Road safety is an issue raised by our readers at regular intervals, as illustrated by the post last Saturday, which has attracted a lot of interest and comments sharing the author’s concerns. Here are a couple of earlier posts on the same topic: Watch your speed (an accident February 2010) Speeding and other traffic concerns (Police report on local [...]
Archive for September, 2010
Some more on road safety
Posted in Roads on Thursday September 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Issues relating to Green Lanes near Parwich
Posted in Peak Park, Roads on Thursday September 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Lynne Burrow, Area Peak Park Ranger, for information relating to a voluntary restriction for motor vehicles on Gallowlow Lane, south of Mininglow over the winter and the erection of drive with care signs on Green Lane near Pikehall. It also explains how the action being taken on these lanes links to wider work that [...]
Job Advert – Parwich Parish Clerk
Posted in Classified adverts, Parish Council on Thursday September 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer Applications are invited for the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Parwich Parish Council. The successful applicant will be required to provide professional support and guidance in respect of all aspects of the Council’s work including acting as the Council’s Responsible Financial Officer. Salary Scale LC1 [...]
Odd Fellows Race Night
Posted in British Legion, Oddfellows on Wednesday September 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Get set for digital
Posted in Services on Wednesday September 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you Martin for the following information: The TV Digital Switchover in Parwich is due on 17th August 2011 This means in order to watch TV from this date you would need either: A Freeview set top box (they start from £20) and possibly a new aerial + your old telly Or a TV with Freeview built in [...]
It’s Back!
Posted in Parwich Heights on Tuesday September 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The authors of Parwich Heights have been indisposed over the Summer. One took a villa in Tuscany and had a fling with a tempestuous Italian painter. Another became a stowaway in a merchant vessel that survived terrible storms in the Indian ocean. Yet another retired to her scottish castle and composed her magnum opus – [...]
Quiz on Thursday
Posted in Pub on Tuesday September 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
October Film Night
Posted in Films on Tuesday September 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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Tom in OK Magazine
Posted in Out & About, People, Tom Chambers on Tuesday September 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There is an interview with Tom Chambers and Gethin Jones on the OK magazine website. Also the feature contains several recipes: celebrity gossip and sexy food photos. From the 19th of November to the 1st January Tom is appearing in White Christmas in the Sunderland Empire. This is a great theatre from the heyday of [...]
Parwichian in today’s Daily Telegraph.
Posted in News, People on Tuesday September 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Telegraph readers might be interested to know that there is a feature on Kevin S’s company Petscreen on page B6 of today’s business section, complete with a colour photo.
Andrew Robinson 1937-2010
Posted in People on Monday September 27, 2010 |
To all our friends in Parwich, How can I find words to thank you for all the love and comfort that you have shown to Andrew during his illness, and now to me and my family as we face life without him. Your wonderful cards, phone calls and offers of help brought Andrew much happiness [...]
Works on water supply due
Posted in Services on Monday September 27, 2010 | 3 Comments »
There is likely to be an interruption to the water supply to Parwich this week for ‘essential maintenance of the water main’ (Severn Trent ref Fcr 8344). The notice I received (on the Green) stated the following times: Wednesday 29th September: from 8am to 6pm Do let us know (via parwich@hotmail.co.uk or in a comment below) if you have different days [...]
For Andrew
Posted in Church, Flora, People on Sunday September 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Official Opening Of The New Memorial Hall
Posted in Events, Memorial hall on Sunday September 26, 2010 | 3 Comments »
The September weather was perfect for the landmark official opening of the new Memorial Hall. The sun shone down, setting the facility off perfectly as people began to arrive for the opening ceremony. Click on ‘Continue Reading’ for an account of the event.
October events at the Legion.
Posted in British Legion, Events on Sunday September 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The real thing
Posted in A52s, Memorial hall, Music on Sunday September 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Despite rumours that their tribute band the B52s were stepping in, everyone was ecstatic when the real A52s took the stage last night. As our roving photographer commented: What a professional looking lot. And you’re never too young to start!”
Weekly weather stats
Posted in Weather on Sunday September 26, 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 19th 2.7 1013.5 1011.5 16.7 9.6 Mon 20th 1.8 1009.4 1012.7 19.5 12.2 Tue 21sh 0.0 1017.1 1018.8 19.4 6.7 Wed 22nd 6.3 1016.2 1014.2 19.1 8.5 Thu 23rd 1.3 1010.3 1007.3 17.7 [...]
Pilates Taster session for 11+
Posted in Sport on Sunday September 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There has been interest shown from some of the yonger residents in the village for their own Pilates session, already 6 are coming along. So spread the word amongst yourselves and for further info ring Rebecca on 318 A free taster class will be held on Wednesday 29th September from 7.30 – 8.30pm. Minimum age: [...]
Tomorrow – Have your say
Posted in Police on Sunday September 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Residents can meet with their local safer neighbourhood policing team to discuss issues and set priorities at a meeting to be held on Monday 27th September at 7.30pm at Kniveton School. Meetings are held every three months to bring together the police, local councils and other agencies who work together to addressing the concerns of [...]
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday September 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church Sunday 2.30pm Methodist Service Parwich Church Sunday 7pm Harvest Festival Alsop Church Monday 7.30pm Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team Meeting – Setting Priorities Kniveton School Wednesday 6.30pm Pilates Memorial Hall Wednesday 7.30pm Pilates – Free taster night for young people – [...]
Today – Everyone is invited
Posted in A52s, Memorial hall on Saturday September 25, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Does Parwich Have A Road Safety Problem?
Posted in Opinion, Roads on Saturday September 25, 2010 | 9 Comments »
We have received the following message from Sue H: I sit in our kitchen and listen to the whoosh of cars or the great clanking of tractors that are simply going too fast. (For the most part lorries and vans approach at a much more acceptable speed). I can’t say whether vehicles are actually breaking [...]
Harvest Supper Snaps
Posted in Church, Memorial hall on Friday September 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to JF-S for sending in these photos, which show the Harvest Supper and Auction on Monday night. The event raised £350 which will go to The Padley Centre in Derby. Click on any photo to enlarge.
School newsletter #3
Posted in School on Friday September 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Please click to enlarge, in printer-friendly PDF format.
Andrew’s loss is strongly felt by the Community of which he has been such an active participant. Our sympathy goes out to Rachel and their family. His funeral is at 1-30pm on Monday 27th September in St. Peter’s Church, followed by refreshments in the Memorial Hall. Members of the parish will be decorating the Church, [...]
Demotion or promotion for Parwich band?
Posted in Music, News, Pub on Wednesday September 22, 2010 | 9 Comments »
This week’s Stunner has a couple of Parwich references; on p.5 there is a photograph of Janet behind the bar, accompanying an article on the 2011 Good Beer Guide which includes an entry on the Sycamore Inn. Also on p.7 there is a short article about this Saturday’s official opening of the new Memorial Hall, [...]
Race Night at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Oddfellows on Tuesday September 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Harvest Collection
Posted in Church on Tuesday September 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all those who helped in any way to make last night’s Harvest Supper such a success. I am pleased to say that £350 was raised to support the work of the Padley Centre in Derby. In addition £106 was collected on Sunday at our Harvest Festival Service for flood relief in Pakistan. Thank [...]
Harvest Supper Tomorrow
Posted in Church, Memorial hall on Sunday September 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Tickets are still available for the harvest supper, but please do ring Martin C (529) as soon as possible. If you are able to help set up the hall, please come along about 2ish.
Ashbourne Half Marathon and Fun Run
Posted in People, Sport, Young people on Sunday September 19, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Parwich were represented by 4 runners in the Ashbourne half marathon and fun run. Bertie L the 6th boy to finish the fun run, just ahead of Izzy P who was the third girl to finish. In the half marathon Sue P was only a few minutes ahead of Graham J, he was running his first half [...]
Local Artist Showing In London Exhibition
Posted in Arts, Events on Sunday September 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich artist Esther Tyson will be showing six paintings at a prestigious exhibition sponsored by The Society of Wildlife Artists. The theme of the exhibition is ‘The Natural Eye’. The picture below is one of those that will be available to see first hand. The exhibition will run from 22nd September to 2nd October at [...]
Autumnal Weather
Posted in Weather on Sunday September 19, 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 12th 0.0 1017.5 1024.3 18.7 10.1 Mon 13th 0.0 1024.3 1019.4 16.4 7.9 Tue 14th 7.6 1014.3 1011.7 17.5 14.7 Wed15th 1.3 1011.5 1012.8 14.0 8.0 Thu 16th 0.9 1011.8 1013.6 16.8 [...]
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday September 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Sunday 10am Harvest Festival with St Peter’s & Methodists – Andy Larkin & Tim Morris Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion Parwich Church Monday 6.30pm Harvest Supper Memorial Hall Wednesday 6.30pm Pilates Memorial Hall Saturday 2pm Official Opening of the Memorial Hall followed by Cream Teas [...]
Tickets for Alton Towers on Sunday
Posted in Classified adverts on Saturday September 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I am not a Parwich resident but have very close ties with!!! I have two free tickets for Alton Towers tomorrow, sadly we can’t use them. Thanks Melanie W (contact details removed pm Sunday)
Breaking Poynt at the Bentley Brook tonight
Posted in Music, Out & About on Saturday September 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Colin Keyworth‘s band Breaking Poynt are playing tonight (Saturday 18th September) at the Bentley Brook Inn from aproximately 9-30pm onwards. Click on both the links above hear and see the band on-line.
Tickets available for Silvestone tomorrow
Posted in Classified adverts on Saturday September 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Hi, I have two tickets – paddock and grandstand pass - to the Renault World Series for this Sunday at Silverstone,with racing, plus meeting the stars (eg Greg Mansell, Nigel’s son) and other motor sport events. Tickets for pick up only at home. Paul B (contact details removed pm Sunday)
New in at Leatherbritches Nursery…
Posted in Classified adverts, Gardens on Saturday September 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
New stock now in, including: winter pansy winter viola primulas heathers a large selection of ‘pick your own’ loose spring bulls (daffs, tulips, alliums etc.) Bill also has handmade oak tubs and ½ oak barrels. There’s lots more, so why not call in, everyone is welcome and locals are often treated to tea/coffee and a [...]
School newsletter #2
Posted in School on Friday September 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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Pilates for the young!
Posted in Young people on Friday September 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We have received the following message from Rebecca: Apologies to the existing Pilates exercisers who are young in mind if not in body, but there is interest from some of the younger residents in the village in setting up their own session. A free taster class will be held on Wednesday 29th September from 7.30 [...]
Reflections on Love
Posted in Photography on Friday September 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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