This Exploited Land Situation Report as at 2 Oct 16

Work on restoring the trackway near the Stone Kilns at East Mines is progressing well. The slope has been graded and the gabions are being installed.

Gabions being placed and filled with stone rubble.
Gabions being placed and filled with stone rubble.

There is a signposted and waymarked diversion around the working for walkers – please comply!tel-east-mines-sitrep-4-02-oct-16-03

This Exploited Land Project – East Mines 27 Sep 16

The first phase of the This Exploited Land project has now started,  after a delay due to more design work being required after the initial excavations on site. However, Hall Construction are now back working to restore the pathway by the Stone Kilns on East Mines .

Digging away the old loose earth from the landslip
Digging away the old loose earth from the landslip.

Once all the old earth is removed, stone filled gabions will be placed and the track way rebuilt on top. More updates to come.

The Williamson – Thompson Wedding, Rosedale Abbey 10 September 2016

Louise Williamson, daughter of Vanessa Windsor of The Flower of May Campsite in the village, and Graeme Thompson were married this afternoon in St Mary and St Laurence Church, Rosedale Abbey with the Rev Christine Haddon-Reece officiating.

The Blessing
The Blessing
The Kiss
The Kiss
The Gate Knot
The Gate Knot

The Reception and  dance afterwards was in the Coach House Inn.

A Star In Rosedale

Tony Robinson, of Blackadder and Time Team fame, and a film crew were in Rosedale on Monday 5 September, shooting for a series on walks across the UK to be shown later this year on Channel 5. Linda Chambers from the Rosedale History Society was asked to advise Tony of the history of ironstone mining in the dale.

Filming at Bank Top
Filming at Bank Top
Updating on the history of mining at Bank Top
Briefing Tony on the history of mining at Bank Top

The production company will be contacting the History Society once the broadcast dates are known, so keep in touch with the blog and the Community Forum for further details.

The End Of An Era

After thirteen years in charge, Howard and Daphne Hebron are saying farewell to the Coach House Inn and downsizing their responsibilities by retiring to their charming cottage in Wrelton.

Howard, Daphne and Family
Howard, Daphne and Family

However, the village will still see a lot of them no doubt as Howard plans to help his son Ben with his ATV business in the yard behind the inn and Daphne promises to spend a lot more time with their grand-children!

All in Rosedale and Hartoft wish Howard and Daphne the very best of good fortune.

After stocktaking on Thursday the Inn reopens under new management on Friday when Dave Oakey would like welcome all Coach House regulars and new visitors.

Heather Heaven

Aine Howe Cross
Aine Howe Cross

A wonderful bloom of heather across the moors this year, but come soon as it wont’t last long!

Published in the Yorkshire Post on 26 August.

 

Horseman – Rickhuss Wedding Saturday 6 August 2016

Father Bill Godfrey presided over the wedding today of Amy Horseman and Ricky Rickhuss at St Mary and St Laurence Church, Rosedale Abbey.

Just Married!
Just Married!
Mr and Mrs Rickhuss 2
First glasses of bubbly, with Mick Bentley doing the honours!
Mr and Mrs Rickhuss 3
Off to the reception …

All in the village and dale wish Amy and Ricky the very best for the future.

Barn Fire In Rosedale

Shortly after 1.00pm on Monday 18 July, at Newlands Farm, Rosedale, a fire, thought to have started in a parked tractor, spread into a nearby barn. Fire appliances attended from Danby, Pickering, Malton and Kirkbymoorside.

Fire engines at Newlands Farm
Fire engines at Newlands Farm
The fire in the barn
The fire in the barn

Newlands Farm is the home of the Wilson family. Les and Monica and their son Kevin were home at the time and although they were clearly shocked by the incident, mercifully there were no injuries.

Farewell To Brenda

A funeral service for Brenda Bowes was held at St Mary and St Laurence Church, Rosedale Abbey, on Tuesday 5 July 2016 at 1.00pm , presided over by Father Bill Godfrey and followed by a committal in the graveyard.

Soon to be re-united with her beloved Jack
Soon to be re-united with her beloved Jack

Our sincere condolences to all her family, and to her many friends in the dale.

Brenda Bowes, 1945 – 2016

A funeral service for Brenda Bowes will be held in St Mary and St Laurence Church, Rosedale Abbey, on Tuesday 5 July 2016 at 1.00pm. Brenda Bowes