Details of this meeting, their third, have been sent in by organisers of Peak Park Watch, they have informed us that 100 people turned up to their first meeting and almost 200 to their second meeting. The next Peak Park Watch public meeting will be held on the Thursday, 19th. May at Calver Village Hall, [...]
Archive for May, 2011
Peak Park – “Undemocratic & Unaccountable”
Posted in Peak Park on Sunday May 8, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Banner archive updated
Posted in About this site on Sunday May 8, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Our archive of banner images for PARWICH.ORG now stretches back over three years, encompassing almost 40 different seasonal views of the village. Please click here for the full visual treat!
Blockage In Back Lane
Posted in Photography, Roads on Sunday May 8, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Lewis N has sent us the following picture of Monsdale Lane… Lewis says “I’m sure the Back Lane does not usually end there!“ Mike G sent in an email saying that Monsdale Lane was still closed at 10.45. 20.45 – Robert Gosling has just contacted the blog having seen the photo of the fallen tree. He will [...]
Weather Stats: 1st to 7th May
Posted in Weather on Sunday May 8, 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 1 0.0 1013.2 1014.2 22.1 6.0 Mon 2 0.0 1014.7 1017.4 20.4 5.4 Tue 3 0.0 1017.4 1020.5 18.4 3.1 Wed 4 0.9 1020.7 1020.6 18.3 -0.4 Thu 5 0.4 1019.0 1015.6 19.8 [...]
What’s on Where this Week – 8th May to 15th May
Posted in Events on Sunday May 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Sunday 8 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church Sunday 8 10.30am-noon Club Tennis Tennis Courts Sunday 8 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church Sunday 8 1-5.30pm First Tennis Social Everyone Welcome, Games followed by food Tennis Courts Sunday 8 2.30pm Methodist Service Parwich Church Monday 9 6.30pm Bowls [...]
First Responder update: reading this could just save your life!
Posted in First Responders on Saturday May 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Sue H writes: I hope the heading has grabbed your attention, as one of our responders had the following predicament last week: when called to an emergency in Brassington in the wee small hours, despite having an address he was unable to locate the house! Although in Parwich we are lucky enough to have a [...]
Winning Caption
Posted in Competition, Photography on Saturday May 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Do you think they are for buttonholes or hats? Anyway – we’ve missed the wedding now. Our estimed photographer and judge, JF-S, has consulted with certain independent sources and this caption by Patti B wins first prize. JF-S is quoted as saying, I thought many comments showed agility of mind and clever touches of humour.
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Societies, Sport on Saturday May 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Already the first month of the bowls season has gone. Does anybody know what happened to April? Tuesday league – 3 May – Home – Whitworth Park A. We have made a great start in this league and after three matches we were top of the division. Whitworth Park had been relegated from the higher [...]
Tomorrow, tennis club social event
Posted in Societies, Sport on Saturday May 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
To all tennis players (past, present and future!) The tennis season is about to start in Parwich with our first social event of the year on Sunday 8th May 2011 If you are over 11 years old and can play tennis on a full size tennis court then this is your chance to come and [...]
A Newcomer to the Pub
Posted in Pub, Young people on Friday May 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A very quiet, relaxed and sleepy Rosie – a beautiful photo captured by JF-S.
Diesel thieves hit Alsop
Posted in Police on Friday May 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Between Saturday 30th April and Monday 2nd May, a large quantity of red diesel was stolen from a storage tank at a caravan park in Alsop en le Dale, Ashbourne. The offenders damaged the tank valve. Crime number: 23142/11. If you have any information or know of any nearby CCTV which may assist police enquiries, [...]
Conservative win for Dovedale & Parwich
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Local government, Parish Council, Pikehall on Friday May 6, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Congratulations are due to Sir Richard FitzHerbert, who has been elected as the Conservative member for the Dovedale and Parwich ward of Derbyshire Dales District Council, with 594 votes against the Labour candidate’s 181 votes. This ward encompasses the parishes of Eaton and Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Hartington Nether Quarter, Lea Hall, Mappleton, Newton Grange, Parwich, [...]
Tennis Club Meeting Tonight
Posted in Memorial hall, Societies, Sport on Friday May 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Pilates Fit 4 All – Meeting
Posted in Pilates on Thursday May 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Harlow Carr – Last Chance
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Thursday May 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last Chance to get tickets for the Horticultural Society trip to Harlow Carr on Wednesday 24th May. There are still a few spaces left on this trip leaving at 9am, returning approx 6.30pm. The cost is £8 to members and a further £2 for the guided tour which is optional. Please let Rebecca know [...]
Bins & Box collection, this Saturday
Posted in Services on Thursday May 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Proposed wind turbine for Hill Top Farm
Posted in Environment, Farming, Planning, Sustainability on Thursday May 5, 2011 | 12 Comments »
We have received the following open letter to all village residents, from Robert Gosling at Hill Top Farm. There will be a meeting, to which you are all invited, to discuss the proposal plan which he outlines below, pop into the Memorial Hall anytime between 6pm and 9pm on Tuesday 17th May. Dear Resident, You [...]
Would you like to open your garden?
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday May 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Referendum on the Alternative Vote system
Posted in Local government on Wednesday May 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
How will our area be voting? Please let us know, via the poll below. Note that no personal details are recorded when you cast your vote.
Elections on Thursday May 5th
Posted in Local government on Wednesday May 4, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Tomorrow (Thursday May 5th), two sets of votes are taking place: 1) Derbyshire Dales District Council: councillor for Dovedale and Parwich. There are two candidates: Richard Fitzherbert (Conservative) and Eric Page (Labour) 2) National referendum on the Alternative Vote system. Click here for more information on this referendum, as supplied by Derbyshire Dales District Council. [...]
Annual Parish Council Meeting tonight
Posted in Parish Council on Tuesday May 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Dorothy’s Bluebell Wood
Posted in Gardens, Photography on Monday May 2, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Dorothy L’s wooded area has once again been glorious. The daffodil display was spectacular and now we have the treat of the bluebells. For those lucky enough to wander through the meandering paths, there is a special peaceful feel to the place. The sunlight dappling though the leaves onto the flowers below is magical. Dorothy kindly allowed [...]
Caption competition -£5 prize
Posted in Competition, Ornithology, Photography on Monday May 2, 2011 | 13 Comments »
Put your caption in the comments box by Friday and you could win £5. Thank you to JF-S who is also the adjudicator.
Tennis Club Committee Meeting
Posted in Sport on Monday May 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tennis Club Committee Meeting Friday 6th May 2011 8pm start at Parwich Memorial Hall All Welcome
Flag Flying
Posted in Photography on Monday May 2, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Flags and bunting can be seen flying all over Great Britain at the moment in celebration of the Royal Wedding. Parwich has its fair share of flags too. With blue skies and slightly windy weather, the flag flying from the roof of the Hall in Parwich is particularly magnificent. We thought we would share a picture of [...]
All Saints Ballidon – a sad state of repair
Posted in Ballidon, Church on Sunday May 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Steve K from Leek recently visited All Saints at Ballidon and was disgusted that such an old place of worship (12th century & rebuilt in the 19th century) could be allowed to decay and deteriorate. He has contacted the diocese at Wirksworth and is saddened that no one seems to care. If you have any [...]
Teas & Cakes at Alsop Church on Monday
Posted in Alsop, Church on Sunday May 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served in the churchyard at Alsop between 11am – 4pm today (Monday). Come along and support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed. Last Monday it was warm and sunny and today looks set fine as well.
Properties for sale or rent
Posted in Housing on Sunday May 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up. NEW: Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall, 6 bed equestrian, £675,000. Pikehall Lane, 3 bed bungalow, £595,000. The Thorns, Parwich, 13.6 acres land, £70,000. Auction 7pm, Thursday May 12 at Ashbourne Golf Club. Pikehall Farm, workshops/commercial units. The list will be updated [...]
Weather Stats: 24th to 30th April
Posted in Weather on Sunday May 1, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Here are last week’s readings: Rainfall in mm Pressure in Mb (am) Pressure in Mb (pm) Temperature in ºC Max Min Sun 24 0.0 1019.0 1021.5 18.4 10.0 Mon 25 0.0 1021.1 1024.7 23.8 8.4 Tue 26 0.0 1026.3 1025.4 13.7 6.4 Wed 27 0.0 1025.4 1024.6 19.4 6.5 Thu 28 0.0 1022.4 1019.3 17.5 [...]
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday May 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Sunday 10.30am-noon Club Tennis Tennis Courts Sunday 6.30pm Evensong Parwich Church Monday 11-4pm Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard Alsop Church Monday 6.30pm Bowls Club Practice Night Bowling Green Tuesday Start of Summer Term Primary School Tuesday 7pm Annual Open Parish Meeting Memorial Hall Wednesday [...]
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