Although this work will have no impact on our community, it is only about 9 miles away and many of us may drive, walk or work in that area, so it may be of interest to read the Peak Park’s official press release. Tearsall Quarry work given provisional go-ahead A mining company’s application to work a Peak [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Peak Park approve quarrying near Matlock
Posted in Peak Park on Saturday January 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Parish Council Meeting – Tuesday 3rd at 7.30pm
Posted in Parish Council on Friday January 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION At 7.30pm ten minutes will be made available for members of the public to ask questions or comment on Parish Council matters. A G E N D A
Nifty Netballers strike again
Posted in Sport on Friday January 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Parwich ladies romped to a very convincing win last night in Leek. The final score was 26-4 and it has to be said that the defending players – Sarah, Nia and Ruth did not break into a sweat! All sweating was left to Olivia Flowers, who has returned to the Parwich team after short [...]
Always a welcome sight.
Posted in Photography on Thursday January 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Is this wonderful photo taken by John F-S an indication that Spring is just around the corner? Certainly the recent milder weather seems to be encouraging some new growth, let’s just hope that it is not too premature!
This week’s Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph is in the shops again today, as well as being available electronically. Click on the image of this week’s front paper to see the paper in full on-line (to be added when available). Click here to find out about getting it emailed to you on a regular basis. There are a [...]
Austrian dinner evening, Saturday March 7th.
Posted in Events on Tuesday January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
February newletter from PC Ian Cooper
Posted in Police on Tuesday January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Update from your local officer February 2009 I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year. At the New Year we had a good Mappleton Boat Race and Bridge jump. The event only impacts on us for a few hours each year, and does raise money for [...]
February Film Night
Posted in Films on Tuesday January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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Parwich School Newsletter 20
Posted in School on Monday January 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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Books for Schools Tokens
Posted in School on Monday January 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Please put any Books for Schools tokens from the Times and Sunday Times in the box at the Shop in the Sycamore or drop them off at Parwich Primary School. For 12 weeks: The Times and The Sunday Times will be printing 12 Books for Schools tokens; four in The Sunday Times in the News Review section, three [...]
St George ‘Festive 3′ Quizzes
Posted in Events, Oddfellows, Pub on Monday January 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich Oddfellows are planning a St George’s Day Parade this year on Sunday 26th April and are holding three quizzes to raise money for the event. The first is: Festive 3 Quiz 8pm Wednesday 28th January Sycamore Inn, Parwich Entry £1-00 per head Look out for the dates for the February and March Quizzes to be [...]
Weather round up
Posted in Weather on Sunday January 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is last week’s statistics from the Weather Man on the Hill: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 18th 0 993.3 997.9 6.4 1.6 Mon 19th 8 987.6 983.8 3.7 0.3 Tue 20th 1 990.2 996.1 5.7 -0.2 Wed 21st 6 1001.4 1002.6 [...]
History Society AGM
Posted in History on Saturday January 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Netball Success
Posted in Sport on Friday January 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Congratulations to Parwich Netball Team who began the spring season (the snowdrops are beginning to appear, but Spring!) with a 12 – 6 victory last night in the Leek Netball League. The team was Olivia, Jan, Wendy, Jannette, Ruth (From the Bluebell), Sarah and Nia. They have been coached by ex England netballer Amanda Johnson for [...]
New Memorial Hall – Many hands made light work
Posted in Memorial hall on Friday January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Many hands made light work on Wednesday night at Blanche Meadow where some new faces were welcomed to help fold the latest community letter and put them into envelopes. This boring task was helped along with coffee and lots of chatty ideas about how to raise more funds for our new Memorial Hall. The extra help was very welcome and [...]
Peak Park consult on Planning Framework
Posted in Peak Park, Planning on Friday January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At last week’s Peak District National Park Authority’s visit to Parwich, planning issues cropped up at various points through the afternoon, and took up most of the Parish Council & public slot. Now is our chance to say how we want local policy on planning applications to develop in the Park. The Authority are now consulting on their Local [...]
School Newsletters – Update
Posted in School on Friday January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a summary update of the School Newsletters 17, 18 and 19: Click on the letter to download as a pdf
In memory of Don Lowndes
Posted in People on Thursday January 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Here are the notes his family prepared for the Vicar to read at Don Lowndes funeral yesterday (Wednesday) and some photographs sent by his daughter Linda. Once met, Don was not someone you forgot: Don was born in Parwich in 1926. His Mother and Father were Harley and Kitty Lowndes. He had a sister Peggy [...]
Friday’s Film
Posted in Films on Wednesday January 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This week’s Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph is in the shops again today, as well as being available electronically. Click on the image of this week’s front paper to see the paper in full on-line. Click here to find out about getting it emailed to you on a regular basis. There are a few items relating to our immediate [...]
No fish & chips this week
Posted in Eating Out on Wednesday January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For those that have not seen it, there is a notice on the Green, apologising for the interruption in the service, but saying the Fish n’ Chip van will be back 7pm to 8pm Friday 30th January.
Support the School with unwanted clothes
Posted in School on Tuesday January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget Parwich Primary School is again participating in Bag 2 School, where second hand clothing is exchanged for money. This is a fantastic fundraiser for us and a great way for you to create space in your wardrobe for all the new things you have been picking up in the sales. Bring your unwanted [...]
Weekly weather summary
Posted in Weather on Sunday January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is last week’s report from our Weatherman on the Hill: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 11th 0 1017.5 1013.9 7.6 0.4 Mon 12th 14 1008.2 1006.2 8.7 7.2 Tue 13th 0 1007.1 1009.4 6.8 4.2 Wed 14th 1 1013.6 1013.7 1.6 [...]
Stanton Moor Quarry Dispute Ends
Posted in Environment, Peak Park, Planning on Sunday January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Although outside our immediate area, some readers might interested that the long running dispute has ended, with the withdrawal of planning permission for quarrying near the historic remains on Stanton Moor. The original permission granted in the 1950s when the National Park was created has now been revoked.
Townhead House
Posted in History, People on Saturday January 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Following the photographs of Townhead House in a post last year, thank you to Eileen Brownson for sending us several photographs of an oil painting of the house: Eileen indicates that this is one of several pictures that were painted by my Gd Mother Fanny (Brooks) Brownson The little girl was my Auntie Laura Brownson They are [...]
Community letter from the Parwich Memorial Hall Management Commitee.
Posted in Memorial hall on Saturday January 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This letter is currently in the process of being posted to all members of the community. To all members of the communities of Parwich, Ballidon, Alsop-en le Dale and Pike Hall: You will have heard the great news just before Christmas that Parwich has been awarded £500,000 by the Big Lottery Fund towards our new [...]
Properties for sale or rent.
Posted in Housing on Saturday January 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up. Hope Croft, Parwich. 3 bed semi-detached, £365,000 Lenscliffe, Parwich. 3 bed semi-detached, £600 pcm Parwich Lees Cottage, Alsop Road, Parwich. 3 bed cottage, offers around £450,000 Smithy Lane, Parwich. 2 bed cottage, £595 pcm The list will be updated [...]
Peak Park visit reported
Posted in Ballidon, Environment, Housing, Parish Council, Peak Park, Planning, Pub on Friday January 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
On Tuesday 13th January the Peak District National Park on their visit to Parwich were represented by: Irene Ratcliffe, Deputy Chair (Irene.Ratcliffe@peakdistrict.gov.uk) Jim Dixon, Chief Executive (jim.dixon@peakdistrict.gov.uk) John Fern, Head of Communications (john.fern@peakdistrict.gov.uk) Adele Metcalfe, Village Officer (Adele.Metcalfe@peakdistrict.gov.uk) Dan Yates, Village Officer (daniel.yates@peakdistrict.gov.uk) With for the second part of the afternoon there also being Christopher [...]
St Peter’s Fabric Appeal – £17,750
Posted in Church, Events on Friday January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By now many of you in the village will have received information relating to the appeal for funds to repair various areas of the church. To this end it has been suggested that a calendar of events be publicised for this year and a small group within the PCC has met and agreed a number [...]
Pre School Newsletter
Posted in Pre-school on Friday January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Parents, 12th January 2009 Welcome and thank you! Welcome back to a new term and a new year. Felicity and I would like to thank you and the children for the lovely Christmas presents we received. A special welcome to Maisy H who has joined us on Thursdays.
Parwich in the papers
Posted in News on Thursday January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On Tuesday Parwich had two mentions in the Derby Evening Telegraph (sorry we did not pick up the links earlier): an update on those still out of their homes because of last September’s flooding (click here to read the article). a note on Tuesday’s Peak District National Park Authority’s visit to the village (click here to read [...]
Community Champions
Posted in Uncategorized on Thursday January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Derby Evening Telegraph are seeking nominations for their 2009 Community Champions awards. Evening Telegraph editor Steve Hall said: The Community Champions awards gives us the chance to recognise the work of those who have helped improve the lives of others and asked for nothing in return. The nominations last year were fantastic and I’m sure [...]
This Week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph
Posted in News on Wednesday January 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph is in the shops again today, as well as being available electronically. Click on the image of this week’s front paper to see the paper in full on-line. Click here to find out about getting it emailed to you on a regular basis. There are a few items relating to our immediate area [...]
Nottingham
Posted in Church, Events on Tuesday January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A coach is being organised for those who wish to attend the licensing service at St. Mary’s church, Nottingham on Sunday 22nd February at 3.30 pm. The cost will be £6 for adults and £3 for children – please enter your name on the list in the church if you wish to come.
Sun and frost
Posted in Gardens on Tuesday January 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The sun and frost in recent days have been especially dramatic – there are also a lot of natural sounds to listen to when all else is still in the village!
Thefts last night
Posted in Police on Tuesday January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There were a couple of thefts locally last night including items stolen from a car in the Creamery Lane/Church Walk area. We will provide more information when the Police report comes in, but in the meantime be on your guard and if you saw anything suspicious contact Derbyshire Police on Tel: 0345 123 3333
Money for old clothes
Posted in School on Monday January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich Primary School is again participating in Bag 2 School, where good quality second hand clothing is exchanged for money. This is a fantastic fundraiser for us and a great way for you to create space in your wardrobe for all the new things you have been picking up in the sales. Bring your unwanted [...]
Course Full
Posted in First Responders on Sunday January 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
JUST A FEW MINUTES EMERGENCY SUPPORT 9am to 5pm, 31st January Memorial Hall The above course is now full. Places are strictly limited due to the space available in the hall. However if you would like to go on a waiting list in case anyone drops out – or if you would like to put [...]
Back by popular demand
Posted in Films on Sunday January 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The January alternative film slot is being used for the return by popular demand of something more mainstream:
Dawn’s rosy fingers.
Posted in Photography on Sunday January 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well, this morning’s dawn certainly got people reaching for their cameras. Here is another fantastic photo from John F-S. For some more photos from other contributors
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