Love it or hate it, Parwich does “Trick or Treat” well, it is good-natured and friendly. Tonight there was a real buzz in the air, you could hear children’s voices full of excitement and their footsteps echoing up the path. Lots of effort had been put into the costumes and the enthusiasm of the children was [...]
Archive for October, 2011
Trick or Treat
Posted in Photography, Young people on Monday October 31, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Become a Parish Councillor
Posted in Parish Council on Monday October 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich Parish Council are looking for one more Councillor to join the other six members. The Council meet approximately ten times a year. This vacancy has been advertised for several weeks, and so far no-one has put themselves forward. The deadline is today, so if you are interested click here for more detail, and send [...]
Boots is home.
Posted in Pets of Parwich on Monday October 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Marion & John F-S are extremely relieved that “Boots” has returned. Whilst they were away at the weekend Boots, their cat went missing. Janet B had been hunting high and low and so had lots of other kind people, so the F-S’s would like to let them know that all is well, and to say [...]
Let there be Light
Posted in Catering 4 Parwich, Church, Crafts, Memorial hall, Young people on Monday October 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Let There Be Light, a children’s event celebrating God’s creation, organised by Revd Andy Larkin, took place today in the Memorial Hall. Thirty eight children attended and enjoyed activities including a shadow theatre, an ultra-violet light filled maze, decorating gingerbread people, producing a full size decorated image of themselves and a huge joint piece of art [...]
CATERING4PARWICH
Posted in Catering 4 Parwich, Eating Out, Memorial hall on Monday October 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Weather Stats: 23rd to 29th Oct
Posted in Weather on Sunday October 30, 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 23 0.0 1005.3 1002.9 16.5 7.6 Mon 24 0.0 999.2 995.4 15.4 10.3 Tue 25 3.6 996.6 998.2 13.8 10.3 Wed 26 0.0 1003.1 1003.6 11.9 5.4 Thu 27 6.3 1008.5 1006.8 10.5 [...]
Thursday’s Coffee Afternoon
Posted in Events, School on Sunday October 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week – 30th October
Posted in Events on Sunday October 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Sunday 10am Let there be Light an event for children Memorial Hall Monday … Inset Day – School Closed Parwich School Tuesday … School Term begins Parwich School Wednesday 1.30pm Zumba Class Parwich Fit 4 All Memorial Hall Wednesday 3pm Pilates for the Over 60′s including [...]
It’s The Monster Mosh
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events, Music on Saturday October 29, 2011 | 1 Comment »
It is with some relief to us all that The A52s are now unable to play at The Legion this evening – Saturday 29th October at 8.30pm. Apparently they are all too scared of Hallowe’en. However we have some good news! In their place, The Legion have secured at last minute the services of Dexy’s [...]
Zumba Classes start on Wednesday
Posted in Memorial hall, Sport on Saturday October 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Clocks change tonight
Posted in Services on Saturday October 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight at 2am the clocks will change, so remember to move your alarm clock back one hour. The advantage is that you can have an extra hour in bed but the downside is that the sun will set before five and it will be dark by 5.30pm.
Community Messaging Service
Posted in Police on Friday October 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Community Messaging Service is a system designed to circulate information rapidly, to keep members of the community informed of crimes in their area and current events, as well as appeals for witnesses to crime. You can also sign up for messages about emergencies in your area for free. Find out about – bogus callers, [...]
Halloween Antics Tomorrow
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events, Music on Friday October 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
New First Responders For Parwich
Posted in First Responders on Thursday October 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We have received the following message from Sue H: Parwich First Responders are delighted to announce that the village now has three new responders! Debbie W, Caroline H and Heather H recently completed their training in Nottingham. It’s great news and helps no end in our ability to provide emergency cover for Parwich. Well done [...]
Free Planning Roadshow
Posted in Local government, Planning on Wednesday October 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The proposed changes to the Planning system with particular reference to how communities can shape the future of the areas in which they live and work through engaging in the Planning System in Derbyshire, is to be addressed by a series of Roadshows across the County, with three further training events in December 2011 and [...]
Friday’s Monkey Magic – Don’t miss out
Posted in Events, Young people on Tuesday October 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Elvis Night
Posted in British Legion, Events on Tuesday October 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Properties for sale or rent
Posted in Housing on Tuesday October 25, 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, £725,000. Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall, 6 bed equestrian, £640,000. Pikehall Lane, 3 bed bungalow, £565,000. Shaw Lane, 4 bedroom, £550,000. The Square, former village shop, £399,000. Sycamore Cottages, 3 bed semi-detached, £249,950. 14 [...]
Diary Date – November’s Film
Posted in Films, Memorial hall on Tuesday October 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
New Councillor Needed
Posted in Parish Council on Tuesday October 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Your Parish Council Needs You! Are you interested in serving your local community? If so, there is now a perfect opportunity for you to join the Parish Council. As a result of the last uncontested election, there are currently six parish councillors and the Parish Council now needs to co-opt one more person to fill [...]
Waitrose’s donation to Parwich First Responders
Posted in First Responders on Monday October 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
……….. …………………………………… …………… ………………. …………………… … … In April Waitrose at Buxton included Parwich First Responders in their green token Community Charity Scheme. We would like to extend our thanks to Waitrose and to all the shoppers that chose to support us. We have received a generous donation for £295 to support our continued work in the [...]
Close ups of the Wall Hanging
Posted in Church, Crafts on Monday October 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to JF-S for these close up photos showing some of the detail in the wall hanging.
Derbyshire police launches new 101 non-emergency number
Posted in Police on Monday October 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Today Derbyshire police launched a new telephone number which will make it easier for people to get in touch with the force about issues that do not need an emergency response. So ring 101 instead of 0345 123 33 33, the old non-emergency number. It is part of a national drive to make it easier [...]
Blinds for Sale
Posted in Classified adverts on Sunday October 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
5 Roman blinds, as new, cord operated, professionally made for interior designer, Interior Artist Ltd. Blind 1: Width 116.4cms (46″), drop 129.4 cms (50″). Colour Mid grey with tiny spot, a blackout blind described as ‘Cedar Craft Roman Spot Silver’. Blinds 2, 3, 4 and 5 in a jolly, colourful ‘spot’ pattern (blue, yellow, green, [...]
Weather Stats: 16 to 22nd Oct
Posted in Weather on Sunday October 23, 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 16 0.0 1021.4 1020.4 15.7 2.6 Mon 17 5.4 1016.6 1004.6 12.9 7.4 Tue 18 0.9 1006.3 1008.9 11.3 3.7 Wed 19 0.9 1011.8 1019.6 11.9 4.5 Thu 20 0.0 1019.7 1019.5 11.7 [...]
What’s on Where this Week – 23rd October
Posted in Events on Sunday October 23, 2011 | 1 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 Mon – Fri … Half Term Holiday Parwich School Thursday 6-7pm Circuit Training Cancelled Memorial Hall Friday 2pm Monkey Magic Movie Memorial Hall Saturday 8.30pm Halloween Antics with the [...]
Frost update
Posted in Weather on Saturday October 22, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Thank you to Martin C for this email. If anyone is concerned when the next frost is coming, this website is very useful. The data for the next few days:
Darts & Dominoes Tonight
Posted in Competition, Pre-school, Pub on Saturday October 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Zumba Class Parwich Fitness for all
Posted in Fit 4 All on Friday October 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Irish & Country Music at Bentley Brook Inn
Posted in Events, Music on Friday October 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Quiz Night Tonight
Posted in Pub, Quiz, Societies on Thursday October 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Excellence In The Community Award Winner
Posted in First Responders, Local government on Tuesday October 18, 2011 | 4 Comments »
The efforts of Parwich First Responders were recognised last night at the Derbyshire Excellence in the Community Awards. These awards recognise adults, businesses, voluntary and charitable organisations throughout the county whose selfless work helps to improve communities and the lives of local people. The award was formally awarded to Sue H, Chair of Parwich First Responders, [...]
Tomorrow – Safer Neighbourhood Meeting
Posted in Police on Tuesday October 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thursday 20th October 7.30pm – 9.30pm Thorpe Village Hall Everyone Welcome For the minutes of the last meeting held in July please click here.
Great Activity for Half Term – Magic Monkey
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall, Young people on Tuesday October 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Let there be Light – children’s event at half term
Posted in Arts, Church, Events, Memorial hall, Young people on Monday October 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Let there be light, our next children’s event will be on Sunday 30th October between 10am and noon. See Peakfive.org for more details or download the invite card. Booking essential as places are limited.
Video: Parwich village wall hanging
Posted in Church, Crafts on Sunday October 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Martin C for sharing this video of the unveiling and dedication of the Parwich Wall Hanging, which took place in St Peter’s church on Sunday 16th October 2011.
Weather Stats: 9th to 15th Oct
Posted in Weather on Sunday October 16, 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 9 4.0 1014.1 1010.2 17.0 12.5 Mon 10 2.7 1013.4 1013.4 18.0 13.4 Tue 11 12.1 1012.6 1014.9 14.8 13.7 Wed 12 0.9 1015.0 1021.4 17.1 13.2 Thu 13 0.0 1024.6 1027.6 15.5 [...]
The Parwich Village Wall Hanging
Posted in Church, Crafts, School on Sunday October 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
For over a year, a dedicated band of Parwich embroiderers and other craftspeople have been working on a special representation of the village. Inspired by Gill S and assisted by Ann K, ten talented people have spent many hours embroidering the landmarks, buildings and inhabitants of Parwich. The project’s aim was to provide people with [...]
What’s on Where this Week – 16th October
Posted in Events on Sunday October 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where this Week Day Time Event Location Sunday 10am Family Service & the Unveiling and Dedication of the Village Wallhanging Parwich Church Sunday 11.15am Mattins Alsop Church Wednesday 3pm CANCELLED: Pilates for the Over 60′s Memorial Hall Thursday 3.30-6pm Parents Evening Primary School Thursday 6-7pm Circuit Training Memorial Hall Thursday 7.30pm Safer Neighbourhood [...]
School newsletter #4
Posted in School on Saturday October 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Page Two of the newsletter follows:


