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The Horns in the press

Posted in Eating Out, People on Friday June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Ashbourne pub, the Horns, run by Parwich’s father and son team, Richard and Cameron Jewitt is featured in today’s Derby Evening Telegraph.

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Ashbourne restaurant recommendation

Posted in Eating Out on Tuesday June 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »

A friend of mine emailed me to say that her son and girlfriend are staying in Ashbourne next week and looking for somewhere nice to go out for dinner that’s not too pricey.  Any recommendations?  Lynne on 474.

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Don’t forget – Tea & Cakes Today

Posted in Alsop, Eating Out on Sunday May 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Bank Holiday Monday – 4th May
Tea & Cakes in the churchyard at Alsop from 11am – 4pm.

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Credit Crunch Saving Ideas

Posted in Classified adverts, Eating Out on Monday March 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »

As a team we have decided to keep our eyes open for any credit Crunch Busting Ideas – basically anything that might save you money.   So if you come across anything in the area that might help someone save some pennies.  These ideas may cover eating out, so include places like Derby (lunch ideas), Buxton, Bakewell [...]

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No fish & chips this week

Posted in Eating Out on Wednesday January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

For those that have not seen it, there is a notice on the Green, apologising for the interruption in the service, but saying the Fish n’ Chip van will be back 7pm to 8pm Friday 30th January.

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Brrrrrrrr! Grrrrrrrr!

Posted in Eating Out on Friday January 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »

As temperatures dropped well below -6 degrees, a posse of intrepid Parwichians gathered on The Green by The Church around 7pm on Friday evening hoping to stoke the boiler with tasty fish and chips. Hopes were high! It was Friday night!
As the minutes ticked by, villagers’ hope turned to doubt and then annoyance as the [...]

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Mystery of the Disappearing Chip Van

Posted in Eating Out on Saturday January 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Some poor souls braved the cold at 7pm to buy fish ‘n’ chips from the van on Friday night. Unfortunately it did not turn up!
Have aliens abducted our poor chippie? Did Sainsburies run out of Mazola?
The Frying Squad have been informed. Let us know if you can help them with their enquiries…..

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The Old Coach House, Tissington

Posted in Eating Out on Tuesday December 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Open all week until Sunday 4th – 10.30am – 5pm for teas, coffees, light lunches and afternoon teas.  From January 8th it is open Thursdays to Sundays.

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New Farm Shop at Alstonefield

Posted in Eating Out, News, Services on Tuesday December 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

A new farm shop has opened at The George in Alstonefield. The shop is behind the pub, accessed through the car park.
The farm shop specialises in organic, seasonal and local produce including: vegetables from a local market gardener, organic beef and lamb from Lower Hurst Farm, fresh milk butter and cheese from Peak District Dairy. [...]

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Fish & Chip Van coming to Parwich

Posted in Eating Out, Services on Tuesday November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

We understand a Fish & Chip van will be visiting Parwich on Friday evenings, starting this Friday.
It will be on the Green between 7 and 8pm on Friday.  (We will let you know if we get any more information.)

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The Old Smithy Tearooms at Beeley – Super!!

Posted in Eating Out on Saturday July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

We’ve had lunch and tea quite a few times here and finally I’ve decided to share this little gem with you.  The Old Smithy is a village shop and tearooms, to be honest it is really like a deli.  It is situated in the lovely old village of Beeley, on the Chatsworth estate, about 100 [...]

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Hobb’s Cafe – Probably one of the best.

Posted in Eating Out on Tuesday May 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Hobb’s Cafe at Monsal Head, near Ashford in the Water has been a cafe/tearoom for more than 80 years.  Ray & Rose took it over 2 years ago & have completely refurbished it and it is fantastic, tasteful quality.  It is made up of a series of small rooms, just like walking through several cottages [...]

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Tea & Cakes

Posted in Alsop, Arts, Eating Out on Monday May 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget Tea & Cakes (homemade) in Alsop Churchyard today 11am to 4pm
Also this is the last day of the Derbyshire Open Arts weekend with exhibitions in Lewis’ studio (opposite Parwich Hall) and at Ruby’s house (Church Walk).  Look out for the balloons.

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The George at Alstonefield.

Posted in Eating Out, Out & About on Monday May 12, 2008 | 9 Comments »

Following last year’s major refit of its dining room, The George has become one of our favourite local eating destinations. Under the guidance of new landlady Emily Hammond, this family-run inn has moved decisively into “gastropub” territory, as befits the sparse elegance of the almost unrecognisable new dining area. Although still only in [...]

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Hathersage – a gentle afternoon out

Posted in Eating Out, Out & About on Monday April 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Often when you have friends & family staying regularly you are looking for some different ideas of where to go & where to have a “nibble” out. Well this week I have been trying out some new places.
David Mellor – On the outskirts of Hathersage, a rather innovative design, a round building houses his [...]

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Announcing two new “out and about” guides…

Posted in About this site, Eating Out, Out & About on Monday April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

We have just added two new pages to this site: an “Eating Out” guide and a “Where To Go” directory.
The “Eating Out” guide lists all the local local pubs, restaurants, cafés and tearooms that we have reviewed on this site to date, along with star ratings. Click on each link to read our review. [...]

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The Bulls Head, Ashford in the Water

Posted in Eating Out, Out & About on Saturday April 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »

I’ve been told that I need to expand my expertise from tea rooms into dining out. Now I have no problem with this, just in case you hadn’t realised I like my food and I’ll happily send my expenses in at the end of each month, but where to!

This evening we set off [...]

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Dimmingsdale & The Ramblers Retreat

Posted in Eating Out, Out & About on Sunday April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Dimmingsdale
Last week a friend asked if I had been to Dimmingsdale & I had to say I’d never heard of it.  It’s situated between Oakamoor and Alton Towers in a delightful valley along the River Churnet.  So for the purposes of research three of us set out this afternoon to investigate.  The area is lovely [...]

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Harthill Hall for Tea!

Posted in Eating Out, Out & About on Saturday April 12, 2008 | 5 Comments »

For the benefit of all our readers (more than 10,000 now) we decided to try a new venue for tea today.  It was an interesting experience at the Portrait Gallery Cafe at Harthill Hall.  It is just off the B5056, before you turn right towards Bakewell & left to Youlgreave.  The tea room is in a [...]

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Sunday lunch at the Horns

Posted in Eating Out, Out & About, People on Sunday April 6, 2008 | 13 Comments »

In danger of becoming Little Parwich in Ashbourne, at the Horns, the Jewitts provide familiar friendly faces for those of us visiting the big city. An old Ashbourne pub on Victoria Square (known locally as the Butchery), it is at the bottom of the market place, and has over the years been extended into neighbouring [...]

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Coffee Morning at the Sycamore

Posted in Eating Out, Events, Services on Saturday April 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Here is another date for your diary.
10-30am to 12 noon
Wednesday 23rd April
Coffee & Cakes at the Sycamore
A one off informal event; come along for a pleasant relaxing morning, visit the new shop and chat with fellow villagers.  No charge for coffee or cakes.  Who knows, if it is popular, more similar events might be organised.

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All day Derbyshire breakfast

Posted in Eating Out, Out & About on Monday March 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Yesterday, I met friends for lunch in Byways Tearooms in Bakewell. Inspired by Jane B’s ‘Well and truly replete’ post, I thought I would report back on the experience. I have been before, otherwise Byways is easy to miss, off the main street in Water Lane, and then up what seems quite a steep stairway. [...]

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Well and truly replete.

Posted in Alsop, Church, Eating Out, Out & About on Monday March 24, 2008 | 4 Comments »

Easter Monday, what shall I do today? Well checking the blog site gave me one idea, bearing in mind that I have a partner who is currently on crutches & can’t walk more than 200 metres. So I decided to go and start the process of testing out various eateries (purely I add [...]

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