The excellent weather continues, with it set fair for the Strongest Man Competition tonight. What’s on Where this Week – Wakes Week Date Time Event Location Wednesday 6.30pm Pilates Memorial Hall 8pm Strongest Man Competition The Sycamore Thursday 6pm Children’s Film – Walt Disney Classic – Jungle Book Memorial Hall 8pm Parwich Wakes [...]
Archive for June, 2010
Events still to go this week
Posted in Events, Wakes on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Seniors on the Hill (more photos)
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
And for lots more photos of the runners in the Senior (Open) Race as they near the top of the Hill
Parwich hill race – more photos.
Posted in People, Photography, Wakes on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here are some more photos of yesterday’s hill race, courtesy of John F-S. (If you’re looking for the full results, then please click here.)
Saturday is bulk rubbish collection day
Posted in Services on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This Saturday is Bulk Rubbish Collection day for Parwich: 9.00am – 10.45am. Use it, don’t lose it! 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 date for Parwich will be [...]
The Juniors on the Hill (more photos)
Posted in Sport, Wakes, Young people on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
For more photos of the junior runners on the Hill
Photos From The Junior Hill Race
Posted in People, Photography, Wakes, Young people on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The runners in the Junior Hill Race ran an excellent race. There was plenty of competition and you can see from the pictures below that we have many junior athletes in and around the village. Click on each picture in the gallery below to enlarge it.
Photos From The Local Mothers’ Race
Posted in Wakes on Tuesday June 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Here is a gallery of photos from The Mothers’ Race. Click on each image to enlarge it. Click here for full results and time sheets.
2010 Hill Race Results and Time Sheets
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Tuesday June 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This evening saw near perfect weather for the Hill Race. Paul Mannion won the Senior Race for the third year running, again in a faster time than the previous year. The Trophies in the three races were awarded as follows: Local Mothers Race Paula Lynam Trophy 1st Liz Edge 2nd Laura Mellor 3rd Sandra Chadfield
Comments policy.
Posted in About this site on Tuesday June 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
As members of the PARWICH.ORG blog team, we feel that one of this site’s key aims is to encourage a sense of community cohesion. After much discussion amongst ourselves, and having taken into account the various emails we have received and the comments that have been made to us personally by readers of this site, [...]
Quilting Workshop – 17 July
Posted in Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Tuesday June 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Children’s Sports
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Extra photos have been added this lunchtime
Story Of The Yellow Submarine
Posted in A52s, Music, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | 1 Comment »
For those of you interested in the background behind the yellow submarine that sailed round Carnival last Saturday, The A52s have a write-up on their official website www.thea52s.co.uk. Click on the picture below to go there.
Carnival Placings
Posted in Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Pedestrian 1yr- 4yr 1st Lady Bird – Ruby 2nd Peppa Pig – Daisy Joint 3rd Princess and Dragon – Callum & Gemma 5yr – 7yr 1st Knight – Ben 2nd Monster – Emily 3rd Disco Diva – Sophie 8yr-10yr 1st Del Boy Dale – Sam 2nd Hermoine Grainger – Lauran 3rd St. Trinian’s Pupil – [...]
Strongest Man Competion – Wednesday
Posted in Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Wednesday at 8pm at The Sycamore The Stongest Man Competition Not for the faint hearted. Rules and conditions apply, please see the organiser
£1350 raised by Open Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Monday June 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Open gardens was a fabulous success with many folks making the most of the weather, the great new Memorial Hall, the beautiful gardens and the tasty cream teas. Over £800 was taken on the door and the day netted over £1350. This is money that will be used by the society to benefit local causes [...]
Sunday afternoon’s fun and games!
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Tension mounted on Sunday afternoon, as two teams warmed up, ready to face each other for the duel of the year. Much training had been undertaken, which was obvious when you saw the teams in action: peak fitness and grim determination. The atmosphere was electric, play was fair and the promise each person showed in [...]
Weekly weather round up
Posted in Weather on Sunday June 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here are last week’s readings. Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb am Pressure in Mb pm Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 20th 0.0 1022.8 1022.3 22.2 4.8 Mon 21st 0.0 1022.9 1023.3 26.2 6.8 Tue 22nd 0.0 1023.2 1024.3 27.0 9.8 Wed23rd 0.0 1022.9 1021.6 25.6 10.0 Thu 24th 0.0 1020.2 1019.9 22.5 [...]
Wakes Fair
Posted in Wakes on Sunday June 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Photos from Jane B & JF-S
More Photos – Carnival Parade with Ashbourne Town Band
Posted in Photography, Wakes on Sunday June 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Even more photos added at 10am Sunday
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday June 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week – Wakes Week Date Time Event Location Sunday 11am Campsite Service with the Campers, Parwich Methodists & St Peter’s Cricket Ground 11.15am Mattins Alsop Church 12, noon Fun & Games with the campers Cricket Ground 3pm Watch England vs Germany Parwich Legion 6pm Treasure Hunt Village [...]
Wakes Carnival Parade: photo gallery
Posted in Photography, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The sun shone brightly on Wakes this year, making for a wonderful fancy dress and float parade. Congratulations to the committee for making it all happen, and well done to everybody who took part. We hope you enjoy this gallery of 40 images from today’s festivities. All the photos can be enlarged by clicking on [...]
Odd Fellows March 2010: Part Two.
Posted in Oddfellows, Photography, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Odd Fellows march continued its way through the village, with further refreshment stops at Croft Avenue, Nethergreen and The Fold. Before leaving Croft Avenue, the band made a special detour up to Andrew and Rachel’s house: a kind gesture that was much appreciated by all. After leaving The Fold, it was time for a [...]
Odd Fellows March 2010: Part One.
Posted in Oddfellows, Photography, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
2010 Wakes starts with the Odd Fellows march. The Church Service is at 11am this morning, the market on the Green (although some stall are already trading) is officially open from 11am – 4pm and the Carnival Parade begins at 6pm.
Alternative Dress Code?
Posted in Oddfellows, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Is this a new dress code or is he just keen to get to the first drinks stop before everyone else?
Football on Sunday
Posted in Pub, Sport on Saturday June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As well as the England v. Germany match being shown at the Legion it is also on at the Sycamore Inn (kick off is at 3pm Sunday afternoon). The Sycamore is open all day today, ’til late and all day tomorrow.
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Societies, Sport on Friday June 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Week commencing 21 June 2010. Two wins this week. One very good one win and one not so good, if you can call a win not bad. Are our expectations rising? Tuesday League – Home – Buxton Park. You who follow these riveting bowls reports will be aware that we played Buxton last week and [...]
School newsletter 35
Posted in School on Friday June 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Every reason to be cheerful.
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday June 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Early morning greetings. JF-S
Wakes Week
Posted in Wakes on Thursday June 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In response to requests for Wakes details this is as much information as we have got. When we are sent the information or when the board appears on The Green, we will update below. Wakes Week Date Time Event Location Saturday 9.45am Odd Fellows Parade Start from The Sycamore 11am Church Service Parwich Church [...]
“Shout, shout, let it all out…” on Sunday at the Legion!
Posted in British Legion, Events, Sport on Wednesday June 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Reflections on a Pond
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Wednesday June 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
JF-S
Oil request
Posted in Oil on Wednesday June 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Cheryl W has written to us, asking whether anyone would like to join her in placing an oil order within the next couple of weeks. If interested, please give Cheryl a call on 617. You can also e-mail the blog team, and we will pass your message on.
Guitar Tuition
Posted in Music on Wednesday June 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Guitar tutor Terry Hall, who teaches a number of people from Parwich in their homes, now has a couple of free slots on Sunday evenings. If you were interested, give him a ring on 01332-776076.
Suspicious Man
Posted in Police on Wednesday June 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Residents should be extra vigilant following a report of a suspicious male going door to door trying to sell items from a holdall in the Ashbourne area, shortly before midday on Wednesday 23rd June. He was seen to approach a property on Windmill Lane and before knocking on the door he tried the door handle. [...]
A White Christmas!
Posted in People on Wednesday June 23, 2010 | 2 Comments »
In the middle of this heat wave what an earth are doing talking about a White Christmas, well read on and click this link. As it is official now we can reveal that Tom Chambers will be taking the leading role in Irving Berlin’s classic ‘White Christmas’, an exciting challenge, as Tom will be taking [...]
The Bell
Posted in Church on Tuesday June 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The bell dates back to 1804, made in Chesterfield, and had not been removed since the church was built (it pre-dates the current church). The bell hangers had to cut a trap door in the floor, and lower the bell to the ground with a pulley. Now it is off to the bell foundry to [...]
Flowers and Vegetables
Posted in Gardens, People on Tuesday June 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Sam Flowers’ garden, a wonderful array of vegetables that would be the envy of many. A little bird has whispered that Sam celebrated his 92 last week and is probably the most senior man in the village. Thanks to JF-S
Update on Landscaping at the Memorial Hall
Posted in Memorial hall on Tuesday June 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It was clear that on the day of planting there were problems with the standard of the plants and soil. The committee immediately expressed their dissatisfaction, and from that moment have been liaising with the Landscaping Company and Wildgoose, but unfortunately things always take longer when you have to pursue things in a professional manner. Today, [...]
Village Collage/Embroidery
Posted in Church, Crafts on Monday June 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We have received the following message from Jean Compton: Following on from the recent most enjoyable skills day in Church, the idea has been put forward to create a worked collage/ embroidery of the village to celebrate village life, and to mark the beginning of a new decade. It is hoped that this could then [...]
Parwich Open Gardens – Photo Gallery #2
Posted in Events, Gardens, Photography on Monday June 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here is the second photo gallery showcasing seven more of the stunning gardens on display in Parwich last Sunday. The sunny weather ensured the gardens were seen at their best. Please click on each image to enlarge it. Garden #3 – Wheatsheaf Cottage
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