There are a number of pages on line about Roche Abbey that you may like to look at. I visit the Abbey at least two or three times per week and whilst it's correct to say the vandals have been having a good time, there are people out there who are trying to do something about it. Meanwhile I can recommend the place just for the beauty of the ruins and at present the snowdrops which are flowering in abundance. There has in the past been numerous events through out the Summer months, historic, musical and country pursuits have been catered for at one time or another. I do believe, however, that at the present time the limited parking means that such events will be few and far between. Hopefully this may be rectified at some future date. Don't let this put you off, the place is worth visiting any time of year and the surrounding area offers some pleasant walking. If we don't use these places we can't moan when we lose them! Sandra.

You have SNOWDROPS?!! I'm jealous! The only snowdrops I ever see are the ones falling from the sky!!! We won't have flowers until May! Oh, well, that's the price I pay for living in Alaska! But, by May, we'll have 24 hours a day of daylight to enjoy a riot of flowers! Thanks so much for all of you who have made Rotherham come alive and have helped me to get to know the place where my ancestors lived for many generations! Sue Renkert Fairbanks, Alaska ----- Original Message ----- From: "S.Todd" <todd@todd55.fsnet.co.uk> I can recommend the place just for the beauty of the ruins and at present the snowdrops which are flowering in abundance.