Our thanks to Andy Larkin for providing us with a high resolution scan of the Severn Trent claim form, suitable for printing out. Please click here to access the form. If you wish to save it to your computer, please right-click on the link and select “Save As”. Note: The form is too big to [...]
Archive for March, 2010
Severn Trent claim form
Posted in Services on Wednesday March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This week’s Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This week’s (31st Mar 2010) Ashbourne News Telegraph is available in the Sycamore or on-line. Click on the image of the front page to access the paper on-line. Recently the folks of Parwich, Alsop, Ballidon and Pikehall seem to have had a low profile in the news with the exception of the sports pages. This [...]
Bored of cleaning your house?
Posted in Classified adverts on Wednesday March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you would like a hard working, efficient and reliable cleaner to make your life easier and keep your house sparkling clean, a local cleaner is looking for more clients in the Ashbourne area and surrounding villages. She currently cleans three houses in Parwich so references can be given if needed. Email the blog, leave [...]
Horticultural Film from the RHS
Posted in Films, Gardens, Societies on Tuesday March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This film will be shown in the Church next Wednesday.
Water compensation
Posted in Services on Monday March 29, 2010 | 10 Comments »
Martin C writes: On the back of the letter that we received from Severn Trent re. the water repairs on Saturday, there is a form for claiming compensation if they don’t restore services by the stated time. Could we encourage people to claim, and then give the money to the people who were flooded? I [...]
Wanted: Alton Towers discount vouchers
Posted in Classified adverts on Monday March 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Some discount vouchers for Alton Towers were given out a few weeks ago via the school. If anyone has any vouchers that they do not want, could they please contact Rebecca on 318.
Photo Diary Week 26
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Sunday March 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Again the builders have been working 7 days a week, with 6 guys in today. This week has seen the completion of the main roof, which is fully tiled and has two solar panels on the rear. The small structure in the middle of the roofline, when finished will be the ventilation system for the [...]
Parwich Parish Council meets on Tuesday
Posted in Parish Council on Sunday March 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The next meeting of Parwich Parish Council is Tuesday 30th March at 7-30pm in the Cricket Pavilion at Parson’s Croft. This is the April meeting, but is early to avoid clashing with the holiday weekend. As always the first ten minutes of the meeting are open to comments and questions from members of the public, [...]
Weekly weather stats
Posted in Weather on Sunday March 28, 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 21st 0.0 1007.8 1013.8 12.9 0.3 Mon 22nd 1.3 1011.0 1008.5 9.8 6.0 Tue 23rd 6.3 1013.7 1007.8 11.3 -1.1 Wed 24th 4.0 1004.1 1002.1 12.3 6.9 Thu 25th 13.0 998.8 995.5 13.9 8.5 Fri [...]
Ordering Oil
Posted in Oil on Sunday March 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Don & Audrey are going to be placing an oil order in the next 10 days, they have the small tanker for deliveries. If you would like to join in with their group order, please ring them on 773.
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday March 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Sunday 9.30am Palm Sunday Holy Communion with Andy Larkin Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Mattins Alsop Church Sunday 2.30pm Parwich Methodist Service Parwich Church Monday 6-8pm PTA Easter Bunny Drive Parwich School Tuesday 7.30pm Parish Council Meeting The Pavilion Wednesday 6pm & 7.15pm Pilates Parwich School Thursday [...]
Where is our Water?
Posted in Services on Saturday March 27, 2010 | 10 Comments »
Water was switched off in Parwich today. Seven Trent switched on the water at 2pm, but unfortunately the water has not reached the village yet. Seven Trent are currently driving around the village trying to find the problem/leak. They will do everything they can, as soon as they can but………..
Tits Talking
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday March 27, 2010 | 3 Comments »
“ I wonder what the council tax is for this place?” JF-S. Update: Please click here to listen to the tits in full song (but sadly not in conversation). Our thanks once again to Alan Burbidge of WSRS for providing the sound file.
Dog Fouling! Please clear up!
Posted in Parish Council, Pets of Parwich on Saturday March 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Thank you to the people who contacted the Parish Council regarding the overflowing dog bin on Kiln Lane. This is a new bin, which had been overlooked on collection. Please contact 01335390253 to report any problems. Karen
Fair on the Green
Posted in Church, Events, Oddfellows on Saturday March 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
School newsletter 26
Posted in School on Friday March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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St George’s Day, a date for your diary
Posted in Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Thursday March 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Also there will be events on the Village Green and elsewhere in the afternoon, so put this date in your diary.
Anyone got a puppy crate that we can borrow?
Posted in Classified adverts, Pets of Parwich on Thursday March 25, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Hi following our posting last week regarding has ‘Anyone Found a chocolate and cream cat?’ – as some of you may have noticed by our subsequent comment we found Sasha but she’s been quite badly injured. She’s back home now, and we’ve borrowed a puppy crate from the vets, but as she needs to be [...]
Tweet tweet tweet…
Posted in Ornithology on Thursday March 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
No, PARWICH.ORG hasn’t signed up to Twitter! This “tweeting” is of an altogether more traditional kind. Kevin S. explains further: We have been very lucky on this blog to have some excellent bird photography, supplied by John F-S and several other local snappers. Having recently met Alan Burbidge, Vice Chairman of the Wildlife Sound Recording [...]
Skills Celebration Day
Posted in Church, Memorial hall, People on Wednesday March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Skills Celebration Day St Peter’s Church, Parwich Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May It dawned on us recently how blest our village is with individuals with the most extraordinary range of talents and interests – from painters, through quilters, potters, bee keepers, metal detector researchers, meteorologists, caterers, flower arrangers, to record producers! – sometimes skills quite hidden [...]
Screw top wine bottles needed
Posted in Classified adverts on Wednesday March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
50 empty wine bottles with screw tops are needed for one of stalls at the Fair on the Green on April 25th. If you have any empties, could you either leave them at the pub recycling bin, or at Mick Edge’s House. Thanks.
The Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
You can buy the Ashbourne News Telegraph from the Pub or read it online. As always do let the team know if we have missed something. p1, 24 & 25 – Welcome home – The passion and the pride at the return of the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment as they marched through Ashbourne. p2 – [...]
Tomorrow – Tennis Club AGM
Posted in Societies, Sport on Wednesday March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Film Night – April 16th
Posted in Church, Films on Wednesday March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich Church on Friday 16th April at 7.45pm. Free Entrance. Certificate 15. WINNER OF 6 OSCARS, INCLUDING BEST FILM, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Screenplay This low budget highly-rated film is an intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. [...]
Alsop Hall – a historical query.
Posted in Alsop, History, People on Tuesday March 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
We have received the following enquiry from A. Jackson, regarding the history of Alsop Hall. I have a query about Alsop Hall and the family that resided there. I recently bought two books, both with inscriptions on the inside. The first (called Lost Gip by Hesba Stretton) has the following inside: “To John, from Mrs [...]
Lent Lunch tomorrow – Wednesday
Posted in Church, Events on Tuesday March 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the final Lent Lunch of the year. There are lots of good reasons for coming along: to meet Jo & Andy in their new home to have lunch prepared for you – lots of lovely bread & cheese etc to relax for an hour or so to come along and meet friends and [...]
Holiday French Club
Posted in Classified adverts, Young people on Monday March 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
50s & 60s Night at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Music on Monday March 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich Primary School visits the Memorial Hall
Posted in Memorial hall, School on Monday March 22, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Caroline Rodgers (headteacher of the primary school) and I (Lynne Goldsworthy, chair of governors of the primary school) were taken on a tour this lunchtime of the building site that is very fast turning into the new village memorial hall. The space and facilities that the school will be able to use really amazed and [...]
Equinox weather stats
Posted in Weather on Sunday March 21, 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 14th 0.0 1023.5 1022.4 12.2 3.3 Mon 15th 0.0 1020.2 1017.6 9.1 3.5 Tue 16th 0.0 1017.7 1016.2 13.1 -1.0 Wed 17th 0.0 1012.6 1012.7 13.9 4.2 Thu 18th 0.9 1009.3 1002.7 13.0 6.7 Fri [...]
Update On B5056 Landslip Work
Posted in Roads on Sunday March 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Many thanks to Dave R who has provided some photos of the construction works at the B5056 landslip site as taken this Sunday. The line of piles has been connected by a concrete ground beam with a reinforced concrete retaining wall on top. It looks like progress is being made.
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday March 21, 2010 | 1 Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion with Andy Larkin Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church Wednesday 12.30-2pm Lent Lunch The Vicarage Andy & Jo Wednesday 6pm & 7.15pm Pilates Parwich School Thursday 3.30-6pm Open Evening Parwich School Thursday 7.45pm Tennis Club AGM The Sycamore Friday 1pm [...]
Car for sale
Posted in Classified adverts on Saturday March 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
FOR SALE Peugeot 206 Coupe Cabriolet Automatic (in Black) FM02 MXL Only 23,300 miles. One owner from new, kept in garage, 1.6 petrol engine, about 38 mpg. Equipped with Immobiliser/alarm and remote double deadlocking, electric roof and windows, power steering, ABS brakes, air conditioning and CD/ stereo radio. The auto gearbox has four speeds and [...]
Pleasant pheasant
Posted in Photography on Saturday March 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Spotted in Dorothy’s garden waiting for the daffodils: Beautiful plumage the Parwich Purple!
An idea for Parwich?
Posted in Transport on Saturday March 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Following on from the recent blog discussions on the speed of some traffic in the village, one of the Blog Team was struck by the installation pictured below which can be found at the entrances to Brassington. Would a measure such as this be a good idea for Parwich? Do you think it would have [...]
Parwich Heights – Instalment Six
Posted in Parwich Heights on Saturday March 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The suspense has been almost unbearable, but now the long days waiting are over. Instalment Six in the epic work of romantic fiction Parwich Heights has been forged by our next authoress – Barbara Heartland. Click on the book cover for an avid read! If you would like to try your hand at an instalment of Parwich [...]
Final Lent Lunch on Wednesday
Posted in Church on Saturday March 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Stepping Stones AGM
Posted in Pre-school on Friday March 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
School newsletter 25
Posted in School on Friday March 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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Anyone seen a chocolate & cream cat
Posted in Classified adverts, Pets of Parwich on Friday March 19, 2010 | 3 Comments »
We’ve not seen our cat Sasha since early yesterday evening, which is unusual as she is generally never far from the house – and never misses breakfast! She is a long haired birman, with a chocolate face, ears and legs, and a lighter coffee coloured body. She’s extremely friendly and approachable and is wearing [...]
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