The next meeting of Parwich Parish Council is 7-30pm Tuesday 6th October in the Pavilion at Parsons Croft. Click here to access the Agenda as a pdf. As always the first 10 minutes of the meeting are available for questions and comments for the public, who can also observe the remainder of the meeting. This [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Parwich Parish Council meet next Tuesday
Posted in Parish Council on Wednesday September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Bob Matthews Quiz
Posted in Events, Gardens on Wednesday September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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How well do you know your pubs?
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Wednesday September 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Here are some Derbyshire and Staffordshire pubs signs, obviously the one above has a very large clue on the sign, but how many of the others can you locate.
Hartington Surgery Patients Group AGM
Posted in Events on Wednesday September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Parwich Parish Council for passing on the following notice: Hartington Surgery Patients Group 20th Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 9th November 2009 at 7-30pm at the Surgery, Dig Street, Hartington all patients welcome
Temporary Closure on B5056 at Longcliffe
Posted in Roads on Wednesday September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Please note that in addition to the closure at Fenny Bentley there will a further planned temporary closure of the B5056 at Longcliffe. The closure will probably be for one day sometime late next week, when we have more detailed information we will pass it on. This will be by Curzon Lodge, north of the [...]
This week in the Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s a quiet week for stories of local interest this week in the Stunner. Available as always online or in the Sycamore, I could only find one local mention – of an application for planning permission for a lean-to in Pikehall.
Abstinence Week: what would YOU give up?
Posted in Memorial hall on Tuesday September 29, 2009 | 5 Comments »
According to Wikipedia: “Abstinence is a voluntary restraint from indulging a desire or appetite for certain activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure.” Now that our Memorial Hall fund-raising drive is reaching its final stages, perhaps it’s time to think once again about ways in which we can help to raise additional funds for [...]
Photo Diary – Wildgoose officially at work – Week 1
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Tuesday September 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Jane with Rick, the site manager Portacabins in place
Logs Available
Posted in Classified adverts, Memorial hall on Tuesday September 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As a result of the removal of an ash tree at the Memorial Hall, there are now some logs available. They are tucked just past the old substation on the right hand side in the corner, outside of the cage. Please help yourselves, donations always welcome. Thanks Ben.
Marble fire surround for sale
Posted in Classified adverts on Monday September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A solid marble fire surround and hearth £50 For details and sizes please call 01335 390339
Beyond Limits 2009: sculpture exhibition at Chatsworth House.
Posted in Arts, Out & About, Photography on Sunday September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Now in its fourth year, the annual Beyond Limits sculpture exhibition in the grounds of Chatsworth House offers the chance to view some major pieces of work in imaginative and sympathetic settings. Featuring works by Antony Gormley, Henry Moore, Marc Quinn, Richard Hudson and many others, the exhibition runs until 1st November. To view a [...]
Delivery of Telephone Directory – Be Aware!
Posted in Police on Sunday September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Telephone directory deliveries will be taking place in will be taking place in out area from 6th October over a 2-3 weeks period. Whilst delivery agents are advised not to leave these directories on view from the street, it is likely there will be instances of books being left outside which may be seen as [...]
Macmillan Coffee Morning – Thank You
Posted in Events on Sunday September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sandra and Rebecca would like to thank everyone who baked cakes, donated raffle prizes and came to their Macmillan coffee morning. Also thanks to those who could not come and sent donations. We raised a fantastic £305! If you missed it, there is still time to give us your donations to this worthy cause which [...]
Autumn in Parwich
Posted in Photography on Sunday September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Mani for the following selection from his holiday snaps.
Dry weather continues
Posted in Weather on Sunday September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last weeks readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 20th 0 1017.4 1021.3 18.3 8.7 Mon 21st 0 1019.8 1017.8 16.9 5.0 Tue 22nd 0 1016.9 1016.0 20.2 11.6 Wed 23rd 0 1019.1 1021.3 16.0 10.2 Thu 24th 0 1020.6 1023.2 16.8 7.4 Fri [...]
Congratulations to Cassie and Dan
Posted in Events on Sunday September 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thank you to JF-S for this gorgeous photo of Cassie and Dan and congratulations from all of us at the blog.
Congratulations and best wishes
Posted in Events, People on Saturday September 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
All of us here at PARWICH.ORG extend our best wishes to both of today’s happy couples.
Emi in the garden
Posted in Pets of Parwich on Saturday September 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
OFT report on ‘cover pricing’
Posted in Memorial hall on Friday September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A recent Office of Fair Trading (OFT) report was pointed out to us by several local residents and had already been drawn to the attention of Parwich Parish Council and the Memorial Hall Committee. Although there appear to be no negative implications for the Memorial Hall rebuild, we felt it was important to report in full. [...]
Update from County Council on B5056
Posted in Roads on Friday September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last weekend we received a letter from County Councillor Chris Jackson, Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport. The letter, sent to the relevant Parish Councils and residents along the B5056, gives an update on the County Council’s position on the landslip on the B5056 at Fenny Bentley. Today we got permission from Cllr Jackson to [...]
A local visitor to the bird feeder
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to John FS for this picture of a nuthatch
Be part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Posted in Events on Thursday September 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sandra and Rebecca invite you to a Macmillan coffee morning on Friday 25th September at School View from 9am – 12 noon.
Horror
Posted in Photography on Thursday September 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you John FS for this close up of a feeding butterfly
Top tip for anyone with a log burner
Posted in Uncategorized on Thursday September 24, 2009 | 10 Comments »
If you have a log burner and have bought yourself a briquette maker to make firelighters out of old newspapers, here is my top tip. Drying them out in the top oven of the Aga is inadvisable as they may dry out more quickly than you think and then spontaneously set on fire as you [...]
This week in the Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday September 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
You can see the Ashbourne News telegraph online or buy it in the Sycamore. p.2 – Parwich soiree helps churches: the concert held in the church on Saturday raised more than £500 for St Peter’s Church in the Village and St Peter’s Church Choir from Nottingham. p.2 – Dance Summer School: Who can spot a [...]
New Policing Arrangements
Posted in Police on Wednesday September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In the October Police Newletter you will read about the changes in policing for our area. The Command Team have decided to move PC Ian Cooper to Ashbourne, where there is a higher level of Crime and Antisocial Behaviour. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ian for his support and work in [...]
October’s Newletter from PC Ian Cooper & PCSO Kate Cleveley
Posted in Police on Wednesday September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Update from your local officer Just a few bits to report this month, which includes some good news, and some slight changes to the Police Staff covering the area. We have also had our Safer Neighbourhood Team Governance meeting/Community Forum, which again saw a good attendance with representatives from a number of villages. [...]
Does anyone one have surplus plums?
Posted in Classified adverts on Monday September 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Does anyone have any plums that are surplus to needs? I am very keen to make some plum jam and would be happy to give a pot to plum providers! You can let me know in a comment below or phone me on 378 Thanks very much Caroline H
Speeding and other traffic concerns.
Posted in Parish Council, Police, Roads, Transport on Monday September 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At the last Parish Council meeting (held on September 8th), PC Cooper presented various pieces of information regarding various traffic concerns. Following the concerns raised at the open meeting, a speed survey was carried out. Statistically, the speed and the number of incidents reported do not highlight a problem. The Parish Council would like to [...]
Wanted: bed restorer.
Posted in Classified adverts on Monday September 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Debbie W writes: I’m wondering if anyone in Parwich knows of anyone able to professionally restore an old cast iron bed? If you can help, please leave a comment or contact Debbie directly on 568.
How about fencing?
Posted in Sport on Monday September 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Parwich fencer has told us that local fencing club “3 Blades Fencing” would like to inform local people of a new beginners class for all would be fencers, or anyone simply interested in trying something new, gaining new skills and keeping fit at the same time. 3 Blades Fencing Club meet at Ashbourne Leisure [...]
Tomorrow, meet the builders of the new Memorial Hall
Posted in Memorial hall on Monday September 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Meet Wildgoose Construction, tomorrow builders of the New Memorial Hall Tuesday 22nd September 7pm in the Memorial Hall An excellent opportunity to find out about the building programme and their communications process. Everyone is Welcome
Tom and Camilla return to Strictly Come Dancing.
Posted in Tom Chambers on Sunday September 20, 2009 | 3 Comments »
It was good to see Tom and Camilla making a special guest appearance on last night’s Strictly Come Dancing, dancing a typically fun-filled routine to “If They Could See Me Now” from the musical Sweet Charity. Fast forward to 3:55 to start watching them.
A successful September Soirée.
Posted in Church, Events, Music on Sunday September 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Martin C writes: We had a very successful evening. With an audience of over 110, we raised over £500. £100 will go to St Peter’s Choir in Nottingham (who are raising funds to build a new organ for their church), and the rest will go to the Parwich St. Peter’s Restoration Fund. Patti B writes: [...]
The Bride arrives at Church
Posted in People on Sunday September 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
With all best wishes to both the Bride and Groom following yesterday’s wedding:
TRAFFIC ALERT
Posted in Roads on Sunday September 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Newhaven – Pikehall road is shut at the moment (5.30pm on Sunday) because of an accident and there is total chaos there so avoid it!
Harvest Celebrations at St Peter’s
Posted in Church, Farming on Sunday September 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Weekly Weather Stats
Posted in Weather on Sunday September 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last weeks readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 13th 0 1025.4 1024.7 18.2 6.9 Mon 14th 0 1024.8 1023.5 17.4 10.3 Tue 15th 0 1021.0 1021.1 18.4 10.1 Wed 16th 0 1020.7 1021.4 17.0 10.0 Thu 17th 0 1020.3 1019.2 13.5 9.6 Fri [...]
Top Investigation Team Draws A Blank…Help Needed
Posted in Pets of Parwich on Saturday September 19, 2009 | 9 Comments »
A mystery villager seems to have interfered with the nice smooth concrete painstakingly smoothed out by workmen who are constructing the new substation. A team of crack investigators have been working to determine who might have done such a dastardly deed. DNA evidence has been taken, the area has been checked for fingerprints and CC [...]
Temporary Blockage of Smithy Lane
Posted in Roads on Saturday September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Message from Mike and Sue H: Our LPG tank is due to be replaced on Thursday 24th September, probably in the morning. This requires lifting gear and the road by our house is narrow. The Smithy Lane route in and out of the village will in all likelihood be temporarily blocked whilst this is done. We [...]
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