In today’s window images, Courtney W wishes us all a Merry Christmas – while Jack G’s Santa has been over-indulging on the cream pies! CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! Where do snowmen go to dance ?
Archive for December, 2009
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Eight.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Tuesday December 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jog Derbyshire
Posted in Sport on Monday December 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
PARWICH.ORG has been contacted by Kate Nelson from Derbyshire Sport, who is currently working to establish a network of local jogging groups in communities such as ours. Kate says: The Jog Derbyshire initiative is aimed at encouraging people who do little or no exercise to become more physically active, by starting to jog on a [...]
Christmas Quiz – Part 4
Posted in Competition on Monday December 7, 2009 | 8 Comments »
In Main Street, Parwich Mrs Brownson had a general store, what is this building now? Where was Gerald Lewis’ market garden? Where in Parwich would you find a plaque announcing that the Success, Rushy Cliff and Nancy Consols Lead Mining Company Ltd intend to prosecute trespassers? What were the names of the three pubs in [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Seven.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Monday December 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s window images were drawn by Eryk A and Jessie S. To view them, please click on the door below. CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! Which of Santa’s reindeer has the worst manners?
PARWICH LADIES TRIUMPHANT
Posted in People, Sport on Sunday December 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »
After years of honing set plays and individual passing skills the Parwich Ladies Netball Team have finally reached the dizzying heights of CHAMPIONS OF THE LEEK INDOOR WINTER LEAGUE!!!!!! The season has been one of nail biting end to end matches with great athleticism and stamina being demanded from all players. The post baby tummies [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Six.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Sunday December 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Two for the price of one! From today onwards, we’ll be displaying not one, but two images on every calendar window. To view today’s offerings (drawn by Georgia P and Jamie N), please click on the door below: CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! How do you make an idiot laugh on Boxing Day ?
Weekly Weather Report
Posted in Weather on Sunday December 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last weeks readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 29th 5 984.5 986.2 6.7 1.6 Mon 30th 2 996.6 1005.8 6.4 1.6 Tue 1st 4 1008.8 1005.6 2.7 -2.5 Wed 2nd 2 996.8 994.9 6.7 1.6 Thu 3rd 7 992.6 995.0 5.6 5.1 Fri [...]
Christmas Quiz – Part 3
Posted in Competition on Sunday December 6, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Which house in Parwich was in the early twentieth century a commercial cheese factory? What was this factory’s retail outlet in Ashbourne, which continued to trade well beyond the closure of the factory, called? What is Saint’s Hill now better known as? Who is the writer who created Peak Practice? What was the first Parwich [...]
What’s on Where this week
Posted in Events on Saturday December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Sunday 11am Mattins Parwich Church Wednesday 6pm & 7.15pm Pilates Parwich School Wednesday 7pm Parwich Memorial Hall Committee Meeting The Sycamore Thursday 8pm History Society Xmas Quiz at The Sycamore Inn The Sycamore Friday 1.30-3.30pm Christmas Bonanza Parwich School Friday from 6.30pm Ashbourne Christmas Late [...]
The A52s Warm Up For Saturday Evening
Posted in A52s on Saturday December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s The Fabulous A52s playing The Big Acoustic last Wednesday in Matlock. Of course it was only a warm-up for this evening‘s extravaganza in The Sycamore at 8.30pm. The lighting rigs have started to arrive, the spaceship themed set is being constructed and the skip full of dry ice has been filled. The band hope [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Five.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Saturday December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
To view today’s calendar window (drawn by Zac L), please click on the door below: CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! What’s the most common wine at Christmas?
Photo Diary Week 10
Posted in Photo Diary on Friday December 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The floor slab continues to grow; the layer that you can see in JF-S’s photo, forms part of the radon proof barrier. Work will be continuing on site tomorrow until early afternoon. On Tuesday, work will commence at 8am. This is to allow time for the concrete to be inserted onto the floor slab and set. The school [...]
School Newsletter No 13
Posted in School on Friday December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Foul & Disgusting
Posted in Environment on Friday December 4, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Shaun & Tony Marshall are working on Kiln Lane and have said how disgusting the Green, opposite Gardeners Cottage, is. This area is covered in dog faeces. It would be impossible to walk to the Millennium Tree and enjoy the stunning view over the village without stepping in this foul mess. It is sad that a [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Four.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Friday December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In today’s calendar window (drawn by Szymon K), Santa seems to have become stuck down the chimney. But if he drops any further, will his trousers catch fire? CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! What do you drain Christmas dinner Brussels sprouts with?
Tissington Safer Neighbourhood Meeting
Posted in Police on Friday December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Everyone is welcome to the Tissington Safer Neighbourhood policing team meeting Wednesday 9th December - 7.30pm Fitzherbert Primary School, Fenny Bentley This meeting covers Parwich. Please come along and raise any concerns you may have and to help set priorities with your local policing team. For more information, or if you have a concern you would [...]
Saturday Bulk Rubbish Collection
Posted in Services on Friday December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just a quick reminder than tomorrow is the bulk rubbish collection – the van will stop in the normal places. Sycamore Cottages 0900 – 0920 Village Green 0925 – 0945 By old shop, village top 0950 – 1010 Croft Avenue 1015 – 1045 The next collection for Parwich will be on 20th February. The next [...]
Charity Coffee Morning: this Saturday.
Posted in Alsop, Events, Out & About on Friday December 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Shura Prince for contacting us with the following information: My name is Shura Prince. I live at Alsop Moor, and I am doing a charity coffee morning on Saturday the 5th December at Alstonefield Village Hall, from 10am till 1pm. There will be a Santa’s Grotto, face painting, tombola and a variety of [...]
Mystery sound
Posted in Uncategorized on Friday December 4, 2009 | 13 Comments »
Colin B asks: I have a mystery sound recorded in Parwich in recent weeks. What is it? CLICK HERE TO PLAY THE MYSTERY SOUND.
December Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Thursday December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click on the image of the cover to see the next issue of the Group Magazine for the parishes of Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington. This issue covers both December and January. Paper copies can be obtained in each of the Churches or you can arrange to have it delivered to your house. [...]
Does anyone have a home for Dodo?
Posted in Classified adverts on Thursday December 3, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Duoduo (pronounced “Dodo”) is an eight month old pedigree Yellow Labrador, who currently lives in Nottingham. Sadly, her current owner is unable to keep her. She is therefore in need of a good, loving home and would no doubt enjoy the fields around Parwich. She is fully house trained, but could do with additional puppy [...]
Christmas Quiz – Part 2
Posted in Competition on Thursday December 3, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Which famous mathematician was born on Christmas Day in 1642? Who wrote Auld Lange Syne? The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film? Who was the first British monarch to broadcast a Christmas message to the nation? What Christmas item was invented by London baker and wedding-cake specialist Tom Smith in 1847? [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Three.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Thursday December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
To view today’s calendar window, please click on the door below: CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas?
Memorial Service for Lionel Webster
Posted in People on Wednesday December 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Although we do not yet have full details, today’s News Telegraph reports there is to be a memorial service for Lionel Webster in Ashbourne on Monday 14th December. Lionel’s funeral service took place last week on Thursday 26th November at Harpur Hill followed by a cremation service in Macclesfield.
Today’s Ashbourne News Telegraph
Posted in News on Wednesday December 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s that time of the week again. Today’s Ashbourne News Telegraph can be got from Janet at the Sycamore or seen on-line (click on the image to the left). p.1 The Sommerfield Store in Ashbourne is to be taken over by Waitrose, saving the existing jobs and hopefully creating more new jobs. p. 3 Lionel [...]
2009 Advent Calendar – Day Two.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Wednesday December 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
To view today’s calendar window, please click on the door below: CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! What’s happens if you eat the Christmas decorations?
Christmas Quiz – Part 1
Posted in Competition on Wednesday December 2, 2009 | 2 Comments »
We have planned a series of Quizzes over the Christmas period. Some sections will have Christmas related questions as below and others local knowledge questions. Add your answers as comments each post, and we will let you know how you are getting on after a day or so. Which country traditionally provides Britain with a [...]
Sunrise
Posted in Photography on Tuesday December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sunrise on 1st December 2009 Photo by JFS
2009 Advent Calendar – Day One.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Tuesday December 1, 2009 | 3 Comments »
In order to help you count down the days to Christmas, we have put together a brand new Advent Calendar for 2009, featuring some wonderful artwork from the pupils of Parwich Primary School. To view today’s calendar window, just click on the door below: CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME! What beats his chest and swings from Christmas [...]
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