This morning we had plenty of volunteers working on the design, some carried on the positioning of the camomile heads, which has meant we are well ahead of ourselves. Today sees the start of the main board. Margaret has drawn the picture onto paper and then Helen transfers the design onto the clay. Helen and [...]
Archive for May, 2011
Well Dressings, Tissington – Day 2
Posted in Photography, Previous posts, Well dressing on Tuesday May 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Toddler & Teddy Bear Picnic
Posted in Pre-school on Tuesday May 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Can You Help Out?
Posted in Gardens on Tuesday May 31, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Sue H has passed us the following request: I have just taken on an allotment and can’t dig it all in one go! Does anyone have any old carpet or black plastic to spare or to borrow? My number is 334.
Bungalow For Sale
Posted in Classified adverts, Housing on Tuesday May 31, 2011 | 2 Comments »
A 2 bedroom, detached bungalow has just been put up for sale in Parwich. “Spenedge” on Monsdale Lane has a good sized garden and parking for several cars. P.O.A. 01335-390773 (Don & Audrey).
Deutzia Blossom
Posted in Flora, Photography on Tuesday May 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mike G
New Parish Council
Posted in Parish Council on Tuesday May 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
At noon today, nominations for our parish council were published by Derbyshire Dales District Council. Unless anyone withdraws their candidature by noon tomorrow, this is our new council; 6 of the 7 seats were filled. Jane Bennett Robert Bunting Stephen Dale Caroline Healy Nia Linnell Raymond Walker (aka Badger)
Well Dressings, Tissington 2011 – Day 1
Posted in Photography, Previous posts, Well dressing on Monday May 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The design is drawn onto paper, pricked out and then outlined with a metal pointer on the clay, so it is easy for us to see where to outline in coffee beans and black knobs. The coffee beans are always positioned with the rounded edge facing outwards. This year we had to outline more in [...]
Tea & Cakes at Alsop
Posted in Alsop, Church on Sunday May 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served in the churchyard at Alsop between 11am – 4pm tomorrow (Monday). Come along and support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed.
Weather Stats: 22nd to 28th May
Posted in Weather on Sunday May 29, 2011 | 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 22 1.3 1009.5 1016.3 18.5 6.9 Mon 23 2.8 1014.1 1014.1 15.4 6.8 Tue 24 0.0 1020.6 1025.0 20.2 4.4 Wed 25 0.0 1022.9 1015.4 17.3 4.9 Thu 26 1.8 1004.8 1008.2 15.6 [...]
What’s on Where this Week – 29th May
Posted in Events on Sunday May 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Sunday & Monday 11-5pm Derbyshire Open Arts Festival All over Derbyshire inc. Parwich Sunday 10.30am-noon Club Tennis Tennis Courts Monday 11-4pm Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard Alsop Church Monday 6.30pm Bowls Club Practice Night Bowling Green Wednesday 6.30pm 7.30pm Pilates followed by Pilates for the [...]
A Fourth Message From Afghanistan
Posted in Afghanistan, People, Previous posts on Saturday May 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Major Benjamin Ingham has sent us this latest post having recently returned to Afghanistan following 2 weeks rest and recuperation. Ben says it was great to return to Parwich and was delighted to receive positive comments on his posts to us. Summer is finally upon us and over the space of a few weeks the [...]
School newsletter 28 / PTA minutes / uniform order form & price list
Posted in School on Saturday May 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As well as the usual fortnightly newsletter (which can be enlarged by clicking the image below), Parwich Primary School has some additional documents to share this week. Please click here for the minutes of the most recent PTA meeting, which took place on Monday May 23rd. Please click here for the school uniform order form [...]
What’s the swallow thinking?
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday May 28, 2011 | 2 Comments »
An unusual view of a swallow yesterday – JF-S
Flaxdale Garden & Art Exhibition – 18th June
Posted in Arts, Gardens on Saturday May 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Societies on Saturday May 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Two good wins this week. Tuesday league 24 May – Away – Wirksworth: The green at Wirksworth is probably the biggest in the league and is very difficult to play on, however, we had one of our best wins against them this week. We managed to win three games to their one giving us an [...]
A weekend full of art around Derbyshire
Posted in Arts, Memorial hall, People on Friday May 27, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Derbyshire Open Arts is an event that takes place in various venues across Derbyshire this weekend. There will be over 100 Artists and Craftspeople displaying their work in separate venues. The public are invited to come along and enjoy the art and talk to the artists themselves, in many instances it is possible to purchase [...]
Pilates
Posted in Pilates on Friday May 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Alterations to June Evening Pilates classes only. There will be classes in half term next week, Wednesday 1st and the following 8th, but not 15th and 22nd June, when Georgie is away; so the next classes will be 29th June.
Has anyone lost their cat?
Posted in Lost & Found, Pets of Parwich on Friday May 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Lesley Bott has sent this email in. A black and white cat appeared at the buildings on my field around 3 ½ weeks ago. It was (and still is) in good condition and is friendly and obviously used to people. (Been someone’s pet.) I have been feeding it for the last 3 weeks or so, [...]
June Film Show – Summer Classics
Posted in Films, Memorial hall on Friday May 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD This great, classic film starred Errol Flynn as the swash-buckling and daring hero, with Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian, and with Basil Rathbone. It won 3 Oscars including Best Film score for the marvellous music by Erich Korngold. With a budget of $2 million, it was the most expensive [...]
Three Little Maids – before the rain got them!
Posted in Flora, Photography on Thursday May 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Sent in by Cheryl W
Trip to Harlow Carr
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Thursday May 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A great day was had at RHS Harlow Carr at Harrogate. Thank you to JF-S for taking the photos, which show some of the group enjoying a tour of the gardens. A big thank you to Rebecca for organising the trip on behalf of the Horticultural Society. The next trip is to Felley Priory Gardens [...]
Stairgate urgently needed – to borrow
Posted in Classified adverts on Wednesday May 25, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Does anyone have a stair gate I could borrow for a short period until I can buy one? Fiona H 01629 540320
Jaguar XJS 4.0L For Sale
Posted in Classified adverts on Tuesday May 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Jaguar XJS 4.0 ltr – Diamond Blue – Beige Hide. 74,690 Miles Private Reg A4 PBD (Valued @ £500) included in sale of Car. 18 Service Stamps, All Handbooks & Tool Kits Mechanically Sound, All good Tyres It has a couple of small blemishes on the bodywork, but are easily dealt with. Currently SORN, but [...]
Harlow Carr Tomorrow
Posted in Gardens on Tuesday May 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Just a quick reminder to those people who have booked to go on the trip to RHS Harlow Carr, tomorrow. Please meet on The Green at 9am.
Newhaven Services open longer hours
Posted in Classified adverts, Services, Shop, Transport on Tuesday May 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
From yesterday (23/5/11), Newhaven Services are open from 8am to 8pm Seven Days a Week They are looking to extend what they sell in their shop and, if this experiment works, may stay open even later. They are our nearest source of petrol and diesel.
Masquerade Ball
Posted in Events, Memorial hall, School on Tuesday May 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Find a mask and wear it well, so your true identity no-one can tell. A celebration of Parwich Primary School’s 150th anniversary all proceeds will be donated to the school. A ticket only event, £20, are now available from Tracy Marshall, Sally Peat and Mandy Noble. For more information, phone 552. You can also join [...]
Tits Nesting
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday May 24, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Great photos from JF-S
Swimming underwater: Part Five
Posted in Arts, Esther Underwater, People on Monday May 23, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Parwich artist Esther Tyson is working on a project to immortalise the seahorses of Dorset in art – but first of all, she has to learn to swim underwater. Esther’s project diary continues below… I have not been under water for six weeks, due to an inner ear infection. But now, rested, all is set! The [...]
“Forging a future from the past”
Posted in Crafts, Local Links, People on Monday May 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In last Saturday’s Burton Mail, there was a lengthy and informative feature on Hayley Powell and her blacksmithing skills. Click here to read the article, and click here for Hayley’s website.
Parish Election Deadline – THURSDAY NOON
Posted in Parish Council on Monday May 23, 2011 | 2 Comments »
We would like to thank Nia L for informing us that the new Parish Elections will be held on Thursday 23rd June. Notice of election was sent out by Derbyshire Dales and this notice should have been posted on the board on Wednesday 18th May. As of 11am this morning, no notice has appeared. We [...]
Mini beer festival postponed
Posted in British Legion, Events on Monday May 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Originally scheduled for this weekend, the British Legion’s mini beer festival has been postponed. We will let you know when a new date has been confirmed.
A Message For Current & Prospective Parents of QEGS Students
Posted in School on Sunday May 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Amanda Beddows has sent us the following message: I am one of two Parent Governors currently sitting on the Governing Body of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, and would like to take this opportunity to let local parents know that, should they have any concerns or comments either as parents of children already attending the school, or about [...]
Weather Stats: 15th to 21st May
Posted in Weather on Sunday May 22, 2011 | 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 15 0.4 1020.6 1020.2 12.9 6.7 Mon 16 0.9 1018.1 1015.5 14.7 10.2 Tue 17 0.0 1015.6 1014.1 18.3 10.4 Wed 18 0.9 1010.3 1011.0 16.1 10.8 Thu 19 0.0 1016.7 1017.8 18.2 [...]
Spot the moth!
Posted in Photography on Sunday May 22, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Cheryl W asks: Please could somebody help us identify this beautiful creature photographed in our garden this morning. I’ve tried Google but there are just so many to look at I’ll be there all week! Thank you. (Please click to enlarge)
Bins available
Posted in Classified adverts on Sunday May 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We have two large green plastic compost bins up for grabs if anyone would like them. We also have two plastic rubbish bins, which might be suitable for someone wishing to store chicken or bird feed in. Let me know if you’d like them. – Debbie W (568)
Methodist Service Cancelled
Posted in Church on Sunday May 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Val K has sent us the message that unfortunately the Methodist Service at 2.30pm today has had to be cancelled.
What’s on Where this Week – 22nd May to 29th May
Posted in Events on Sunday May 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church Sunday 10.30am-noon Club Tennis Tennis Courts Sunday 11.15am Mattins Alsop Church Sunday 2.30pm Methodist Service Cancelled Parwich Church Monday 6.30pm Bowls Club Practice Night Bowling Green Wednesday 9am Trip to RHS Harlow Carr Please book your ticket Meet by The [...]
Derbyshire Open Arts Festival – Next Weekend
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall, Out & About, People on Saturday May 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This year there are two artists from Parwich exhibiting at the Derbyshire Open Arts Festival. Ruby Hickmott at 4 Church Walk and Dana Venetiarose at Parwich New Hall.
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Shop, Societies on Friday May 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mixed fortunes again this week. We had a reversal in fortunes in the two leagues we play in. Tuesday league -17 May – Home – Bradwell. Bradwell were only just behind us in the league, however, following this week they have overtaken us! We only managed to win one of the games although another was [...]
Tomorrow is Bulk Rubbish Day
Posted in Services on Friday May 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the bulk rubbish collection; the dustcart picks up at various points in the village. Remember if you leave rubbish to be removed, you must be in attendance when the wagon comes and load your rubbish, yourself. Don’t lose it, use it – even if you only have a small amount to get rid [...]
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