Yes, it’s time for Part Four of the fabulous fun quiz that everybody is talking about (even if almost nobody is answering)! This time round, we shall be testing your knowledge on village events between August and September. If you know any of the answers, don’t be shy! 31. Two new classes were added to [...]
Archive for December, 2010
The PARWICH.ORG Bumper Quiz of 2010 – Part Four
Posted in Quiz on Friday December 31, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Medical Problems over this Weekend, and any Weekend
Posted in Health Care on Friday December 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Walk in centre NEW St Oswald’s hospital – open over bank holiday In case you need GP-type assistance over the bank holiday, the walk-in centre is open at the new St Oswald’s Hospital on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 1st-3rd January 9am-1.00pm. You do not need to phone ahead, JUST TURN UP. The centre is run [...]
Islands of mist over Hartington
Posted in Photography on Friday December 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Click to enlarge and really appreciate JF-S’s photo.
Lost Ring
Posted in Classified adverts on Thursday December 30, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Debbie W has sent us the following message: Hi all, I’ve lost a ring, I now think it may have happened on Christmas Eve either on my way, during or on my way home from midnight mass. It is very distinctive: hammered silver with a brass ring around it. I’d love to get it back, [...]
The PARWICH.ORG Bumper Quiz of 2010 – Part Three
Posted in Quiz on Thursday December 30, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Today’s ten questions are all about events which took place between June and August. 21. Who paraded round Parwich in a yellow submarine? 22. What do Lady Bird, Knight, Del Boy Dale and Vicky Pollard have in common? 23. Who won the Harley Lowndes Cup this year? 24. Who won the Strongest Man competition? 25. [...]
“End of an era for Don”
Posted in Local Links, People on Wednesday December 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Just in case you missed it in the printed version, here’s a link to the Ashbourne News Telegraph’s recent feature on former Parwich publican Don Keyworth, who recently announced his retirement from performing as a country singer.
The PARWICH.ORG Bumper Quiz of 2010 – Part Two
Posted in Quiz on Wednesday December 29, 2010 | 3 Comments »
In Part Two of our 2010 quiz, we look back at events in our area between April and June. If you know any of the answers, please leave them in the comments. 11. On what occasion was this photo taken? 12. Why were Parwich Stepping Stones celebrating in April? 13. On what occasion was this [...]
The PARWICH.ORG Bumper Quiz of 2010 – Part One
Posted in Quiz on Tuesday December 28, 2010 | 4 Comments »
To help us look back on an action-packed 2010, we shall be running a Bumper Quiz of 2010, spread out over the next five days. Each day, ten new questions will appear, all relating to events which took place locally during the past twelve months. All the answers can be found in our blog archives. [...]
Legion hours on Sunday
Posted in British Legion on Sunday December 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Legion will be open as usual for a Sunday, which is from 6.00pm.
Pub and Shop Hours for this Sunday and Monday
Posted in Pub, Shop on Sunday December 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The pub and shop are open all day today and tomorrow. Thank you Janet!
This week’s weather.
Posted in Weather on Sunday December 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 0.0 998.9 998.8 -0.2 -6.5 Mon 20th 0.0 1002.9 1003.7 -1.8 -10.3 Tue 21st 0.0 1004.5 1005.6 -0.7 -5.5 Wed22nd 0.0 1008.5 1009.7 0.5 -2.5 Thu 23rd 0.0 1011.8 1013.4 1.3 [...]
Unusual Sighting In Parwich
Posted in People on Sunday December 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Our roving reporter was stunned to come across a very welcome visitor to Parwich yesterday. We understand this particular gentleman had had a very busy time the night before so he must have made a very special effort to visit us here in the village. He gave us a cheery wave and before we knew [...]
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday December 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Thu 30th 6pm Circuit Training Postponed to next Thursday Memorial Hall Sun 2nd 11am Mattins Parwich Church
Christmas Day Walk
Posted in People, Photography, Walks & Rides, Young people on Saturday December 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thirty five friends took the morning air and walked to Tissington today for the 3rd annual Christmas day walk – some for the first time. It was a beautiful walk, with perfect blue skies and snow lining the fields. On arrival at Tissington, a picnic table ladened with nibbles and flasks of coffee and mulled [...]
Parwich from Bradbourne
Posted in Photo Diary on Friday December 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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“Foot Prints in the Snow”
Posted in Photography on Friday December 24, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I found these footprints in the snow on my drive at Flaxdale yesterday. I asked a passing dog lover, Delia, to have a look at them with me and she told me they were unlikely to be the spoor of dogs. Can anyone identify them for me. The ruler laid on the ground measures in [...]
Tinsel Tinged Tunes
Posted in A52s, Events on Thursday December 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
If you’re looking for a spot of pre-Christmas fun, head down to The Sycamore from 8pm on Thursday evening. The A52s have spent literally seconds learning a Christmas tune or two, so there’s plenty of entertainment on offer watching them struggle to remember the chords!
At Church This Christmas
Posted in Church on Thursday December 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This Christmas, we’ve got something for everyone. Why not join us for our Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, or for folk of all ages, but especially the young at heart, join us for our Crib Service. This less formal service will include four favourite carols and a retelling of the Christmas story, with the help of [...]
First Responder Questionnaire
Posted in First Responders on Wednesday December 22, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Sue H says: Parwich First Responders would be hugely grateful if as many people as possible could complete the questionnaire that was recently delivered through letter boxes. Completed questionnaires can be posted in the marked box at The Sycamore (on the table outside the shop). If you would like to be entered for the raffle, [...]
Do you need a large turkey?
Posted in Farming on Wednesday December 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Tom Fentem, one of our local farmers from Biggin, has been let down by one of his suppliers due to the recent weather. As a result he has some large turkeys for sale. The turkeys are farm reared and weigh 35-45 lb. Tom is willing to sell them at ~£2/lb – so you’d be looking at in [...]
Road Reports – Wednesday 22nd December
Posted in Roads, Weather on Wednesday December 22, 2010 | 4 Comments »
With a new dumping of snow overnight we are back to a familiar routine! If you have any info on the state of the roads in and around the village, please share it using the commenting facility on this post.
Christmas Eve at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Music on Wednesday December 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Christmas Wreaths
Posted in Classified adverts on Monday December 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Delia Pegg still has a few Christmas door wreaths left for sale as well as holly posies. If anyone wants one or to get plant arrangements made up, please contact her on 390758.
Cold weather here for Christmas?
Posted in Weather on Sunday December 19, 2010 | 3 Comments »
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 1022.3 1024.3 5.1 0.2 Mon 13th 0.0 1025.4 1026.0 4.1 0.7 Tue 14th 3.1 1028.7 1030.6 4.9 0.1 Wed15th 0.9 1031.8 1029.1 4.9 1.5 Thu 16th 6.7 1011.2 1005.8 6.8 [...]
Christmas bin collections
Posted in Services on Sunday December 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Hi I’ve just phoned DDDC to see when the blue boxes & garden refuse are going to be collected because the 2010 calendar only goes up to November. Apparently, as part of the cut backs, we are not going to be given a Dec 2010 to Nov 2011 calendar, so they have emailed me one, [...]
What’s on Where this Christmas Week
Posted in Events on Sunday December 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Sunday from 12.30pm Santa’s Grotto at the Legion Parwich Legion Sunday 4pm Carol Service-Andy Larkin Parwich Church Sunday 7pm Carol Service-Andy Larkin Alsop Church Monday 7.30pm First Responders Get Together Past & Present Bring along a something to share Parwich Church Tuesday INSET Day for Parwich [...]
Church Fair Photos
Posted in Church, Photography on Saturday December 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to JF-S for sending in these photos of today’s Church Fair – a delightful event.
Cheeky!
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday December 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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Christmas Fair – Today
Posted in Church on Saturday December 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
New Sign Installed In Parwich
Posted in A52s on Saturday December 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The A52s hope you’re able to follow these directions for a proper pre-Christmas bash!
Carols On The Green
Posted in Events on Saturday December 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As the temperature dropped to minus 5 degrees C on Thursday night, the hardy souls of Parwich gathered round the Christmas tree on The Green to sing carols. Despite the cold, the event was full of pre-Christmas magic. We would like to extend our thanks to the Ashbourne Band, who came to play (and must [...]
School Newsletter No 14
Posted in School on Friday December 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Also click here to see the results of the school lunchtime survey .
Alert to sheet ice on Church Walk
Posted in Roads on Friday December 17, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Due to a water leak on Church Walk outside Church View (Graham & Amanda’s), a section of the road (between Hallcliffe and Jasmine House) is now covered in sheet ice. Please take care if you are driving or on foot. It may be better to go around via Creamery Lane. The Water Board and the Police [...]
Star gazing project
Posted in Peak Park on Friday December 17, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The Peak District National Park are asking for help monitoring light pollution. They want people to observe Orion between New Year’s Eve and the start of February. To participate go to the Peak Park website, or for more information read their following press release: PR 726: 16 December 2010 Help needed to go star-spotting in the Peak [...]
Santa at the Legion on Sunday
Posted in British Legion on Friday December 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Christmas Fair on Saturday
Posted in Church, Events on Thursday December 16, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Film on Friday
Posted in Films on Thursday December 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Xmas Quiz at the Legion
Posted in British Legion on Wednesday December 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Fire engine today
Posted in Services on Wednesday December 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The fire engine in Parwich today was attending a chimney fire at a house on the Green. Fortunately no one was hurt and we hope no serious damage was done. Click here for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service’s advice on preventing chimney fires. (Note: they also warn people to keep boiler flues clear from snow and [...]
Another Green Bin Missing
Posted in Services on Wednesday December 15, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Another green waste bin has gone missing from a house on the Green in Parwich. It probably went on the day of the last collection before the snow. Do keep your eyes open on bin collection days as a number have gone over the last few months.
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