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Events for Christmas

Jane B — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:56:42 +0000

Festive Events for Christmas

November

Saturday 26th, 12-4pm – Pre-School Christmas Fayre – M.Hall
Sunday 27th, 2.30pm – Wine Tasting & Nibbles – The Legion
Wednesday 30th, 6-8pm – Ladies Pamper Evening – M.Hall

December

Monday 5th, 6-8pm – Delia’s Evening of Christmas Shopping & Flowers – M.Hall
Friday 9th, 6.15pm – Late Night Shopping & Festive Fun – Ashbourne
Friday 9th, 8pm – Winster Guizers – Sycamore
Saturday 10th, evening – Brothm Mummers – Scycamore & Legion
Saturday 10th, 8.30pm - Band Night with a “Pint of Mild” – The Legion
Sunday 11th, 3.30pm for 4pm, Christmas Darts Knockout – Sycamore
Monday 12th, 2pm – School’s Christmas Play
Tuesday 13th, 7pm - School’s Christmas Play
Wednesday 14th, 7pm – School’s Christmas Play
Thursday 15th, 2.30pm – School’s Christmas Service – Parwich Church
Thursday 15th, 7.30pm – Carols on the Green – The Green
Friday 16th, 7.45pm – Christmas Film Night – Memorial Hall
Sunday 18th, 12.30pm – Santa Sunday – The Legion
Sunday 18th, 3pm – Carol Service, St Peter’s & The Methodists – Parwich Church
Sun 18th, 7pm – Carol Service – Alsop Church
Mon 19th, 12.45pm – Christmas Lunch – Memorial Hall
Wed 21st, 8pm for 8.15pm – Christmas Dominoes Knockout – Sycamore

Christmas Eve
3pm – Crib Service – Parwich Church
8pm – Irish Christmas with Chris Hoolie – The Legion
11.30pm – Midnight Mass – Parwich Church

Christmas Day
9.30am - Holy Communion - Tissington Church
11.15am – Holy Communion – Alsop Church

Sat 31st – New Year’s Eve Party – The Legion

Tea & Cakes at Alsop

Jane B — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:41:12 +0000

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.

Tea & Cakes at Alsop

Jane B — Sun, 29 May 2011 19:29:38 +0000

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.

Electric bikes at Carsington Water: free trial for PARWICH.ORG readers

Mike A — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:39:53 +0000

PARWICH.ORG has been contacted by Steve Garidis of the Electric Bicycle Network, which is part of a major initiative to create a network of electric bikes and charging points across the Peak Park, copying similar schemes in Switzerland and Germany etc. Steve says:

Have you seen cyclists whizzing past, seemingly unconcerned about hills and headwinds? If so, they are probably on one of the new electric bicycles available for hire from hotels, self catering cottages, campsite and cycle hire centres around the Peak District.

Part of the Electric Bicycle Network launched in the Peaks this Spring. This new technology means that pretty much anyone can get into the great outdoors on two wheels. Why not give it a try? Bikes are available to hire at Carsington Water and our own Rivendale Camping and Caravan Park in Alsop-en-le-Dale.”

To promote this new initiative, two electric bikes have been made available for free trial at Carsington Water, exclusively to PARWICH.ORG readers, in return for a review on this site. This offer is strictly on a first come, first served basis.

If you’d like to try one of these bikes out, and if you’re happy to write a review of your experience for PARWICH.ORG, then please e-mail the blog team and we’ll put you in touch.

Conservative win for Dovedale & Parwich

Mike A — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:46:33 +0000

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, Tissington and Thorpe. Sir Richard replaces our previous councillor, Simon Spencer (also Conservative), who had won the seat uncontested in 2007.

As for the Carsington Water ward, which includes the parish of Ballidon and Bradbourne, this was held by Lewis Rose (Conservative), who won it uncontested.

Representation for Pikehall residents is more complicated, as Pikehall is split between five different parishes (Parwich, Hartington Nether Quarter, Ballidon/Bradbourne, Brassington and Elton). Residents will be represented as follows, depending on their parish:
- Parwich and Hartington Nether Quarter: Sir Richard FitzHerbert
- Ballidon/Bradbourne and Brassington: Lewis Rose
- Elton: Colin Swindell (Labour member for Winster & South Darley)

There were no Parish Council elections for Parwich, or for Ballidon/Bradbourne. In the Eaton/Alsop parish, the three candidates – John Bunting, Christopher Duffell and David Wainwright – were returned unopposed.

The Conservatives now hold 29 seats on the Council. Labour have 5 seats, the Lib Dems have 4, and there is one Independent member. Compared to the 2007 elections, the Conservatives have gained 3 seats, Labour have gained 1 seat, and the Lib Dems have lost 4 seats.

Full district council election results for Derbyshire Dales can be found here.
Town and Parish Council results can be viewed here.

You can also follow Sir Richard FitzHerbert on Twitter: http://twitter.com/@RichardFitzHerb

Teas & Cakes at Alsop Church on Monday

Jane B — Sun, 01 May 2011 15:42:54 +0000

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.

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Burglary in Alsop

Jane B — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:57:12 +0000

Overnight on 26/27th April, offenders forced entry to several farm buildings in Alsop-en-le-Dale, near Ashbourne. Saddles and a hat have been stolen from the tack room. The offenders may have been disturbed during this burglary.

Anyone with information is asked to call 0345 123 33 33, quoting crime number: 21599/11.

Ensure that your premises are secure and report any suspicious activity to Derbyshire police.

Derbyshire Community Messaging, Buxton Police Station.

Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard – today

Jane B — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:18:23 +0000

Tea & Cakes are being served in the churchyard at Alsop between 11am – 4pm today. Come along and support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed!

The mystery is not settled!

Jane B — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:43:20 +0000

On Monday there was a post requesting information about a piece of furniture, a settle, that seems to have made its way from Alsop to Australia. Whilst there is no more detail about its origin, Richard has sent in more more photos as a result of Peter T’s comment.

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The uprights appear to be original, however he is correct with the latin writing piece as it has been attached to some ply wood, along with the pieces either side of it. That said they appear to be ancient. Who knows whether they are orininal and how thay may have been attached.

I have added some close up shots too as they show two coats of arms. Perhaps Peter is able to generate a comment about them. I have also added a close up of a carbing in the box section. Thanks Richard W, Melbourne, Australia

Can you settle this mystery?

Jane B — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:34:05 +0000

This email has come in from Richard Wallach of Melbourne, Australia. If you have any information, either use the comment box or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we will forward it on.

I write from my location in Australia, as I am in possession of a settle that I believe came from Alsop Hall. I have on occasion tried to make contact with people who may be able to verify the item, but to no avail. To that end, you may appreciate my reason for trying this forum.

The story goes that the settle was jettisoned in the 1930s, along with other unwanted items. It was duly collected and kept rather than being destroyed, and eventually was on sold to me. I have added some images of the settle and would appreciate any help identifying it and explaining the “writing” and where possible its history.