If you are looking for something to do tomorrow, go to the 118th Ashbourne Show at the Polo Ground, Osmaston (off the A52 just south of Ashbourne). For more details click here or on the photo.
Archive for August, 2009
Ashbourne Show tomorrow
Posted in Events, Farming, Out & About on Friday August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Congratulations to Brian & Patti
Posted in People on Friday August 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
B5056 on BBC News’ website
Posted in News, Roads on Friday August 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A short feature on the Fenny Bentley landslip and B5056 closure is on the website for BBC News.
Florence Harris
Posted in People on Friday August 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Funeral Service at St Peter’s Church, Parwich 11-30am Monday 17th August 2009 then Marketon Crematorium at 1pm Family flowers only, donations to Cyclists Fighting Cancer. PARWICH.ORG would like to extend its sympathy to Paul and his family and to Janet and to Brian and their families.
Dragonfly resting by the pond
Posted in Photography on Thursday August 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I wonder if anyone knows which type this one is? Cheers JF-S. Do click on the photo to enlarge it, it is worth it.
Radio Derby visit to Parwich
Posted in News, People on Thursday August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
BBC Radio Derby reporter, Nick Wilmot, visited the Sycamore Inn and the Memorial Hall today. He interviewed a number of local residents and several of these interviews will, if all goes to plan, be broadcast on Tuesday 18th August between 2pm and 3pm on the Ed George Show.
Google Earth
Posted in News on Thursday August 13, 2009 | 8 Comments »
At this very moment a car with a camera is driving around the village & its logo is Google. So are we now going to join other villages and towns on this somewhat controversial website?
Today’s stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph is again in the shops and on-line. Click on the image of the paper to access today’s issue. So far I have failed to find this week any direct reference to Alsop-en-le-Dale, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall, not even mention of the Parwich Panoramic Five, perhaps it will be in next week’s. [...]
Have your say tomorrow
Posted in Events, Police on Wednesday August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You can have a chance to give your view on policing tomorrow, Thursday 13th August -10am-4pm in the Horse and Jockey Yard, Ashbourne. ‘Have Your Say’ was introduced seven years ago as a way to find out what the public thinks about the police service in the county, this year will focus on neighbourhood policing [...]
B5056 likely to stay closed into next year
Posted in Roads on Wednesday August 12, 2009 | 5 Comments »
The closure of the B5056 just north of the Bentley Brook Inn at Fenny Bentley is likely to continue into next year. The Blog Team spoke to Derbyshire County Council Highways Department this morning. The Consultants, who investigated the landslip when the road was closed in June, have indicated four possible options. The County Council [...]
BBC Radio Derby in Parwich
Posted in News on Wednesday August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Radio Derby reporter, Nick Wilmot, is visiting Parwich tomorrow lunch time in their rural radio car. They are visiting various villages over the summer, with a feature on Hartington going out this afternoon on the Ed George Show. Nick Wilmot will be interviewing various people in relation to local groups and organisations. The interviews will [...]
B5056 – section of road closed until further notice.
Posted in Roads on Tuesday August 11, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Just driven back from Ashbourne and the B5056 has been closed again at Fenny Bentley. As soon as we have any more details we will post them on the blog. Added later on Tuesday: Highways contacted the Blog Team to say that the road has been closed today because of further movement in the land [...]
Would you like role in a video art work?
Posted in Arts, Out & About on Tuesday August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This email was sent to parwich@hotmail.co.uk, and, although the Wirksworth Festival is outside our area, we thought someone might be interested in being involved: Are you ready for your close-up? Would you like to have a starring role as part of an artwork at Wirksworth Festival 2009? Video artist Phil Lambert is making a new [...]
Parwich Panoramic Five donation to Memorial Hall
Posted in Memorial hall, Sport on Monday August 10, 2009 | 3 Comments »
We have finally derived the profit figure for the PP5 run, and therefore the contribution from the event to the Memorial Hall fund. A total of £ 313.00 profit was raised by the event. Graham The Parwich Panoramic Five posts: Feedback (from some of the competitors) More Photos How to run a junior fell race [...]
Moon Rise
Posted in Photography on Sunday August 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Last night’s moon rise, taken by John F-S at 9:38 pm.
Some legs at the Manifold Show
Posted in Farming, Photography on Sunday August 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Four legs, good. Two legs, bad. John FS
Congratulations to Margaret and the Professor
Posted in Events, People on Sunday August 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Congratulations to Dr Margaret Spurr and Professor Peter Young. Last weekend they celebrated their new found friendship in Lincoln Cathedral with a wonderful service of blessing followed by a superb reception afterwards in the Cathedral Chapter House. They are due to return to Parwich on Monday and we look forward to seeing them again and [...]
Weather round up
Posted in Weather on Sunday August 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Observations for last week: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 26th 0 1008.2 1013.2 18.3 6.6 Mon 27th 0 1012.6 1013.2 19.7 9.0 Tue 28th 6 1011.0 1010.3 18.4 14.6 Wed 29th 2 1011.9 1015.3 21.8 15.8 Thu 30th 1 1017.7 1020.0 21.5 11.9 [...]
Manifold Valley Agricultural Show: photo gallery.
Posted in Farming, Out & About, Photography on Saturday August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Kevin S for these images. Click on each to enlarge. Alternatively, click here to view them as a slideshow.
More swallows
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This time religious ones waiting for breakfast at St. Peter’s, and here it comes.
Manifold Valley Agricultural Show.
Posted in Events, Farming, Out & About on Friday August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The 30th annual Manifold Show takes place tomorrow (Saturday 8th August), at The Arbour, Castern Hall, Ilam. Admission is £5 for adults, £3 for 12-16 year olds, and free for under 12s. Parking is also free.
Any egg boxes please
Posted in Shop on Friday August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Janet in the Shop would welcome any half dozen size egg boxes. If you have any empty egg boxes, please drop them off at the Sycamore.
Piano available
Posted in Classified adverts, Memorial hall on Friday August 7, 2009 | 3 Comments »
A new home is being sought for the Memorial Hall piano. It had already been offered to the School and Highfields House, so if anyone has any further ideas for a suitable home please let the Memorial Hall Committee know. Failing that if anyone is interested in having the piano in exchange for any donation [...]
Memorial Hall Contractor Announced
Posted in Memorial hall on Friday August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Feedback from Parwich Panoramic Five
Posted in Sport on Friday August 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The organisers of the Parwich Panoramic Five have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback received from runners of Tuesday evening’s race. The awful weather didn’t seem to dampen people’s enthusiasm on the night, and following much positive comment for the course and marshals afterwards, we have received some very kind emails, which are printed below. [...]
Welcome to Parwich
Posted in People on Friday August 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Although you have already got involved in village life, welcome to Parwich to Alan, Sue, Eleanor and Isobel. We hope the move goes well today, and you feel at home straight away.
Reflections in the pond
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday August 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
John FS
Full moon from Rathbone Croft
Posted in Photography on Thursday August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Mike G for this photo taken a month or so ago (5/7/09).
Panoramic Five – More photos
Posted in Sport on Wednesday August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to John F-S and Mike G for these photos: For more
How to run a junior fell race
Posted in Sport on Wednesday August 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Last night there were three junior races (under 8s, under 10s and under 12s). Despite the conditions, all the competitors worked really hard, and they kept running all the way round a very steep and slippery course (I know I fell over). Here are some photos selected from all three children’s races to illustrate how [...]
This week’s paper
Posted in News on Wednesday August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph is again available, either in paper form at the Sycamore Shop or on-line. Local interest stories include: p1. Filming for the new Robin Hood film with Russell Crowe has been taking place at Thorpe Pasture p.2 Our local bobby, PC Ian Cooper, has been holding regular sessions at Fenny Bentley School [...]
Panoramic Five – Winners and Time Sheets
Posted in Sport on Wednesday August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As previous posts and comments indicate last night’s Parwich Panoramic Five fell race went very well despite the weather. The fastest time over the 5.3 mile mile muddy course was a very creditable 36 minutes 12 seconds. Here are the results of the main Parwich Panoramic Five race 1st Male Karl Webster of Matlock AC [...]
Panoramic Five – Pictures From The Adult Race
Posted in Events on Tuesday August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Fell runners are a tough breed. Whilst most people would have taken one look at the drizzly weather and settled in for a night of reality TV, 63 intrepid individuals decided to take on the challenge of the very first Panoramic Five Fell Race. This race provided 5.3 miles of mud, stiles and inclines – [...]
Parwich Spa
Posted in Photography on Tuesday August 4, 2009 | 4 Comments »
You will have heard of Bath and maybe even Buxton, well welcome to the now famous White Peak spa village of Parwich: Despite the rain, this evening saw great racing in the junior categories and in the main race with 63 competitors. A big thank you to all who ensured every thing went so smoothly. [...]
Peak Park consult on Recreation Facilities
Posted in Peak Park on Tuesday August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Peak District National Park Authority is launching a public consultation on the future of recreation facilities and services over the next decade. The consultation period will run from 3 August 2009 to 25 September 2009 and will be conducted on-line. For more details
Parwich Panoramic Five – The BIG EVENT is here
Posted in Sport on Tuesday August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t miss tonight’s BIG EVENT. Fell running comes to Parwich with junior races for under 8 year olds, under 10s and under 12s from 6-30pm and then the big five miler at 7-15pm. The races start and finish outside the Sycamore Inn. click on poster to enlarge
Parwich Panoramic Five – Sport Scientist here tonight
Posted in Sport on Tuesday August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have an added extra attraction at the Parwich Panoramic Five event this evening. The Sport Scientist from Lucozade Sport will be at the event before during and after to offer free sports science advice to athletes, the opportunity to sample some product and advice about how sports nutrition can aid their performance. The team’s [...]
Bart is still missing – PLEASE HELP
Posted in Pets of Parwich on Tuesday August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There has been no news since our last post, the Golden Retriever Bart is still missing. If you have seen Bart please contact Nikki urgently on 01335 390 677 or 0770 290 9484 or email nicki@theclosefarm.co.uk THANK YOU!!!!!
Please avoid Kiln Lane on Friday
Posted in Roads on Monday August 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Alan and Sue Purvis, and their two daughters Eleanor and Isobel will be moving into Gardener’s cottage on this Friday. Unfortunately the removal lorry will need to block Kiln Lane while they unload, and they apologize for any inconvenience caused. We wish them well with their move
Last week’s weather
Posted in Weather on Sunday August 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Observations for last week: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 26th 6 1017.5 1011.0 16.1 11.3 Mon 27th 3 1007.5 1012.4 19.2 11.1 Tue 28th 2 1013.7 1012.5 18.3 8.9 Wed 29th 20 1009.5 1006.1 15.1 12.2 Thu 30th 3 1011.5 1016.3 15.9 9.1 [...]
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