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
Steve Brace and Linda Blackburne, of the Oaks, Rosedale Abbey, were married in St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Rosedale Abbey, on Saturday 3 August. The ceremony was presided over by the Reverend Christine Haddon-Reece and the music was provided by members of the Moorland Voices choir and Chris Dyson of Gaelforce.
The reception was held in the paddock of the Oaks, in Rosedale Abbey.
Hearty best wishes and congratulations from all in the dale to Steve and Linda
Planning for the Rosedale Show, to be held on the Milburn Arms field on 17 August, is now in its final stages. As well as all the usual favourites some innovations, including some new classes and adjustments to the field layout are going to be tried out, so exciting times ahead!
Car parking is free on the day and entries are £7 for adults, £6 for Seniors, £5 for children and under 5s are free.
The Showground gates open at 9,00am and we look forward to seeing you all here on Saturday 17 August, and spread the word about Rosedale Show.
The ever popular Rosedale calendar in aid of the Save Rosedale Church Appeal is now available for sale at the inflation proof price of £10 a copy from Abbey Stores in Rosedale Abbey village. The 2025 calendar will also be on sale at the upcoming Rosedale Show 0n 17 August in the Rosedale History Archive tent, at coffee mornings in the Coach House Inn and at the History Archive Tea and Chat meetings – more details to follow.
Dear friends,
Forthcoming services
Mid-week, Wednesday: 10.00 am Lastingham Crypt, Holy Communion
Next Sunday, July 14th.
9.15 am Appleton Holy Communion (me),
with Banns for Daniel Feaster and Maura Partridge (to be married at Cropton on August 10th)10.45 am Lastingham Holy Communion (Revd Christine),
with Banns for Steven Brace and Linda Ann Blackburne (to be married at Rosedale on August 3rd)6.00 pm Cropton Evensong (Reader Mike Stallybrass)
Please remember the wedding couples in your prayers as they prepare.
TONIGHT
7.00 pm Cropton: Concert by Clare’s Choir Moorland Voices. She promises an eclectic programme with some audience participation
And two dates for your diary:
August 17th Rosedale Show
August 27th 2.00 pm Cropton Annual Garden Fête in the Village Hall in aid of church funds
With blessings and prayers,
Revd David
The coffee morning in the Coach House Inn on Saturday morning from 10.00 to 12.00 will be in aid of Cancer Research.
Please come and support this vital cause and enjoy the excellent company, the raffle and the cake sale.
A Bingo Night will be held in the Abbey Stores Tea Room on Friday 28 June in aid of the Reading Room/Village Hall. Tickets can be obtained from the shop counter
Just a reminder that the Coffee Morning in the Coach House Inn in aid of the Reading Room/Village Hall is on Saturday 1 June from 10 to 12am with the usual cake sales and raffle and that the Rosedale History Archive quarterly Tea and Chat Meeting will be in the Village Hall in Updale from 2 to 4pm on Sunday 2 June where a host of historical archive material; will be available to peruse and also some excellent tea and cakes will be available! Both events are free to enter but donations would be appreciated to help the annual running costs of both organisations.
The next Coffee Morning in the Coach House Inn will be in aid of the Reading Room/Village Hall and will be on Saturday 1 June from 10.00 to 12.00 am – please come along and support this cause and enjoy the company, cake sales and raffle.
The charity coffee morning held at the Coach House Inn on Saturday 4 May raised the amazing sum of £460 for the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team. There was an excellent turnout of locals and visitors who had the opportunity to see some of the kit and vehicles the team use in their vital work in the North Yorkshire area.
As ever, many thanks to Lorrie and Carole for organising the raffle and Dave Oakey and his team from the Coach House for hosting the event. Of course, special thanks to all who contributed raffle prizes, cakes for the sale and donations for the coffee and biscuits.
The next coffee morning will be on Saturday 1 June at the Coach House from 10 to 12am and will be in aid of the Reading Room/Village Hall.
The Coffee Morning to be held in the Coach House Inn, Rosedale Abbey, on Saturday 4 May from 10am to 12am will be in aid of our local Search and Rescue Team
The team will have one of their vehicles on show and members will be able to demonstrate some of their rescue techniques.
All are welcome to come and support this essential service to our community and, of course, for the usual excellent coffee and biscuits provided by the Coach House Team and for the cake sale and raffle to follow.