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This was the third Parwich Panoramic Five Fell Race (PP5) with the best turnout so far, 112 runners. There were 24 clubs represented and 34 non affiliated runners. The overall winner was Chris Nicoll from Derby Tri Club and he just missed the course record by 37 seconds. 28 ladies ran, with the leading lady, Jo Bednall coming [...]

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Even more photos of the Junior Runners Thank you to JF-S for these great photos

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A few photos from last night’s Junior Races: Sorry there are so few, but I was marshalling in a bad spot to get photos.

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PARWICH JUNIOR FELL RUNS Tuesday 2 August 2011 RACE 1 : U8 1 Lucy Bednall 4.49 2 Abbie Fryer-Winder 5.06 3 Flora Kanan 7.00 4 Zizi Peck 7.11 5 Jack Webster 7.18 6 Caitlan Grainger-Spivey 7.35 7 Lordez Aylott 6.01 8 Oliver Kent 6.10 9 Megan Harris-Wood 6.10 10 Lawrie Peck 7.10 RACE 2 : [...]

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Holiday French Club

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Calling all young people between the ages of 7 and 16 Would you like to have fun, make new friends and make a play in a week? Would you like you like to work with theatre professionals and learn some great skills? Would you like to build your confidence and enjoy being creative? If this [...]

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Balloon Launch

On Thursday 14th July 2011 at 2.15pm 150 Royal Blue Balloons were released celebrating 150 years of education at Parwich Primary School. Many thanks to those people that purchased a balloon and helped make the afternoon such a fantastic success. Caroline Rodgers, Headteacher.

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Wednesday 13th July saw Operation Red Rabbit, the 2011 Peak Five School’s Fun Day swing into action. A full school day of activities for the children of Parwich and Fitzherbert Primary Schools, organised by our local churches. The day was generously sponsored and supported by many local individuals and businesses. Thank you to all of [...]

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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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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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Children’s Sports

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

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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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Operation Red Rabbit

Operation Red Rabbit is the 2011 Peak Five schools’ fun day. Exclusively for the children of Fitzherbert and Parwich primary schools, and offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of several local sponsors, the day will include exciting craft and sports activities, suitable for all primary aged children. Hosted in the grounds of Tissington [...]

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Will Beesely is doing the Horticultural Society’s tombola for Open Gardens on Sunday and would be grateful for any prizes. Please either drop them off at Knob Hall or ring Will on 318 and he will collect them.

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Last month we featured a post sent in by Rannoch L, about his trip to South America and his urgent quest for work.  Thank you to Debbie W for sending in this comment, I just wanted to say that following Rannoch L’s classified advertisement on Parwich.org for work, I hired him to wash my windows [...]

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Ten tennis players from Kenya are in Derby for a couple of days training as part of their tour of the UK. They are being hosted by Rosemary & Stuart and Jill Thornton, and yesterday they braved the rain and were practising on the courts at Parsons Croft. The players are preparing to compete against [...]

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A Newcomer to the Pub

A very quiet, relaxed and sleepy Rosie – a beautiful photo captured by JF-S.

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Two little princesses cut the cake The following photos from JF-S show the memorable day unfolding. The sentries lining the route                 The confetti on the ground Royally decorated The early birds got the best seats, but soon the Hall was packed   The first live screening of events on the big screen at the Memorial [...]

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Ladybirds about

Tilly with her ladybird hat looking very much like summer is here.

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Work Wanted

Rannoch Linnell has been offered an amazing opportunity to go with 11 other boys and 2 teachers to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands for a month in summer 2012. Whilst on the Galapagos Islands he will be a volunteer working with a disadvantaged community, this may involve working with local children or helping in building [...]

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Nia has emailed in to say a big thank you to everyone who supported her in the High Peak Marathon, she raised  £1229.38p and as a group they topped £2,500 which is amazing.  This money is going to help Isabelle, a 7 year old who has lost part of all her limbs after being diagnosed with [...]

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Holiday French Club

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Thirty five friends took the morning air and walked to Tissington today for the 3rd annual Christmas day walk – some for the first time.  It was a beautiful walk, with perfect blue skies and snow lining the fields.  On arrival at Tissington, a picnic table ladened with nibbles and flasks of coffee and mulled [...]

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Spot the difference!

Take a careful look at these two photos. Although they may look identical at first, there are in fact ten differences between the top photo and the bottom photo. How many can you spot? We particularly welcome answers in the comments box from our younger readers. HINT: Try clicking each photo to enlarge it. Each [...]

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Fashion Show next week

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The Dovedale Dash

2010 saw the 55th Dovedale Dash and although chilly and a little soggy underfoot, it was a wonderfully sunny day.  Parwich and Alsop were well represented, fielding 21 runners (including 5 friends) out of 1500 runners.  Apologies that the photos are not as sharp as they could be, but the runners were just too fast [...]

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1st for Hedge Laying

Congratulations to Ben C in winning the Hedge Laying Competition in the Junior Class at the Meynell and South Staffordshire Hunt.  The competition was held on a farm at Yeaveley on Sunday.

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Ashbourne Half Marathon and Fun Run

Parwich were represented by 4 runners in the Ashbourne half marathon and fun run.  Bertie L the 6th boy to finish the fun run, just ahead of Izzy P who was the third girl to finish. In the half marathon Sue P was only a few minutes ahead of Graham J, he was running his first half [...]

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Pilates for the young!

We have received the following message from Rebecca: Apologies to the existing Pilates exercisers who are young in mind if not in body, but there is interest from some of the younger residents in the village in setting up their own session. A free taster class will be held on Wednesday 29th September from 7.30 [...]

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Congratulations Catherine

Enormous congratulations have to go to Catherine Bunting, she achieved 5 A*s in her A levels yesterday and confirmed her place at Cambridge where she is going to study Natural Sciences.  Most appropriately she will be at St Catharine’s College.  Good luck, now the pressure is off, enjoy the rest of your summer holidays!

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There is a photographer coming into Toddler group on Fri 13th at 2.30pm in the Memorial Hall if anyone wants to bring their child/ren along.  Though primarily aimed at the younger children, older siblings are also welcome.  No need to book just turn up on Friday. If in doubt, email parwich@hotmail.co.uk and the Team will pass on any [...]

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Junior Races Photos

With increased numbers and excellent times the three junior races went well.  Click on continue reading below to see photos of all three races (click on thumbnails to enlarge):

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Decode 2010

Step 1 - Click on the poster to enlarge it so that you can read the full details of this adventure and follow the instructions.

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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,” [...]

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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 [...]

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