Apologies for the error on the Calendar, this meeting is a Committee Meeting not the AGM.
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Thursday’s Horticultural Society Meeting
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday February 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Horticultural Meeting – Everyone welcome
Posted in Societies on Monday February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Horticultural Society Meeting Thursday 23rd February 7.30pm Memorial Hall Everyone Welcome
History Society AGM tomorrow
Posted in History, Societies on Wednesday February 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Annual General Meeting of the Parwich & District Local History Society will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 16th February 2012 in Parwich Memorial Hall
Meeting to discuss Queen’s Jubilee
Posted in Events, Parish Council, Societies on Tuesday February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Wednesday 15th February – 7.30pm Memorial Hall Everyone is welcome to attend so that we can plan together how to make this a memorable and enjoyable village celebration. Here are the initial ideas from the first meeting held on 3rd January regarding the celebrations will be held on the [...]
Join in the Preparations for Queen’s Jubilee
Posted in Events, Parish Council, Societies on Saturday February 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Wednesday 15th February – 7.30pm Memorial Hall Everyone is welcome to attend so that we can plan together how to make this a memorable and enjoyable village celebration. Here are the initial ideas from the first meeting held on 3rd January regarding the celebrations will be held on the [...]
Parwich Prepares for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Posted in Events, Parish Council, Societies on Thursday January 5, 2012 | 1 Comment »
A meeting was held on 3rd January 2012 to discuss the preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Our celebrations will be held on the extra Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June 2012. A number of suggestions were raised by those that attended: Denis and Pauline Laycock, Nia Linnell, Matthew Harrison and Caroline Healy. Initial ideas [...]
Sutton Seeds – Massive Discounts available
Posted in Societies on Wednesday January 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Just a reminder that Suttons orders are due with me by this Friday 6th January. Thanks to all of you who have already returned them. Helen P Each year the Parwich and District Horticultural Society order seeds from Suttons on behalf of their members. By doing this together we are eligible for a bulk order [...]
The Parwich Guizers – a photographic history.
Posted in Arts, British Legion, People, Photography, Pub, Societies on Thursday December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Rob Francis writes: You seek them here, you seek them there. For 25 years, they have mysteriously appeared then disappeared at Christmas. This is a unique Parwich tradition inherited from Biggin-by-Hartington through Ambrose Wilton and Jack Cundy, who as boys traipsed along the railway, returning via The Newhaven Inn – back in 1936. Click here [...]
Leading up to Christmas
Posted in British Legion, Catering 4 Parwich, Church, Crafts, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Music, Pub, Societies on Thursday December 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
December Thursday 15th, 7.30pm – Carols on the Green – The Green Friday 16th, 7.45pm – Christmas Film Night – M.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, [...]
Events for Christmas
Posted in Alsop, British Legion, Church, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Music, Pre-school, Pub, School, Societies on Friday November 25, 2011 | 3 Comments »
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 & [...]
Sutton Seed order – massive discounts
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Monday November 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Sutton Seeds & Ferndale Lodge Each year the Parwich and District Horticultural Society order seeds from Suttons on behalf of their members. By doing this together we are eligible for a bulk order discount. This year the discount is likely to be 40%, but could be as high as 52% if we maintain the level [...]
Fireworks Galore
Posted in Events, Photography, Societies on Sunday November 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It was a super Bonfire Night last night, and the fireworks went on for ages – a fabulous event. Thank you to the Carnival & Rec committee for organising it, to C4P for the food and anyone else that helped. Photos by JF-S
Horticultural Society – Chairman’s Report
Posted in People, Societies on Saturday November 5, 2011 | 1 Comment »
CHAIRMANS REPORT 2011 The last year has been yet another good one for the Horticultural Society. It has been difficult deciding in what direction to steer the Society but I feel we have weathered the last 2 years and are being as well supported by our members as we were in the past. Entries were [...]
Bonfire Night Tonight
Posted in Events, Societies on Saturday November 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight – AGM – Horticultural Society
Posted in Memorial hall, Societies on Friday November 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
AGM Social – Horticultural Society
Posted in Societies on Tuesday November 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Quiz Night Tonight
Posted in Pub, Quiz, Societies on Thursday October 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Film Night Tonight
Posted in Catering 4 Parwich, Films, Societies on Friday October 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »
This Friday sees a new venture for the regular monthly films, Catering 4 Parwich (C4P) will be selling food, sweets and cans, as well as the usual tea & coffee, so Friday night is easy – come along and relax in the Memorial Hall, have your supper and enjoy this great film. Sara Gruen’s bestselling [...]
Tonight – Old Parwich in Pictures
Posted in History, Memorial hall, Photography, Societies on Tuesday October 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
60th Horticultural Show: photos and results
Posted in Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Previous posts, Societies on Sunday September 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Visitors to this year’s 60th Horticultural Show were treated to another fine display of locally grown flowers, fruits and vegetables. Other categories included eggs, cakes, scones, biscuits, pies, quiches, bread, jams, chutneys, canapes and photographs. The prize-giving ceremony, which was presided over by Nia Linnell, saw Tony Marshall taking home no fewer than five trophies: [...]
Flower and Vegetable Show – Tomorrow
Posted in Competition, Flora, Memorial hall, Societies on Saturday September 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget it is the 60th Horticultural Show tomorrow. Come along and support the event, either by entering a class, by enjoying the exhibition or by buying produce at the auction. Remember that entries are open at 8am and close at 11am on the morning of the show. The show opens to the public at [...]
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Societies, Sport on Friday September 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Two losses this week, however, if a team can have a ‘good’ loss then we had one this week! Tuesday League – 30 August – Away – Hathersage As said on previous occasions this is a cracking venue. It’s a pity that they have such a good bowls team! They are second in the league [...]
60th Horticultural Show – this Sunday
Posted in Competition, Events, Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Societies on Tuesday August 30, 2011 | 2 Comments »
60th Horticultural Show – 4th September
Posted in Competition, Events, Memorial hall, Societies on Sunday August 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It is only two weeks to the Horticultural Show and this year is extra special, as it is the 60th show. By clicking on the picture below you can find out about each class, so you still have plenty of time to get organised, try out your recipes, give your veggies some extra TLC and [...]
Hanging Basket Competition – The Results
Posted in Competition, Flora, Gardens, People, Photography, Previous posts, Societies on Friday August 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mr Bill Whitfield, of Leatherbritches Nursery, has very kindly judged the baskets for us again. He looked at 29 baskets altogether and it was quite a task for him to decide which one to put in 3rd place. Here are the three winners. Michael Hart, Secretary of the Horticultural Society. First prize – Two of Jack Cundy’s three [...]
Kitchen Base Units Needed
Posted in Classified adverts, Parish Council, Societies on Friday July 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council are looking for some kitchen base units for the Pavillion, which were ruined as a result of flooding last winter. So if you are replacing your kitchen or have a few units tucked away in a garage and you no longer need them, please let one of the Councillors know or email [...]
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Societies, Sport on Saturday July 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Not a good week at all. We lost in both leagues. Unfortunately we do not seem to be able to put a consistently good run of wins together in either League. Tuesday league – 19 July – Home – Ashwood Park. Up until this season Ashwood Park have always been at least a top half [...]
No Evening Pilates until September
Posted in Pilates, Societies, Sport on Sunday July 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Pilates has now finished until September. Unfortunately because of a serious back injury a few years ago, Georgie has decided that she can no longer run the evening Pilates sessions, so the committee are now looking for a replacement teacher. Thank you to everyone who has supported Pilates this year.
Trip to Felley Priory Garden & Hebbs Farm
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Saturday July 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The coach was completely full as we set off to Felley Priory Garden, situated a few miles from Heanor. The weather was kind, and a pleasant morning was spent by all wandering through the 2.5 acre garden. There were some very unusual plants but luckily the gardener was on hand to help identify any that were not [...]
Wakes Week – The whole photo story
Posted in British Legion, Church, Competition, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Oddfellows, People, Photography, Previous posts, Pub, School, Societies, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Saturday July 9, 2011 | 2 Comments »
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, [...]
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Societies, Sport on Friday July 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Before starting on this week’s informative and knowledgeable details of the results of the league team a few words on the Bowls Extravaganza which took place on Wednesday night. We all thought, considering it was organised chaos, that it went off really well. Some of the participants were very good indeed. We will have to [...]
Trip to Felley Priory & Hebb’s Farm
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Just a reminder for those of you who reserved a place on the Parwich and District Horticultural Society trip to Felley Priory and Hebb’s Farm on Wednesday 13th July. The coach will leave Parwich at 9.30am from the Green, and return at approx 5.30pm. If you have booked a place and now cannot make it [...]
Wednesday – Wakes
Posted in Competition, Societies, Sport, Wakes on Tuesday July 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
For the full Wakes Programme click here New Events for Wakes Wednesday – 7pm Bowls extravaganza at Parsons Croft All welcome from 3 to 103 - Bowling Green All Ages Golf Target Competition - Parsons Croft Parwich Bowling Club have kindly organised an event for youngsters to introduce them to the delights of Green [...]
AGM – Parwich Memorial Hall
Posted in Memorial hall, Societies on Thursday June 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Societies, Sport on Sunday June 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A much better result in one league, but not so good in the other! Tuesday league – 21 June – Home – Matlock Golf Club. A lot better consistency this week against a team who we very often struggle against. The outcome this match however was never in doubt after the first two games which [...]
Open Gardens: a thank you
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Thursday June 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On behalf of the Horticultural Society, Nia would like to thank everyone who was involved in making last Sunday’s Open Gardens such a successful event, raising over £1400 on the day.
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Societies, Sport on Saturday June 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Oh dear not at all good this week. Two losses. Tuesday league 9 June – Away – Whitworth Park. Really strange match this. Both teams won two games each, but we each had extreme highs and extreme lows in the games. As a result the match scores were very low for both teams. Whitworth just [...]
Weekend of Gardens & Art
Posted in Arts, Gardens, Societies on Saturday June 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This weekend sees two days packed with Gardens Open and Arts in Parwich , with cream teas, cakes and a BBQ. Saturday Flaxdale Garden and Art Exhibition – 10am – 6pm Lewis Noble Art Exhibition – 10am – 4pm Sunday Lewis Noble Art Exhibition – 10am – 4pm Opens Gardens & Childrens’ Horticultural Show [...]
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Societies, Sport on Saturday June 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Well at least we won one of our two matches this week. Tuesday league – 7 June – Home – Hathersage. Hathersage are, and still are, top of the league. Although we shared the games two each their points scored were considerably better than ours. Consequently we lost the match 63 to 70. We have [...]
Parwich Open Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Tuesday June 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »


