The Parwich Chapel Anniversary will be this Sunday 7th June @ 2.30pm at St. Peters.  This is a joint Anglican and Methodist Service and the preacher will be Rev. Nicola Briggs.

Please come and join us and enjoy tea and cakes after the service 

Whilst looking through an old programme I have found some words written by Denis Laycock, I feel it is important to reshare them as they provide a valuable insight into our Wakes celebrations…

‘Since the formation of the Loyal Laurel and Crown Lodge, the Parwich Branch of the Independent Order of the Oddfellows, in 1836, June 29th, St Peter’s Day, has become an important date in our village’s annual calendar.

To begin with, it would have been marked by the Club Walk, a Church Service (with a fine for those members not attending), and a dinner in one of the village inns. Other celebrations also took place, however in the 1850’s there is even a record of a dancing bear visiting the village!

Later on, Funfairs began attending. These included Sykes Fair and later Tommy Rae. Their arrival was greeted with great excitement amongst the children. Work in school was almost impossible until teachers had taken them to the Green to see the Fair. There is even a record of Mr Hampson treating each child to a ride!

Over the years the pattern of Wakes has changed. The Walk and Feast was moved first to a Monday, later to the Saturday nearest to June 29th. Sports and a mid-week social were added to the agenda. Then in 1974 a new organizing committee – the Parwich Carnival and Recreation Committee was formed, largely due to the driving force of the then Vicar, Christopher Read, former headmaster Leslie Fearn and several villagers old and new. Wakes celebrations grew from the weekend to a week-long celebration, with new events developing – the Hill Race, the Ball Race, a ferret and a horse racing night and the traditional Oddfellows dance and raffle on the final Friday night. Occasional five-a-side football competitions were staged on Nethergreen. Over forty years ago the Notts DA Camping and Caravan Club ‘discovered’ Parwich and they have been visiting each year ever since.

Over the years, the Carnival Committee has organised other village events, including the staging of pantomimes, an annual bonfire on November 5th and assisting in village celebrations of national events.’

As we draw near to Wakes Saturday 2026 the Oddfellows Walk, Dinner and the Carnival still remain at the heart of our celebrations and hopefully will do for many years to come.

Denis Laycock is the longest serving member of the Carnival and Recreation Committee and has been a member since 1975! For this support, unrivalled knowledge and good humour we thank you Denis – we look forward to seeing the Wakes waistcoat soon!

Lucy M

Stuart Chambers passed away peacefully in his sleep 22 May 2026.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:

Friday 19 June 2026

1pm Parwich Church

2:30pm The Sycamore Inn

For the funeral the family would like ladies to wear bright scarves and gentlemen dickie bows.

For communications please contact Ange Roebuck

Eleanor the Great follows Eleanor Morgenstein (June Squibb, herself 95 years old), a 94-year-old woman navigating grief and loneliness. After the loss of her best friend, she relocates from Florida to New York City to live with her daughter and grandson. Seeking companionship, she accidentally wanders into a support group for Holocaust survivors and begins passing off her late friend’s survival stories as her own to fit in. This escalates when she forms a close bond with Nina (Erin Kellyman), a young journalism student who wants to feature Eleanor’s experiences in an article. As she navigates the fallout with her family, the survivors, and Nina, she is eventually offered forgiveness and the opportunity to make amends.

Friday June 12th 7.45PM 

Free Entrance.   Refreshments.     Raffle

Parwich Memorial Hall

trailer –  https://youtu.be/wZ6l2ue–KA?si=QjXxvbYY3cET92sf

I hope you are all getting your fancy dress outfits sorted 😉. The full programme will be shared soon.

FREE compost bins. Collect from Sue or Tony at Spenedge Monsdale   Lane.

We have four really nice solid wood doors from fitted cupboards which are no longer required. They are 19.5″ x 77″ (49cm x 195cm)  

Free and can be collected from the driveway at Old Hall.

Malcolm

We have two rolls of hessian-backed, beige bedroom quality carpeting for disposal. 

They are from our guest bedrooms so have only seen light use..

1. 12′ x 8′ (365cm x 244cm)

2. 12’6″ x 9’10” (381cm x 269cm) 

Once again, free to a good home.

Can be collected from Old Hall 

Malcolm

We have an unwanted roll-top bath (1560cm x 70cm) complete with claw legs and all fittings which is no longer required due to refurbishments at Old Hall.

 Free to a good home  can be collected from Old Hall 

Malcolm

Do we have a new resident in Parwich on our restored pond? I hope he finds a partner!

Shared by MartinC

PEAK 7 CHURCH SERVICES JUNE 2026

Sunday  7^th June – Trinity 1

Hartington            9:15am        All Age Service          

Tissington              11:15am       Holy Communion

Parwich                  2:30pm        Joint C of E and Methodist Service

Sunday  14^th June – Trinity 2

Thorpe                   9:15 am       Holy Communion

Alsop                       11:15am       Holy Communion     

Hartington            11:15am       Morning Service       

Sunday  21^st June – Trinity 3

Parwich                  9:15am         Morning Prayer

Hartington            11:15am       Holy Communion

Saturday 27^th June

Parwich                  11:00am       Oddfellows Service

Sunday 28^th  June – Trinity 4

Alsop                       9:15am         Morning Prayer        

Parwich                  11:00am       Campsite service

Biggin (Village H)11:15am       Morning Prayer

Thorpe                   11:15am       Morning Prayer

Hartington            11:15am       Morning Service

Sunday 5^th  July – Trinity 5

Hartington            9:15am        All Age Service          

Alsop                       9:15am        Holy Communion

Tissington              11:15am       Holy Communion

Parwich                 2:30pm        Methodist Service

Weekday morning prayer in different churches

These are informal occasions for anyone who feels they would like to pause and worship for 15-20 mins with Revd Nicola.  All are welcome – no advance notice (or ongoing commitment) required. Start time 9:30am.  At Thorpe we use the Northumbria Community morning prayer liturgy at other churches Church of England Common Worship morning prayer or NC as feels best to those present.

Currently FitzHerbert School collective worship is held nearly every Monday in term time in Fenny Bentley church at 09:10. Community members, young or old, are all welcome. 

The historian Jean Yates will be giving a talk at Bradbourne Church Hall on 4th of June at 7.30pm the subject is Buffallo Bill Came to England.

The charge will be £5 which includes refreshments.

Jean Castledine

Song Sung Blue (2025) is a biographical musical drama about Mike and Claire Sardina, a married couple who found success as a Neil Diamond tribute band named “Lightning & Thunder”. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, the film follows their journey through musical passion, financial struggles, personal tragedy, and resilience.

It is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name, highlighting the life of the real Milwaukee-based tribute act. Hugh Jackman plays Mike (“Lightning”) and Kate Hudson plays Claire (“Thunder”), showcasing their dedication to performing, even after personal health crises.

The film explores the highs and lows of their careers, including opening for Pearl Jam, alongside personal hardships, such as Claire’s leg amputation following a car accident.

It is described as a heartwarming “underdog story” about love, second chances, and passion for music, sometimes featuring a blend of humour and emotional drama.

The movie is written and directed by Craig Brewer and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life of impersonators

The Guardian **** “Neil Diamond tribute act gets sweet treat of movie thanks to Jackman and Hudson”

Friday May 29th 7.45PM 

Free Entrance.   Refreshments.     Raffle

Parwich Memorial Hall

trailer  https://youtu.be/ZqU7iiHFCzw?si=7BDCabIYRqIXm_vB