Archive for February, 2009

Someone in the village heard about this competition on the radio & wondered if we could post an article on the blog, to see if anyone is interested in:

  • 1. The village taking part in this competition.
  • 2. Co-ordinating the entry.

Some of the information needed for the entry has already been gathered through the Big Lottery Bid and through the Community Pub of the Year, but there would still be work to do, (email us at parwich@hotmail.co.uk )

Prize money could go toward the Memorial Hall project – to help equip the interior.

The Calor Village of the Year® competition is a search for the most vibrant, enterprising and sustainable communities. It helps communities to evaluate themselves, by working out exactly what goes on in their area, thinking of how to safeguard the long-term viability of local life benefits the village hugely. Generally judges are looking for lively communities with activities for all ages in their area. Forward-thinking villages with clear ideas about how they can move with the times are likely to succeed – and not just in the Calor Village of the Year® competition.  Elton was the winner from Derbyshire last year.

Please complete the poll and add your views. 

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Whatever the weather on Sunday we need your help.

We need people to muck in and help prepare the ground for our new and exciting gardening project, the old plants need to be cleared ready for the hard landscaping which will be happening over half term.

So please join us at school, in the appropriate weather clothing at 12pm on Sunday 15th February, children must be accompained by an adult.  Nia & Rebecca will be leading this project.

Everyone and we mean everyone is welcome.

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Tonight is Film Night

Don’t forget 7.45pm in the Memorial Hall – Film Night.  Entrance Free

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School Numeracy Workshop next Monday.

Come along next Monday  at 2pm to the school and join in a numeracy workshop, which will look at ways that you can help your child with their multiplication and division.

Helping your child.

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Alison and Denise have put together a quiz to raise funds for the school.  It contains 25 anagrams relating to sports, hobbies and pastimes and 25 TV advert questions.   Entrance costs £1 and the quiz can be obtained from Alison, Denise or any school parent.   Entrance forms can be returned to Denise and Alison directly or via any school parent but have to be in by 20 March.  The winning entry will receive £10.  Please have a go and help to raise money for our village school.

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Already more than half the tickets have gone for the Austrian evening on Saturday March 7th at  7.30pm.  If you would like to join in, please contact Patti (206) ASAP. 

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Tomorrow night’s film has just won the award for BEST BRITISH FILM at the Bafta awards, so don’t miss it!  It is a real high wire film, based on a true story of a man who walked between the Twin Towers 1,350m above Manhatten on a wire.

Free Entry – 7.45pm in the Memorial Hall – Friday 13th February

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Can I borrow….

A slightly strange request, but does anyone have a travel iron that I can borrow for 2 weeks from Saturday.  After nearly 3 years in the village we still have a loft full of stuff, but I can’t find my iron.  My resolution is to have a major sort out, sometime soon, but please don’t tell Ben because he has been nagging me to do it for ages.   j-b-bennett@hotmail.com or ring Jane (665)

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This Week’s Stunner

Parwich doesn’t seem to feature very much in this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph, but it is quality not quantity that counts.

  • p1 – Shrovetide footage discovered in archive – Historic video of the game dating back to the 1920’s has been found including a clip of the late Don Lowndes preparing for his moment of glory in 1974.  Don was born in Parwich.
  • p17. – Clergyman bids a fond farewell – Ashbourne area’s longest serving clergyman, Rev Christopher Harrison, said goodbye on Sunday to the parishes he has served for over 12 years… He has been a member too of the Parwich village website blog team.
  • p24 – Snow Snow, Thick Thick, Snow – Whilst many schools kept their gates shut Parwich opened on Thursday, one of the few schools brave enough to keep lessons going despite the thick snow.
  • p46 – Weather no barrier for darts league – Parwich Legion hosted the Cock Inn and won 7-2.

As always click here to access The Stunner on line.

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Parish Magazine

This month’s Parish Magazine is now out. To access a copy on line, please click here.

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Dates for your diary

Lots of fun things are lined up at the Parwich Royal British Legion over the next couple of months, so make a date in your diary & watch out for the posters nearer the time.

Saturday 21st February – An evening of light entertainment with
The Red Devils”

Saturday 21st March – Irish Night
with musical magic from Chris Hoolie

Saturday 11th April – An evening of light entertainment with
“Elvis” from 8pm

Everyone Welcome

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2009_agmDear Members,

Apologies for the delay in making News Quarterly available, we hope to have it on-line later this month or early March.

With thanks
Peter Trewhitt (Secretary)

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Dear Parwich.org – please could you pop this note onto your great website!

I thought I would let you know that the National Park Ranger Service recently visited Parwich to clear new tree growth from footpath 1, the trackway that runs south of the village towards Sitterlow Farm.

Probably about 10 years ago now, my colleague, Neil Hanshaw, was involved in improving this path, by installing drainage and surfacing. Some of you probably remember wading down this lane in wellies, because it was more river than path at this time. Then about 4 years ago the Ranger Service returned to this path because it had become obstructed by overhanging trees and vegetation. Over the course of one winter we gradually removed the obstructing trees to let in light and room for people to pass unmolested by blackthorn and hawthorn. We probably spent about 60 person days working on this clearance job – it was a considerable task – but the odd baked potato in a fire helped to keep our spirits up. But it was with considerable depression that I received a report last summer that young hawthorn and blackthorn growth was gradually closing in on the path again.

So last week when snow threatened to cancel our pre-arranged work with our valiant band of conservation volunteers, we diverted ourselves to Parwich and snipped back all the new hawthorn and blackthorn growth before it became a mammoth task again. (more…)

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School newsletter

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Green Bin Collection

Following the snow last week the green bins were not collected. We have checked with The Council and they have confirmed that the green bins will not now be collected until their usual date on Thursday 19th February. Glass and newspaper will be collected this week on Friday 13th February.

All green bins back in we’re afraid!

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Thank you …

It was always going to be difficult to say goodbye to everyone at the service at St. Peter’s church yesterday, and there seemed to be far too little time to speak with individuals. There were lots of memories of the last twelve years, a period during which Parwich has changed considerably, not least because well over 30 residents have died during this time. I would like to repeat my thanks to the many people who contributed generously to our farewell gifts – a speaker system, some Le Creuset cookware, photos of several of the churches, and this splendid painting of Thorpe church by John Wilford:

We were also presented with a wonderful album of photos from the church over recent years, taken largely by John Fuller Sessions, who also took these yesterday:
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There are so many people to thank for all that we have done together in the churches over the years, that it is impossible to name them all. But I want especially to thank Isobel for all her support and her understanding of the long hours I have often had to work, and all those who have showed us hospitality and made us welcome over the past twelve years. Do come to visit in Nottingham!

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Friday night – Film Night

Our film selection this Friday has just won the award for BEST BRITISH FILM at the Bafta awards, so don’t miss it!

On August 7th 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between New York’s twin towers, then the world’s tallest buildings. After nearly an hour dancing on the wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological evaluation, and brought to jail before he was finally released. Following six and a half years of dreaming of the towers, Petit spent eight months in New York City planning the execution of the coup. Aided by a team of friends and accomplices, Petit was faced with numerous extraordinary challenges: he had to find a way to bypass the WTC’s security; smuggle the heavy steel cable and rigging equipment into the towers; pass the wire between the two rooftops; anchor the wire and tension it to withstand the winds and the swaying of the buildings. The rigging was done by night in complete secrecy. At 7:15 AM, Philippe took his first step on the high wire 1,350 feet above the sidewalks of Manhattan…

Part documentary part re-enactment, this gripping film received 100% review consensus on the film web-site, Rotten Tomatoes, and winner of Best Documentary, and was nominated for an Oscar.

Friday 13th February – 7.45pm.  Free Entrance

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A message from “Gadghee”

Thank you everyone in Parwich that made our weekend stay at Orchard View so memorable. We were made to feel really welcome and looked after really well.

Thanks to all who came to the Sycamore on Saturday evening – you were great! Some pictures of the evening are attached.

Best wishes,
Gadghee (Dave, Chris, Simon, Ian and Peter)

See also: GADGHEE at the Sycamore (tonight)…


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Weekly weather update

Here is the weather that was from the Weather Man on the Hill:

 

Rainfall

in mm

Pressure

in Mb am

Pressure

in Mb pm

Temperature in ºC

Max

Min

Sun 1st

0

1016

1014

3.0

-0.2

Mon 2nd

0

1007

999

0.1

-2.9

Tue 3rd

1

997

1000

0.7

-3.4

Wed 4th

4

998

999

3.5

-1.0

Thurs 5th

0

995

996

0.7

-1.8

Fri 6th

1

997

998

4.0

-0.6

Sat 7th

0

999

1003

5.4

-4.3

Total

6

 

Average

2.5

-2.0

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The big thaw?

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Pictures of Snowy Parwich

We were treated to the most beautiful of days today. As the sun reflected off the snow, everything seemed to sparkle and be that bit brighter. These photographs were taken on a stroll around the village.

View from the top of Kiln Lane.

View from the top of Kiln Lane.

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Calendar dates!!

Please could you email, drop round or telephone me (665) about any dates that need to be added to the Calendar.  I will be updating the Calendars around the village next Friday.  Online now are all the dates we have for the whole year, so if you are organising something it is not too early for it to be included.

All updates need to be sent to me by Thursday 12th February in order that they are included in March’s Parish Magazine calendar page, calendars around the village & on Parwich.org.  After that, it will be too late for this month as I will be away.

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Missing Ewe!

 chris-11Thank you Christopher for being part of the Parwich.org blog team.  We’ll miss your blogging, but if you do have withdrawal symptoms you can always send a post in.  We’d love to hear how your new job is going.  Good Luck & Best Wishes from us all.

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GADGHEE at the Sycamore (tonight)…!

Now, don’t ask me where the name comes from but ‘GADGHEE’ are a band staying at Orchard View and they have offered to entertain us at the Sycamore.

They play folk music and will be there tonight from ~9.15.

Anyone is welcome to bring their instruments along and join in. Everyone else is welcome too!

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chrisChristopher Harrison’s final Service is almost upon us and he and his family will be gone by mid February…. He has led a very busy life over the past 12 or so years, for life in rural parishes is no sinecure these days.  Five parishes with five PCC meetings and all their differing issues were soon increased by the post of Rural Dean.  This has meant overseeing the needs and problems of a wider area from Brailsford to Hulland to Clifton etc, and not forgetting the Ashbourne churches which were without a Vicar for some time.  Indeed he was eventually asked, “to have a responsibility” for these churches and their particular problems before the arrival of the Rev. Geraldine Pond. (more…)

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This Sunday.

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We need people to muck in and help prepare the ground for our new and exciting gardening project.  Please join us at school, in the appropriate weather clothing at 12pm on Sunday 15th February, children must be accompained by an adult.  Please contact The Head, Caroline Rodgers if you can help on 245 during school hours.

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Thank You First Responders

Parwich.org would like to thank all those from Parwich First Responders who have maintained good coverage of the village and the surrounding area despite the difficult conditions. Ambulances can take a considerable time to reach us in weather conditions like this so it is reassuring to know the First Responders are available locally (via 999) should a situation arise.

We thought this picture of the Vale First Responders 1×1 Response Vehicle showed particular inventiveness!

vale-snow-response-vehicle_800x600Watch this space for more on the Parwich First Responders.

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Snow School Today!

Radio Ashbourne and the QEGS Website broadcast the news:

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School will be closed for the whole day…….

The news spread like wildfire throughout the village. Each pupil immediately started thinking how they could do some extra homework and get ahead with their revision. Each pupil immediately thought Yippee! Time to go to to The Sledging Hill!!

A day of enormous fun followed. An igloo was successfully constructed complete with a compressed arch roof. Who needs Physics lessons when you can learn whilst having so much fun!dsc_7104_800x5361 (more…)

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On Saturday morning it is the bulk rubbish collection; the dustcart picks up at various points in the village.  Don’t lose it, use it – even if you only have a small amount to get rid of.

They will also be calling at Alsop this Saturday.

Further dates for 2009 have not as yet been published by Derbyshire Dales. As soon as we have the information, we will update the Calendar.

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“Taser gun roll out – your opinion counts”

Recent news: For the last three years Taser stun guns have been making a difference on the streets of Derbyshire when used by specially trained police officers, not only keeping the public safe but also protecting our police officers. Now Derbyshire’s Chief Constable Mick Creedon has spoken out following the Government’s announcement to fund an extra 10,000 Taser devices to equip every police force in the country. (more…)

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Parwich School on Radio Derby

Parwich School were featured on this morning’s Radio Derby. They interviewed Mrs J Black, because Parwich was one of the few schools open in the County today.  Well done, Parwich School!

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Apologies for the late publication regarding this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph. Unfortunately the blog team are a man down, as Peter is not well at the moment. 

From Sunday, we will also be losing Christopher – so if you are interested in joining this very friendly, small team, please email us.

  • p3. Keeping with the traditional name – A ‘new’ name for the hospital, but Mrs V Wright from Parwich who submitted two names is quoted as saying, “If that’s what people want then fair comment, but it’s a shame a new building hasn’t got a new name….”.
  • p5. Compost fire firm wins ‘green’ award – Vital Earth which of course has Parwich links through Mr Robert Shields, has won the International Green Hero Award and will now be automatically put forward in European Business Awards for the Environment.  A spokesman for the judges said that they were not aware of the fire incident, but this would not have necessarily affected their decision if they had known. (more…)

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Update on thefts

New information has come to light about the theft of stone from a property at Brassington and a stone birdbath from Parwich on Tuesday 27th January 2009.  

The circumstances are that at Brassington, the offender(s) stole two decorative capping stones and attempted to steal a stone ball from the gate pillars.   At Parwich, the large bird bath was stolen from the front garden of the property.  

The two capping stones were recovered in Newhaven. It is believed that a red Toyota Hilux vehicle may have been involved.

Anyone who can assist in this investigation should contact PC 151 Terry Holgate at Ashbourne Police Station on 0345 123 33 33, quoting crime numbers 5219/09 and 5270/09.

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School newsletter

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Captions Please!

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Robert Bunting offers help with the New Build

On behalf of the Parwich Memorial Hall Committee, the Fund Raising Group would like to thank Robert Bunting for his very generous offer of help with the building of the new hall. He has very kindly said that he would transport materials for the construction whenever it is possible. Robert made this offer in response to the recent letter sent out to each household in the community.

Any other offers no matter how small, will help us all to build this hall.

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John Myers

It is with sadness that we announce that John Myers, who lived for many years at Bradbourne Mill, has died. John spent many weeks in St Oswald’s hospital last year, before returning to his home at Tissington for Christmas. John was one of the traditional Derbyshire farming fraternity who always had time for you if you were passing the Mill, with his perceptive comments and friendly conversation.

The funeral service will be at St. Peter’s church on Tuesday 10th February at 2.30 pm. Please remember John’s wife Gladys, also her sisters Freda, Sheila and the rest of the family.

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In case you haven’t noticed…Parwich has been transformed into a winter wonderland!

School was off this afternoon to the delight of the younger Parwichians. Most headed for the sledging hill which apparently worked perfectly. Good job you can still rely on gravity in these troubled times. Here are a few photographs to illustrate our magical landscape.

A Bedecked Gardener's Cottage

A Bedecked Gardener's CottageFire & Ice

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Weekly weather update

Here is last week’s statistics from the Weather Man on the Hill:

 

Rainfall

in mm

Pressure

in Mb am

Pressure

in Mb pm

Temperature in ºC

Max

Min

Sun 25th

3

985

990

7.1

1.0

Mon 26th

0

999

1008

5.7

3.5

Tue 27th

1

1011

1013

3.9

0.1

Wed 28th

7

1012

1016

8.9

3.5

Thurs 29th

0

1015

1015

4.8

4.5

Fri 30th

0

1015

1014

4.2

-0.2

Sat 31st

0

1011

1014

6.7

1.1

Total

11

 

Average

5.9

1.9

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