So, haven’t we seen enough of it lately? Why do we want to start collecting the damned stuff? It’s everywhere, after all! There is nothing new about rainwater harvesting; it was even done in pre-Roman times. However, in the UK we are far behind mainland Europe for collecting rainwater. Around 400 new rainwater harvesting systems [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Everything you wanted to know about… rainwater harvesting (and maybe a bit that you didn’t).
Posted in Environment, Memorial hall on Monday November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Should we convert our phone box into a library?
Posted in Services on Monday November 30, 2009 | 3 Comments »
A blog reader has told us that the BBC have reported this weekend (see article) that villagers in Somerset have converted their traditional red phone box into one of the country’s smallest lending libraries. Users deposit a book they have read and swap it for one they have not. Should we try the same in [...]
School Xmas Bonanza – 11 December – 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Posted in School on Sunday November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We would like to see as many people as possible coming to support our Christmas bonanza on Friday 11 December – all welcome. It starts at 1.30pm and finishes at 3.30pm. There will be lots of stalls including Lucky Dip, Raffle, Refreshments, Puppet Show, Cake Stalls and Name the Teddy’s Birthday.
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
December 2009 Date Time Event Location Wed 2nd 6pm & 7.15pm Pilates Parwich School Sat 5th 9am-10.45am Saturday Morning Rubbish Collection Parwich Sat 5th 8.30pm The A52s The Sycamore Sun 6th 11am Mattins Parwich Church
Last week’s weather obs.
Posted in Weather on Sunday November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last weeks readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 22nd 2 996.5 994.0 8.2 6.1 Mon 23rd 18 994.1 996.6 9.1 5.3 Tue 24th 7 1000.3 998.4 11.7 6.2 Wed 25th 2 993.4 996.5 9.5 4.9 Thu 26th 1 995.9 996.5 8.3 4.0 Fri [...]
Saturday Morning Rubbish Collection
Posted in Services on Sunday November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I don’t normally post this information so far in advance, but as it is getting dark so early, you may wish to get organised today, for the rubbish collection next Saturday. The next one is not until 20th February.
The Wonders of the Blog!!
Posted in Pets of Parwich on Saturday November 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Is this “match” a first for the Parwich blog? Thanks to the blog Millie the Guinea pig has moved to Birchover to start a new life with Ruby the Guinea pig, also recently bereaved. They found our posting on the blog by googling “Derbyshire guinuea pig” – the wonders of modern technology! We are left [...]
Increase in scams – Police Advice
Posted in Police on Friday November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire police have received a number of reports from residents relating to security companies contacting them by phone offering home security surveys, alarm systems and crime prevention advice, stating that they will be in your area shortly. If they mention that they are working for Derbyshire police, they are not. Some companies use high pressure [...]
Photo Diary Week 9
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Friday November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This week the floor slab has starting being laid and should be finished by next Friday. The rainwater harvest tank has been positioned and when fully installed will take most of the rainwater from the roof and it will be used to flush the toilets. The photo shows the tank being lowered into its new [...]
School newsletter – issue 12.
Posted in School on Friday November 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The A52s Are On The Road Again
Posted in A52s on Thursday November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich’s foremost indy rock covers band will play in The Sycamore on Saturday December 5th around 8.30pm. Click on this picture for more information. This will be a special event as the band has recruited a new member: Stan The Bass Man, who will be providing the low notes on the night. Entrance fee: £45 £25 £10 [...]
Mummers and Guizers: December 12th.
Posted in Arts, Events, Out & About on Thursday November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Brothm Mummer and Guizers will be out again in force this year, on Saturday 12th December. Times and places are approximate, but will roughly be as follows: The Knockerdown Inn (Hognaston) 1.30pm The Red Lion (Hognaston) 2pm Smiths Tavern Ashbourne (2.45pm) Ashbourne Market Square (and environs) 3.15pm The Bentley Brook Inn 8pm The Coach [...]
Christmas Tree Festival and Christmas Fair
Posted in Church, Events on Thursday November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This evening’s sky
Posted in Photography on Wednesday November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From JF-S
This Week in The Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Asbourne News Telegraph can be bought at The Sycamore or accessed on line by clicking on the picture. If anything has been missed, do send in a comment. p1. Lionel’s death still a mystery Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Ashbourne jeweller Lionel Webster, who died last month; he spent [...]
Angela Dodds
Posted in People on Wednesday November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Angela Dodds died recently in Belgium where she has lived for a number of years. Angela spent her childhood in Parwich, her family living at Hallcliffe from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Dodds family were an important part of village life and are still remembered by many locally with affection. Angela’s parents, Major Dodds [...]
Leatherbritches Nursery – New for Christmas!
Posted in Gardens on Wednesday November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Leatherbritches Nursery has new stock in for winter and Christmas. Items include: Christmas Holly Wreaths Christmas Holly Crosses (from £9.00) Christmas Hyacinths Bowls (£3.50) Christmas Trees – Rooted (2-5ft) Ornamental Lanterns (from £4.00), light up with tealights and candles A variety of Winter Plants Call in (daily 10am-4pm)or phone Bill on 571 / 07713 743295.
Home wanted for X Box and games
Posted in Classified adverts on Wednesday November 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Does anyone want our X Box? It is the old version not the 360, but still works fine. I don’t think they make new games for it anymore, but we have quite a few games you could have with it, controllers etc. We don’t want any money for it, just don’t want to throw it away. [...]
Nov/Dec Newsletter from PSCO Kate Cleveley
Posted in Police on Monday November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Update from your Safer Neighbourhood Officer November/December 2009 During the month of November there have been several incidents to report. On the 5th the Derby Mountain Rescue Team were dispatched to Dovedale near to Lion Rock where a 16 year old female had fallen and sustained back injuries. The Air Ambulance was also in attendance. [...]
What’s on Where this Week – a quiet one!!
Posted in Events on Sunday November 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Wed 25th 6pm & 7.15pm Pilates Parwich School Sun 29th 11am Mattins Parwich Church
Ball Race
Posted in Events on Sunday November 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This afternoon saw the Ball Race to raise funds for next year’s St George’s Day Parade and associated festivities. The rain stopped and the sun came out just at the right time. Some 500 balls were raced down Pump Hill, with the first three winning their owners prizes. Then all adjourned to the Legion for [...]
Further power cut today?
Posted in Services on Sunday November 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Parwich resident was told yesterday that a further power cut was likely this afternoon because there is still further work required to clear the tree(s) from our power lines. However Central Networks (tel. 0800 056 8090) have no planned cuts on their computer system (10am Sunday morning) for our area, so are unable to [...]
Weather round up
Posted in Weather on Sunday November 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last weeks readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 15th 0 1000.7 1001.4 11.5 3.9 Mon 16th 10 994.8 995.0 11.1 4.0 Tue 17th 1 999.8 1003.1 11.5 6.0 Wed 18th 12 997.3 1006.4 11.8 7.6 Thu 19th 0 1004.1 1003.6 13.4 9.5 Fri [...]
Simon’s retirement
Posted in People on Saturday November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As most now know Simon is retiring from the Postal Service. He has been delivering our letters for the last 11 years, always with a friendly smile and often going well beyond the call of duty. You can still leave your messages and a donation for his present at the Shop in the Sycamore or [...]
Don Lowndes in 1974 video clip
Posted in People, Sport on Saturday November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Paul Foot for pointing out there is an on-line video clip including a short interview with Don Lowndes in a 1974 TV feature on Shrovetide Football at the Media Archive for Central England. Click here to see the video clip.
Last night’s power cut & more
Posted in Services on Saturday November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Part of our area experienced a power cut from about 1am last night/early this morning (Friday/Saturday). It lasted between three and four hours if my central heating timer is to be believed. Some of you may have slept through it, so you may want to check any electrical timers. Added at 5-45pm on Saturday 21st [...]
BBQ & Ball Race tomorrow
Posted in British Legion, Events on Saturday November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
History Society Quiz on Thursday
Posted in History, Pub on Saturday November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
History Society Christmas Quiz
Posted in History, Pub on Saturday November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Grant Award Presentation
Posted in Memorial hall on Friday November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On Tuesday Parwich Memorial Hall were delighted to receive a £10,000 cheque which was presented to Jane Harris, chair of Parwich Parish Council by Derbyshire County Councillors, Simon Spencer and Chris Jackson as part of the Derbyshire Aggregates Levy Grant Scheme (DALGS). Official notification of this grant was received in late August.
School Newsletter No. 11
Posted in School on Friday November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
click on the above letter to enlarge (pdf format)
Anyone ordering oil?
Posted in Classified adverts, Oil, Services on Thursday November 19, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Keeley B of Parwich (or are you technically Eaton & Alsop?) is about to place an order for oil (domestic) so if anyone wants to order at the same time in order to get a bulk delivery discount, please contact Keeley. (Emails to parwich@hotmail.co.uk will be forwarded for those that have not already met Keeley. [...]
Seed heads needed.
Posted in Church, Classified adverts on Thursday November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Glynis is looking for some chinese lanterns and honesty seed heads for the Christmas Tree Festival. If you can help, please give her a ring on 561.
WI AGM
Posted in Societies on Wednesday November 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Parwich WI AGM is at 7-30pm Thurdsay 19th November Sycamore Inn
Public Meeting: Landslip on the B5056
Posted in Roads on Wednesday November 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Last night the village hall at Tissington was packed, with standing room only. There were 5 representatives from Derbyshire County Council including the Highways Department, the Principle Engineer for Structure and the Senior Project Manager. Our County Councillor Simon Spencer chaired the meeting with aplomb, allowing people sufficient time to pose their questions and air their [...]
This week in the ANT
Posted in News on Wednesday November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Available online or in the Sycamore, the ANT has the following stories of local interest: p.1 and pp.20-21 – a community school for 100 years. Photos and stories from QEGs’ 100 year anniversary fun day. p.2: More help needed for crazy New Year jump – Volunteers are being sought to help with the annual jump [...]
Photo Diary – Week 8 – The Steel Frame
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Wednesday November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday the steel frame began to be erected, by tonight it should all be up and we will be able to see the outline of our new hall.
Vote for 60th anniversary £5,000 legacy project – How would you like to see the money spent?
Posted in Peak Park on Wednesday November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Peak District National Park Authority is asking people to help choose a £5,000 legacy to mark the 60th anniversary of UK national parks legislation. On December 16 it will be exactly 60 years since the post-war Government voted to protect the country’s most precious landscapes with the National Parks and Access to the Countryside [...]
BBQ & Ball Race
Posted in British Legion, Events on Tuesday November 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Photo Diary Week 8
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Monday November 16, 2009 | 3 Comments »
We are delighted to report that we have seen the back of the drilling, no offence to the drillers. As you have probably gathered the last two weeks have not gone as smoothly as we all would have wished. This was due to mechanical breakdowns and geological conditions. The drillers have been extremely concerned about [...]
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