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Another extremely successful Wakes Week is over and thanks must go to everyone who took part, spectators, participants, organisers and helpers, but without the hard work of the committee who meet, plan and co-ordinate the events we wouldn’t have this amazing week.  So special thanks to Kerry Allsop, Janet Bainbridge, Sandra Chadfield, Roger Cundy, Liz Edge, Denis Laycock, [...]

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Here are a few more pictures taken during the Oddfellows Parade on Saturday morning:

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Oddfellows Odes

OPENING ODE Tune: “Stuttgart” Outside the Sycamore Inn at the start of the parade Brethren of our friendly Order, Honour here asserts her sway; All within her sacred border Must her high command obey. Join, Oddfellowship of brothers, In this song of truth and love; Leave disputes and strife to others- We in harmony must [...]

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175th Anniversary

This year sees the 175th anniversary of the Parwich Odd Fellows: More photos to follow.

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Wakes Saturday

During Wakes Week, each day’s programme of activities will remain at the top of the blog. Please scroll down for the rest of today’s posts, or click here for the full Wakes Week timetable. Wakes Saturday Saturday is the first day of Parwich Wakes week, and there is a full programme of events starting from 9.45am.  [...]

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To stay up to date with all Wakes activities, keep checking PARWICH.ORG or the Wakes Notice Board on The Green. This post contains the full programme of the whole week’s events, so that you don’t need to miss anything. The Blog Team will endeavour to cover as many events as possible during the week, but if [...]

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A last reminder from Delia: Many of you have already ordered your red rose buttonholes for the parade on Carnival Day, but if anyone would like one who has not yet ordered, then please let me know by 7pm on Thursday 30th June. Thank you, Delia 01335 390758 / 07773 487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com

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Thank you to JF-S for sending these photos in. Click on any photo to enlarge.

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Oddfellows: if you would like a red rose buttonhole for the St Georges Day Parade on Sunday 17th April, please order by 6.00pm on Friday 15th April. Buttonholes, priced at £3.50, will be available for collection from the Legion from 9.00am onwards on the day. Thank you, Delia 390758 / 07773 487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com

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Odd Fellows Race Night

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Race Night at the Legion

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The Odd Fellows march continued its way through the village, with further refreshment stops at Croft Avenue, Nethergreen and The Fold. Before leaving Croft Avenue, the band made a special detour up to Andrew and Rachel’s house: a kind gesture that was much appreciated by all. After leaving The Fold, it was time for a [...]

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2010 Wakes starts with the Odd Fellows march.  The Church Service is at 11am this morning, the market on the Green (although some stall are already trading) is officially open from 11am – 4pm and the Carnival Parade begins at 6pm.

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Alternative Dress Code?

Is this a new dress code or is he just keen to get to the first drinks stop before everyone else?

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Oddfellows – Buttonholes

If you would like a red rose buttonhole for the parade on Wakes Saturday (26th June) please contact Delia on 390758.  They cost £3.50.

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Last Sunday,  Parwich Church, raised £550 at the Church Fete, all this money went to the Church Restoration Fund.  In the morning at the St George’s Day Service, £290 was donated in the collection,  which was split between the British Legion and the Church.  Thanks to everyone who supported the day. This evening, again in aid of the Restoration [...]

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This morning’s St. George Parade started at the Legion, with the Parwich Odd Fellows (also supported by members of the Loyal Cavendish Lodge and their banner), the Cyberscouts and the Cadets all led by Doveholes Brass Band. The procession made it’s way (via Parwich Hall) to the Church for a rousing service.  All the hymns [...]

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Last night our celebrations of St George’s Day got under way with a successful Quiz at the Sycamore Inn.  Although today is the actual feast day (see our previous post on the history of St. George), the main events are on Sunday with the Odd Fellows Parade and the Church Service in the morning and [...]

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Also there will be events on the Village Green and elsewhere in the afternoon, so put this date in your diary.

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St George’s Day Button Holes

To order your red rose button hole for the St. George’s Day Parade on Sunday 25th April please contact Delia on tel. 390 758 as soon as possible.

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Fair on the Green

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Also there will be events on the Village Green and elsewhere in the afternoon, so put this date in your diary.

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Can you remember?

Now here’s a conundrum…. Bill W asked me for the trophy for  the next Oddfellow’s quiz which will be held shortly, and I couldn’t remember where it ended up. I know that the team I was on won it, but I don’t recall who took it home. If you have the trophy,  please can you let [...]

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Also there will be events on the Village Green and elsewhere in the afternoon, so put this date in your diary.

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There is a wonderful display of Christmas trees in the Church, decorated by the different societies, groups and individuals in the village.  An enormous amount of effort has gone into this and if you haven’t already been in to have a look, please do. Remember it is the Crib Service on Thursday at 4pm, everyone [...]

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Odd Fellows Ale

The last few bottles of Parwich Odd Fellows Ale are still available and would make a great Christmas gift. You can buy it by the case or by the bottle. Each case contains 12 bottles and costs £26; alternatively you can buy individual bottles for £2.50. Each bottle contains 1 pint and 5.2% alcohol. To [...]

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The DVD of the 2008 Parwich Odd Fellows Parade (cost £6-00) is an hour long film of the parade, the service and much more: narrated by Brian Foden, it also contains information on the history of the Odd Fellows and interviews with members.  This and the official 2008 photograph of the Parwich Odd Fellows at [...]

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Wakes starts Saturday

Saturday 27th June: Odd Fellows Parade & Carnival 9-30am Odd Fellows Parade starts from the Sycamore Inn (an earlier start than usual to fit in the popular new stop at Flaxdale) 11-am Odd Fellows Service in Parwich Church 1-15pm Odd Fellows Dinner in the Memorial Hall 11am to 4pm Village Market (with some 14 stalls) [...]

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Odd Fellows film on Friday

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Parwich Odd Fellows has commissioned its own specifically brewed ale. There are just four cases remaining, so if you want to try it you need to be quick! Each case contains 12 bottles and costs £26; alternatively you can buy individual bottles at £2.50 a bottle. In addition, there are just ten of the ‘special [...]

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A Bird’s Eye View

Last Sunday, a small team of ‘professional’ Parwich cameramen were asked to make a video record of the St. George’s Day Parade. The exercise was meticulously planned and good vantage points were identified the day before. One of these points happened to be the bell tower of St. Peter’s Church, providing a rather interesting panorama [...]

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The Parwich Odd Fellows set in motion a very successful day. A big thank you to everyone, including the organisers, especially Mick Edge without whose vision, ideas and determination, the day would not have happened, all the helpers and those who came along and supported the day.  The morning’s march by the Odd Fellows and the [...]

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Here are a couple of photos of this morning’s St George’s Day Parade lead by the Odd Fellows and the Cyberscouts.  This afternoon’s events start at 1-30pm on the Green with Winster Morris Men, the the Church Fête and the A52′s fresh from their world tour.  More photos and a report will follow.

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