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.
Image: Rosedale Show By Patrick Chambers
In addition to our regular Holy Communion Services in Rosedale Church, we are adding occasional theme services. These will consist of hymns, readings, prayers and a little talk. The first one on Sunday 22nd February at 9.15am is on the theme of Lent.It will last about 25minutes and will be led by Sarah Dee.
Also. Rosedale Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting, 6pm, 28th March in church, open to all.
The calculators have been hard at work and the results for the fundraising effort are now in – over £2,100 was raised for the church appeal and over 500 visitors were recorded for the three days of the even – an outstanding result and a tribute to the hard work of Sam’s team of volunteers and the generosity of donors and visitors alike.
The same again for 2026?
Well done, Maggie! Another mention in the Sunday Times, this time on 14 December:
All the hard work in preparation is now over and the Christmas Tree Festival in St Mary and St Lawrence Church in Rosedale Abbey is now open for visitors with 31 decorated trees on display:
Light refreshments are available in the church throughout the festival and there are some sales tables where the Rosedale Calendar and other seasonal gifts may be bought – just ask one of the helpers.
The Festival will run through until Sunday 14 December and will end with carols with mulled cider and mince pies at 5.30 pm – entry is free and donations to the Church Appeal would be very welcome, so bring the family along, get inspiration for your own tree decorations and pick up some presents at the same time!
AFTERNOTE: Over 500 visitors were recorded for the three days of the festival and £2,100 was raised for the church appeal – an outstanding result and a tribute to all the hard work and generosity of the volunteers and visitors.
From Rosedale Abbey to the Hartoft junction – use Heygate and Hancow Road during the closed periods.
…. and fantastic generosity, as the Rosedale annual charity auction took place last night in the Coach Inn, where around 90 intrepid locals and visitors braved torrential rain and gusty winds to attend the ever popular sale of donated goods to raise money for local charities.
The final total raised was £3,322, a magnificent effort all round and one of which the whole community can feel very proud.
As always, heartfelt thanks to Dave Oakey and the team at the Coach House and to Dave Seller and the volunteer helpers who set up and ran the auction so efficiently, and, of course, to all who donated auction items so generously.
A reminder that the Rosedale Remembrance Sunday Service will be in St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey on Sunday 9 November, starting in the church at 1030am and then at the War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance.
Refreshments will be available in Abbey Stores after the service by kind courtesy of Helen and Craig.
There will be a Remembrance Sunday Service at St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey on Sunday 9 November 2025, starting at 1030am in the church and continuing at the War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance.
All are most welcome to attend this important event when we remember and pay homage to all who died and suffered in the service of our nation.