This post is really a comment to a comment – on the post “New business in Parwich” Debbie W I have some antlers John could borrow… JF-S I met this chap in the summer and I am now negotiating with him. Santa does not mind.
Archive for January, 2010
On Loan
Posted in People on Saturday January 9, 2010 | 1 Comment »
2 tickets to see Brendan Cole tonight
Posted in Classified adverts on Saturday January 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is last minute, but there are two tickets available to see Brendan Cole live at the Buxton Opera House tonight (7-30pm to 9-45pm Saturday 9th January). If you are able to make the journey in the current weather conditions and would like the tickets ring Katie on tel 419.
Road conditions.
Posted in Roads on Saturday January 9, 2010 | 16 Comments »
With another layer of fresh snow on the ground, and still more snow forecast for tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon and evening, any information on the current state of the roads would be very gratefully received. Our site stats tell us that the number of visits to PARWICH.ORG has increased almost threefold over the past few days, [...]
Anyone need oil now!
Posted in Oil, Services on Saturday January 9, 2010 | 11 Comments »
This email has just come in from Keeley & Andrew at Parwich Lees Cottage I understand that there are now more people interested in setting up a more formal oil co-op. Whilst this is being looked at, we need to order oil again. We’ll probably be placing the order early next week, so again if [...]
New business in Parwich just opened
Posted in People on Friday January 8, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Never mind rickshaws, why not hire the latest mode of transport – ideal all weather terrain – corners well, especially in deep snow.
I’m Hungry
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday January 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
JF-S!
School Newsletter – Issue 16
Posted in School on Friday January 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Please click to enlarge.
Neighbourly Help
Posted in People, Photography on Thursday January 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is real community service, the Parwich way. Thank You. JF-S
Potential Dangers during this prolonged freeze
Posted in First Responders, News on Thursday January 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The live Parwich weather station recorded a record low temperature of -8.8 degrees C at 05:30am this morning (Thursday 7th January) which is the lowest temperature recorded since the live weather station records began over 3 years ago. Temperatures have been around or below freezing since the middle of December, and the extreme cold seems set [...]
“John loves being human quarry…”
Posted in Local Links, News, People, Sport on Thursday January 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Oops, we nearly missed this one: here’s a recent feature in the Derby Evening Telegraph on Parwich’s John Rawlings, who talks about his work as a “human quarry” for the Four Shires Bloodhounds. A lengthy piece, which makes for fascinating reading.
Next Parwich Parish Council Meeting
Posted in Parish Council on Thursday January 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The next meeting of Parwich Parish Council is Tuesday 12th January 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 [...]
Parwich Primary School planning to open today
Posted in School on Thursday January 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
All staff have set off for school and we are planning to open the school as normal this morning. However, we do not know how the roads into the village are this morning after lows of -9C last night. Staff will let me know if they get into difficulties and I will post any news [...]
Fun – The New Government Education Initiative – with video footage
Posted in Photography, Young people on Wednesday January 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Cameras, Action, Take……… Video plus lots more fun photos, click to enlarge.
Icicle – beauty and the beast.
Posted in Photography on Wednesday January 6, 2010 | 2 Comments »
An icicle is a thing of beauty, but it can also be a beast of a death – a potential perfect crime. Thanks JF-S
Crime wave in Parwich on snowy night – part II
Posted in Police on Wednesday January 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Here is a photo of the police forensics experts investigating last night’s crime spree and a couple of photos of the crime scene itself. Apparently the incident occurred at 12.08am, was captured on cctv and a “suspicious white fiesta” was parked in the vicinity at the time.
This Sunday’s Methodist Service cancelled
Posted in Church on Wednesday January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Methodist Service this Sunday 10 January at 2.30pm is cancelled due to the weather. All being well the next Service will be the joint Methodist and Anglican Family Service at 10am on Sunday 17th Jan, with the fortnightly Methodists Services resuming at 2-30pm on Sunday 24th Jan.
Today’s News Telegraph
Posted in News on Wednesday January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Deliveries of the Ashbourne News Telegraph and the Derby Evening Telegraph today have failed to reach Parwich. Janet is going into Ashbourne this afternoon for the Stunner, so copies should be available in the Sycamore this evening. In the meantime it can be seen on-line. Here are some items in this week’s paper that might [...]
Salt and Grit Shortage
Posted in Local government, Roads on Wednesday January 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Thank you to Richard T for the following: Derbyshire County Council says on its website that its salt supplier was unable to deliver the required amounts in the recent deep freeze. A message on its website said: “We’re dealing with the worst winter weather for 30 years. “We’re continuing to grit main routes across Derbyshire [...]
Crime wave in Parwich on snowy night
Posted in Police on Wednesday January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Some time during the evening yesterday, a person or persons “hot-wired” a Land Rover Discovery which was parked in the village. The car was driven a short distance (some 200 yds) before being abandoned. Police forensic investigators are being dispatched to the village looking for evidence. More information will be brought to you during the [...]
Parwich Primary School Closed Today
Posted in School on Wednesday January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The school will once again be closed today (Wednesday) due to yesterday’s and last night’s snow fall.
Another strange building
Posted in People on Tuesday January 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
To enlarge, click on each photo. It’s the Hermit of Parwich with his begging bowl – JF-S
Interested in a more formal oil co-op?
Posted in Local government, Oil, Services on Tuesday January 5, 2010 | 13 Comments »
Over the last year individuals have put posts on the Blog when they are ordering oil to get others to order at the same time ensuring discounted prices. Today the District Council has contacted us to see if there is any interest in us taking this further: Dear Parwich Community, My name is Karen Carpenter [...]
Window Cleaner Wanted
Posted in Services on Tuesday January 5, 2010 | 8 Comments »
We have received a message from a local resident needing a reliable window cleaner. Although we list many businesses and services (click here), we don’t as yet have a window cleaner. Let us know if you can help.
A message from Simon.
Posted in People on Tuesday January 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Friends, I have now finally retired from the Royal Mail and thought it a good time to write to you all. Barbara & I would like to thank you for the warm welcome you gave us at the Carol service in December. I am overwhelmed with the collection you made along with the book [...]
Under the snow
Posted in Roads on Tuesday January 5, 2010 | 5 Comments »
We are all concerned about the state of the roads and the problems with gritting and the now apparent shortage of salting reserved held in the county, but it is what is under the snow that will be a real concern once the snow has gone. Walking down Dam Lane towards Alsop the road is [...]
Frozen in time
Posted in Flora, Photography on Tuesday January 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Pilates Snowed Off
Posted in Events, Societies, Weather on Tuesday January 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Please note that the Pilates class scheduled for Wednesday 6th January has been cancelled due to the snow. Don’t forget to do those exercises at home!
Parwich Primary School closed today
Posted in School on Tuesday January 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The school has decided to close today – the decision has just been taken (at 8.20am) given that heavy snow has been predicted for today and has just now started falling.
I fink it were a good night.
Posted in Photography on Monday January 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
JF-S
Alsop en la Neige
Posted in Photography on Sunday January 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
We have an abundance of snowy photographs for you today. The following set are from a crisp walk from Parwich to Alsop and back. Hope you enjoy them! Click on each image to enlarge it.
A Snowy Walk Round The Village
Posted in Photography on Sunday January 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Snowy weather is bad news for those who have to travel, but for those who can enjoy the cosiness and the picture postcard scenery, this is a magical time. Many a photographer was abroad today making the most of the excellent light. Here is a gallery of photographs of our beautiful village taken on Sunday [...]
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday January 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Monday School Term begins Wednesday 6pm & 7.15am Pilates Cancelled due to snow Parwich School Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church Sunday 2.30pm Methodist Service Cancelled due to the weather Parwich Church
Take care on the roads – Monday
Posted in Roads on Sunday January 3, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Although today was glorious if you were out walking, it was also like a skating rink in places, especially where the snow has been compacted. Under the snow it is like sheet ice – certainly on the minor roads. Do let us know what the Alsop Road, A515 to Ashbourne and Buxton and the road to [...]
Parwich in Snow
Posted in Photography on Sunday January 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The sun was blazing, the snow was crisp underfoot and views were fantastic. Looking up Creamery Lane and down past The Smithy Looking across to Foufinside Farm Views from the road near Hill Top Farm
Strange buildings in the village!
Posted in Photography on Sunday January 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
When did Khufu come to Parwich? The Parwich Pyramid-JF-S
Is this home-made bread?
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday January 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks Ben
Weather stats over New Year
Posted in Weather on Sunday January 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Last week’s readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 27th 6 993.1 996.9 3.0 0.9 Mon 28th 0 999.8 1000.3 4.0 -1.3 Tue 29th 7 995.5 992.2 2.4 0.2 Wed 30th 7 990.7 996.6 2.0 0.7 Thu 31st 0 998.5 999.8 4.1 -0.1 Fri [...]
Christmas tree & card recycling
Posted in Local government, Services on Sunday January 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Christmas Trees can be put out with the green bins, between 4th and 29th Jan, if unlike me you can remember which is the green bin day. Christmas Cards can be take to collections points (the nearest is Sainsbury’s car park, Ashbourne) between 4th and 31st Jan or M&S Simply Food. Can anyone more alert [...]
Risk Of Skidding? Is That So?
Posted in Weather, Young people on Saturday January 2, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Following the sprinkling of snow that coated Parwich today, we think this roadsign takes the award for stating the obvious!! There were however a number of intrepid individuals who took ‘skidding’ to a new level. Click ‘Continue Reading’ below to find out more….
We’re enjoying it!
Posted in Photography, Young people on Saturday January 2, 2010 | 2 Comments »


