Due to the poor response to last week’s tennis sessions we have decided to change the format. From 10am – 11am the courts will be available for the 7 -11 year olds to come and play with help from 3 of our older juniors (Alex, Will and Catherine). The cost will be £1 per session. [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Junior Tennis
Posted in Sport on Thursday April 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Local Roads
Posted in Opinion, Roads on Thursday April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Local roads have been feature in both yesterday’s Stunner and our local Police newsletter. Are the problems on the A515 and the B5056 related? The Stunner: Series of crashes sparks new wave of safety worries – a string of crashes along the A515 between Ashbourne and Alsop-en-le-Dale has led to more calls for safety improvements. [...]
Mayfield Panthers Juniors Football Club are scouting for new talent
Posted in Sport on Thursday April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Please pass this message on to any keen young footballers in the area: Mayfield Panthers under 11s (boys in the 2008/9 school year 6 or 5) are currently scouting for new talent for their September under 12s football team. We are just coming to the close of a very successful 2008/9 season playing 9 [...]
Saturday Night at the Parwich Legion
Posted in British Legion, Music on Thursday April 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Tea & Cakes – Bank Holiday Monday
Posted in Alsop on Thursday April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Monday sees the second Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard at Alsop-en-le-Dale, everyone is welcome anytime between 11am – 4pm. Let’s hope the weather is as good as it was at Easter. There is always a delicious array of cakes, which can be enjoyed whilst admiring the view.
Your views are needed
Posted in Peak Park on Thursday April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Give your views on future Peak District landscapes – The deadline for comments is May 15th. How should we ensure that the Peak District National Park’s treasured landscapes are maintained and enhanced for future generations to enjoy?
This week’s Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ashbourne News Telegraph seem to be publishing their on-line e-newspaper earlier on Wednesdays but, if you prefer paper in your newspaper, go to Janet in the Sycamore for today’s edition. p.1 – Is Ashbourne ready for a French Connection? Ashbourne is going to be asked whether it would like to be twinned with the French [...]
Traffic signs of Parwich #18 and #19
Posted in Roads on Wednesday April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s another double sign, located on Smithy Lane on the way out of the viilage. Firstly, is it useful to indicate the right hand junction? And secondly, is it necessary to warn drivers of the impending Z-bend?
School newsletter.
Posted in School on Wednesday April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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Film Night – Friday
Posted in Films on Wednesday April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With wonderful photography of the Australian countryside, this Romantic epic film is set in northern Australia at the beginning of World War II, where an English aristocrat inherits a cattle station the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn stock-man to drive 2,000 [...]
May’s Newsletter from PC Ian Cooper
Posted in Police on Wednesday April 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Update from your local Officer May 2009 Over the past month we have had more incidents than in recent months, with some thefts, damage, and suspicious prowlers. The A515 has also seen a few Road Traffic Collisions. Overnight on Saturday 14th March 2009, damage was caused to some fencing at a farm between Tissington [...]
Congratulations to two Marathon runners
Posted in People on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Congratulation to Jonathan Chadfield who completed the London Marathon on Sunday in 4 hours 18 minutes. He was raising money for the Isle of Man Hospice. He said to his Mum, The last few miles, I’ve never known pain like it. Of course his Mum, Sandra, is doing the Moonwalking Marathon for Breast Cancer in [...]
Video of the Church Fete
Posted in A52s, Church on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is some footage from the Church Fete last Sunday. Didn’t we have a lovely time….and wasn’t the weather kind. Great to see the village out in force practising for Wakes! Many thanks to Mike G for his camerawork and Martin C for his production skills.
Term dates for the Primary School.
Posted in About this site, School on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve added a permanent page to this site, which shows contact details and term dates for Primary School. (These currently stretch as far ahead as July 2010.) Click here to view the page. In the future, you’ll be able to find it in the “Elsewhere on PARWICH.ORG section” on the right hand side of this [...]
Village Action Group Update
Posted in Environment, Housing, Planning, Roads, Services on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich Village Action Group has issued its 2009 update. Click here to access it as a pdf.
Church Group Magazine
Posted in Church on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A reminder to the people who have the magazine delivered that their subscription is now due. Could those that have not renewed already, pay the person who delivers their copy. The magazine is a bargain at £5 per year. The magazine serves the parishes of Alsop-en-le-Dale, Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington and Parwich. If you want [...]
Our St George’s Day Celebrations
Posted in A52s, Church, Cyberscouts, Oddfellows, Photography on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
The Parwich Odd Fellows set in motion a very successful day. A big thank you to everyone, including the organisers, especially Mick Edge without whose vision, ideas and determination, the day would not have happened, all the helpers and those who came along and supported the day. The morning’s march by the Odd Fellows and the [...]
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sorry I’m late this week. What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Monday 6pm Introduction to Bowling Come and find out more. Bowling Club Monday 7.30pm Memorial Hall Committee Meeting – to confirm plans Parwich Lees Tuesday 8pm Memorial Hall Committee Meeting – to confirm plans Memorial Hall Tuesday 7.45pm AGM of the [...]
Thank you from the Jaguar Drivers
Posted in News on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A thank you from members of South Staffs Jaguar Drivers. The 26th April turned out to be a glorious Spring day for us all. Our members enjoyed some wonderful driving in their classic cars and a most enjoyable afternoon at Crich Tramway Village. Members have asked me to express their delight at passing through Parwich [...]
Cricket on Parson’s Croft
Posted in Sport on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thank you to JF-S for the following photos, which were taken at Parwich’s first match of the season (against Elton): four runs a good knock
President and Chairman’s tennis tournament
Posted in Sport on Tuesday April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Annual President and Chairman’s tournament will be held on Monday 4th May at the courts at Parsons croft. It is open to anyone over 11yrs in the village and surroundings- not just members and is generally a fun packed afternoon of tennis, socialising and alcohol. Entry is £1 and a plate of food (for [...]
Traffic signs of Parwich #16 and #17
Posted in Roads on Sunday April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our seemingly never-ending series continues (well, there are a LOT of traffic signs in Parwich!) with a look at two more School signs. Motorists entering the village through Smithy Lane will see both of these signs as they approach The Square.
Weekly weather summary
Posted in Weather on Sunday April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 19th 0 1020.6 1021.3 16.5 3.7 Mon 20th 0 1022.2 1022.5 22.3 1.5 Tue 21st 0 1021.6 1022.2 21.0 4.2 Wed 22nd 0 1022.7 1020.0 19.3 3.6 Thurs 23rd 0 1017.5 1016.0 18.4 5.7 Fri 24th 0 [...]
Chatsworth Hosts Cyberscouts Event
Posted in Cyberscouts on Sunday April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Next Event – Saturday 2nd May at Alsop-en-le-Dale – interested in joining ring Mandy on (778) All sections of the 1st Derbyshire Dales Cyberscouts were made most welcome in the stunning grounds of Chatsworth Estate for their April meeting. The day was opened by Group Scout Leader, Tim Polkinghorne, with the now routine Investiture and [...]
St George’s Day Parade
Posted in Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Sunday April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here are a couple of photos of this morning’s St George’s Day Parade lead by the Odd Fellows and the Cyberscouts. This afternoon’s events start at 1-30pm on the Green with Winster Morris Men, the the Church Fête and the A52′s fresh from their world tour. More photos and a report will follow.
Church Fete
Posted in Church on Saturday April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Church Fete tomorrow will be a super fun event, with lots of activities, games, stalls and teas happening throughout the afternoon. Of course one of the ‘highlights’ will be the infamous famous A52′s who have just flown in from a gig in Mexico and will be rounding off their tour, tomorrow, on The Green [...]
St George’s Day Celebrations – Tomorrow
Posted in Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Saturday April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Notice For LPG Users
Posted in Services on Saturday April 25, 2009 | 10 Comments »
From the 13th April 2009 all bulk domestic LPG customers, that are supplied LPG via a bulk tank, can switch their LPG supplier along with their tank. If you are an existing LPG customer you will be advised by your existing supplier when you will become eligible to switch. When you switch supplier, you have the [...]
They’re working their way back to you (babe)…..
Posted in A52s on Saturday April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The A52s played a triumphant warm-up gig at El Gringo Stadium in Mexico City last night. Their song is ready. Time for the lads to head home now. Next stop….the Green!
Traffic signs of Parwich #15
Posted in Roads on Thursday April 23, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Instead of examining every individual speed limit sign in the village, let’s take one example and ask a more general question. Do you agree that 30mph is the correct speed limit for Parwich, or would you prefer to see it lowered to 20mph? Now let’s look at the same signs from the opposite side. Is [...]
Places still available on Mystery Trip
Posted in Societies on Thursday April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Come and join in the next Over 60′s Mystery Trip on Tuesday 12th May. They will meet onthe Green at 6pm. If you are interested in joining in ring Alan on 279.
Moonwalk Coffee morning a great success
Posted in Events, People on Thursday April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sandra and Rebecca would like to thank everyone who very generously supported their coffee morning to raise money and sponsorship for taking part in the London Moonwalk. They collected a massive total of £440.30 in the morning in donations, sponsorship, cake stall and raffle. All the proceeds are going to breast cancer projects supported by [...]
Park Life
Posted in About this site, Peak Park on Thursday April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
During the Blog Team’s meeting with representatives of the Peak Park Authority in January, they were very supportive of what we have been trying to achieve here at PARWICH.ORG and keen to promote other communities to to follow suit. Following this up, John Fern (Head of Communications for the PDNPA) is visiting Parwich this afternoon [...]
Spring Plant Fair – Culland Hall, Brailsford this Sunday.
Posted in Gardens on Thursday April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
SPRING PLANT FAIR at Culland Hall Near Brailsford – just off the A52. SUNDAY, 26 APRIL, 11 am to 4 pm Unusual Plants for sale from many leading specialist nurseries and R.H.S. Exhibitors The Gardens at Culland Hall are also open - Parkland setting with wide terraced lawns and areas designed as rooms, white garden, colour [...]
All lost in a supermarket…
Posted in A52s on Thursday April 23, 2009 | 10 Comments »
The lads still haven’t found their way to Parwich Village Green. This photo shows them popping into an Aldi in Barcelona to ask directions. A sultry individual with a curly lip showed them where to find the frozen peas and explained the secret of rock ‘n’ roll. Time is running out for the fab three. [...]
Coffee Morning – from 9-12 – Thursday!
Posted in Events on Wednesday April 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Come along and support Sandra & Rebecca’s coffee morning tomorrow at Knob Hall. They are both raising funds for Breast Cancer in preparation for their sponsored Moonwalk marathon in London in May.
Temporary part time work available
Posted in Classified adverts on Wednesday April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If there is anyone out there who likes playing on tractors? We need someone to chain harrow and roll our paddocks. The tractor is a small hobby tractor and easy to drive. Changing the implements on the back does need a bit of strength. It could be suitable for an older teenager (with parental permission) [...]
It’s The Stunner!
Posted in News, Pikehall, Roads on Wednesday April 22, 2009 | 3 Comments »
In this week’s Stunner (available in the pub as well as on-line): p.1 Mystery surrounds land slip highway: an article and photo echoing our previous posts and comments on the state of the B5056 at Fenny Bentley. The slip was probably caused by the floods last summer but will be difficult and expensive to fix [...]
St George’s Day Quiz at Sycamore
Posted in Events, Pub on Wednesday April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There’s a St George’s day QUIZ being held tomorrow Thursday 23rd April (which is St George’s Day!) at the Sycamore. Please come along! Start time is 8.00 for 8.30.
Film Night – Friday 1st May
Posted in Films on Wednesday April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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