Rosedale
Abbey

The nationwide celebrations over the weekend 8 to 10 May to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day have obviously been severely curtailed because of the Wuhan Virus pandemic.

However, we can all make an effort to unpack the bunting and fly the flag from our homes on Friday 8 May. Also, Charlotte Tomlin, currently residing at 20 Bridgefoot and who plays in brass bands and orchestras, will sound the Last Post and Reveille at the War Memorial in Rosedale Abbey on Friday at 2.55pm. Clearly, rules on social gatherings must apply but it is suggested that people in the village and dale might like to stand in their doorways at that time and raise a toast in memory of all who suffered and died in the Second World War and especially the three men of the dale who fell and the other 32 who served in that conflict.

All nicely stocked up again with all essential groceries – here are some photos of the stock we have currently to give you some ideas with your orders:

If you would like an order however big or small either message us on facebook, give us a ring on 417475 or you can email us at rosedaleabbey.tearoom@gmail.com

We are also getting another delivery of Groovy Moo ice cream tomorrow with individual 500ml tubs of ice cream! 

First we had floods of biblical proportions, then the Wuhan Flu and now a plague of beetles. The little insects flying into your face or dropping down the back of your shirt collar are heather beetles, aka Lochmaea suturalis:

The larvae of the beetle feed on heather shoots and therefore damage the plants, which is why last year there was comparatively little purple up on our moors and great swathes of brown, sickly heather plants instead.

The new opening times for Abbey Stores are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 8.30am to 3.30pm

Wednesday – 8.30am to 10.00am

Sunday – 8.30am to 1.00pm

As before, Abbey Stores is stocking a wide range of food and household essentials, newspapers, logs and so on. Meat can be ordered in advance – call 01751 417475. Please support your local shop and avoid travel into towns whenever possible.

We have joined together to form a support group for Rosedale Abbey and Hartoft during these difficult times. We are hoping to be of help to those of you who are shielding, in the vulnerable or self isolating group or indeed anyone who is not able to venture out at the moment.

We are offering to pick up and deliver groceries, collect prescriptions, source essentials and pet food etc. Please ask and we will endeavour to help or maybe you would just like us to check in and chat.

Shirley: 01751 417384 or 07508772787

Olivia:   07904201255

Please get in touch and pass these numbers on to anyone you think may need them. If you are isolating it may be helpful to give these contacts to your relatives/ friends who can then contact us on your behalf if needed.

We can also be found on facebook: Rosedale Abbey and Hartoft Support Group

All will be aware by now of the Government COVID-19 diktat that all pubs, cafes restaurants are to close until further notice. However, our local businesses are going to carry on as take-out/take-away outlets and basic shops for as long as possible. It goes without saying that we need to support our local outlets as much as possible through these very difficult times so that they and we can survive!

Graze On The Green Details of opening times, revised menus and sale items have been posted on their website www.grazeonthegreen.co.uk and on Facebook. Please note that GoG will now open in Mondays from 11.00am to 1.00pm for shop items only. Afternote: Darren and James have now decided to close the shop until further notice, but will still take orders for a range of foods and cakes to order only – again check their website for the revised arrangements.

Abbey Stores The tea room has been shut but the shop will remain open for the usual basics including bread, milk, vegetables, newspapers etc. Also , they intend serve take-out meals and drinks for consumption on the green or to take home. Ring 01751 417475 for more details on times; meanwhile the menu is below:

The Coach House Inn Details of take-out menus and drinks are shown on the Inn’s website www.coachhouseinn.co.uk and on Facebook, or call 01751 417208

More information will be added once others have decided what their plans are. Contact hpmc27@hotmail.com or ring 417071 to add your business to this listing

Hello All,

Because we are all having to change our plans due to the virus threat, we will be holding no further monthly meetings or other events for the next few months.

If anyone wants archive information, please email us at any time at

rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk

We hope that everyone manages to stay well until we can all get together again.

best wishes

Linda Chambers

The coffee morning held in the Coach House Inn on Saturday 7 March was in aid of Guide Dogs for The Blind. The following is a message from Angela Gage, our local coordinator for the charity:

‘To all of you who supported the coffee morning in aid of Guide Dogs, a huge thank you from the Guide Dogs staff, from the people with sight loss, from the dogs whose dinners you provide and from myself.

These dogs help people to be independent and often fulfil their dreams. They provide companionship, support and protection as well as enabling their owners to socialise. I was therefore thrilled to be able to send a cheque for £300 to the charity from us all.

I also want to thanks Beth at the Coach House and to Margaret, Carol, Janet and Paddy for their help with the raffle. Angela’