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Archive for February, 2009

Spotted in Parwich this week…

Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday February 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »

“Is this a buzzard?” asks John F-S, who sent us this photo yesterday morning (click to enlarge it). Ornithologists of Parwich, over to you…

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Parwich against Preston – Ladies’ football.

Posted in History, Sport on Friday February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

“In the course of some rather aimless surfing the web” (his words!), Christopher came across a poster advertising a football match between Parwich Ladies and Preston Ladies, as part of the Shrewsbury Hospitals’ Carnival in 1938. Click here to see it. Presumably, this referred to a ladies’ football team from Parwich hospital. Does anyone know [...]

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Christopher Harrison’s licensing and installation.

Posted in Church, News, People, Photography on Thursday February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Thanks to John F-S for sending us this report: Fifty or so of Chris Harrison’s former parishioners boarded a Warrington’s coach on Sunday afternoon to attend ‘The licensing by the Lord Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham and Installation by the Archdeacon of Nottingham of the Reverend Christopher Harrison as Priest-in-Charge’. The installation was an impressive [...]

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Film night this Friday.

Posted in Events, Films on Thursday February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

“Non, rien de rien…” Don’t miss this beautifully made, double Oscar-winning treat!

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A message from Oxfam in Ashbourne.

Posted in Uncategorized on Thursday February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Did you, or anyone you know purchase a dinner/tea service from Oxfam in Ashbourne? If so, then you will have noticed that one cup is incorrect. If you can reply to lynnpoppy@live.co.uk or re-visit the shop, then your correct, matching cup can be handed to you.

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Stop! It’s Stunner time!

Posted in News on Wednesday February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

You can buy it in the Sycamore, you can browse it online, and you can skim our pick of this week’s stories from today’s Ashbourne News Telegraph right here: Pages 1 to 3: Down’ard’s Revenge: A lenthy report on Ashbourne’s “most exciting Shrovetide game for years”. Page 7: Cutting bike road deaths: monitoring equipment is [...]

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Lent Lunch – Tomorrow

Posted in Church on Wednesday February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Don´t forget the Lent Lunch that is being held at Church Farm, Creamery Lane (Andrew & Rachel) tomorrow from 12.30pm.  Enjoy some cheese, pate and bread – all in aid of the Church improvement fund. An opportunity to catch up with the local news, with friends and help the Church repairs.

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Police Newsletter – March 2009

Posted in Police on Wednesday February 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Update from your local Officer, March 2009. We have a few bits to report this month. A couple of crimes, a road traffic collision, a bit of nuisance, and a very enjoyable evening. Overnight on the 29th January 2009, the Bentley Brook Inn was broken into and items stolen. Some of the stolen property was [...]

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To Bean or not to Bean – Broadly Speaking!

Posted in Opinion on Tuesday February 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Apologies for the title of the post and my personal use of the blog but… I’ve recently experienced a strange craving for broad beans (I’m not pregnant by the way). As it’s not bean season, I was wondering if anyone knew of a source of good quality, small, tasty and tender frozen broad beans, ideally [...]

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Live blues in Hulland Ward this Friday.

Posted in Events, Music, Out & About on Tuesday February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Lovers of blues music should be interested in a concert which is taking place at Hulland Ward’s village hall on Friday (February 27th). The Daniel Smith Blues Band are a highly regarded outfit, who have picked up accolades from BBC Radio 2, The Guardian and the national blues press. Full details of the event can [...]

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Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 4 of 4.

Posted in Out & About, Pub on Tuesday February 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »

(What’s this all about, then? Click here to find out more…) For our fourth and final regional heat, you are invited to select your favourites from 14 country pubs in the North West area. Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button. The three pubs with the highest number of [...]

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What do you think of the blog?

Posted in About this site on Tuesday February 24, 2009 | 7 Comments »

Dear blog readers, As many of you know, we have been blogging for nearly a year now.  We went “live” to the world at large in March 2008.  We tend to get about 10,000 to 15,000 hits a month with a high of 20,671 hits in December last year (when Tom Chambers was dancing his [...]

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Lent Lunch this Thursday.

Posted in Church, Events on Monday February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Come and join in the informal lent lunch this Thursday, 26th February at Andrew & Rachel’s house: Church Farm in Creamery Lane.  Pate, Cheese & Bread is on the menu.  If you know that you are definitely coming, please let Rachel know to help with catering (206). Or if it’s a last minute decision, then just [...]

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Oddfellows Quiz Night – 11th March

Posted in Events, Oddfellows, Pub on Sunday February 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A forth coming date to note in your diary… Parwich Oddfellows are hosting a quiz night at the Sycamore on Wednesday 11th March. It’s at 8pm for an 8.30pm start, with nibbles being provided at half time. Entry is £1 per person and funds raised will go towards the St George’s Day Parade (see previous [...]

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Weekly weather update

Posted in Weather on Sunday February 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Thanks to the weatherman on the hill for last weeks weather readings, which are:   Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 15th 0 1025 1024 7.1 1.8 Mon 16th 0 1025 1022 11.0 5.2 Tue 17th 0 1022 1024 10.1 5.4 Wed 18th 0 [...]

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School newsletter

Posted in School on Saturday February 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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Panto time!

Posted in Arts, Events on Friday February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Dave Woolley, Val Stevenson and Nia Linnell would like to invite all would-be thespians to a meeting in the pub at 7pm on Friday 27th February. It has been a long time since there was a village production and it is our intention to `write` and produce a suitable play starring those willing to make [...]

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Where do you buy your heating oil?

Posted in Oil, Services on Friday February 20, 2009 | 19 Comments »

Just after filling my oil tank a while back, I had two very irritating conversations.  One with Nia, who said that her man in Leek charges 5p per litre less then Halso and Peak Oil.  And one with Jane B who said that, whenever they are quoted a price per litre by Halso or Peak [...]

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Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 3 of 4.

Posted in Out & About, Pub on Friday February 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »

(What’s this all about, then? Click here to find out more…) For our third heat, the spotlight falls upon twelve country pubs in the South West zone. Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button. The three pubs with the highest number of votes will proceed to our grand final. [...]

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Over 60′s 2009 Programme.

Posted in Societies on Friday February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

April, Tuesday 14th – Bridgemere Garden World – 9.30am May, Tuesday 12th – A Mystery Trip – 6pm June, Tuesday 9th – Lincoln – 8am July, Tuesday 14th – Trentham Gardens – 11am August, Tuesday 11th – Mystery Trip – 6pm September, Tuesday 8th – Whitby – 8am October, Tuesday 13th – National Memorial Arboretum [...]

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Horticultural Programme for 2009.

Posted in Gardens, Societies, Young people on Thursday February 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

There are lots of interesting trips, talks and shows being organised by Parwich & District Horticultural Society for 2009.  Everyone is welcome.  To book or make enquiries regarding trips please ring Liz Henbury on 302. April, Wednesday 1st – Talk  ’A Shady Place’ with Stuart Dixon May, Wednesday 20th – Visit to Consall Hall Gardens A [...]

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In the Stunner this week…

Posted in News on Wednesday February 18, 2009 | Comments Off

As ever, Wednesday is Ashbourne News Telegraph day. The newspaper is available for purchase from the shop in the Sycamore, and a free electronic edition is also available. Here are some of this week’s stories of interest: Pages 1 & 3: Marks and Spencer is coming to town. A council planning committee has overturned a [...]

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Calling all potential sponsors…

Posted in Memorial hall on Wednesday February 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »

At this stage of the Memorial Hall redevelopment project, the securing of additional funds has become a top priority. With this in mind, PARWICH.ORG and the Memorial Hall committee would like to invite any interested local businesses to lend their support to the project, by becoming official sponsors.

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WI events for 2009.

Posted in Events, Societies on Wednesday February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Parwich WI has a variety of talks and visits organised for 2009.  Why not think about joining this organisation?  Contact Rachel R (202) or Jill L (353) for more details.  They meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.  The talks and trips are always open to everyone and [...]

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This Saturday at the Legion: The Red Devils.

Posted in British Legion, Events on Wednesday February 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »

The Red Devils consist of Josie and Tim: a couple from Birmingham, who travel around the country with a mixture of Josie singing and a Karaoke machine for those who like to show their own talents. They have visited the Legion on several occasions, and Carl assures us that “it should be fun!!!”

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Properties for sale or rent.

Posted in Housing on Tuesday February 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 NEW: Pikehall, 6 bed farmhouse, £750,000 Smithy Lane, Parwich. 2 bed cottage, £595 [...]

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Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 2 of 4.

Posted in Out & About, Pub on Tuesday February 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »

(What’s this all about, then? Click here to find out more…) For our second heat, we move down to the South East zone (roughly speaking, that is). Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button. The three pubs with the highest number of votes will proceed to our grand final.

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Location of Christopher’s licensing service on Sunday.

Posted in Church on Tuesday February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget that this Sunday, 22nd February at 3.30pm sees the Licensing and Installation of  Christopher as Priest in Charge of All Saints’, St Mary’s and St Peter’s in Nottingham City Centre.  A number of people are going by coach from the village, but we have been asked to put up details of St Mary’s location, for those [...]

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Parwich Alternative Film Show: Friday Feb 27th.

Posted in Events, Films on Tuesday February 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Our next “alternative” film tells the story of the legendary singer Edith Piaf. From the slums of Paris to the limelight of New York, Edith Piaf’s life was a battle to sing and survive, live and love. Raised in poverty, Edith’s magical voice and her passionate romances and friendships with the greatest names of the [...]

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School newsletter

Posted in School on Tuesday February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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The Cyberscouts’ January adventure.

Posted in A52s, Cyberscouts, Young people on Monday February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

With the memory of turkey, mince pies and central heating still in their systems, all sections of the 1st Derbyshire Dales Cyberscouts met at Gradbach Scout Camp on January 3rd, to celebrate the start of another year of traditional scouting activities. Following the opening ceremony around the flag pole, the group enjoyed its first Moving [...]

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Parwich Primary School Parents meeting – Tuesday morning

Posted in School on Monday February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Just a reminder that Nia, Lynne, Alison and Tricia will be at the Memorial Hall tomorrow morning (Tuesday) straight after school drop off (8.30/8.45) for a meeting to talk about our children at school. We hope as many people as possible will come along and that those who are unable to will let us have [...]

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Another wintry scene.

Posted in Photography on Monday February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Thanks to Matt H for sending us this depiction of a very snowy Gardener’s Cottage. (It looks even better when enlarged – go on, give it a click!)

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Forthcoming dates at the Legion.

Posted in British Legion, Events on Sunday February 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Here are three new dates for your diary: Saturday February 21st – The Red Devils. Saturday March 21st – Irish Night. Saturday April 11th – Elvis Night. All events take place at Parwich Royal British Legion. Please click each “flyer” to enlarge it.

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Weekly Weather Update

Posted in Weather on Sunday February 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Last week’s weather from the weatherman on the hill:   Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 8th 0 1004 1004 2.1 -5.5 Mon 9th 3 1002 997 1.7 -2.7 Tue 10th 5 990 1013 6.1 0.2 Wed 11th 0 1015 1019 5.6 -2.1 Thurs [...]

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Spectacular Sunrise and Stripey Fields

Posted in Photography on Saturday February 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »

The parwich.org Roving Photographer wanted to take some pictures of the last of the snow which emphasised the ridges and furrows on our hillsides. As he drove out past Bradbourne early on Saturday morning, the sunrise started to become interesting, so he continued on to Carsington. The sun rose a little further and the sky [...]

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Jo-anne Jewett in the papers…

Posted in People on Saturday February 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

For those of you who missed it, there was a really good article on Jo-anne and her book (The Beautiful Truth) in last Saturday’s Derbyshire Evening Telegraph.  Jill Gallone, who wrote the article,  said: It’s been put together beautifully and simply. As well as showing you, step-by-step, how to apply make-up correctly, it tells you the [...]

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Parwich School Parents Meeting on Tuesday 17th

Posted in School on Saturday February 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A fantastic opportunity to chat about any school issues that you would like to raise over coffee & cakes in the Memorial Hall with Alison B, Trisha W, Nia L & Lynne G. Once you have dropped your children off on Tuesday morning, pop into the Memorial Hall.

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Join the Cyberscouts.

Posted in Cyberscouts on Saturday February 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The relaunch of the Cyberscout Group in our area is proving very popular.  The 1st Derbyshire Dales District is by far the largest District in Derbyshire and it is the least densely populated, Glossop to Baslow to Brailsford and Leek. The idea behind it is to promote and provide Scouting to the young people in small [...]

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Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 1 of 4.

Posted in Out & About, Pub on Friday February 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Although Parwich is lucky enough to boast two fine drinking establishments of its own, we are also fortunate to have a large number of country pubs within a short driving distance. Using Google Maps as a guide, and excluding town pubs in Ashbourne, Bakewell and Wirksworth, we have found a grand total of fifty country [...]

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