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
These beautiful small butterflies are on the wing and in small colonies on the moor here in Rosedale. They are found on bilberry in a sunny spot with a bit of shelter from the breeze. Males are very territorial and perch on a prominent branch awaiting passing females. If disturbed they often return and settle on the same spot after a few frantic circuits. However, they can be hard to spot as they are well camouflaged against the green leaves of bilberry. Updale Natural History Recorder
The coffee morning in aid of the Riding For The Disabled raised the excellent sum of £300 for this very deserving charity.
Thanks again to all who contributed prizes to the raffle and those who bought tickets and cakes, and to Ali at the Coach House for helping the event run so smoothly.
The next coffee morning will be in support of The British Heart foundation and will be on Saturday 2 June from 10.00 to 12.00 am.
Please come along and support this worthy cause.
The famous Oscar Wilde comedy is being staged by the 1812 Theatre Company in the Helmsley Arts Centre from Wednesday 25 April to Saturday 28 April, including a matinee performance on Saturday.
Full ticket details can be found on www.helmsleyarts.co.uk – thoroughly recommended.
The Tree Relaxation Retreat, Rosedale East
We are looking for staff to work with us here at The Tree Relaxation Retreat.
We would like to hear from reliable people living locally who are able to work in the kitchen and dining room Friday and Saturday evenings 6pm -9pm (approx).
We are also looking for relief staff who can help with general household duties, cleaning and cooking.
If you would like to join our team and would like further information please email relax@thetree.earth and we will get back to you .
The ‘This Exploited Land Of Iron’ project has been re-named to just Land of Iron (see new logo at top right on our home page).
As part of the project, representatives from Historic England, the contracting consultants Align and the National Park Authority yesterday visited the two main roasting kilns sites to decided on detailed plans for the conservation work which is due to start now in 2019.
The work done to stabilise the old track bed at East Mines is maturing nicely, as is the revetting work done by volunteers further down the line. Also, the work to clear the entrance to the culvert at Reeking Gill has held up over winter. Once the weather improves, the surface of the trackbed from Reeking Gill back to the kilns will be restored and repaired.
Two of the earliest summer migrants come back to Rosedale each year, ring ouzels and wheatears. Both are back on the moor and pairing up. Ring ouzels nest on heather-clad steep slopes and wheatears favour open stoney ground. Both can be seen from the old railway line. Updale Natural History Recorder
The coffee morning in the Coach House Inn on Saturday 7 April 2018 was in aid of the Rosedale mill leat and village pond restoration fund. Thanks to the generosity of all who came, the combined total from cake sales, raffle and coffee came to the wonderful total of £305.00, which will enable routine maintenance on the mill system and pond to continue.
Kate and members of the pond committee would like to thank all who donated prizes and cakes and who contributed to the pond fund in other ways, and to Dave Oakey and the team in the Coach House for sponsoring the event. Also to Margaret, Carol and Janet for organising the raffle with their customary energy and skill.
Finally, please keep an eye on social media and this site for information on calls for volunteers to help clear the pond of excess vegetation once the weather improves!
Despite the atrociously wet weather some wildlife are managing to get on with things. This mistle thrush is sitting on eggs way up in that tree. Often a rather untidy looking nest with bits of all sorts she’s got some sheep’s wool loosely tucked in there. Updale Natural History Recorder
Just a reminder that the next Tea and Chat for the History Society will be on Sunday 8 April in the Updale Reading Room from 2.00 to 4.00 pm and not on Easter Sunday 1 April.
Any queries call Linda on 417071.