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 5^th 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)

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

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

A memorial service for Peter Hughes, late of East Lodge, Rosedale Abbey, will take place at St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey, on Tuesday 5 September at 2.00pm, with refreshments afterwards in the Coach House Inn.

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.

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

That’s not yoga for goats but yoga with goats at Abbey Farm Cottage in Rosedale Abbey!

The next sessions will be on Sunday 2 July at 9.30 and 10.45am. To join in this fascinating activity contact Suzie Birrell-Grey at Abbey Farm on 07714217195 or the Kismet Yoga Studio in Stokesley at www.kismetyoga studio.com or 07404790764.

The annual meeting of the Rosedale Church will be in the church on Thursday 25th May at 6.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

A cool, drizzly day did no deter a large number of family and friends attending the funeral at St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey, of the late Janet Dring of Hartoft. The Service of Thanksgiving was led by the Reverend Christine Haddon-Reece and the organ was played by the Reverend David Haddon-Reece.