Last week’s readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 24th 2 1020.5 1020.6 4.4 1.2 Mon 25th 0 1025.4 1032.6 2.4 1.3 Tue 26th 0 1035.4 1037.2 2.9 0.3 Wed 27th 0 1025.3 1020.5 6.7 -0.5 Thu 28th 1 1015.9 1007.8 8.6 1.3 Fri [...]
Archive for January, 2010
Weather Summary
Posted in Weather on Sunday January 31, 2010 | 2 Comments »
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday January 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Sunday 11am Mattins and dedication of the new window Parwich Church Tuesday 7.30pm Council Meeting The Pavilion Wednesday 6pm & 7.15pm Pilates School Thursday 7pm Parwich Memorial Hall Committee Meeting The Sycamore Friday 10am-12.30pm Coffee Morning for Wellbeing of Women Rookery House Sue H’s house Sunday [...]
Parwich Parish Council meeting on Tuesday
Posted in Parish Council on Saturday January 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The next meeting of Parwich Parish Council is Tuesday 2nd February at 7-30pm in the Cricket Pavilion at Parson’s Croft (so wrap up well). As always the first ten minutes of the meeting are open to comments and questions from members of the public, who may also attend but not participate in the remainder of [...]
February Film
Posted in Films on Saturday January 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
School newsletter 19
Posted in School on Friday January 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Camera wanted
Posted in Classified adverts on Friday January 29, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Hi there, Just wondering if anyone has a digital slr camera for sale? Perhaps someone who got a new one for Christmas? Allie’s camera got broken (camera on tripod + energetic kitten = disaster). Thanks, Debbie W tel 568 or email c/o parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Grey cat found
Posted in Classified adverts, Pets of Parwich on Thursday January 28, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Has anyone lost a smokey grey cat (young male)? The cat looks well cared for, and has obviously not been out in the wild for any length of time. I noticed a cat miaowing outside our door last night, and it didn’t want to go away. I let it in, in case it had been [...]
New Vicar in place
Posted in Church, People on Thursday January 28, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Welcome again to the Rev Andy Larkin and his family. Although they have now been living in Parwich for several weeks, yesterday saw Andy officially take charge of the five parishes of Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington, Parwich and Alsop en le Dale. In St Peter’s, which was filled to capacity with members of the five [...]
Photo Diary Week 18
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Wednesday January 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The three photos below show the attenuation tank being installed. This tank collects the water from the roof and car park and controls the rate at which water enters the main drain. The tank is under the entrance to the car park, between the four ground source heat pipes. All the rest of the drains for the [...]
This Week in the Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday January 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph can be purchased from The Sycamore or read online p 3 Parking bosses ready to step up enforcement campaign. From Monday DCC will start being tougher on vehicles, particularly to those parked alongside dropped curbs. p.7. Newspaper undergoes a radical new redesign. p16. Flagg races planned for April. The first race [...]
Possible Oil Co-op
Posted in Local government, Oil, Services on Tuesday January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Those interested in setting up a parallel LGP group are welcome to come along too. If you are interested but can’t make the meeting let Karen Carpenter know or email the Blog Team on parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Tomorrow – Everyone welcome to our new Vicar’s induction
Posted in Church, People on Tuesday January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Insurance after the flood!
Posted in Services on Monday January 25, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Thank you to Terry P for sending in this email. Please add your views & experiences to the comment box. After the flooding events of 2008 in parwich, its quite evident that some bright spark sat in an office somewhere has designated Parwich as a High Risk flood area, even though the events of 2008 were [...]
Anyone want a shed?
Posted in Classified adverts on Monday January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I have a 10ft x 8ft shed in very good condition, for anyone who wants to come and dismantle it. If you are interested, please give me a ring on 353. – Jill L
Shop hours this week
Posted in Shop on Monday January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This week the Shop in the Sycamore will be opening an hour later in the mornings. From Monday 25th to Thursday 28th January the Shop will be open from 11am to 2pm in the mornings. Evening opening times will be unchanged. The evening opening times will be as normal. From Friday 29th January the Shop [...]
Update on the B5056 roadworks
Posted in Roads on Sunday January 24, 2010 | 7 Comments »
Update on the New Year’s Eve post regarding the B5056 roadworks. A desolate looking B5056, showing some of the tree removal.
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday January 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Wednesday 6pm & 7.15am Pilates Parwich School Wednesday 7.30pm Induction Service for Revd Andy Larkin Parwich Church Sunday 11am Mattins and dedication of the new window Parwich Church
Weekly weather summary
Posted in Weather on Sunday January 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Last week’s readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 17th 0 1008.6 1014.5 7.6 0.5 Mon 18th 0 1017.9 1018.9 7.4 2.3 Tue 19th 0 1017.4 1014.5 4.9 3.4 Wed 20th 0 1010.0 1011.0 2.9 1.8 Thu 21st 0 1012.5 1010.3 5.9 0.5 Fri [...]
STOP PRESS – date change for Bags 2 School
Posted in School on Saturday January 23, 2010 | 3 Comments »
If you or anyone you know are planning to bring in bags of old clothes for bags 2 school, the collection day has been changed from Tuesday to Thursday so bring in the bags either on Wednesday or before 9am on Thursday. Thank you.
How about having a good new year sort out?
Posted in School on Saturday January 23, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Do you have any old clothes, curtains, bedding (though not pillows or duvets), soft toys, shoes, coats or blankets? How about having a good old clear out, putting them into bin bags and taking them down to the school on Wednesday? The Bags 2 School scheme is a school fund raiser which allows the school [...]
Photo Diary – end of Week 17
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Saturday January 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This week has been a busy week, with Wildgoose working today to help make up for some of the days lost during the recent snow. The joiners have been preparing the roof for felting, hopefully this will happen next week. Internal block work has been rapidly continuing, and all the internal walls can now be seen. [...]
Teenage Kicks?
Posted in A52s on Saturday January 23, 2010 | 4 Comments »
The A52s are playing a gig in the Barley Mow in Bonsall this evening (Saturday 23rd January) starting around 9.00pm. Come on down for an evening of folk-tinged rock!
Next week’s Shop opening hours
Posted in Shop on Friday January 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Next week the Shop in the Sycamore will be opening an hour later in the mornings. From Monday 25th to Thursday 28th January the Shop will be open from 11am to 2pm in the mornings. Evening opening times will be unchanged. The evening opening times will be as normal. From Friday 29th January the Shop [...]
Derbyshire Community Climate Action Conference.
Posted in Environment, Local government on Friday January 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Parwich Parish Council for passing on this information. For more details and a link to on-line registration click here. If anyone from our area is attending the Conference and would be willing to do a report for PARWICH.ORG do let us know via parwich@hotmail.co.uk (also anyone wanting to car share could let [...]
School newsletter 18
Posted in School on Friday January 22, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Saturday Bulk Rubbish Collection for Alsop & Ballidon
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon on Friday January 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A quick reminder of the times for the rubbish collection tomorrow. 8.40-9.15am – Alsop 10.30-10.45am – Ballidon The next collection for Parwich will be on 20th February.
Minutes from the Safer Neighbourhood Meeting
Posted in Events, News, Police on Friday January 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Minutes from the Tissington Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team Governance Meeting held on Wednesday 9th December 2009 at Fenny Bentley School at 7.30pm 1. Welcome and Apologies. Sgt Steve Edwards opened the meeting and welcomed all attendees. Minutes from the last meeting were distributed and agreed. Parking at Tissington village (fishpond area) KC explained that the [...]
This weekend: find a new feline friend.
Posted in Events, Out & About on Friday January 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Cheryl W for telling us about this event, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the Derby Adoption Centre, Long Lane, Dalbury Lees, DE6 5BJ. If you’re thinking of adding a new feline member to your household, then why not pop in? To find out more about Cats Protection in Derbyshire, please [...]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Posted in Environment on Thursday January 21, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Sue H has passed us this message: I’ve been having a sort-out and realise that my collection of bubble wrap and jiffy bags has grown! I have way more than I can re-use myself. If anyone would like some then contact me. If others have items or materials that they would like to offer (e.g. [...]
Everyone Welcome to Andy’s Induction Service
Posted in Church, People on Wednesday January 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
************************************ Everyone is invited to the induction of the Rev’d Andy Larkin as Vicar of our 5 parishes on Wednesday 27th January at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church Come along and welcome our new Vicar ***********************************
Free Help Available For Social Enterprises
Posted in Events on Wednesday January 20, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Here’s an event which may be of interest to anyone in our area who is involved with social enterprises, community enterprises, charities or faith groups. Click here for full details. Derbyshire-based company The Genesis Academy is to hold a free training event for social enterprises on 23 January 2010. The day will offer the opportunity [...]
A very lonely duck
Posted in Classified adverts, Ornithology on Wednesday January 20, 2010 | 9 Comments »
One of our readers expressed concern about the duck, now all alone at the Dam. Given PARWICH.ORG’s success matching up guinea pigs, do any other readers have any suggestions?
Spring is coming?
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Photography on Wednesday January 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Today I saw the first snowdrops in my garden. Here is a photo of them along with snaps of a couple of winter flowering shrubs also taken today:
This week in the Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday January 20, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Available online or in the Sycamore, the Ashboune News Telegraph has the following stories: p.2 – snowfall causes potholes influx – potholes caused by the recent heavy snowfall will be repaired in due course say roads bosses. p.3 – Family statement on Lionel Webster’s shop – Lionel Webster’s family has issued a statement for customers [...]
Road Conditions – Tuesday
Posted in Roads on Tuesday January 19, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Is it less icy this morning? Thank you particularly to those early morning drivers who update the blog.
Tom Chambers update
Posted in Tom Chambers on Monday January 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Since Tom’s dramatic departure from Waterloo Road people might wondering what has happened to him.
Peak Park’s plans to consult residents.
Posted in Peak Park on Monday January 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Despite Defra and the National Park Authority’s opposition to direct elections to National Park Boards, the Peak Park Authority has been looking at how they can improve their local consultation. Following a survey of residents and pilot schemes, including their visit to Parwich a year ago, the Peak Park Authority is proposing some changes to [...]
Road Conditions – Monday
Posted in Roads on Monday January 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »
We’ll definitely keep this section up this week, whilst the road conditions are still causing some concern and there is still a possibility of more snow on Wednesday/Thursday. Keep your comments coming, because it does help drivers.
Parwich Heights
Posted in Parwich Heights on Sunday January 17, 2010 | 1 Comment »
To the readers of parwich.org: In the history of village blogging, an experiment such as this has never been attempted before. History is about to be made. The road ahead will be hard, but with enough imagination and determination, we will create something quite special! We propose, ladies and gentlemen, that we collectively write the [...]
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday January 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Monday 7pm Memorial Hall Committee Meeting The Sycamore Wednesday 6pm & 7.15am Pilates Parwich School Saturday 8.40-9.15am Saturday Morning Rubbish Collection Alsop Saturday 10.30-10.45am Saturday Morning Rubbish Collection Ballidon Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church Sunday 2.30pm Methodist Service [...]


