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.

GARDEN OPEN DAY – 16 JULY 2023

MOBILE LIBRARY DATES – JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2023

Starting Young – Rosedale Community School Visit to the Mobile Library

GOAT YOGA IN ROSEDALE

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.

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.

ROAD WORKS ON CHIMNEY BANK

Those of you who have driven on Chimney Bank recently will have noticed that the NY Highways road walkers have been busy. Now we know that work is due to start on the Bank for 4 weeks starting Tuesday 30 May.

CHURCH APPEAL CAKE, BOOK AND BRIC-A-BRAC STALL – 28 MAY 23

ON SUNDAY 28 MAY 2023 FROM 12.00 TO 4.00 PM

ROSEDALE VILLAGE GREEN 

If you have anything to sell in aid of Save Rosedale Church, please bring along on the day

ROSEDALE CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING – 25 MAY 2023

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

St Mary and St Lawrence Church

THE JANET DRING FUNERAL – SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2023

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.

Arriving at The Church Gate
The Cortege Approaching The West Door – with the Rosedale Women’s Institute providing The Honour Guard
After The Service
Leaving Rosedale Abbey for The last Time