Archive for August, 2011
Green & Black Bin Collections this week
Posted in Services on Wednesday August 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Pilates – Teacher needed
Posted in Pilates on Tuesday August 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Unfortunately due to a lack of a teacher the pilates classes on Wednesday night due to start Sept 7th will be cancelled at least for the forthcoming term. Hopefully a teacher will be found and the classes can continue in the winter. The Over 60′s afternoon class will continue as normal, but the first class [...]
60th Horticultural Show – this Sunday
Posted in Competition, Events, Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Societies on Tuesday August 30, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Swimming underwater: Part Fifteen
Posted in Arts, Esther Underwater, People on Monday August 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thursday 6.30pm It is one month to the evening since I began training to scuba dive! I’m back at the pool side with Eileen, and we are about to finish off confined water 4 and 5. I feel calm and collected…?! On the cards tonight is the hover; I imagine Tom Cruise at the end [...]
Tea & Cakes at Alsop
Posted in Alsop on Sunday August 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served in the churchyard at Alsop between 11am – 4pm tomorrow (Monday). It is the final one in 2011 so come along and support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed.
Weather Stats: 21st to 27th August
Posted in Weather on Sunday August 28, 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 21 0.9 1013.4 1015.8 22.8 12.3 Mon 22 0.0 1019.0 1019.9 22.7 9.8 Tue 23 0.9 1018.4 1014.7 20.7 11.9 Wed 24 0.9 1015.0 1014.1 21.6 9.7 Thu 25 9.4 1011.8 1012.0 20.4 [...]
Parwich welcomes back the Strongman Competition – Saturday
Posted in Competition, Events on Sunday August 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
What’s on Where this Week – 28th August
Posted in Events on Sunday August 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Mattins Alsop Church Sunday 2.30pm Methodist Service Alsop Church Monday 11-4pm Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard Alsop Church Thursday 6-7pm Circuit Training Memorial Hall Friday – Sunday 9-6.30pm Chatsworth Country Fair Chatsworth Saturday 2.30pm Strongman Competition Nethergreen [...]
Missing Cat
Posted in Pets of Parwich on Saturday August 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Our small coffee coloured cat has gone missing. She has no collar although she is chipped. If you have seen her anywhere, please let Lynne from White Meadow House (the Red House) know on 474. Thank you.
BBQ at the Legion tonight
Posted in British Legion, Events on Saturday August 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich Bowls Club update
Posted in Sport on Friday August 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We have been having a fair amount of success of late. This week we had mixed fortunes: winning one match, but losing the other. Tuesday league. 23 August – Away – Bakewell. Bakewell were ahead of us in the league and we always do not play well on their green. The green is long and [...]
Film Night, Friday September 16th
Posted in Events, Films, Memorial hall on Thursday August 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This exciting film tells the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston’s remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next 127 hours, Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and [...]
Harvest Supper, Monday September 19th
Posted in Events, Memorial hall on Thursday August 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Any events to go in the Parish Magazine?
Posted in Events on Wednesday August 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If you have any events in September or October that you would like including in September’s Diary page in the Parish Magazine, please let me know by Sunday. Either email me directly or at parwich@hotmail.co.uk. Thanks Jane
Strongman Competition – Next Week
Posted in Competition, Events on Wednesday August 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Cycle ride to celebrate Tissington Trail’s 40th anniversary
Posted in History, Peak Park, Walks & Rides on Tuesday August 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Families, residents and holidaymakers are invited to join a guided cycle ride to celebrate 40 years of the Peak District National Park Authority’s Tissington Trail. This free event on Tuesday August 30th will explore the history of this popular traffic free trail – one of the first of its kind in the UK when it [...]
PARWICH.ORG joins Facebook
Posted in About this site on Monday August 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re a Facebook user, then please consider “liking” the Facebook page for PARWICH.ORG. This will send links to all new blog posts to your Facebook News Feed. Updated: Here’s the link: http://www.facebook.com/parwich
Swimming underwater: Part Fourteen
Posted in Arts, Esther Underwater, People on Monday August 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Wednesday. Caught the Castello early this morning, then the chain ferry, and made my way to Studland. A short walk to the beach: lovely, calm and not many people! Damon and Jim pulled into the car park five minutes later. We walked down to the beach for a recce, as neither have dived Studland before, [...]
60th Horticultural Show – 4th September
Posted in Competition, Events, Memorial hall, Societies on Sunday August 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It is only two weeks to the Horticultural Show and this year is extra special, as it is the 60th show. By clicking on the picture below you can find out about each class, so you still have plenty of time to get organised, try out your recipes, give your veggies some extra TLC and [...]
Weather Stats: 14th to 20th Aug
Posted in Weather on Sunday August 21, 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 14 0.0 1007.5 1011.4 18.7 10.3 Mon 15 0.9 1018.2 1019.6 21.3 5.4 Tue 16 0.4 1016.6 1017.4 21.0 12.0 Wed 17 0.0 1020.0 1019.8 19.6 6.3 Thu 18 0.4 1019.2 1017.1 18.2 [...]
What’s on Where this Week – 21st August
Posted in Events on Sunday August 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Sunday 10am Family Service Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church Thursday 6-7pm Circuit Training Memorial Hall Saturday 6.30pm BBQ at The Legion Parwich Legion Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Mattins Alsop Church Sunday 2.30pm Methodist Service Alsop Church
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Sport on Saturday August 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We have had a different couple of bowling weeks. Each year the Thursday League stops the normal league games and takes part in the Greenaway Charity Tournament. Parwich has had quite a lot of success in the match over recent years. Last year a member managed to win the ‘plate’ competition. This year we did [...]
Parwich Panoramic Five raises £ 571.42
Posted in Memorial hall, Parwich Panoramic 5 on Tuesday August 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »
This year’s successful Parwich Panoramic Five race raised £571.42 – up over 25% on last year. As in previous years, all profits will go to the Memorial Hall. An enormous thanks go to all who took part and helped make it a great evening. Thanks Graham
Car theft from centre of village!
Posted in Police on Tuesday August 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Cheryl for this information. Just to let you know that John Webster had his 4×4 stolen from in front of his house last night – right in the middle of the village!! Please warn people to be extra vigilant with their vehicles and maybe get some extra security such as steering wheel [...]
Strongman Competition Returns
Posted in Events, People on Tuesday August 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Swimming underwater: Part Thirteen
Posted in Arts, Esther Underwater, People on Monday August 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Sunday afternoon. We had a group in over the weekend, so Vic and I took the landy down to the clock tower with all the bags and went to meet the boat. As the guys readied to leave, Shep (the skipper) spotted me and shouted over “Est, it’s a perfect time to snorkel!” Oh heck, [...]
Selling your property: a cheaper alternative?
Posted in Housing, Opinion on Sunday August 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Keith P writes: Half the houses for sale in Parwich are currently registered with the online estate agent Housesimple. One has already sold, subject to contract. Nowadays, 80 to 90 per cent of houses are viewed by buyers online through portals such as Rightmove, Primelocation, Fish4homes, Zoopla and others, and this is changing the face [...]
Y-Not Festival 2011 photo gallery
Posted in Music, People, Photography, Pikehall, Previous posts, Y-Not, Young people on Sunday August 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week – 14th August
Posted in Events on Sunday August 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church Sunday 2.30pm Methodist Service Parwich Church Wednesday … Digital Switchover for Parwich … Thursday 6-7pm Circuit Training Memorial Hall Saturday all day Ashbourne Agricultural Show Osmaston Sunday 10am Family Service Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am [...]
Weather Stats: 7th to 13th of August
Posted in Weather on Sunday August 14, 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 7 5.4 1004.7 1005.4 19.4 10.4 Mon 8 0.0 1006.3 1013.1 18.5 8.2 Tue 9 0.0 1019.0 1024.7 19.1 9.4 Wed 10 11.2 1019.9 1015.7 20.2 7.7 Thu 11 4.9 1008.6 1009.6 18.4 [...]
Digital Switchover – next Wednesday!!!
Posted in Services on Saturday August 13, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Thank you to Martin for sending in a reminder about the switchover to Digital TV next Wednesday, 17th August. 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 [...]
Hanging Basket Competition – The Results
Posted in Competition, Flora, Gardens, People, Photography, Previous posts, Societies on Friday August 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mr Bill Whitfield, of Leatherbritches Nursery, has very kindly judged the baskets for us again. He looked at 29 baskets altogether and it was quite a task for him to decide which one to put in 3rd place. Here are the three winners. Michael Hart, Secretary of the Horticultural Society. First prize – Two of Jack Cundy’s three [...]
Renewable Energy and Planning
Posted in Previous posts, Sustainability on Friday August 12, 2011 | 4 Comments »
The following post covers all the different types of Renewable Energy discussed at last month’s sustainability meeting, as well as drawing together additional information and links to other official sites. There is a lot of detail included, so do use the Index to find the information that is relevant to your own situation. Twenty four [...]
Ballidon – Saturday – Final Bulk Rubbish Day
Posted in Ballidon, Services on Friday August 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Saturday is the final day for bulk rubbish collection for Ballidon. The van will stop by the houses between 10.30 – 10.45am.
Opening Times – Shop, Pub & Legion
Posted in British Legion, Pub, Services, Shop on Thursday August 11, 2011 | 1 Comment »
For Teens interested in Drama/History
Posted in History, Peak Park, Young people on Thursday August 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Although a bit of a distance from our area and not on a direct transport link from Parwich, the following press release from the Peak Park Authority might be of interest to some of our teens: 11 August 2011 – Keen teens needed to bring moorland lore to life Young people are invited to act [...]
Strongman Competition – 3rd Sept
Posted in Events, People on Tuesday August 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A Pastoral Scene
Posted in Photography on Tuesday August 9, 2011 | 3 Comments »
This photo comes from a book called Derbyshire part of the series, King’s England, written by Arthur Mee and published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1937. It shows the back of Orchard Farm in the left hand corner, with a view that is somewhat different today. The photo appears to have been taken close to the track on Monsdale [...]
Properties for sale or rent
Posted in Housing on Monday August 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up. Fernlea House, Main Street, 4 bed detached, £730,000. Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall, 6 bed equestrian, £640,000. Pikehall Lane, 3 bed bungalow, £565,000. Bluebell Cottage, Monsdale Lane, 3 bed detached, £425,000. NEW: The Square, former village shop, £399,000. Spenedge, 2 bed [...]
Swimming underwater: Part Twelve
Posted in Arts, Esther Underwater, People on Monday August 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Wednesday evening. At Swanage pier, I have my second open water dive. Damon is my instructor for the evening and Jim is my buddy for the skills. I’m nervous as we approach the floating jetty, but as Damon pulls on his fin, the strap comes away. My mind is focused on his fixing it, and [...]
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