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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 ‘People’ Category

BROWNIE’S 80th BIRTHDAY!

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Coincidently, around 80 people from the village and dale gathered in the Coach House In on Friday 19 January 2024 to celebrate Ian ‘Brownie’ Brown’s 80th birthday. It was a well kept surprise and Brownie took a few minutes to recover after his arrival!

Brownie’s arrival in the Coach House
Brownie being greeted by his son Paul.
Dave Oakey presenting Ian with a birthday card signed by his many well-wishers.
Ian recalling some stories of his time in Rosedale.
Ian thanking everyone for their good wishes on his birthday – along with a few tears!
All in one go! Blowing out the candles on his lovely birthday cake.
The birthday cake, courtesy of James Appleton of Graze on the Green – and Happy Birthday, Brownie, and many more of them from all in Rosedale.

Thanks to Dave Oakey and his team in the Coach House Inn for their splendid hosting of the event and to Jan Baker for her coordination of all the details.

ORDINATION OF REV DAVID HADDON-REECE

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Our local curate, David Haddon-Reece, was ordained by Paul, Bishop of Whitby, at St Mary’s Church, Lastingham on Sunday 7 December at 3.00pm. The church was packed as the congregation drawn from all five churches in the benefice witnessed the joyous culmination of a long spiritual journey for David.

The Rev Christine Haddon-Reece, Bishop Paul and Rev David Haddon-Reece Photo by Linda Chambers

All in the benefice and particularly those in Rosedale wish David all the very best for his ministry with us.

CAROLS ON THE GREEN ’23 – 22 DECEMBER

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Around 40 locals and visitors joined in singing carols, encouraged by mulled cider and mince pies, on Friday. As a result over £270 was raised for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, for which heartfelt thanks to all for your generosity.

Also our thanks to Graig and Helen at Abbey Stores for their help with setting up the event and to James at Graze on The Green for his ever excellent mince pies!

And finally, best wishes for a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year to all our readers, here and abroad.

NRAS COFFEE MORNING – 2 DECEMBER 2023

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The following letter was received from the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Association regarding the funds raised at the Coffee Morning on Saturday 2 December:

Thanks again to all who contributed and donated raffle prizes, coffee money and other donations and to all who helped run this very successful event.

A message from NRAS –

I am delighted to confirm that £550 was received into our charity bank account on 5th December 2023.Please pass on our grateful thanks to the Rosedale residents and coffee morning regulars for their generosity. It looks like it was a very successful event and such a lovely way to honour the lives of your friends Ann and Linda.

Your support will make a real difference to the lives of those living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Wishing you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Kind regards.

Helen Saich

Senior Trusts and Company Giving Fundraiser

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – 12 NOVEMBER 2023

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The Remembrance Sunday Service will take place by the War Memorial Cross in Rosedale Abbey churchyard on Sunday 122 November starting at 10.50am.

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial with poppies by Lorrie Westwood

All are most welcome to come along and honour the memories of all those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

THE SELLER-WHITE WEDDING – 15 JULY 2023

On a day of dramatic weather, varying from sunshine to thunderous rain, Vikki Seller of Rosedale Abbey and Ross White of York celebrated their wedding with 120 family and friends in St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey. The Rev Christine Haddon-Reece officiated with Richard Haynes playing the organ.

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Vickki and bridesmaids, with her dog Chester.
The Rev Christine Haddon-Reece with Vikki and her father, David Seller
Pam Seller, the mother of the bride
After the service, Ross and Vikki ‘untying’ the church gate according to local tradition.
Undampened spirits in spite of the rain
Cheers all round!
Ross and Vikki, with Clop and Chester.
On the way to the Coach House Inn at last!

The very best wishes for good fortune and happiness in the future to Vikki and Ross from all in the dale.