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.
Because of the May Bank Holiday there will not be a pub quiz in the Coach House on Sunday 3 May, so the next will be on Sunday 10 May starting at 8.30pm.
Entry is £2 per head and includes a raffle for a substantial ‘open the box’ cash prize, matched by a donation to a charity of the winner’s choice by the Coach House. Also the winning team wins a cash voucher of £20 for exchange at the bar or restaurant.
If you are not a regular, gather some chums together (teams of 4 to 6 are ideal) and come along and enjoy some great fun along with some mild mental stimulation!
KNOTT ROAD CLOSURE 13-14 MAY 2026
The Knott Road will be closed from the cattle grid to the Ralph’s Cross junction on 13 May for two days:
COACH HOUSE COFFEE MORNING – SATURDAY 2 MAY 2026
The next charity coffee morning in the Coach House Inn will be in aid of our local mountain rescue team and will run from 10.00 to 12.00 am this coming Saturday.
Entry is free but donations for coffee and biscuits and items for the ever popular raffle would be much appreciated.
COACH HOUSE PUB QUIZ NEWS
The very popular Coach House Sunday night pub quiz will not occur on Easter Sunday, but will resume on Sunday 12 April with the new starting time of 8.30pm.
If you you haven’t been to one before or are just an irregular then come along and enjoy the fun and the mild mental stimulation along with a chance to win some cash in the ‘Open The Box’ charity raffle
ROSEDALE CHURCH THEMED SERVICES
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.
ROSEDALE CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL UPDATE
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?
ABBEY STORES AND TEA ROOM OPENING TIMES – 23 DECEMBER 2025 TO 2 JANUARY 2026
DALEHEAD FARM TEA GARDEN
Well done, Maggie! Another mention in the Sunday Times, this time on 14 December:
ROSEDALE CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 12 TO 14 DECEMBER 2025
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:
The magnificent display of Christmas trees in the nave, with lots more to see in the foyer.Relax, job done and now waiting for the visitors!Visitors discussing their choices of the most interesting trees – the dog has made its mind up already!Saturday afternoon and it’s getting busy, with the sales tables doing good business as wellSam Dring, the organizer of the Festival, thanking all those involved in setting it up and helping out throughout, and also for all who visited ( over 500) and donated to the Church Appeal – figures to followGetting ready for carols and the formal end of the Festival
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.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – 8 TO 10 DECEMBER
From Rosedale Abbey to the Hartoft junction – use Heygate and Hancow Road during the closed periods.