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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Wakes stall for First Responders
Posted in First Responders, Wakes on Saturday June 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Strongest Man Competition Postponed
Posted in People, Wakes on Wednesday June 15, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Shaun M has informed the blog that the Strongest Man competition will not be happening during Wakes Week because of Health & Safety issues. Shaun and Rob hope to organise the event independently at a later date.
Wakes 2011
Posted in Wakes on Wednesday February 2, 2011 | 3 Comments »
The blog team have received an enquiry regarding the date of this year’s Wakes Saturday. If someone could provide us with the details, so that we can pass the information on, we would be most grateful. UPDATE Thanks to Sandra C for informing us that this year’s Wakes Saturday will be on July 2nd.
Wakes 2010 – shortcuts to reports
Posted in Wakes on Saturday July 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
What a fantastic Wakes Week! A big thank you to the Carnival & Recreation Committee and to all those who helped out. If you missed any of the 2010 coverage at parwich.org, here are links to the all our posts: Odd Fellows Parade (Saturday 26th) Alternative Dress Code? Odd Fellows March 2010: Part 1 Odd Fellows March [...]
Strongest Man: photos of the events
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Saturday July 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Below are the photos of the 2010 Strongest Man competition organised by event. Also click here to see the results and here for a general slide show of the evening. Churn Challenge
Hill Race Prizes
Posted in Wakes on Saturday July 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Congratulations to all those who won prizes at The Hill Race last Tuesday. Click on ‘Continue Reading’ below to view a gallery of the winners.
Wakes through the years
Posted in History, People, Wakes on Friday July 2, 2010 | 1 Comment »
What an excellent idea and a great evening. Denis L showed a cine film from the 1960s of Wakes and a slide show of Wakes photos taken over the last 100 years or so on the Parwich Film digital projector now installed in the new Hall. I did not count the audience but there must have been [...]
Stongest Man Slide Show
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The results of this year’s Strongest Man competition can be seen by clicking here. Below is a slide show of randomly selected photographs from the evening. More photos of each event can be seen by clicking here.
An extra stop last Saturday
Posted in Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Chris H for sending us these two photos of the Band’s visit to Church Farm last Saturday.
Children’s Sports Results
Posted in Sport, Wakes, Young people on Thursday July 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Parwich must have some of the fittest children in the country. They certainly have a lot of stamina, taking part in such an action packed Wakes Week, including the two sports events and then the Hill Race. Below are the results of the Children’s Sports. 1. Flat Race Girls 9-10 inc 50 yards 1st Bethany F [...]
Blog hits an all time high
Posted in About this site, Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010 | 7 Comments »
With wonderful weather and a superb Wakes Week, the Blog has hit an all time high. Yesterday there were 2032 viewings on the site – our highest ever in one day – with the photos, particularly about the Hill Race, proving the most popular. This week we will also reach another high with 400,000 viewings [...]
Photo Finishes
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Below is a gallery of pictures from the Seniors’ (Open) Race. Again, the pictures are shown in the order runners approached the finishing line.
More Photos From The Seniors’ (Open) Race
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a gallery of pictures from the Seniors’ Race taken from the edge of the field leading from Parwich Hill. The pictures are in the order the runners arrived at the spot. Click on each picture to enlarge it.
Parwich Strongest Man 2010 results
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A great evening with an excellent crowd and a full competent of twelve competitors. Shaun and Rob again organised a fantastic evening, with some new events: Churn Challenge: In pairs the competitors race against each other and the clock carrying two milk churns filled with gravel. 1st Andrew Fletcher 2nd Peter Etches 3rd Michael Berry [...]
Events still to go this week
Posted in Events, Wakes on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The excellent weather continues, with it set fair for the Strongest Man Competition tonight. What’s on Where this Week – Wakes Week Date Time Event Location Wednesday 6.30pm Pilates Memorial Hall 8pm Strongest Man Competition The Sycamore Thursday 6pm Children’s Film – Walt Disney Classic – Jungle Book Memorial Hall 8pm Parwich Wakes [...]
The Seniors on the Hill (more photos)
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
And for lots more photos of the runners in the Senior (Open) Race as they near the top of the Hill
Parwich hill race – more photos.
Posted in People, Photography, Wakes on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here are some more photos of yesterday’s hill race, courtesy of John F-S. (If you’re looking for the full results, then please click here.)
The Juniors on the Hill (more photos)
Posted in Sport, Wakes, Young people on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
For more photos of the junior runners on the Hill
Photos From The Junior Hill Race
Posted in People, Photography, Wakes, Young people on Wednesday June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The runners in the Junior Hill Race ran an excellent race. There was plenty of competition and you can see from the pictures below that we have many junior athletes in and around the village. Click on each picture in the gallery below to enlarge it.
Photos From The Local Mothers’ Race
Posted in Wakes on Tuesday June 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Here is a gallery of photos from The Mothers’ Race. Click on each image to enlarge it. Click here for full results and time sheets.
2010 Hill Race Results and Time Sheets
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Tuesday June 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This evening saw near perfect weather for the Hill Race. Paul Mannion won the Senior Race for the third year running, again in a faster time than the previous year. The Trophies in the three races were awarded as follows: Local Mothers Race Paula Lynam Trophy 1st Liz Edge 2nd Laura Mellor 3rd Sandra Chadfield
Children’s Sports
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Extra photos have been added this lunchtime
Story Of The Yellow Submarine
Posted in A52s, Music, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | 1 Comment »
For those of you interested in the background behind the yellow submarine that sailed round Carnival last Saturday, The A52s have a write-up on their official website www.thea52s.co.uk. Click on the picture below to go there.
Carnival Placings
Posted in Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Pedestrian 1yr- 4yr 1st Lady Bird – Ruby 2nd Peppa Pig – Daisy Joint 3rd Princess and Dragon – Callum & Gemma 5yr – 7yr 1st Knight – Ben 2nd Monster – Emily 3rd Disco Diva – Sophie 8yr-10yr 1st Del Boy Dale – Sam 2nd Hermoine Grainger – Lauran 3rd St. Trinian’s Pupil – [...]
Strongest Man Competion – Wednesday
Posted in Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Wednesday at 8pm at The Sycamore The Stongest Man Competition Not for the faint hearted. Rules and conditions apply, please see the organiser
Sunday afternoon’s fun and games!
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Tension mounted on Sunday afternoon, as two teams warmed up, ready to face each other for the duel of the year. Much training had been undertaken, which was obvious when you saw the teams in action: peak fitness and grim determination. The atmosphere was electric, play was fair and the promise each person showed in [...]
Wakes Fair
Posted in Wakes on Sunday June 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Photos from Jane B & JF-S
More Photos – Carnival Parade with Ashbourne Town Band
Posted in Photography, Wakes on Sunday June 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Even more photos added at 10am Sunday
Wakes Carnival Parade: photo gallery
Posted in Photography, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The sun shone brightly on Wakes this year, making for a wonderful fancy dress and float parade. Congratulations to the committee for making it all happen, and well done to everybody who took part. We hope you enjoy this gallery of 40 images from today’s festivities. All the photos can be enlarged by clicking on [...]
Odd Fellows March 2010: Part Two.
Posted in Oddfellows, Photography, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Odd Fellows March 2010: Part One.
Posted in Oddfellows, Photography, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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.
Alternative Dress Code?
Posted in Oddfellows, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Is this a new dress code or is he just keen to get to the first drinks stop before everyone else?
Wakes Week
Posted in Wakes on Thursday June 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In response to requests for Wakes details this is as much information as we have got. When we are sent the information or when the board appears on The Green, we will update below. Wakes Week Date Time Event Location Saturday 9.45am Odd Fellows Parade Start from The Sycamore 11am Church Service Parwich Church [...]
Oddfellows – Buttonholes
Posted in Oddfellows, Wakes on Saturday June 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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.
Parwich featured in this week’s Stunner.
Posted in News, Wakes on Wednesday June 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
On page 13 of this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph, there’s a splendid half-page advertisement feature dedicated to this weekend’s Parwich Open Gardens, and to the Wakes Week activities which commence at the end of the month. Containing a full preview of the forthcoming activities, and accompanied by quotes from various Parwichians, it’s well worth reading. [...]
Two page Wakes feature in this week’s Stunner
Posted in Memorial hall, News, Wakes on Wednesday July 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph is available in the Sycamore Shop or on-line. Local interest articles include: p. 4 £90,000 grants could make village hall dream a reality is an article on the recent grants towards the Memorial Hall redevelopment project, including the Peak Park Sustainable Development Grant, that mean we are now well within [...]
Look out for tomorrow’s Stunner
Posted in Memorial hall, News, Wakes on Tuesday July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Will you be in tomorrow’s paper? This week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph should be a bumper Parwich issue with a great Wakes spread and more. As ever, we will provide links to any local interest articles; you can buy the real thing at the Sycamore Shop; or you can see it on-line at their website.
Another caption post
Posted in Wakes on Monday July 6, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Add your captions:
Junior runners
Posted in Photography, Wakes, Young people on Sunday July 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Tracey F for sending in this photo:
The Wheelbarrow Race
Posted in People, Photography, Wakes on Sunday July 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Martin W for emailing these photos into parwich@hotmail.com
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