Some exclusive photos have been sent into Parwich.org showing the landslip, rediscovered mile stones, ongoing repairs near the original traffic lights and what looks like road widening!
Archive for December, 2009
Exclusive photos of the B5056
Posted in Photography, Roads on Thursday December 31, 2009 | 4 Comments »
New Year’s Day Get Together
Posted in Church, Music on Thursday December 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Why not pop along to Church sometime tomorrow between 11am and early pm, for a few minutes or a couple of hours. A chance to catch up on the New Year’s news and gossip with some delightful music playing in the background. If you have any food or drink that you want to use up, (the [...]
Photo Diary Catch up – Weeks 13 & 14
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Thursday December 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well the last couple of weeks has seen some freezing snowy weather, not the nicest time to be working on a building site, and certainly not on the roof. When the temperatures are suitable the block work continues to grow, with some of the walls, both internal and external being built and insulated. The scaffolding was erected [...]
Work to start on B5056 landslip
Posted in Local government, Roads on Thursday December 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Work on repairing the B5056 at the landslip just north of the Bentley Fenny Bentley is to start on Monday 11th January. Here is the County Council’s update: I can confirm that the start date for the Fenny Bentley landslip works is 11 January 2010. Along with nearly all civil engineering contractors and suppliers the [...]
Parwich to Tissington
Posted in People on Thursday December 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »
On Christmas morning 23 hardy sorts met on The Green and walked over to Tissington and were welcomed by 7 non walkers with coffee, gluvine and nibbles, so giving them the strength to stagger back to Parwich for their Christmas Dinner.
Refuse Collection
Posted in Local government, Services on Thursday December 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Green bin on Thursday and the black rubbish bin on Saturday.
This Week in the Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday December 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph can be bought at The Sycamore or viewed on line. p1. Festive lights a let down p2. Boxing Day Hunt hit by frozen ground – although unable to hunt the hounds proved to be popular with the crowds. John Rawlings made a guest appearance, he will be hunted down in the [...]
Videos and a single bed available – free.
Posted in Classified adverts on Wednesday December 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have a large quantity of VCR (as opposed to DVD’s) movies available to anyone who might want them. Feel free to cherry pick the ones you want, the rest we can take to a charity shop. Some titles include: Alladin, Lion King, Fantasia, Peter Pan, 101 Dalmations, Jungle Book, Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, Pinnochio, Lady [...]
The JF-S Ornithology Gallery: 2009.
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday December 29, 2009 | 6 Comments »
As we reach the end of the year, here’s a look back at 2009′s photographic bird sightings, as captured by our ace snapper John F-S. Our thanks to John for keeping us supplied with snaps throughout the year – and indeed to all who have sent in their photos. Please keep ‘em coming! February.
A warm welcome to Andy, our new Vicar.
Posted in Church on Monday December 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A hungry bird.
Posted in Ornithology on Monday December 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A fieldfare enjoying the last of the crab apples.
Christmas Quiz at the Legion (Sunday night)
Posted in British Legion, Events on Sunday December 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There’s a Christmas Quiz tonight (Sunday December 27th) at Parwich Royal British Legion, with Bill Whitfield. The quiz starts at 8pm, and all are welcome.
Weather readings for Christmas week.
Posted in Weather on Sunday December 27, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Last week’s readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 20th 1 995.8 994.0 2.6 -5.5 Mon 21st 1 989.4 987.6 2.0 -3.2 Tue 22nd 1 987.2 990.2 2.0 -6.0 Wed 23rd 0 992.5 992.4 1.3 -1.1 Thu 24th 4 991.8 990.8 1.3 -1.1 Fri [...]
New Year’s Day
Posted in Church, Music on Sunday December 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Now that Christmas is “over” why not celebrate not only the New Year, but the new decade in the Church.
“Whole new ball game for John.”
Posted in Ballidon, News, People on Saturday December 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Matt H for alerting us to this story (and photo) in the current edition of the Ashbourne News Telegraph. The man responsible for turning up Ash Wednesday’s Shrovetide ball is in fact Matt’s uncle: John Harrison, who (along with Matt’s late father and aunt Christine) was born and lived for many years in [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day 25.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Friday December 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
PARWICH.ORG WISHES ALL OF ITS READERS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Our final pair of drawings are from Jake E and Jacob B. A big thank you to all of our artists! If you’d like to see all this year’s windows, and all 45 drawings, on one page, then please click here. CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! How [...]
Christmas Quiz – The Final One
Posted in Competition on Thursday December 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Why is Creamery Lane, so called? Which Parwich house was a YHA youth hostel in the 1930s? Daisy Bank Farm was initially developed soon after 1838 in order to hire out horses. What were these horses used for? Put the following shopkeepers at the old Parwich Shop in the correct chronological order: Goulden, Wibberley, Birds, [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day 24.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Thursday December 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just two more windows to go! To mark Christmas Eve, here are a couple of suitably Santa-themed drawings, from the pens of Joshua G and Agnieszka K. CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas ?
The Christmas Trees in the Church
Posted in British Legion, Church, First Responders, Memorial hall, Oddfellows, Photography, Pre-school, School, Societies on Wednesday December 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There is a wonderful display of Christmas trees in the Church, decorated by the different societies, groups and individuals in the village. An enormous amount of effort has gone into this and if you haven’t already been in to have a look, please do. Remember it is the Crib Service on Thursday at 4pm, everyone [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day 23.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Wednesday December 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
To view Ben P’s lively drawing and Tamara D’s seasonal greetings, please click on the window below. CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! What happened to the man who stole a calendar at Christmas?
Refuse Collections
Posted in Local government, Services on Wednesday December 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our collections will be a day early this week, weather permitting.
Suspicious looking character, lurking!!
Posted in People on Tuesday December 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Hear no evil See no evil Speak no evil
The Stunner
Posted in News on Tuesday December 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Parwich features a little bit more in this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph. As always it can be bought from The Sycamore shop or viewed online. p2 – Parwich Postie makes his last delivery A lovely article about the service held in the Church for Simon last Sunday with a super picture of Simon, Martin and [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day 22.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Tuesday December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our resident art critic says: “Today, Parwich Primary School presents two boldly contrasting images. Note the effective use of bright colours from Kirsten B – whereas the subtle restraint of Charlie S’s more monochromatic palette is most soothing to the eye.” We think he likes them! CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! How do you know if Father [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day 21.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Monday December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There’s a lovely Nativity scene from Lauren M on today’s window – while in Will E’s picture, Santa and the Snowman are feeling the heat! CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! What’s the slogan for the Eskimo lottery ?
Pink snow.
Posted in Photography on Sunday December 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Just before sunset this afternoon, the freshly fallen snow took on an eerie pink glow. Here are a selection of images which capture that moment. Click on each image to enlarge it, and click on “Continue Reading” to view the rest of the gallery.
Severe weather warning for Derbyshire.
Posted in Roads, Weather on Sunday December 20, 2009 | 3 Comments »
From the Met Office site: Heavy Snow from 1200 Sun 20th to 2200 Sun 20th. Snow showers will become frequent and heavy at times during today, these showers merging into longer periods of snow at times. Accumulations of 5 to 10cm of snow are expected, with 15 to 20cm possible over higher ground. There is [...]
Christmas Quiz – Part 8
Posted in Competition on Sunday December 20, 2009 | 10 Comments »
What was the exact title of John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s 1971 Christmas single? The Christmas Star (Poinsettia) originated from… a. Cuba, b. China, c. Mexico d. Brazil Which Wallace & Gromit movie, set at Christmas and first aired on 24 December, won the 1995 Oscar for best Animated Short Film and which recurring character [...]
White Christmas?
Posted in Weather on Sunday December 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Last weeks readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 13th 0 1024.2 1022.0 9.9 1.1 Mon 14th 2 1019.3 1014.7 8.8 4.7 Tue 15th 2 1011.5 1014.2 2.9 2.8 Wed 16th 4 1010.1 1005.8 4.1 1.6 Thu 17th 1 1007.8 1013.1 3.1 0.3 Fri [...]
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday December 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget the Christmas Carol Service, today at 4pm, at St Peter’s. What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Sunday 4pm Joint Carol Service with St Peter’s & Parwich Methodists Parwich Church Monday INSET Day for Teachers Parwich School Monday 7pm Carol Service Alsop Church Christmas Eve 4pm Crib Service Parwich [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Twenty.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Sunday December 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today, let’s take a look at Reuben G’s and Tarun L’s Christmas artwork. Please click on the door to reveal the window. CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! Whose job is it to give Santa a hard time at Christmas ?
A hungry bird.
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday December 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Spotted in the church grounds this afternoon:
Apologies from the Parwich on-line weatherstation
Posted in Weather on Saturday December 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Apologies from our on-line weather station (the links are always displayed in the weather section of the right hand column): Those of you who have a keen interest in live local weather readings will have noticed a problem with our Parwich weather station data over the past few weeks. Intermittent problems with the hardware have [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Nineteen.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Saturday December 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Luke W R and Sophie P: today it’s your turn to supply our Advent Calendar images. Please click on the door below to reveal them. CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! Why should you be careful at Christmas ?
Parwich blogger has feature in today’s Guardian
Posted in Music, People on Friday December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Congratulations to one of our team, Mike A, whose part time music reviewing has resulted in this latest article in today’s Guardian newspaper about the 25th anniversary of Band Aid’s Do they know it’s Christmas. As well as his own blog, Mike has written a number of features for the Nottingham Evening Post and the [...]
Tom’s TV interviews
Posted in Tom Chambers on Friday December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There have been a number of TV interviews with Tom recently, including the following clip from Wednesday’s This Morning: Thank you to Stuart for letting us know he is also on tonight’s One Show at 7pm on BBC 1.
Happy Christmas from Germany
Posted in Classified adverts, People on Friday December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mani and Iris from Germany send their Christmas Greetings. They most recently were here in September and wanted to be remembered to everyone they know:
Film on tonight
Posted in Films on Friday December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Eighteen.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Friday December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With just seven days to go until Christmas, here are our next pair of images – supplied today by Elizabeth B and Leoni M. CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! Why was Cinderella such a bad football player?
A new companion – I don’t think so!
Posted in Photography on Thursday December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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