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Exhibition of Pastimes and Royal Memorabilia
Friday 31 May - Tuesday 4 June
In St Mary's Church, Church Room, the Club and Marquees on the Croft.

Following a private visit by children from the village school and playgroup Friday morning the Mayor and Mayoress Cllr. John & Mrs Valerie Galbraith officially opened the event at 12 noon by firing a maroon, having first made a presentation to RODSEC Chairman Ann Burston.

The exhibition includes royal memorabilia from many reigns, hobbies and pastimes of local collectors, craft groups and societies, local history and family history, craft demonstrations, wedding dresses through the 20th Century, flower arrangements in the Church, CCTV viewing of St Mary's bells, music recitals in the Church, performances by young musicians and firing of maroons marking the opening each day.

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See more pictures of the exhibition using the links below:


Arnold Burston as HectorVillage Golden Jubilee Festival Videos

Two videos, produced by Grandee Video Productions, 'Rolleston-on-Dove Village Golden Jubilee Festival' depicting some of the events held during the Village Golden Jubilee Festival including the exhibition of bridal gowns in the Church, exhibitions in the Church Room and Marquees, the Bell Ringers, the Morris Men and The Mummers Play (as performed on the Croft in its entirety) - Duration 31 minutes, Price £5.00 - and the other 'The Mummers Play' only - Duration 16 minutes, Price £3.00 - are now available.

Filmed and edited by Dennis Reynolds. Further details from Burston (telephone 813457).


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Last updated: 1 February 2004