 20th August, Church Turret Field and Rosedale Abbey church. Free admission.

Show entries open for public viewing 1-4pm.

Also History Society display, children’s activities, raffle, plant and produce stall, arts and craft sale, and tea and cakes stall .

Donations of surplus plants and fruit and vegetables would be much appreciated, to sell for show funds. Please bring them along on the day.

Finally, the very popular Rosedale Calendar for 2023 will be on sale in the church on the day for £10 a copy in aid of the Save Rosedale Church Appeal

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.