Comments for PARWICH.ORG http://parwich.org A community website for the residents of Parwich, Alsop-en-le-Dale, Ballidon and Pikehall in the Derbyshire Peak District, brought to you by the Parwich Memorial Hall committee. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:54:05 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on What’s that all about? by Hannah http://parwich.org/2009/07/10/whats-that-all-about/#comment-4007 Hannah Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:54:05 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=14011#comment-4007 I think he's just trying to wind your cats up... or get some seeds for breakfast. I think he’s just trying to wind your cats up… or get some seeds for breakfast.

]]> Comment on What a fantastic Wakes week! by Barbara & Brian McCormick http://parwich.org/2009/07/05/what-a-fantastic-wakes-week/#comment-4004 Barbara & Brian McCormick Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:53:54 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=13767#comment-4004 13/7/2009 Just reading about the 'Wakes week' celebrations as we have just returned from a week in the south of England. You really can not beat the village of Parwich in Derbyshire for atmosphere and friendliness especially in full flood of 'wakes'. Yes, we too had another lovely return visit and it was great meeting up again with old friends. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. The children really enjoyed themselves and we all hope to be back next year. All the best to everyone. B&B & Deb 13/7/2009 Just reading about the ‘Wakes week’ celebrations as we have just returned from a week in the south of England. You really can not beat the village of Parwich in Derbyshire for atmosphere and friendliness especially in full flood of ‘wakes’. Yes, we too had another lovely return visit and it was great meeting up again with old friends. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. The children really enjoyed themselves and we all hope to be back next year. All the best to everyone. B&B & Deb

]]> Comment on B5056 to stay closed over weekend by Peter T http://parwich.org/2009/06/18/b5056-to-stay-closed-over-weekend/#comment-4003 Peter T Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:31:06 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=12288#comment-4003 The B5056 is essential to a number of quarries, which are the main local employers. Such as Ballidon quarry have no other practical access, so weight restrictions on the road are not an option. North from Longcliffe, from the old High Peak Railway bridge, the road is wider and able to cope with the traffic it must carry. However, I would argue, the road through this bridge and on south requires similar widening. Repairs to the subsidence are essential, but Highways should also look at possible upgrades to the route as a whole. The B5056 is essential to a number of quarries, which are the main local employers. Such as Ballidon quarry have no other practical access, so weight restrictions on the road are not an option.

North from Longcliffe, from the old High Peak Railway bridge, the road is wider and able to cope with the traffic it must carry. However, I would argue, the road through this bridge and on south requires similar widening.

Repairs to the subsidence are essential, but Highways should also look at possible upgrades to the route as a whole.

]]> Comment on Ideas for the 1st week of the Summer Holidays. by PDNPA press release http://parwich.org/2009/07/09/ideas-for-the-1st-week-of-the-summer-holidays/#comment-4002 PDNPA press release Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:19:31 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=13956#comment-4002 Information on the events of this week keeps on coming: PR 608 - 13 July 2009 Bring your family to the national park picnic Residents across the Peak District National Park are being invited to a family picnic and fun day to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the legislation that created national parks. The free event will take place at Losehill Hall, the Peak District National Park Authority’s learning and environmental conference centre, at Castleton between 10.30am and 4pm on Sunday 26 July. The picnic and fun day will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act and launch National Park’s Week, which runs from 27 July to 2 August. People taking part can bring their own picnic to eat in the 27-acre grounds of Losehill Hall. The packed programme of free events for people of all ages includes: • Guided walks of differing lengths for people of all abilities • Pond dipping • Sensory walk • Story telling • Art in the park • Activities with the youth rangers team • A self lead history trail • A session to create your own national park picnic day book • Un-natural trail • Making a boggart out of clay - a boggart is a fairy that causes things to disappear. For the more adventurous there will be a three-hour walk from Losehill Hall to Winnat’s Pass, leaving at 12.30pm. It will be led by Terry Howard from the Peak District Local Access Forum. Anyone interested should bring walking boots and suitable clothing with them. Places can be pre-booked by ringing 01433 620373. Narendra Bajaria, chair of the Peak District National Park Authority, said: “The picnic is a great opportunity for the whole family to spend a day together in the wonderful grounds of Losehill Hall. “The whole day is free and there are lots of activities for children of all ages to enjoy. It will also be a fun way of finding out more about what a national park is and why they were set up 60 years ago.” To help protect the environment and reduce the number of cars at Losehill Hall the authority is providing a free mini bus which will collect visitors from Hope railway station at 10.38am and 10.45am on Sunday 26 July. Return mini-buses from Losehill Hall to the railway station will start at 4pm. Anyone wanting to bring a car must pre-book by ringing Losehill Hall on 01433 620373. Only guide dogs can be brought to the event. Losehill Hall is off the A6187, just outside Castleton. A map of how to find Losehill Hall and a full address can be seen at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/losehill Further details about the 60th anniversary celebrations and events during National Parks’ Week can be seen by visiting www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/anniversary or www.diamondsinthelandscape.org Information on the events of this week keeps on coming:

PR 608 – 13 July 2009
Bring your family to the national park picnic

Residents across the Peak District National Park are being invited to a family picnic and fun day to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the legislation that created national parks.

The free event will take place at Losehill Hall, the Peak District National Park Authority’s learning and environmental conference centre, at Castleton between 10.30am and 4pm on Sunday 26 July.

The picnic and fun day will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act and launch National Park’s Week, which runs from 27 July to 2 August. People taking part can bring their own picnic to eat in the 27-acre grounds of Losehill Hall.

The packed programme of free events for people of all ages includes:

• Guided walks of differing lengths for people of all abilities
• Pond dipping
• Sensory walk
• Story telling
• Art in the park
• Activities with the youth rangers team
• A self lead history trail
• A session to create your own national park picnic day book
• Un-natural trail
• Making a boggart out of clay – a boggart is a fairy that causes things to disappear.

For the more adventurous there will be a three-hour walk from Losehill Hall to Winnat’s Pass, leaving at 12.30pm. It will be led by Terry Howard from the Peak District Local Access Forum. Anyone interested should bring walking boots and suitable clothing with them. Places can be pre-booked by ringing 01433 620373.

Narendra Bajaria, chair of the Peak District National Park Authority, said: “The picnic is a great opportunity for the whole family to spend a day together in the wonderful grounds of Losehill Hall.

“The whole day is free and there are lots of activities for children of all ages to enjoy. It will also be a fun way of finding out more about what a national park is and why they were set up 60 years ago.”

To help protect the environment and reduce the number of cars at Losehill Hall the authority is providing a free mini bus which will collect visitors from Hope railway station at 10.38am and 10.45am on Sunday 26 July. Return mini-buses from Losehill Hall to the railway station will start at 4pm.

Anyone wanting to bring a car must pre-book by ringing Losehill Hall on 01433 620373. Only guide dogs can be brought to the event.

Losehill Hall is off the A6187, just outside Castleton. A map of how to find Losehill Hall and a full address can be seen at http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/losehill

Further details about the 60th anniversary celebrations and events during National Parks’ Week can be seen by visiting http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/anniversary or http://www.diamondsinthelandscape.org

]]> Comment on “Suspected swine flu” update by americandeb http://parwich.org/2009/07/09/suspected-swine-flu-update/#comment-4001 americandeb Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:53:39 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=14008#comment-4001 Once again, I do apologise. Bertie L was sent home with suspected swine flu, and as Bertie has been happily tearing around the village, I made my regrettable comment. It certainly wasn't aimed at any child who was or is currently is ill. Best wishes, Debbie Once again, I do apologise. Bertie L was sent home with suspected swine flu, and as Bertie has been happily tearing around the village, I made my regrettable comment. It certainly wasn’t aimed at any child who was or is currently is ill.

Best wishes,

Debbie

]]> Comment on B5056 to stay closed over weekend by IAN PETERS http://parwich.org/2009/06/18/b5056-to-stay-closed-over-weekend/#comment-4000 IAN PETERS Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:53:52 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=12288#comment-4000 having had a small accident involving myself and a bulk liquid carrier HGV. on this b5056 road at a disused rail bridge near baildon, could you tell me if there are any weight restrictions or any restrictions to disuade HGV's from using this road best regards Ian Peters having had a small accident involving myself and a bulk liquid carrier HGV. on this b5056 road at a disused rail bridge near baildon, could you tell me if there are any weight restrictions or any restrictions to disuade HGV’s from using this road

best regards Ian Peters

]]> Comment on A fledgling swallow by debbie webster http://parwich.org/2009/07/11/a-fledgling-swallow/#comment-3997 debbie webster Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:46:15 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=14076#comment-3997 John, another stunning photo! Do you have a bird hide at Orchard Farm we don't know about? John, another stunning photo! Do you have a bird hide at Orchard Farm we don’t know about?

]]> Comment on “Suspected swine flu” update by sharon http://parwich.org/2009/07/09/suspected-swine-flu-update/#comment-3996 sharon Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:25:21 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=14008#comment-3996 I am pleased to hear that the child with suspected swine flu is recovering. It must have been an anxious few days for all concerned. However it would've been nice had people refrained from making jokes about what was obviously a stressful time for the parents, who had obviously done the responsible thing at the time and notified the school and took all necessary precautions. I'm sure nobody meant to upset anybody but maybe think before you comment next time! I am pleased to hear that the child with suspected swine flu is recovering. It must have been an anxious few days for all concerned.
However it would’ve been nice had people refrained from making jokes about what was obviously a stressful time for the parents, who had obviously done the responsible thing at the time and notified the school and took all necessary precautions. I’m sure nobody meant to upset anybody but maybe think before you comment next time!

]]> Comment on Church ready for Concert by Jane B http://parwich.org/2009/07/11/church-ready-for-concert/#comment-3995 Jane B Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:11:00 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=14061#comment-3995 It was lovely to see a church full of people enjoying some fine music. Well done to everyone for making it such a great night, because that was what it was - a delightful setting adorned with summer flowers, nice wine and super canapes in the interval. Big thank you to the musicians for donating their time to raising funds for our church repairs and to Martin & Jean for all their work in organising such an enjoyable night. It was lovely to see a church full of people enjoying some fine music. Well done to everyone for making it such a great night, because that was what it was – a delightful setting adorned with summer flowers, nice wine and super canapes in the interval. Big thank you to the musicians for donating their time to raising funds for our church repairs and to Martin & Jean for all their work in organising such an enjoyable night.

]]> Comment on Church ready for Concert by Peter T http://parwich.org/2009/07/11/church-ready-for-concert/#comment-3994 Peter T Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:06:50 +0000 http://parwich.org/?p=14061#comment-3994 What a fantastic night. Keep you eye open for the video clip here on the Blog. I am already looking forward to the next concert on the 19th September. What a fantastic night. Keep you eye open for the video clip here on the Blog.

I am already looking forward to the next concert on the 19th September.

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