We are sorry but the panto is being postponed due to lack of time – never fear we will be back, ready to christen the new stage next year.
Archive for March, 2009
Panto Postponed.
Posted in Events on Tuesday March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wednesday – A Garden Talk.
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Tuesday March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Another Community Event – Everyone Welcome – Come & listen to this excellent Royal Horticultural Speaker whose garden has been featured on the BBC.
Credit Crunch Saving Ideas
Posted in Classified adverts, Eating Out on Monday March 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As a team we have decided to keep our eyes open for any credit Crunch Busting Ideas – basically anything that might save you money. So if you come across anything in the area that might help someone save some pennies. These ideas may cover eating out, so include places like Derby (lunch ideas), Buxton, Bakewell [...]
Man of the Moment – Star Rugby Player
Posted in Sport, Young people on Monday March 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Bertie Linnell – the young blonde hooligan – has for the last year been the Captain of Ashbourne Rugby Club U9 team. Yesterday he lead them to the final of the NLD (Notts, Leics and Derbys – for the non sporting types….) competition. Unfortunately they were then defeated by West Bridgeford but Bert has consistently [...]
Hartington Hares
Posted in Photography on Monday March 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
JF-S Can anyone get a picture of some boxing hares?
School newsletter.
Posted in School on Monday March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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Weekly Weather Update
Posted in Weather on Monday March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last week’s weather readings… Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 22nd 0 1026 1023 13.0 2.2 Mon 23rd 0 1014 1010 10.7 6.2 Tue 24th 3 1015 1011 10.9 1.1 Wed 25th 4 999 1005 11.6 4.4 Thurs 26th 2 997 996 12.5 [...]
Ornithology
Posted in Ornithology on Monday March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Can any local kids identify where these birds have been snapped?
A stunning stained glass slideshow.
Posted in Church, Photography on Sunday March 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
At Andrew Robinson’s request, John Fuller-Sessions has put together a splendid photographic catalogue of the stained glass windows inside St. Peter’s Church. There are 41 images in total. Some are of the full windows, and some are detailed close-ups. As the images look best in “full-screen” mode, we have loaded them into a slideshow on [...]
Parwich double darts triumph!
Posted in Sport on Sunday March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Two matches were played by our Parwich darts teams on Friday night (The Sycamore and The Legion); both in the Hartington and District Darts League. The Legion came fourth in Division 1 and the Sycamore won Division 2.
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Tuesday 6-8pm Bunny Drive – PTA Fundraiser School Tuesday 7.30pm First Responders Training Evening Memorial Hall Wednesday 7.30pm Horticultural Society Talk ‘A Shady Place’ by Stuart Dixon Memorial Hall Wednesday 7.30pm Memorial Hall Committee Meeting The Sycamore Thursday 7pm Parishioners Annual Open Meeting with the Council [...]
Film Night – Friday Night
Posted in Films on Sunday March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
* Big Screen *Silent Projection *Hi Fi Sound *Special hi-fi headphones for those with hearing difficulties, please ask. Daniel Craig returns as 007 in this electrifying follow-up to the critically acclaimed CASINO ROYALE.
Spring is here… sort of!
Posted in Photography on Sunday March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The clocks have moved forward… the lambs are gambolling in the fields… but oops, is something wrong with this picture…? (Please click to enlarge.)
More pets of Parwich.
Posted in Pets of Parwich, Photography on Sunday March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is “Fly”. He makes friends with anyone he can persuade to play, throw & retrieve…
Vultures?
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday March 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
“Are these vultures?”, asks Mike G…
Parish Council Open Meeting – This Thursday
Posted in Parish Council on Saturday March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Please click here to open the agenda for the Annual Open Meeting (in PDF format). Please click here to open the agenda for the regular Parish Council meeting, which follows the open meeting (also in PDF format).
A Shady Place – A Down to Earth Garden Talk
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Saturday March 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Stuart Dixon travels widely, sharing his love of the traditional English garden in “down to earth” talks to horticultural societies. He is a Royal Horticultural Society, Hardy Plant NCCPG & GCS and National Trust speaker, much of his knowledge and expertise being gained from the restoration of his own 18th Century garden at Hebb’s Farmhouse [...]
Comments, please…
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday March 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Mike G has sent in this photo of a pair of Pavo cristatus (Indian peacock and peahen) but what are they saying to each other?
A robin getting ready for the Olympics
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
And another from John F-S:
Netball report – Parwich 19 – Moorlands 11
Posted in Sport on Saturday March 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Another report from Parwich’s own sports reporter, Nia: Yet again the ladies of Parwich (in the most flexible method of interpretation…) remain victorious in their conquest of the Leek Netball league. With Wendy swanning off to the sunshine, Olivia was drafted back onto the team but Jan seemed not to need any support in the [...]
Ornithology
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday March 27, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Another photo from our wildlife photographer – John F-S. The photo was taken at Ballidon Lane End but who knows what these birds are?
And some more pets of Parwich
Posted in Pets of Parwich, Photography on Friday March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Cheryl for this photo of Oliver who can’t get enough of the blog…
More pets of Parwich.
Posted in Pets of Parwich, Photography on Thursday March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
John F-S writes: This is Boots, the Orchard Farm cat. She is beginning to show her age, like her owners. She came from Devon when Marion’s father came to live with us. She is quite small and has a lovely nature. Do please keep sending us your pet photos! Click here for more information.
Can you find it?
Posted in Photography on Thursday March 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Grumpy Old Man of Parwich? – JF-S. (Please click to enlarge.)
This week’s Stunner
Posted in News on Thursday March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Apologies for the late posting of this item due to forgetfulness on the part of the person responsible. Unless I have missed things out, there is very little local news in this week’s edition. As usual, you can buy the Stunner from Janet in the pub or read the e-edition online although at the time [...]
Which supermarket do you go to?
Posted in School on Wednesday March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Is it Sainsburys or Tesco? If so, please collect any schools vouchers they offer you and either drop them in at Parwich Primary school or pass them on to anyone with kids at the school. Every little helps and, if you’ve done a big shop, it helps even more! Thank you.
Final Lent Lunch – Tomorrow
Posted in Church on Wednesday March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is the final Lent Lunch of the year and it is being held at John & Marion Fuller-Sessions – Orchard Farm. Pop in anytime on Thursday 26th March from 12.30pm, with lunch finishing at 2pm. (If you know that you are definitely coming let Marion know on 519 – but otherwise just pop in – there [...]
Trip to Bridgemere Gardens – 10 places still available
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There are 10 places available on the trip to Bridgemere Gardens on Tuesday April 14th. The bus leaves at 9.30am from The Green and will leave the gardens at 5pm. It is an Over 60′s event but adults of all ages are welcome. For non member there is a £10 charge. Please ring Alan L [...]
Successful AGM & more good news
Posted in Memorial hall on Tuesday March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This evening saw the AGM of the Memorial Hall Management Committee, with an excellent turnout, around 70 – so more chairs had to be found. We were brought up to date with the current level of money raised, another £198,000 has been applied for through a range of grants and trust – we are awaiting [...]
Pre School Event
Posted in Pre-school on Tuesday March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On Monday morning the children of Stepping Stones Pre-School showed how much they appreciate us Mums (and Grandmas), by inviting us along and showcasing their paintings of their Mums and telling us why they love us. (My special talent apparently, is making dinner. Thank you Wyatt x) Then as if that wasn’t enough, they treated us to refreshments: homemade [...]
Don’t forget – 8pm
Posted in Memorial hall on Tuesday March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight is the AGM of the Memorial Hall Management Committee – 8pm in the Memorial Hall. Come along and support the committee to ensure that the progress continues for the new build.
It’s so easy when you know the answers!
Posted in School on Tuesday March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Denise and Alison for organising the School Quiz. Please click here for the questions and answers. A big thank-you to the Prof for doing all the computing and sending it into the Blog.
Come along and find out more about bowling.
Posted in Societies, Sport on Tuesday March 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Special Bowling Session – Every Monday- 6pm to dusk. Starting Monday 6th April until the end of May, the Parwich club is holding 8 special weekly evening sessions to introduce the game to potential new players. If you would like to have a go, practice, receive some coaching, or just watch, have a chat and [...]
What is this?
Posted in Photography on Tuesday March 24, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Where did John find this? What is it? Click on the picture to enlarge it.
School Newsletter
Posted in School on Monday March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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Properties for sale or rent.
Posted in Housing on Monday March 23, 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 £429,950 Pikehall, 6 bed farmhouse, £750,000 Smithy Lane, Parwich. 2 bed cottage, £595 pcm [...]
AGM – Memorial Hall – Tuesday Night
Posted in Memorial hall on Monday March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It is fantastic to see that over the past couple of weeks the fundraising for the new Memorial Hall has leapt up £50,000, including another £500 in the past couple of days. This is due to the hard work of the fundraising committee. So don’t forget to come to AGM and hear the latest exciting [...]
A date for your diary – School Fundraiser
Posted in School on Monday March 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A male.
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Monday March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hopefully this will help with the identification of the woodpecker – A male Great Spotted Woodpecker – JF-S
What’s on Where this Week.
Posted in Events on Sunday March 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Monday 11.30am Pre-School Mother’s Day Event Memorial Hall Tuesday 8pm AGM of the Memorial Hall Management Committee Memorial Hall Wednesday 6pm 7.15pm Pilates Memorial Hall Thursday 12.30-2pm Final Lent Lunch Orchard Farm Marion & John (519) Thursday 7.30pm History Society’s Archaeology of Bradbourne Bradbourne Parish [...]
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