Congratulations to Janet and Steve for winning the regional (East & West Midlands) heat of the Best Community Pub 2008. The Sycamore Inn is now in the national final up against eight other regional finalists. The results will be announced at a black-tie reception at the London Hilton in Park Lane on Thursday 18th of September. Well done Janet and [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Sycamore is the BEST COMMUNITY PUB in the Midlands
Posted in News, Pub on Thursday July 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Y-Not Festival preview #6: Main stage, Sunday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Thursday July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Find yourself a new ugly Bassist, Melisma!, Orion, avanGaäd, BOY COM., The Fideal Effect, Shades, Corkstone, The Fillmore Gears, Black Alley Screens and Hot Club De Paris. Please note that the original headliners Cage The Elephant have cancelled due to injury. Update: Cage The Elephant have now been [...]
Memorial Hall – Friday Planning Deadline
Posted in Memorial hall, Peak Park, Planning on Wednesday July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This Friday (1st August) is the deadline for any comments to the Peak Park Planners on the plans for the proposed new Memorial Hall. To find out more about see our earlier post or go to the Memorial Hall page with the plans. Details of the Peak Park’s processing of the application can be seen at their [...]
Ashbourne Telegraph 30th July
Posted in News on Wednesday July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here are couple of potentially interesting items from this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph: p.1 & 3 Our local bobby PC Ian Copper prevented a visitor to the Ashbourne Police Station from becoming a human torch (see also our Police page). Well done Ian. p.2 Derbyshire County Council launches a campaign on fly tipping. They are [...]
Mobile phone reception.
Posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday July 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Colin B for writing in. Colin says: Here is the view looking west from the top of Parwich Hill, where the mobile reception is splendid. I have marked the location of the phone mast. So whenever you need to make a call, just run up the hill. If you cannot be bothered to [...]
Y-Not Festival preview #5: Acoustic stage, Sunday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Wednesday July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Andy Page, Beck Lanehart, Adam Peter Smith, George Moran, Luke Banot, Maheda and Simon Andrews. There will also be one other act, which is yet to be announced.
Saturday – Bulk Rubbish Collection
Posted in Services on Wednesday July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On Saturday morning it is the bulk rubbish collection, the dustcart picks up at various points in the village. Even if you only have a small amount to get rid of, it is better to use this facility, so that we can always justify its importance to the village. Next date is Saturday 4th October.
Townhead & the Brownson family
Posted in Gardens, History, People, Photography on Tuesday July 29, 2008 | 29 Comments »
Thank you Eileen Brownson for your request for a picture of Townhead. Here are some provided by Mike G, with kind permission from Rosemary and Stuart:
Advice required
Posted in Services on Tuesday July 29, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Which is the best mobile network for Parwich and the Peak District? I currently use Orange and have no signal anywhere in the village and it is poor generally in this area. Is it my phone or the network? Is O2 better? Views please. Thank you
Y-Not Festival preview #4: Main stage, Saturday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Tuesday July 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Mystery Jets, Pylon Less Wires, Zambula, Lo Fi Lung, Rebel Control, Tough Love, Max Raptor, New Groove Formation, The Fallout Theory, 51/50s, Frank Turner. Update: Mystery Jets have had to cancel their appearance, as their lead singer has fallen ill and been taken to hospital.
Tatton Park Show Trip
Posted in Gardens, Out & About, Societies on Monday July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On Friday 17 of us set off to the RHS Tatton Park Show, it was a great day out, very warm and thankfully dry. There was loads to see, the most amazing displays in the marquees, including vegetables, plants & flower arranging. Outside there were the show gardens, back to back gardens & formal beds [...]
Y-Not Festival preview #3: Acoustic stage, Saturday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Monday July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: James ‘Bar’ Bowen, Justin Saltmeris, Nick Williams, Brynley G Jones, Ashley Hancock, Jackel, Martyn Stevens, Tony Reid and Vijay Kishore.
Weather report July 27th
Posted in Weather on Monday July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here are the figures for the week ending 26th July 2008: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mbar Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 20th 0 1,019.9 18.9 9.6 Mon 21st 0 1,024.6 21.5 8.5 Tue 22nd 0 1,021.8 20.2 11.7 Wed 23rd 0 1,020.7 23.2 12.8 Thurs 24th 0 1,015.6 23.1 13.9 Fri 25th [...]
Southern Area Community Forum
Posted in Events, Out & About on Monday July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is your chance to put your views to the County and District Councils and to the Peak District National Park Authority. Southern Area Community Forum at 7pm tonight (Monday 28th July) at St Oswald’s Church Hall, School Lane, Ashbourne Chaired by Andrew Lewer with Senior Officers and Members from DDDC, DCC, the Police, the [...]
Where are we walking to?
Posted in Out & About, Photography, Project Parwich on Monday July 28, 2008 | 11 Comments »
Our mystery photographer took these shots yesterday afternoon, while walking from Parwich to… where, exactly? If you can name the mystery destination, then our mystery photographer will make a donation to Project Parwich. But be warned: for every day that the mystery remains unsolved, the size of the donation will decrease by £1. The twenty [...]
Y-Not Festival preview #2: Main stage, Friday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Sunday July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Our daily six-part series continues with a look at the acts scheduled to play the main stage of the Pikehall Y-Not Festival on Friday August 1st, starting from 13:00. Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Smiling Ivy, The Moutown Project, Esteban, The Rusticles, Ceasefire, Whiskycats, Edison, The Virginmarys, King Furnace and Hijak Oscar.
Make the most of the summer as autumn is not far away!!
Posted in Photography on Sunday July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you Cheryl for sending in a couple of photos that Bob took round the village last Autumn – somewhere between the rain showers!!
Y-Not Festival preview #1: Acoustic stage, Friday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Saturday July 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
In the first of six daily previews of this year’s line-up at the Pikehall Y-Not Festival, we look at the acts playing the Acoustic Stage on Friday August 1st. Acts are listed in order of appearance, with the first act due on stage at around 13:00. Tickets can be bought on line via this link, [...]
A stroll on Stanton Moor
Posted in Out & About on Saturday July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After a lunch at The Old Smithy Tearooms in Beeley, a delightful walk to do is on Stanton Moor. On a beautiful clear day, such as today the open vistas are vast, on one side you look down the valley towards Matlock and on the other side over towards Over Haddon & Youlgreave. The scenery [...]
The Old Smithy Tearooms at Beeley – Super!!
Posted in Eating Out on Saturday July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve had lunch and tea quite a few times here and finally I’ve decided to share this little gem with you. The Old Smithy is a village shop and tearooms, to be honest it is really like a deli. It is situated in the lovely old village of Beeley, on the Chatsworth estate, about 100 [...]
In the “Stunner” this week…
Posted in Alsop, News, Pikehall on Saturday July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Page 6: There is some speculation as to the future of the Co-Op and Somerfield supermarkets in Ashbourne, now that the Co-Operative group is set to buy out the Somerfield chain nationally. After the merger, will both competing stores survive? A Co-Op spokesman explains that no comment can be made until late September at the [...]
Summer is here – at last
Posted in Photography on Saturday July 26, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Good morning all at Parwich.org I spotted a dragonfly clinging to a clematis is our front garden so Bob took a photo – thought I’d share it with you. Thank you to Cheryl W for sending in this wonderful summer vision.
Alsop, Ballidon and Pikehall on Wikipedia – but where is Parwich?
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Local Links, Pikehall on Saturday July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s interesting to see that Alsop, Ballidon and Pikehall now have dedicated pages on Wikipedia. Will Parwich be far behind, one wonders? Wikipedia page for Alsop en le Dale. Wikipedia page for Ballidon. Wikipedia page for Pikehall.
Tonight: Weakest Link – Holby City v Casulty
Posted in People on Saturday July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight on BBC1 at 6pm we can watch Tom Chambers (aka Dr Sam Strachan) on Celebrity: The Weakest Link. This was due to be shown on Saturday 28th June, but was kindly postponed by the BBC because it clashed with Parwich Wakes Carnival parade.
Pikehall harness racing: photo gallery.
Posted in Events, Photography, Pikehall, Sport on Friday July 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Kevin S. for taking these photos yesterday evening, at Pikehall’s latest harness racing event. As always, please click on each image to enlarge it.
Is the summer recess upon us?
Posted in About this site on Thursday July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After all the excitement of Wakes Week, we seem to be heading into something of a quiet period. For the first time since the official launch of this site (March 16th), no new posts were published yesterday, ending an unbroken 129-day run. With the holiday season now upon us, posting frequency will probably remain quite [...]
“Parwich women in makeover magic.”
Posted in News, People on Tuesday July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In the current (August) issue of The Derbyshire Magazine, you will find a four-page feature on Parwich’s very own “urban guerrilla of the cosmetic industry”. The feature profiles Jo-anne Jewett‘s career as a make-up artist, and provides some interesting background on her forthcoming book The Beautiful Truth. Additionally, there is a splendid colour photo of [...]
Police Message from Derbyshire Ringmaster
Posted in Police on Monday July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire Police have recently seen an increase in the number of reported incidents of ‘damage to’ and ‘theft from’ motor vehicles parked on streets in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. We would like to ask you to report anyone seen acting suspiciously near unattended motor vehicles, to Derbyshire Police on 0845 164 1644. Don’t give [...]
Funeral Notice
Posted in News, People on Monday July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The funeral of Margaret Lees, of Parwich, will take place at 2 pm at St. Peter’s Church on Wednesday 23rd July, followed by cremation at Markeaton and a gathering at the Legion. Christopher Harrison will be taking the service. With the permission of Margaret’s family, a tribute to Margaret will be posted in the next [...]
Parwich pics
Posted in Photography on Monday July 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As we had some sun over the last day or two, we thought you would appreciate some photographs taken around the green and church this weekend. Click on a picture to enlarge it.
Weather Report 20th July
Posted in Weather on Sunday July 20, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Here are last week’s statistics from the Parwich weather man: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mbar Temperature in ºc Max Min Sun 13th 0 1,016.3 20.0 10.1 Mon 14th 0 1,018.7 18.7 11.4 Tue 15th 0 1,019.7 24.2 13.7 Wed 16th 0 1,019.6 18.4 9.1 Thurs 17th 3 1,011.4 14.8 10.9 Fri 18th 4 [...]
Swiss Raclette Evening
Posted in Events, Project Parwich on Saturday July 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Ever heard the sound of cow bells in Parwich? We haven’t either…….but this may change on the evening of Saturday 11th October when there will be a Swiss Raclette Evening in aid of Project Parwich at Rookery House. Please make a note in your diary if this appeals.
Parwich School Newsletter 39
Posted in About this site, School, Young people on Friday July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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Winster Open Gardens – This weekend.
Posted in Events, Gardens on Friday July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Saturday & Sunday 1.30-5.30pm If you have never been to Winster’s Secret Open Gardens I can highly recommend it. The afternoon is not just about the Gardens but it is a whole occasion. With live jazz at one of the gardens, plenty of refreshments – cream teas in the Village Hall where you can also see [...]
Southern Area Community Forum
Posted in Events, Out & About on Thursday July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is your chance to put your views to the County and District Councils and to the Peak District National Park Authority. Southern Area Community Forum at 7pm on Monday 28th July at St Oswald’s Church Hall Chaired by Andrew Lewer with Senior Officers and Members from DDDC, DCC, the Police, the Fire Service and the Peak [...]
County Councilor’s comments on white paper
Posted in Local government, News on Thursday July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Andrew Lewer, Derbyshire County Councillor, for the following thought out response to our post on the new ‘Communities in Control’ white paper: I would offer the following bullet point notes in turn to the ‘headline’ issues you put in your web-page on the ‘Communities In Control’ White Paper. I stress these are my personal [...]
Not the crime of the century but……
Posted in Police on Thursday July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last week, the night before collection a bag of papers destined for recycling were taken from outside a house in Parwich. Not the crime of the century perhaps, but we’ve heard a lot about identity theft recently, and it was wondered if there could be a more sinister motive – fortunately this household shred any sensitive [...]
Moral Education Fears for top athlete hit Beijing News
Posted in People on Thursday July 17, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Multi-disciplined and top UK athlete Roberto Buntingo will hit the headlines of tomorrow morning’s Beijing News. This exclusive photo was apparently taken at the secret Buntingo training camp of our infamous Parwich pentathelete who is currently preparing for the mixed doubles synchronised grinning event at Beijing 2008. Unfortunately Buntingo was unavailable for comment last night, [...]
July Newsletter from PC Ian Cooper
Posted in Police on Thursday July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
UPDATE FROM YOUR LOCAL OFFICER July 2008 We’ve had just a few burglaries of outbuildings over the last month. The last couple of months do seem though to have been abit quieter in general. We are holding a Crime Prevention event in the next month that may be of interest to you.
Properties for sale or rent.
Posted in Housing on Wednesday July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up. Since last month’s round-up, two properties have been sold and one new property has appeared on the market. As ever, if your property is missing from this list, then please let us know. Hideaway Cottage, The Square, Parwich. 2 [...]
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