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A couple of local news stories

Posted in Farming, Local Links, News, People, Sport, Wakes on Monday July 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Spotted in the news: an informative write-up of the Hill Race in the Ripley & Heanor News, and a curious tale of painted sheep in the Stunner, furnished with quotes from Parwich’s Ben Chadfield.

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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, [...]

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150th Anniversary Celebrations at Parwich School

Posted in School, Wakes on Saturday July 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Photo from JF-S

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Children’s Sports Results

Posted in Sport, Wakes, Young people on Friday July 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Well done to everyone who took part, here are the results from Monday evening. FLAT RACES 1. Girls 9-10 -  50 yards 1st Bethany F 2nd Leah W 3rd Charlotte B

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The Ball Race

Posted in Competition, Wakes on Thursday July 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Friday – Last Day of Wakes

Posted in School, Wakes on Thursday July 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Parwich School Reunion & Celebration of the School’s 150th Anniversary This year our village celebrates the anniversary of the building and opening of the School in 1861. Working in co-operation with the School we have arranged a special evening. 6pm – School Open – for everyone to look around 7.30pm – Slide Show of old [...]

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Bowls Extravaganza & Golf Competition

Posted in Competition, Photography, Sport, Wakes on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Thursday – Wakes

Posted in Films, Wakes on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

For the full Wakes Programme click here 7pm  – The Ball Race – on Pump Hill              Tickets £1 available all week              Great Prizes available:               1st Prize –  £75               2nd Prize – £50               3rd Prize – £10 7.15pm – Children’s Film Show in the Memorial Hall, after the Ball Race. “A wonderful animated film about two [...]

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Children’s Sports

Posted in Sport, Wakes, Young people on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Here’s one for the parents and grandparents.  We have included as many photos as possible from Monday night’s Sports.

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All Pilates Classes Cancelled Tonight

Posted in Pilates, Wakes on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

This afternoon and both evening pilates classes are cancelled tonight because of Wakes.  So take the opportunity instead to join in the Wakes Bowling Extravaganza and the Golf  Target Competition at 7pm on Parsons Croft.

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Hill Race – Start & Finish of the Adult Race

Posted in Competition, People, Photography, Wakes on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

To enlarge the individual photos of the runners, click on each picture.

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Junior Race – Start & Finish

Posted in Photography, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Sandra & Janice – Local Mother’s Race

Posted in People, Photography, Sport, Wakes on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Pre Race Prep

Posted in Competition, People, Wakes on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Hill Race – From the village

Posted in Sport, Wakes on Wednesday July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

To see the photos individually read on

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Fight for the summit – junior runners

Posted in Sport, Wakes, Young people on Tuesday July 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

2011 Junior Hill Race photos taken on the top of the Hill:

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First to the top

Posted in Sport, Wakes on Tuesday July 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Although it is not a long distance as fell racing goes, the challenge of Parwch Hill Race is the steep-sided Parwich Hill.Above is J Pountain as he approaches the summit to win the trophy for first runner to the top of the Hill.  Following are nearly all the runners near the top (apologies to the [...]

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2011 Hill Race Results and Time Sheets

Posted in Sport, Wakes on Tuesday July 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

With the rain holding off, the evening went well with increased numbers of runners in the main Senior Race, which was won by M Jones in 18min 59sec, slightly slower than last year.  We missed Paul Mannion this year, but at least it gave someone else a chance. The quickest home in the Junior Race [...]

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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 [...]

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Tuesday – Parwich Hill Race

Posted in Competition, Pub, Sport, Wakes on Monday July 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

For the full Wakes Programme click here Tuesday – Hill Race Night Registration for the Hill Race is by the Sycamore Inn 7pm – Local Mothers’ Race – For the Paula Lynam Trophy 7-30pm – Junior Hill Race – aprox. 1½ miles Any children aged 14 years and under can enter. Local Children are defined [...]

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Fun & Games with the Campers – Photos

Posted in Photography, Wakes on Monday July 4, 2011 | 2 Comments »

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Lots of Carnival & Fair Faces!

Posted in Photography, Wakes on Sunday July 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Even More – The Parade & Village Market

Posted in Oddfellows, Photography, Wakes on Sunday July 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Monday – Children’s Sports Night

Posted in Competition, Wakes, Young people on Sunday July 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

For the full Wakes Programme click here Children’s Sports Night – 6.30-pm – Monday Weather Permitting All children are invited to take part in the Sports Night,  just come along to Nether Green and join in the fun.   For details of all races

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Oddfellows Parade – More Photos

Posted in Oddfellows, Wakes on Sunday July 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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

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Wakes Carnival photo gallery

Posted in Photography, Wakes on Sunday July 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Please click each image to enlarge it – and don’t forget to click “Continue Reading” for many, many more. Alternatively, please click here for a slideshow, which will display all the images on full screen.

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A beautiful evening

Posted in Photography, Wakes on Sunday July 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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On and Off Parade – Wakes 2011

Posted in People, Photography, Wakes, Young people on Sunday July 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Oddfellows Odes

Posted in Oddfellows, Photography, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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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Sunday – Wakes

Posted in British Legion, Competition, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Wakes Sunday For the full Wakes Programme click here 11am –  The Campsite ‘Songs of Praise’ Service (on Parson’s Croft, or                  if wet in the Church), 12am –  Fun and Games (with the campers at Parson’s Croft)                 Tug of War & Volleyball + other games and alot of water 6-pm Treasure Hunt – [...]

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Welcome to our visitors from Notts DA

Posted in Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Our annual visitors from the Camping and Caravanning Club’s Nottinghamshire District Association are with us once again, staying at Parson’s Croft until Monday. They are always a welcome presence on the Carnival Parade, and we particularly hope that they will enjoy tomorrow’s “Fun and Games”, which starts at midday. (Please click the image to enlarge.)

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Temporary road closures: Wakes Saturday and Tuesday

Posted in Roads, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget that Main Street and Church Walk will be closed today (Saturday) between 6pm and 830pm for the Carnival. Both roads will be closed again for the Hill Race on Tuesday, between 630pm and 9pm.

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175th Anniversary

Posted in Oddfellows, Photography, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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

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What’s on Where this Week – 2nd July

Posted in Events, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

All Wakes Events are in blue – for a detailed programme click here. What’s on Where this Week  Day Time Event Location . . Saturday 2nd – Friday 8th Wakes Week . Saturday 9-10.45am Saturday Morning Bulk Rubbish Collection Parwich   9.45am Wakes Saturday Oddfellows Parade starts from The Sycamore   10.30-10.45am Saturday Morning Bulk [...]

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Fun of the Fair starts tonight (Friday)

Posted in Wakes on Friday July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Start your Wakes fun early by coming along to the Fair on the Green tonight from 8pm!

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Village market on the Green

Posted in Wakes on Friday July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

People are getting ready for tomorrow’s market and entertainment on the Green (Saturday 11am to 4pm)

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Wakes Saturday

Posted in Competition, Oddfellows, Wakes on Friday July 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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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Wakes Week – Detailed Programme

Posted in British Legion, Competition, Events, Films, Oddfellows, Wakes on Wednesday June 29, 2011 | 3 Comments »

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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Wanted: tombola prizes

Posted in School, Wakes on Monday June 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

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Wakes stall for First Responders

Posted in First Responders, Wakes on Saturday June 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Sue H writes: Parwich First Responders will be having a stall on Wakes Saturday (July 2nd). There will be biscuits to buy and the dollies on which to practise resuscitation skills. We hope people will come and have a go. We are very interested in getting younger members of the community involved in volunteering with [...]

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