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Decode 2010
Posted in Church, Out & About, School, Young people on Tuesday July 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Families can step back in time at Magpie Mine – Saturday July 31
Posted in Events, Out & About, Peak Park, Young people on Thursday July 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Children can try being a lead miner, meet characters from the past, and enjoy things that go boom, bang or squelch at a free archaeological family fun day at the 270-year-old Magpie Mine, Sheldon, on Saturday July 31, 10.30am-3pm. Peak District National Park rangers and the Peak District Mines Historical Society are staging “Magpie Mayhem,” [...]
Car broken into in Milldale car park
Posted in Out & About, Police on Saturday July 10, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Just a warning that a Parwich resident has told us that their car was broken into whilst parked in the Milldale car park.
History Society Trip
Posted in History, Out & About on Monday June 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There are still places available, so if you are interested in coming along contact John (tel 302) by Tuesday evening. For more on the museum click here.
Visit to Bakewell Museum
Posted in History, Out & About on Tuesday May 25, 2010 | 1 Comment »
For more on the museum click here.
Festivals of Interest this Summer
Posted in Arts, Events, Music, Out & About, People, Pikehall, Y-Not on Monday May 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
May Bank Holiday Weekend Derbyshire Open Arts Saturday 28th – Monday 31st May A visual arts and crafts event across the county. This free event invites you to visit artists and craftspeople in their showspaces and workplaces to purchase and view their work. There are many opportunities to talk to the artists and watch them [...]
Diary
Posted in About this site, Events, Out & About on Tuesday March 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The village diary has been updated through to December. Thank you to those groups that have sent in details for events that they are holding this year. Please do send in dates as soon as you have them, this way any potential clashes can be avoided. The diary is included in the Parish Magazine, but [...]
Two great charity events to support.
Posted in Events, Gardens, Out & About, People, Sport on Tuesday March 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Culland Hall Open Garden & Spring Fair – Sunday 25th April 11am-4pm. Culland Hall in Brailsford will be hosting the fifth annual Open Garden and Spring Plant Fair on Sunday, 25th April 11-4pm. There will be unusual plants for sale from leading specialist nurseries and RHS exhibitors in aid of local charity ‘The Mid-Derbyshire Association [...]
This weekend: find a new feline friend.
Posted in Events, Out & About on Friday January 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Cheryl W for telling us about this event, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the Derby Adoption Centre, Long Lane, Dalbury Lees, DE6 5BJ. If you’re thinking of adding a new feline member to your household, then why not pop in? To find out more about Cats Protection in Derbyshire, please [...]
Guizers reunited on Saturday
Posted in Arts, Out & About on Tuesday December 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Brothm Mummers and Guizers will be out again in force this year, on Saturday 12th December. Times and places are approximate, but will roughly be as follows: The Knockerdown Inn (Hognaston) 1.30pm The Red Lion (Hognaston) 2pm Smiths Tavern Ashbourne (2.45pm) Ashbourne Market Square (and environs) 3.15pm The Bentley Brook Inn 8pm The Coach [...]
Charity Coffee Morning: this Saturday.
Posted in Alsop, Events, Out & About on Friday December 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Shura Prince for contacting us with the following information: My name is Shura Prince. I live at Alsop Moor, and I am doing a charity coffee morning on Saturday the 5th December at Alstonefield Village Hall, from 10am till 1pm. There will be a Santa’s Grotto, face painting, tombola and a variety of [...]
Mummers and Guizers: December 12th.
Posted in Arts, Events, Out & About on Thursday November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Brothm Mummer and Guizers will be out again in force this year, on Saturday 12th December. Times and places are approximate, but will roughly be as follows: The Knockerdown Inn (Hognaston) 1.30pm The Red Lion (Hognaston) 2pm Smiths Tavern Ashbourne (2.45pm) Ashbourne Market Square (and environs) 3.15pm The Bentley Brook Inn 8pm The Coach [...]
Christmas Classics by Candlelight with the London Concertante in Ashbourne
Posted in Music, Out & About on Sunday November 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have yet another marvellous opportunity to enjoy some top quality classical music by the London Concertante Chamber Ensemble. For the third year they will be playing popular classics for Christmas at St John’s Church Ashbourne. Their concerts are always a sell out, so it is important to book early. Tickets can be booked on [...]
Ecton Mine
Posted in History, Out & About on Sunday November 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Martin C for sending in this post. I have just been down Ecton Copper Mine (near Hartington), on a trip organized by Alison from Parwich, for the Open University Geological Society. Ecton was a very profitable mine in the 18th century, and the then owner, the Duke of Devonshire, used the profits [...]
New Sherwood Foresters Memorial
Posted in History, Out & About on Saturday October 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This afternoon (2pm Central European Time, i.e. 1pm BST) sees the unveiling of a new Sherwood Foresters Memorial at the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium. To see photographs of the stone being carved go to the WFR Museum website. This Project has been led by Major John Cotterill MBE Mercian Regiment, Mr Cliff Housley Regimental [...]
Breaking Poynt back in Ashbourne on Friday night
Posted in Music, Out & About on Tuesday October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hi, I’ve been asked many times by people in the village to let them know when the band are playing in Ashbourne again, so I’m trying to let as many people know as I can, and I thought the Parwich website would be as good a place as any. Many Thanks-Colin Keyworth
History Society Trip to Wirksworth
Posted in History, Out & About on Friday October 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wednesday’s History Society trip to Wirksworth provided a fascinating afternoon. The Wirksworth Heritage Centre laid on a tour round the town, followed by time spent in the Hertiage Centre. Parwich and Alsop have had strong links to Wirksworth since at least the reign of King Canute, when our area was part of a large royal [...]
History Society Visit Wirksworth
Posted in History, Out & About on Monday October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Heritage Centre advise that car parking is best found behind the Wheatsheaf pub (free), accessed from Wood Street, or in the car park by Millwards filling station on Harrison Drive (pay and display).
Adult Education Courses in Ashbourne
Posted in Out & About on Monday October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ashbourne Adult Community Education Centre (tel 01335 345 613) still has places on a number of courses for the Autumn term. For those courses that have already started the fees will be charged pro rata. Courses with places include Computerised Accounts, Computing, English, Maths, Plumbing, Woodwork and Lip Reading. Click here to see the courses [...]
Visit to Wirksworth
Posted in History, Out & About on Monday October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
How well do you know your pubs?
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Wednesday September 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Here are some Derbyshire and Staffordshire pubs signs, obviously the one above has a very large clue on the sign, but how many of the others can you locate.
Beyond Limits 2009: sculpture exhibition at Chatsworth House.
Posted in Arts, Out & About, Photography on Sunday September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Now in its fourth year, the annual Beyond Limits sculpture exhibition in the grounds of Chatsworth House offers the chance to view some major pieces of work in imaginative and sympathetic settings. Featuring works by Antony Gormley, Henry Moore, Marc Quinn, Richard Hudson and many others, the exhibition runs until 1st November. To view a [...]
Town & Country Supplies
Posted in Out & About, People on Tuesday September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As you are probably aware Town & Country Supplies has been sold to Countrywide. Town & Country Supplies was run by myself and my business partner for the last 20 years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people in Parwich and surrounding area who traded and supported us in that [...]
Ashbourne Heritage Day
Posted in Out & About on Saturday September 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Martin for pointing out that today Ashbourne is having a Heritage Day with exhibitions and stalls at St Oswald’s Church Hall, the Town Hall and Leatherbritches Brewery. So if you are in the town today
Safety Concerns
Posted in Out & About on Wednesday September 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Could we ask parents to remind children not to pass their mobile phone numbers to anyone except their closest friends, and certainly not to people who they have just met. Everyone is aware of the problems with Internet Chat rooms, but similar problems do occur with mobile phones.
DRCS Grand Christmas Fair
Posted in Out & About on Tuesday September 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Several local residents have or have had links with the Derwent Rural Counselling Service, including Marion F-S who worked for them for a number of years and is still involved on a voluntary basis. Consequently our readers might be interested in supporting and benefiting from their Generally we do not include events outside our immediate [...]
Over 60s Trip to Whitby
Posted in Out & About on Friday August 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There are still a few places left on the Parwich Over 60s coach trip to Whitby on Tuesday 8th September. The coach departs from Parwich Green at 8am, and the trip costs £8 for Members or £10 for Non-members. Contact Alan on tel. 279 to reserve your seats. (Note, you don’t have to be Over [...]
Bradbourne Fell Races this Sunday
Posted in Out & About, Sport on Monday August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Bradbourne Fell Races this Sunday 30th August A Senior and 4 Junior Fell Races will be held as a part of the 13th annual Bradbourne Fell Races on Sunday 30 August. The Senior and under 18 race is a hilly 5.5 mile two lap course with a water splash at the start, and the junior [...]
Ashbourne Show tomorrow
Posted in Events, Farming, Out & About on Friday August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are looking for something to do tomorrow, go to the 118th Ashbourne Show at the Polo Ground, Osmaston (off the A52 just south of Ashbourne). For more details click here or on the photo.
Would you like role in a video art work?
Posted in Arts, Out & About on Tuesday August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This email was sent to parwich@hotmail.co.uk, and, although the Wirksworth Festival is outside our area, we thought someone might be interested in being involved: Are you ready for your close-up? Would you like to have a starring role as part of an artwork at Wirksworth Festival 2009? Video artist Phil Lambert is making a new [...]
Manifold Valley Agricultural Show: photo gallery.
Posted in Farming, Out & About, Photography on Saturday August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Kevin S for these images. Click on each to enlarge. Alternatively, click here to view them as a slideshow.
Manifold Valley Agricultural Show.
Posted in Events, Farming, Out & About on Friday August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The 30th annual Manifold Show takes place tomorrow (Saturday 8th August), at The Arbour, Castern Hall, Ilam. Admission is £5 for adults, £3 for 12-16 year olds, and free for under 12s. Parking is also free.
Advice needed on things to do in the Peak District
Posted in Out & About on Thursday July 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
While we are away on our summer holiday, my sister and her two kids will be having their summer holiday at our house. Her kids are 18 months and 3 and a half years old. As we arrived here when our kids were a bit older than that, I don’t know all the best local [...]
Visit Fenny Bentley Church
Posted in History, Out & About, Societies on Monday July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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History Society visit Bonsall
Posted in History, Out & About on Monday June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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History Society Trip
Posted in History, Out & About on Wednesday June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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Carsington Flower Festival
Posted in Events, Out & About on Friday May 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The flower festival/well dressing/open gardens season is under way; do email us (parwich@hotmail.co.uk) about any coming up so we can include them in our Events Beyond page This weekend sees the ever popular St Margaret’s Church Carsington Flower Festival Strictly Dancing in Flowers Saturday May 16 – Thursday May 21 10-30am – 7-00pm home made [...]
Sandra & Rebecca’s Moonwalk
Posted in Out & About, People on Thursday May 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As promised here is a picture of Sandra and Rebecca in their decorated bras ready for their Marathon length “power talk” around central London starting at Midnight this Saturday. So far they have raised over £1000 for breast cancer projects. You can sponsor them online at http://www.justgiving.com/rebeccajordan5 or there is a sponsorship form in the [...]
Easter Events from the National Park
Posted in Events, Out & About on Friday April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Cracking Easter holiday events at Peak District Visitor Centres Spring Fun Days at Peak District National Park visitor centres will show how nature stages its own Easter egg-stravaganza in the wild. Children can join in free fun activities while learning how to protect wild birds and other creatures at this crucial time of year for [...]
Parwich’s favourite country pub: the winner.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Friday March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At the end of the day, just two votes separated our winner from our runner-up – but there can only be one winner, and we can now announce that the honour goes to… (…long pause…) (…drum roll…) The Coach and Horses at Fenny Bentley. With its award-winning reputation for consistently tasty food (using locally sourced [...]
Parwich’s favourite country pub: 2nd place.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Friday March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our runner-up position is hereby awarded to The Duke of York at Elton – an establishment which takes a very different approach to our third placed pub, offering a truly traditional Derbyshire drinking experience. Here’s what some of our readers had to say about it: Original village pub. No fancy frills and trappings and even [...]
Parwich’s favourite country pub: 3rd place.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Friday March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all who voted in our long-running “Parwich’s favourite country pub” survey. From an original list of fifty pubs – all within approximately 10 miles’ driving distance of Parwich – we can now announce the Top Three. In third position, we have The George at Alstonefield. Since being taken over by Emily Hammond in [...]
Parwich’s favourite country pub – the grand final.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Thursday March 5, 2009 | 11 Comments »
Having started with a pool of fifty country pubs – all within an approximate ten mile driving distance from the centre of Parwich – our four regional heats have whittled the number down to a final twelve. But which of these is Parwich’s favourite? We’re about to start finding out. For our grand final, we’ve [...]
Live blues in Hulland Ward this Friday.
Posted in Events, Music, Out & About on Tuesday February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Lovers of blues music should be interested in a concert which is taking place at Hulland Ward’s village hall on Friday (February 27th). The Daniel Smith Blues Band are a highly regarded outfit, who have picked up accolades from BBC Radio 2, The Guardian and the national blues press. Full details of the event can [...]
Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 4 of 4.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Tuesday February 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
(What’s this all about, then? Click here to find out more…) For our fourth and final regional heat, you are invited to select your favourites from 14 country pubs in the North West area. Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button. The three pubs with the highest number of [...]
Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 3 of 4.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Friday February 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
(What’s this all about, then? Click here to find out more…) For our third heat, the spotlight falls upon twelve country pubs in the South West zone. Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button. The three pubs with the highest number of votes will proceed to our grand final. [...]
Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 2 of 4.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Tuesday February 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
(What’s this all about, then? Click here to find out more…) For our second heat, we move down to the South East zone (roughly speaking, that is). Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button. The three pubs with the highest number of votes will proceed to our grand final.
Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 1 of 4.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Friday February 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Although Parwich is lucky enough to boast two fine drinking establishments of its own, we are also fortunate to have a large number of country pubs within a short driving distance. Using Google Maps as a guide, and excluding town pubs in Ashbourne, Bakewell and Wirksworth, we have found a grand total of fifty country [...]
Ilam open
Posted in Out & About on Friday December 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re trying to think of somewhere (other than the sales) to go over the next few days, and running out of ideas about where to take the rellies, well good news. Ilam tearooms is open from 11am tomorrow until January 4th. If the weather is anything like it was today it’ll be gorgeous over [...]
Parwich Guizers
Posted in Arts, Out & About on Wednesday December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For many years the Parwich Guizers (also known as the Brothm Mummers) have been bringing festive cheer to Parwich and beyond. Last Saturday, the group (Denis, Roy, Ben, Arnold, Rob, Ken and Brian) ventured out on the road again, taking their traditional Christmas play to Buxton in the afternoon, and to various local pubs in [...]
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