Archive for April, 2008

Parwich Film’s May Showing

Posted in Events, Films, Memorial hall on Tuesday April 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »

 

The infamous school for ‘young ladies’, St T…’s , is once again facing dire financial crisis. While unorthodox headmistress Camilla Fritton (Rupert Everett) struggles to deal with the new Education Minister Geoffrey Thwaites’ tireless advances and his unyielding objective to transform her chaotic environs into a ‘respectable’ ladies college, the responsibility for saving St T…’s from its creditors falls to the anarchic pupils. The fearless girls gather together a motley crew of teachers, associates, and the rest of the school’s ungovernable and uninhibited pranksters, who, using their wit, sass, determination and ingenuity attempt to pull off the heist of the century and save the school from impending bankruptcy. A RIOT! (more…)

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Coffee Morning at the Sycamore

Posted in Events, Pub, Shop on Tuesday April 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Come to see the Shop and chat with your neighbours at the Sycamore.

10-30 to 12-00am Wednesday 23rd April

Coffee and cakes provided.

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Don’t forget the India talk tonight

Posted in Events on Tuesday April 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »

The Vicar’s multi-media presentation India: global giant or country of caste and corruption? is tonight at 7-30pm Tuesday 22nd April in the Memorial Hall.  All welcome!

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Last Night’s Environment Group Meeting

Posted in Environment, Societies on Tuesday April 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Peter Trewhitt supplied the following:

For an hour or so we took over the front bar at the Sycamore, so the casual drinkers participated in the meeting whether they wanted too or not. Some 12 people participated in the discussions on the Conservation Area appraisal with ideas from two other people not present being included. Despite the demands the Memorial Hall redevelopment will place on people’s time we strongly felt the Environment Group should continue, with some five people so far committing to the Group.

Overall the feeling about the National Park Authority’s consultation document on the Parwich Conservation Area was positive. It was recognised that a lot of work had gone into producing a good description of village. Individuals had some comments on the detail of the appraisal document, though it was recognised that it was impossible for everyone to agree on all of the detail. However it is hoped that people will raise some of these points directly with Sue Adam and the Peak Park Authority’s conservation team.

What we felt was important was the overall characterisation of the village. It is important that we conserve the village as a mixed living working community and not just a set of buildings. A letter to the Authority will be prepared from the group looking at the following:

  • The village as a living community (more…)

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Classified Ad #1.

Posted in Classified adverts on Monday April 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Sam Webster, age 12, available to look after
pets and livestock while people are on holiday.

He will walk, feed or muck out any furry or feathered friend.

Sam is also happy to water plants, put out garbage cans, etc.

He is very reliable and able to provide local references.

Parwich residents can contact Sam on 568.

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Parwich’s Youngest Resident

Posted in News, People on Monday April 21, 2008| 1 Comment »

Congratulations to Matthew and Gill.
Hopefully the sleepless nights will not last too long.

Isobel Lucy Elizabeth Harrison
was born at 3am on Monday 14th April in Derby City Hospital.  She weighed 8lb 12oz (3.98kg) and came home for the first time last Wednesday.

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Y Not festival 2008 takes shape

Posted in Events, Out & About, Pikehall, Young people on Monday April 21, 2008| 1 Comment »

Well folks, it’s here again!

Taking place from 1st to 3rd August at Pikehall, the Y Not Festival will showcase over 50 acts across two stages. There’ll be a range of music on offer with live bands playing Folk to Reggae right through to Indie Rock. Also on offer over the weekend will be comedians, real ale, local ciders and a late night disco. There’s camping on all three nights and you can sit round a camp fire until the early hours. Burgers and alcoholic drinks start at £1.50.

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Hathersage – a gentle afternoon out

Posted in Eating Out, Out & About on Monday April 21, 2008| 2 Comments »

Often when you have friends & family staying regularly you are looking for some different ideas of where to go & where to have a “nibble” out. Well this week I have been trying out some new places.

David Mellor – On the outskirts of Hathersage, a rather innovative design, a round building houses his cutlery making works. Opposite is a delightful shop where you can buy his various designs in cutlery, glass & kitchen ware, as well as other contempory products. Adjecent to here is his cafe & small museum open 7 days a week. Needless to say I did test the quality of his food. The menu is simple but excellent, we opted for home-made soup with major chunky sandwiches, with a salad garnish & pickles. Delicious. We passed on the cakes which I have to say looked slightly more forlorn, we had to leave space for our next stop.

Did you know that David Mellor designed the current traffic light system, which we still use today (but not the somewhat faulty ones on the B5056).

The National Trust Longshaw Estate again on the outskirts of Hathersage & Grindleford. Lots of open moorland walking – great for all (even partically disabled) & great for children to run around. The tea rooms were fine, with good views & nice cakes – ideal after a good walk.

It was only 40 – 45minutes drive so a pleasant afternoon out from Parwich

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Announcing two new “out and about” guides…

Posted in About this site, Eating Out, Out & About on Monday April 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »

We have just added two new pages to this site: an “Eating Out” guide and a “Where To Go” directory.

The “Eating Out” guide lists all the local local pubs, restaurants, cafés and tearooms that we have reviewed on this site to date, along with star ratings. Click on each link to read our review. Most importantly: if you either agree or disagree with our opinions, then please let us know, either in the comments or by e-mail.

The “Where To Go” directory is intended as a guide to other local attractions which have caught our collective eye. Although it only contains one entry at present (hey, you have to start somewhere!), we will be adding to it whenever a new review appears on the blog.

For future reference, these two guides can be found on our ever-expanding USEFUL INFO page.

If you would like to contribute a review of your own, then do please contact us.

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Gardening Posts….?

Posted in About this site, Gardens on Monday April 21, 2008| 2 Comments »

Would anyone be interested in regular posts relating to gardening? For example, we could include:

 Let us know if you’d be interested……!

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The Square in bloom

Posted in Gardens, People, Photography on Monday April 21, 2008| 2 Comments »

We would like to thank Dorothy for all the hard work she has put into creating a woodland garden on the Parish Council land in front of Parwich Hall.

The Parish Council were bold enough to go for this land in the centre of the village when it came up for auction a couple of years ago, and Dorothy certainly rose to the challenge of maintaining it. (more…)

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Welcome to our new Head Teacher

Posted in People, School, Young people on Sunday April 20, 2008| 4 Comments »

As a community we take great pleasure in welcoming Mrs Caroline Rodgers to our delightful village school of Parwich.  We hope that she will thoroughly enjoy being here and we look forward to developing closer community ties with the school.

 

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Environment Meeting Reminder

Posted in Environment, Events, Planning on Sunday April 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Monday               – Don’t forget the Village Action Group –               Monday

are holding an Open Meeting to discuss
our Environment and the PDNPA Conservation Area Appraisal

8pm Monday 21st April
Sycamore Inn

All welcome!

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Fun & Games at the Grand Opening

Posted in 2008, Events, People, Posts of Note, Societies, Sport, Tom Chambers on Sunday April 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Parwich sport has never had it so good, as dozens of fans crowded together supporting this impressive occasion. The ground was hard & the conditions were cold but we witnessed drama, mental resilience & the breathless physical fitness of so many.

We may not have had the hordes of celebrities who were present last night at Calzaghe’s fight, we were just more selective choosing Dr Sam Strachan (aka Tom Chambers) to open the occasion. One of his more memorable & very astute statements was “may every ball be in” as he manfully cut the recycled red ribbon to the hard play area. Di who opened the proceeding stated that she “particularly enjoyed the kiss” from heart throb ‘Sam’ of Holby City fame.

Three teams were competing for the accolade of champion of champions, the single sex team of the Netball players and the mixed teams of footballers & tennis players.

For further tales & photo click below.

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How to make a road unsafe by reducing the speed limit – a personal view by Bob.

Posted in Opinion, Roads, Transport on Sunday April 20, 2008| 3 Comments »

I have been driving up and down the A515 most weekdays for around 12 years. From 1995 when we lived in Doveridge, near Uttoxeter to work in Buxton, and from 2002 when we moved to Parwich. The past month, I have witnessed more dangerous driving incidents than most of those 12 years put together.

What has changed this past month? The speed limit has been reduced for most of the length between Ashbourne and Buxton from 60mph to 50mph.

On the face of it, one would think that reducing the speed limit would encourage safer driving, and I for one would certainly endorse a reduction in limit (to 40 or even 30) in inherently dangerous stretches such as the Alsop curves, Fenny Bentley and Brierlow Bar. However, a blanket 50mph along the whole stretch including Lean Low seems to be encouraging some really bad driving.

Many drivers have dutifully reduced their speed, however many don’t, and some appear to get frustrated with those who do observe the 50 limit which encourages dangerous overtaking manoeuvres at high speed. A great distance can be covered overtaking a vehicle traveling at 50mph, and drivers get themselves into trouble very quickly through a lack of judgement about how much road they have available.

Several times in the past month, I have come over the brow of a hill to find two cars abreast traveling toward me at relative closing speed of 100mph+. I honestly do not believe the road has been made safer in many stretches by the introduction of this blanket 50mph speed limit, and additionally there are very expensive looking solar and wind powered signs appearing along the length of the road, presumably to remind drivers to keep to the speed limit.

It doesn’t seem to make sense to me – I just don’t want to give in to the cynic in me which suspects an ulterior motive. What authority could possibly put revenue raising above safety considerations?

Comments?

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Great Night Out at The Legion

Posted in British Legion, Events on Saturday April 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »

What a fantastic night we have just had in The Legion, as the evening progressed the numbers swelled.  Paul Curtis can really sing – he entertained us with a wide range of songs & it was brilliant.  If you weren’t there you seriously missed out – and what a super way of supporting The Legion, a real local venue.

Thanks to everyone who organised it.

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The Bulls Head, Ashford in the Water

Posted in Eating Out, Out & About on Saturday April 19, 2008| 1 Comment »

I’ve been told that I need to expand my expertise from tea rooms into dining out. Now I have no problem with this, just in case you hadn’t realised I like my food and I’ll happily send my expenses in at the end of each month, but where to!

This evening we set off with my parents to The Bulls Head at Ashford in the Water. Now it is probably 6 years since we last ate there so I have to say I did ask around for various opinions before I set out. The pub is a proper pub, open fires in each room, locals at the bar & a fantastic looking menu. The choice is not large, which gives a good feeling that it’s freshly prepared and not “snip & ping”, (snip the bag & ping the microwave). On an adjecent table there was a group of 4 and their meal looked so good that the four of us ordered the same, Steak & Stockport Ale Pie with braised red cabbage & dripping roast potatoes, (blow the diet for another day). It was gorgeous, the meat melted and the portions were ample. Dessert, well how could we refuse. We ordered a selection just to check things out, the White Chocolate Baileys Cheesecake was a real melt in the mouth & the Italian chocolate & almond slice was nothing like the brownie the waitress suggested we ordered. Maybe it was a “posh brownie”, slices of delectable chocolate with a berry coulis – I loved it. I have it on good authority that the cheese was good, all I managed to pinch was some of the oat biscuits which were the tastiest I have tried.

Ashford in the Water is a lovely village and not much more than 20 minutes away. So with the lighter evenings, it is a delightful drive, via Monyash & Sheldon. Meals are served from 6.30pm and tables are not reserved. It is a Robinson’s house! Tel:01629 812 931

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Parwich Pictures….With A Chilly Theme!

Posted in Photography on Saturday April 19, 2008| 2 Comments »

Remember how hot and sunny it was last April? No such luck this year!

As it was such a cold day today we thought a few Parwich photos with a ‘brrrrrrr’ theme would be in order . Hope you enjoy them.

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Earthmarque: Ceramics in the Round.

Posted in Arts, Events, Out & About on Saturday April 19, 2008| 3 Comments »

For anyone with an interest in contemporary ceramics, an exhibition/sale is being held this weekend at the Devonshire Dome in Buxton, between 10.00am and 4.30pm.

Many of the country’s top potters are exhibiting, and are on hand to talk about their work to anyone who is interested.

The event goes by the name of Earthmarque (official website here), and the intention is to make this an annual occurrence.

The admission price for adults is £4. Children under 16 can enter for free.

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Parson’s Croft and Sports Facilities.

Posted in Events, Services, Societies, Sport on Saturday April 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Do you or your family use the sports field and area on Parson’s Croft?

If so, there is a great opportunity for you to play a part in its management.

We are holding a preliminary meeting next Saturday 26th April at 10:00 a.m. to see if there is interest in forming a group to look at various issues.

This group would consider topics related to

  • Maintenance
  • Promotion
  • Development

If it goes ahead, the group will make recommendations to the Parish Council on matters related to the whole area.

So if you are a user, would like to be a user or are an adjoining resident, why not have your say?

We hope that the group will be Positive and Proactive, ensuring that this wonderful facility is available, and continues to develop, for years to come.

– Paul Drummond
– Di Turnbull

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Bentley Brook Quiz Night

Posted in Events, Out & About on Saturday April 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »

There’s good news and bad news relating to upcoming events at the Bentley Brook Inn. Let’s get the bad news over first……there will be no beer festival this year as the brewery extension project is taking lots of time and effort at present. On a more positive note there will be a quiz night on Sunday 20th April starting at 8.30pm. Prizes are promised!

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Grand Opening & Sports Fun

Posted in Events, Societies, Sport on Saturday April 19, 2008| 1 Comment »

Tomorrow                      Sunday 20th April                         Tomorrow
Grand Opening of the Hard Play Area
11am

by Holby City Celebrity Dr Sam Strachan (aka Tom Chambers)

Followed by some interesting sports matches

Local umpires include our experts Don & Amanda
ready to see that fairness & gamesmanship prevails
Watch out for the Red Cards!

Everyone Welcome to come along & watch the fun.

Refreshments available

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India: global giant or country of caste and corruption?

Posted in Church, Events on Saturday April 19, 2008| 1 Comment »

A presentation by the vicar

Tuesday 22nd April at 7.30 pm in the Memorial Hall

Following recent trips to Assam, the Eastern Himalayas and Delhi, as chairman of the Derbyshire Churches’ Partnership with the Church of North India, Christopher Harrison will give a talk, with photographs, on India today.  All are welcome to attend.

Reports and pictures of the visits can be seen by going to the ‘Recent News’ section of the Derbyshire Churches North India partnership website.

From July 10th – 16th, over 20 Indian bishops and their wives are coming to Derbyshire before going on to the Lambeth Conference.  These are being hosted around the county – would anyone be able to accommodate a bishop and his wife here in Parwich?  You can see details of the programme and information for hosts here –
if you are interested, contact Christopher Harrison on 390226.

Unfortunately Rev. Joan Whyman, who was going to talk about her visit to Sri Lanka at the event this Tuesday, is unwell and cannot come.

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Chatsworth Plant Fair

Posted in Events, Gardens, Out & About on Saturday April 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »

For the gardeners please note, there is a plant fair selling rare and unusual plants at Stables Hill, Chatsworth from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 20th April. Admission to the plant fair is free, but the normal parking charges apply. However don’t forget the plant fair next weekend at Culland Hall in aid of Mid Derbyshire Association for Mobile Physiotherapy. If you just want to go to one, go to Culland Hall as it is nearer and in aid of a good cause.

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Paul Curtis singing at The British Legion – Tonight

Posted in British Legion on Saturday April 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Today                                    – Don’t Forget –                                     Today
 Saturday April 19th at 8.45pm
Paul Curtis (Bono from Stars in you Eyes)
Singing a variety of favourite songs from the 1960’s onwards
Everyone Welcome at The British Legion

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Environment Group Meeting

Posted in Environment, Planning, Societies on Friday April 18, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Monday               – Don’t forget the Village Action Group –               Monday

are holding an Open Meeting to discuss
our Environment and the PDNPA Conservation Area Appraisal

8pm Monday 21st April
Sycamore Inn

All welcome!

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Application for Extension Rejected

Posted in Housing, News, Planning on Friday April 18, 2008| 3 Comments »

The Planning Application for a rear extension to Station Road Farm house was rejected today by the Peak Park Authority’s Planning Committee. It was rejected by 5 votes to 4, with one abstention. Of the possible 19 Committee members some eleven, including the Chair, were present, meaning the rejection was carried by less than one third of the Committee.

The Committee were clearly split on the application with a motion to defer making a decision until after a site visit, only being rejected after the Chair used her casting vote. Some Committee members felt they could not make decision only on the basis of photographs, especially given the strong local support, including that of the Parish Council*, in favour of the application, however they were out voted. It should be noted that a member of the public present subsequently complained that the photographs and plans shown at the meeting were very difficult to see, and that they only told one side of the story. This had been raised by speakers in relation to other items on the agenda.

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Expanding the CALENDAR section.

Posted in About this site on Friday April 18, 2008| 1 Comment »

Our CALENDAR page has been expanded to cover events for the full year.

We have also added a second page, which lists Events beyond our immediate area.  Although this list is not intended to be exhaustively comprehensive, it does detail some of the larger local events that are still within easy travelling distance.  As always, do please contact us with any event which you would like to see added to this list.

Finally, we have also added a Calendar Archive, showing events which took place in past months.

You can find all three pages in the CALENDAR section of this site.

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A fresh assortment of links.

Posted in Church, Local Links, School on Thursday April 17, 2008| 5 Comments »

Alternative title: Isn’t it amazing what you find when you enter “Parwich” into Google?

Parwich Primary School’s OFSTED page.
This page also contains links to the school’s two most recent OFSTED inspection reports.

Parwich War Memorial.
A memorial page for the eight Parwich soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War.

Memorial Inscriptions from St. Peter’s Churchyard.
140 inscriptions from the Parwich churchyard’s older gravestones have been documented on this page.

Aerial photographs of Parwich.
7 photographs, taken in September 2007. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge. All prints are also available for purchase.

And finally, and with all due apologies…
What Text Do I Type To Make Smileys?
After consulting this guide, you too will be able to pepper your comments with those happy little faces, in a variety of “amusing” expressions.
WARNING: If over the age of 21, please use with caution!

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Properties for sale or rent.

Posted in Housing on Wednesday April 16, 2008|

IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up.

We have decided to maintain a list of properties for sale or rent, with links to the relevant pages on local estate agent websites.

If your property is missing from this list, then please let us know.

We will keep this list regularly updated.
You will also be able to find it on the USEFUL INFO page, and in the LOCAL LINKS section.

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Local Planning Applications

Posted in Housing, Planning on Wednesday April 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »

“Active” Local Planning Applications – mid-April 08

According to the search facility on the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) website, there are currently seven “active” planning applications for Parwich, one for Pikehall and none for Alsop-en-le-Dale and Ballidon.

The seven active applications for Parwich (in reverse chronological order) are:

  • Foufinside Farm – Proposed agricultural building to house cattle.
    ID No: NP/DDD/0408/0321, 03-Apr-08.
    Status: registered, awaiting decision.
    View documents
  • The Catlow – Proposed two storey extension to dwelling.
    ID No: NP/DDD/0308/0268, 26-Mar-08.
    Status: registered, awaiting decision.
    View documents
  • Midhills Farm, Alsop Road – Reserved Matters – Erection of an agricultural wokers’ dwelling.
    ID No. NP/DDD/0308/0205, 10-Mar-08.
    Status: registered, awaiting decision.
    View documents
  • 5 – 8 Rathborne Croft – The removal of existing timber framed single glazed windows and their replacement with PVCu double glazed units.
    ID No: NP/DDD/0208/0178, 25-Feb-08.
    Status: registered, awaiting decision.
    View documents
  • 2 – 11 Smithy Close – The removal of existing timber framed single glazed windows and their replacement with double glazed.
    ID No: NP/DDD/0208/0175, 25-Feb-08.
    Status: registered, awaiting decision.
    View documents
  • Station Road Farmhouse Dam Lane – Construction of extension.
    ID No: NP/DDD/0208/0103, registered 06Feb08.
    Status: registered, awaiting decision.
    View documents
    [LINK TO OUR POST]
  • Church Cottage – Retention of garden room as existing with external access only, glazing to street and removal of condition requiring the omission of a clerestory window.
    ID No: NP/DDD/0707/0661, registered 16Jul07.
    Status: the application had been refused; however an appeal has been lodged against this decision.
    View documents

The active application in Pikehall is:

  • The Old Barn – Proposed new access drive.
    ID No: NP/DDD/0408/0288, 01-Apr-08.
    Status: registered, awaiting decision.
    View documents

To make a comment directly to the Peak District National Park Authority on an application already submitted please email planning.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk quoting the reference number.

You can also leave comments online for any specific application. To do this, visit the page for the application in question (by clicking the desired street name as listed in this post), and then select the “Add Comment” option (near the top right hand corner of the page).

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Two more articles in this week’s Stunner

Posted in Church, News on Wednesday April 16, 2008| 8 Comments »

Yet again there are two features on Parwich in the Ashbourne News Telegraph out today.  The main one is an article on the closure of Parwich Methodist Chapel, with the final service on the annual Chapel Anniversary, 3-30pm Sunday 4th May, followed by refreshments in the Memorial Hall.  The second is a short feature and photo of Parwich Lees Cottage in the property section, on the market with Boxall Brown & Jones.

There is also a feature on All Saints’ Church at Bradbourne, which is hosting an art exhibition along with its flower festival (Thursday 1st May to Monday 5th May), don’t forget you saw this here first.

Do let us know if I missed any other mentions (I did look for the Darts news but could not find it).

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Tympanum Project

Posted in 2008, Church, News, Posts of Note on Wednesday April 16, 2008| 2 Comments »

Work is progressing on a replica of the Tympanum.

This ancient carved stone is now above the west tower door of Parwich Church. Experts have dated the original variously between the seventh and twelfth centuries, though it most likely to have been carved in the early 1100s drawing on earlier Saxon and Celtic imagery. Since being placed in its current position in 1873 it has suffered considerable weathering. The replica is being made by the National Conservation Centre in Liverpool and here are a couple of photographs of the process forwarded to us by Jonathan Marshall:

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Planting Summer Containers

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Wednesday April 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »

The WI meeting this Thursday 17th April, 7-30pm at the Memorial Hall, is a talk and practical demonstration on

Planting Summer Containers
by Sarah Rhodes of Leatherbritches Nursery

Sarah is a most entertaining speaker, has lots of ideas and hopefully will also have plants and some containers on sale at the end.  Non-WI members are welcome.

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Planning Information on-line

Posted in Housing, News, Planning, Services on Wednesday April 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »

A big welcome to Emma on the blog team: she has lots of ideas on how to contribute to the site. One idea she has is a regular feature on planning issues. However with the following, I am perhaps being guilty here of stealing some of her thunder.

I noticed today that the Planning Officer’s report on the proposed extension to Station Road Farm has been posted on the Peak Park Authority’s website. This is to be considered at Friday’s meeting of the Planning Committee at Bakewell. The Parish Council have supported this application and there are some 31 letters of support from local residents, and no letters of objection.

The Officer’s Report makes interesting reading, as it is much more thorough than reports I have previously seen. The Planning Service is undoubtedly committed to fighting for refusal of the application. It is too late to add any further comments, though the Committee meeting is open to the public. I am sure the applicant and her family will welcome the support of friends and neighbours (in the real, not planner’s interpretation of the word) at what must be a stressful time.

Confusingly the Planning Officer raises the issue of building affordable housing; though do read the report as it may help the community in general to raise the profile of this with the Authority, after their previous resistance to the Nottingham Housing Association application for additional houses at Smithy Close and Rathbone Croft. Also the report is perhaps an indication of the role the Conservation Area Appraisal may play in future planning applications.

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Has anyone lost their cat?

Posted in Alsop on Tuesday April 15, 2008| Leave a Comment »

PARWICH.ORG has received this message from Carrie Gordon:

FOUND!!! Small black tomcat.

He appeared yesterday in the Alsop area. Very friendly, very hungry but seems healthy. We’ll take him to the cat rescue centre in a few days if no one claims him.

Call 390651.

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Carolyn’s Corner (No.3)

Posted in News, People on Monday April 14, 2008| 2 Comments »

Thank you to Emma for sending this in.

A quick update on Carolyn…..
Carolyn is no longer on any medication and has been moved to a Rehab Ward (Ward 1), where she is best placed to receive the treatment she needs to recover.

Howard is reporting steady, daily, progress and improvements and he was most insistent that I pass on his thanks and appreciation to everyone who has sent cards and photos, made voice recordings and to all who’ve left comments on the previous postings. All of these things have been really useful in helping Carolyn’s day to day recovery.

A lot of us are keen to visit Carolyn; however, as much as she would love to see her friends, the hospital has asked that visits to be limited to family for the time being. The reason for this is that the hospital has advised that Carolyn still needs plenty of rest to make the quickest recovery possible. Similarly, there is still no news on how long it will be before we can have Carolyn back in the village, where she belongs! However, the reality is that she will probably be in hospital for many weeks. So, in the meantime any new comments, letters, photos and voice recordings would be welcome!

Howard checks the website regularly and takes all comments to read to Carolyn so this is a really good way to get messages to Carolyn (and Howard)! Don’t forgot there is still the Dictaphone in the shop/pub for anyone who wants to send a message in their in own voice – speaking to a machine can be a bit awkward and alien for some of us, but I know Carolyn would love to hear familiar voices so even a quick “hello” would be great.

There will be a further update next week………

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When is a neighbour not a neighbour?

Posted in 2008, Opinion, Planning, Posts of Note, Services on Monday April 14, 2008| 24 Comments »

The following was supplied by ‘a bemused Peak dweller’ (otherwise Peter T):

The commendable success of PARWICH.ORG, I feel, relates to the strength of our community and to neighbourliness. I had thought up to March of this year that I had understood the word ‘neighbour’, but, having been in correspondence with the Peak District National Park Authority on this matter, I now realise I have completely failed to understand this word. Hopefully readers will learn from my failure to grasp the extent of my own ignorance.

Somewhat naively I had assumed that ‘neighbour’ first and foremost means next door neighbour: ‘people that live in adjacent dwellings’. Many readers are probably shaking their heads, and wondering “Was he asleep at Sunday school? Doesn’t he know the Parable of the Good Samaritan?” (St. Luke chapter 10 verses 30-37). Indeed here Christ finishes with the question “Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was the neighbour to him that fell among the thieves?”. Already there is more to the concept than first meets the eye.

I had previously voiced concern that the Peak District National Park Authority, unlike many local authorities, did not automatically inform people of planning applications that might affect their property, so I was very pleased to see they had introduced a Neighbour Notification Scheme for planning applications. (more…)

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Future upkeep of Parson’s Croft

Posted in Services, Societies, Sport on Sunday April 13, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Following the previous post on the successful resurfacing of the hard play area and the community work day, Di Turnbull has sent us further information:

P.A.R.C. stands for Play Area Resurfacing Committee. It was set up purely to organise the resurfacing of the hard play area. It is a sub-committee of the Parish Council. After the opening on the 20th April, recommendations for the maintenance and upkeep of the area will be forwarded to the Parish Council and then P.A.R.C. will disband.

We are hoping to have a preliminary meeting during April for anyone who has an interest in managing, maintaining and promoting the whole of the Parson’s Croft sporting area – a new ‘Field Management Committee’. This would involve all user groups – cricket, tennis, bowls, football, netball etc.- Parish council reps. and adjoining residents (or any residents for that matter), who would like to play an active role in this fantastic facility. We are so lucky to have it and would like to keep it in tip-top condition.

Di also added the following discussion point:

A couple of years ago, I set up a fundraising section on the Tennis Club website, which has clickable banners. These have tracking codes embedded and earn the Club commission on sales. It has been working fine so far but could be much more widely used. For some time I have been wondering how to open this up to the whole village, as I’m sure many people buy internet goods, who are not aware of this scheme. There are lots of banners on the site and it’s just a matter of clicking through the link to the merchant. There is a ‘Fundraising Sitemap’, which shows all the companies and their commission rate. Then there are the two links pages, split into categories – one with general companies and another for sports gear.

If enough funds were raised, this may be an opportunity to benefit all user groups/villagers in relation to the Parson’s Croft area.

(Pheadair’s note: We have not addressed the issue of using PARWICH.ORG to generate income yet and we see extending community involvement as our first priority, though a few people have already made suggestions and it is planned that we will participate in the Memorial Hall fund raising. Do add your thoughts.)

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More Pilates?

Posted in Events, Sport on Sunday April 13, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Due to the level of interest being shown in the new pilates class that is starting in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday 23rd April, it may be possible to run a second class from 7-8pm.  At the moment we need a few more people to make this second class viable, so if you are interested please ring Rebecca on 318 as soon as possible.

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