A beautiful painting of Parwich was displayed this evening on the Antiques Roadshow! (Please click to enlarge) The programme was filmed at Chatsworth and there were many items brought along that had connections with the estate. This particular picture was painted in 1950 by Bert Broomhead, who was a gamekeeper at Chatsworth. The Duke and Duchess must [...]
Archive for December, 2010
Painting of Parwich Featured On Antiques Roadshow
Posted in Arts, History on Sunday December 5, 2010 | 8 Comments »
‘Desert Island Discs’
Posted in People on Sunday December 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you listen to Ashbourne Radio at 9.00pm tonight (Sunday), Lewis Noble will be doing a short ‘Desert Island Discs’ type slot on Phil Platt’s Big Easy Show. You can listen on 96.7 FM or 101.8 from the Wirksworth transmitter. You can listen live too on www.ashbourneradio.co.uk . Anyone who gets Ashbourne Radio, I’m [...]
Frozen dew pond
Posted in Photography on Sunday December 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Lewis N for sending us this image.
From autumn to winter…
Posted in Photography on Sunday December 5, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Over the last couple of months, the “banner” images for PARWICH.ORG have all been taken from the same place, allowing us to play “spot the difference” with the passing of the season: from greens to golds, then to bare branches and finally to snow. To view the entire set from beginning to end, please click [...]
Winter weather continues
Posted in Weather on Sunday December 5, 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 28th 0.4 1011.0 1013.2 0.6 -11.2 Mon 29th 0.4 1015.9 1015.8 2.3 -7.3 Tue 30th 0.0 1017.4 1016.2 0.5 -2.6 Wed 1st 0.0 1014.2 1013.0 0.0 -3.1 Thu 2nd 0.0 1014.3 1014.6 [...]
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday December 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Date Time Event Location Sunday 11am Mattins Parwich Church Wednesday 6.30pm 7.30pm Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth Memorial Hall Thursday 1.30-4pm Christmas Bonanza Parwich School Thursday 6pm Circuit Training Memorial Hall Thursday 8pm History Society Christmas Quiz The Sycamore Saturday 8pm Red Devils Parwich Legion Sunday 9.30am Holy [...]
The Icicle Works
Posted in Photography, Weather on Saturday December 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
An easing of the temperature to just above the freezing mark caused a significant melting of the snow today. Driving conditions became easier and for some it was the first time in days that they have been able to get their vehicles down the hill. Walking in and around the village was still pretty difficult [...]
Snowman!
Posted in Photography on Saturday December 4, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Our thanks to Lucy D for sending us this picture. If there are any other Parwich snowmen, snowwomen or other assorted snowcreatures which you’d like us all to see, please send them in!
Tonight – classical concert in Ashbourne
Posted in Music, Out & About on Saturday December 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
St John’s Church, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik plus music by Bach, Pachelbel, Piazzolla and Corelli FREE MULLED WINE & MINCE PIES! Tickets: still available £16 (sold out), £14, £12 Ring 0845 2578728 This concert is definitely on for tonight
Parking Warnings from Ashbourne Police
Posted in Police on Saturday December 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Motorists are being asked to park with care in Ashbourne town centre after police officers have received complaints from local businesses. The issue has been raised on Compton Street, where vehicles are being parked inconsiderately and blocking exits and entrances, especially around Lumbards Garage and petrol station. PC Ian Cooper of the Ashbourne Safer Neighbourhood [...]
A supernatural presence?
Posted in Photography on Friday December 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Is this some sort of White Peak snow sprite, spotted dangling outside our back door this evening?
Heather is still selling jewellery in Wirksworth tomorrow
Posted in Classified adverts, Out & About, People on Friday December 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Wirksworth Farmer’s Market has been cancelled due to the snow, however there is a food, vintage, craft and art trail still going on in Wirksworth tomorrow. I have been able to get a table at the craft and produce fayre situated in the Memorial Hall there from 10am till 5pm. There are various things going [...]
Film night – Friday December 17th
Posted in Events, Films on Friday December 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Shop News from Janet
Posted in Pub, Shop on Friday December 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Janet has just called to let us know that the Ashbourne News Telegraph has arrived. Also Janet has managed to get plenty of milk and bread…
Friday’s toddler group cancelled.
Posted in News, Pre-school on Friday December 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Gill H writes: We have decided to cancel today’s Toddler Group Session due to the weather conditions. An extra session has been booked for Monday 2-4pm when we will be making Xmas decorations.
Parwich in the snow, by Lewis.
Posted in Photography on Friday December 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Our thanks to Lewis Noble, for sending us these wonderfully atmospheric photos of snowy Parwich.
Tomorrow – Make-up Made Easy
Posted in Events, People on Friday December 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Jo-anne would like to reassure everyone that this event is still going ahead!
Friday Snow Reports
Posted in Roads, Weather on Friday December 3, 2010 | 5 Comments »
It’s a new day….with all manner of snowy, icy treats in store for the residents of Parwich, Alsop-en-le-Dale, Ballidon and Pikehall. Once again, it would be really helpful to pass on any information you have on the state of the roads and driving conditions around our area via the commenting facility. It is forecast to stay well [...]
Bakewell Christmas Tree Festival
Posted in Out & About on Thursday December 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you are suffering from “cabin fever” and can get out of the village, why not visit Bakewell Church and admire their Christmas tree festival, plus many other events that are happening throughout the week. FESTIVAL EVENTS Friday 3 December 7.00pm Christmas Tree Festival Opening Service Lights switched on by Lord Edward Manners, President of [...]
Absolute Proof
Posted in Photography on Thursday December 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
14 inches in JF-S’s garden, but after today’s snow, what will the depth be?
School closed on Friday.
Posted in News, School on Thursday December 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Due to the continuing adverse weather conditions and hazardous roads, school will be closed on Friday 3rd December. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday morning. Thank you Caroline Rodgers Headteacher Parwich Primary School
If You Want Snow…
Posted in Photography, Pikehall on Thursday December 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you very much Liz E for sending in these striking pictures up at Pike Hall. Liz points out that you can see Minninglow Planting in the distance. It’s been seen many times before, but rarely in such a striking setting.
Pictures From Ballidon Moor
Posted in Ballidon, Photography on Thursday December 2, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Many thanks to Fiona H, who sent us the following snowy pictures from wild and woolly Ballidon Moor. Please click on each image to enlarge it.
Circuit Training Postponed
Posted in Sport on Thursday December 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We have received the following message from Graham J: Mark Allen has informed me that due to the adverse weather, he has reluctantly decided to postpone tonight’s circuit training in the Memorial Hall. Hopefully conditions will improve for next week’s session.
Even More Pictures Of Snow
Posted in Photography on Thursday December 2, 2010 | 3 Comments »
According to legend, eskimoes have at least 49 words for ‘snow’. Well, even if we have far fewer ‘snow words’ in English, we can at least make up for it with the number of pictures we have of the stuff! Click on ‘Continue Reading’ to view a slide show depicting varied snow-filled scenes from around [...]
Thursday Snow Reports
Posted in Weather on Thursday December 2, 2010 | 16 Comments »
Thank you to everyone who provided information on conditions yesterday. It would be useful to do the same again today. Please keep the village posted on the state of the roads in and around the village by using the commenting facility on this post. You can also use the blog to let people know if [...]
More readers’ snow photos
Posted in Photography, Weather on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you for these photos, keep them coming. Firstly from Ian P:
Cold!
Posted in Photography on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks JF-S
Snow!
Posted in Photography on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Children at play – it really is this deep. Around the village The Church and Churchyard Click on any picture to enlarge.
Parwich school closed on Thursday December 2nd.
Posted in News, School on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Due to the adverse weather conditions, school will be closed on Thursday 2nd December. The school hopes to reopen on Friday 3rd December. This information will also be announced on Radio Derby and Ashbourne Radio. A full comprehensive list of all school/college closures is available on the BBC Derby site.
Happy Birthday Josh
Posted in People on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Anyone for tea?
Posted in Photography on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Haven’t measured the depth yet!
Candle Party In The Legion Cancelled
Posted in Events on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We have received a message from Tracey M asking us to let people know that due to the weather she has decided to cancel the Candle Party in the Legion this evening.
Young Voices – Postponement of Concert for Parwich Primary School Choir
Posted in School on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We have received the following from the Headmistress of Parwich School: Dear School Choir, It is with huge regret that in view of deteriorating weather conditions David Lewis (Founder of Young Voices) has made the decision to POSTPONE the Young Voices Concerts from the 1st, 2nd & 3rd December to alternative dates in the New [...]
Parwich School Closed Today
Posted in School on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We have received the following note from the Headmistress of Parwich School: 1/12/2010 – Due to the adverse weather conditions, school will be closed on Wednesday 1st December. We hope to reopen on Thursday 2nd December.
What Do You Know About The Snow?
Posted in Weather on Wednesday December 1, 2010 | 23 Comments »
Parwich has clearly had another dollop of snow over Tuesday night. We’d be grateful if people from in and around the village would use the commenting facility on this post to share information on conditions and weather-related information that may be of use to others in our area.
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