It is good that the photos of the early summer flowers continue to come in.
Archive for May, 2009
More flowers
Posted in Gardens, Photography on Sunday May 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
History Society Walk tomorrow
Posted in History on Sunday May 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Sycamore Opening Times
Posted in Pub, Shop on Sunday May 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
For those that don’t know….
The pub and shop are now open from 6pm on Thursday, as well as Friday.
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday May 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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What’s on Where this Week |
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| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Monday | 6pm | Introduction to Bowling Come and find out more. |
Bowling Club |
| Monday | 7pm | History Society Walk to Wigber Low | Bradbourne Car Park |
| Tuesday | 9am-10.30am | Literacy Session for KS1 Parents |
Parwich School |
| Tueday | 6pm | Over 60’s Mystery Trip | depart The Green |
| Tuesday | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday | 6pm & 7.15pm | Pilates | Memorial Hall |
Weekly weather update
Posted in Weather on Sunday May 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Last week’s weather data:
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Rainfall in mm |
Pressure in Mb am |
Pressure in Mb pm |
Temperature in ºC |
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Max |
Min |
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Sun 3rd |
1 |
1019 |
1020 |
14.9 |
4.0 |
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Mon 4th |
5 |
1021 |
1016 |
11.2 |
2.5 |
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Tue 5th |
5 |
1015 |
1012 |
14.5 |
8.9 |
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Wed 6th |
6 |
1010 |
1008 |
16.2 |
9.7 |
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Thu 7th |
0 |
1007 |
1005 |
18.5 |
6.8 |
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Fri 8th |
2 |
1003 |
1012 |
17.7 |
5.0 |
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Sat 9th |
0 |
1012 |
1013 |
15.8 |
5.4 |
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Total |
19 |
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Average |
15.5 |
6.0 |
Parwich Bluebell Wood
Posted in 2009, Gardens, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday May 10, 2009| 1 Comment »
A few weeks ago, parwich.org published some photographs of the glorious daffodils in Dorothy L’s woodland garden. Alas, the daffs have gone over now and the onerous task of dead-heading is well under way.
We have good news however. Dorothy’s woodland garden is looking more spectacular than ever. The bluebells are flowering and make a breathtaking scene. 
Thanks again to Dorothy for allowing us to enjoy her garden through these pictures. Click on ‘Continue Reading’ for a floral feast!
Wigber Low
Posted in History on Sunday May 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
For those thinking about going on the History Society walk on Monday evening here are some snippets about this fascinating hill, that has been used by man for some five or so thousand years.
The name Wigber probably means Wicga’ barrow or burial mound, Wicga being an Anglo-Saxon personal name. Low, also Anglo-Saxon, literally small hill, usually also refers to a burial mound, giving the tautological Wicga’s barrow barrow.
The ridge, pictured below as seen on the skyline from Lea Hall, is immediately south of Haven Hill and east of Bradbourne Mill.
Parwich Moon
Posted in Photography on Friday May 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The moon was particularly beautiful last night. This photo was taken from above Creamery Lane in difficult light conditions!
Derbyshire Open Arts Festival
Posted in Arts on Friday May 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
During the May Bank Holiday Weekend there will again be the Derbyshire Open Arts Festival, this will see around 150 artists exhibiting their work at a range of venues throughout the county. For a brochure click here or email info@derbyshireopenarts.co.uk . This is a really fantastic weekend – a chance to enjoy some great art and also to explore some different areas of the Peak District and Derbyshire.
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Bank Holiday Weekend – Sat 23rd – Mon 25th
11am – 5pm – Free Entry to all exhibitions
Ruby Hickmott and Gillian Radcliffe invite you to visit their studios in Parwich. Come and see them at Work!!
Ruby at 4 Church Walk
Gill at Flaxdale House
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Apple blossom time
Posted in Photography on Friday May 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you JF-S for this picture of some crab apple blossom:
Let’s hope this wind does not blow it all away.
History Society Walk
Posted in History on Thursday May 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Traffic signs of Parwich #22 (and a half)
Posted in 2009, Posts of Note, Roads on Thursday May 7, 2009| 1 Comment »
In yesterday’s comments, Rebecca observed:
The last set of signs have a special place in my heart because Will, at a tender age, thought they read ‘Unsuitable for monsters’!
Was this what you had in mind, Will….?
Wakes Week 2009
Posted in Wakes on Wednesday May 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »
We have recently had a few emails asking when Parwich Wakes Week begins this year.
For those who don’t already know, the origins of local Wakes go back to well before the Reformation, growing out of each village’s celebration of their church’s patron saint’s day. The saints’ days have continued to be used to dictate when Wakes are celebrated even when the religious aspect of the celebration has been lost, and the original dedication of the church has been altered and even forgotten. For some Derbyshire villages the only indication of their church’s original patron saint is the timing of their Wakes.
Parwich Church has retained it’s original Medieval dedication to St Peter, whose feast day is the 29th June. Consequently Parwich Wakes begins on the nearest Saturday to the 29th June, which this year is the 27th June.
When we have confirmation of what is happening throughout the week it will be added to our CALENDAR page.
Traffic signs of Parwich #22
Posted in Roads on Wednesday May 6, 2009| 3 Comments »
Our traffic signs series concludes today with a pair of “Unsuitable for motors” notices. These are placed at either end of the narrow path which connects the far end of Kiln Lane (just below Gibbons Bank) at the top with Monsdale Lane at the bottom.
In a few days’ time, we’ll be publishing the results of all 22 sets of votes, ranked in order of popularity. We shall then be able to see which signs you most want to keep, and which signs you most want to disappear.
Credit Crunch Busters – free cinema tickets
Posted in Classified adverts on Wednesday May 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Odeon buy kids ticket, get free adult ticket
In cinema offer – nearest cinema – Derby
As part of the Odeon Kids promotion you can get a free adult ticket when you buy a kids ticket at Odeon cinemas. The offer applies to selected screenings on Saturday and Sunday mornings and during school holidays. To find the tickets, visit the Odeon website and choose your cinema.
Then select ‘Filter events by: Kids’ in the ‘Now Showing’ box to see available screenings. When booking online, the adult ticket price will be taken off when you click ‘Calculate Prices’. You can also buy these tickets on the day in the cinema, but if your kids (or you!) have their hearts set on a particular film it’s worth booking to avoid disappointment.
You can only get one free adult ticket with every child ticket purchased. A child ticket costs around £2.50 and an adult ticket is generally between £6 – £10, depending on the cinema, so you could save yourself up to a tenner with this offer.
This week’s Stunner
Posted in News on Wednesday May 6, 2009| 2 Comments »
Available on line or in the Sycamore, this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph has only one article of real local interest this week which is the ongoing saga of the road slip on the B5056:
p.2 Land slip fears fail to subside – another article on the landslip on the B5056 by the Bentley Brook – the council are now considering trying to repair the road in late May or early June of this year but the road will be closed during the works. No weight restriction will be issued on this road however. P.4 – contains a comment article on the same issue.
p.3 – Camera watch – watch your speed if you’re heading into or out of Derby on the A52 this week as police are using speed cameras on that stretch this week.
School newsletter
Posted in School on Tuesday May 5, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Please click to enlarge.
Help allocate “green” grants
Posted in Environment, Peak Park on Tuesday May 5, 2009| 4 Comments »
The Peak District National Park Authority are seeking new members for the Peak District Sustainable Development Fund’s grants panel. The fund allocates money to communities and businesses to help sustain the future of the Park and its communities.
To find out more (more…)
Free Entry to Lea Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Tuesday May 5, 2009| Leave a Comment »
If you are a member of the Horticultural Society then you can have free access to the wonderful Lea Gardens, near Matlock. Entry to the gardens is normally £4 but to join the Horticultural Society it only costs £2 per year! Pay your membership to Nia, Dot or Mike H or Ben. If you would like to borrow the society’s tickets to the gardens ring Liz H (302) or Ben (665), ideally by the day before.
Lea Gardens is a unique collection of highly acclaimed rhododendrons, azaleas kalmias and other plants collected from the far corners of the world. Throughout May it is a true delight, open from 10am to 5pm, with a small plant centre and tea rooms.
The Gardens are sited on the remains of a medieval millstone quarry and cover an area of approximately 4 acres (1.6ha) on a wooded hillside. The excellent rock Garden contain a huge variety of alpines with acers, dwarf conifers, heathers and spring bulbs. 
Bird life has been encouraged in quiet woodland walks below the main gardens. This area, planted with ornamental trees and specie rhododendrons, contains many assorted bird-boxes donated by friends of Lea Gardens. The colours, scents and natural bird life can best be appreciated on a quiet weekday.
Parwich Parish Council meeting is next week
Posted in Parish Council on Tuesday May 5, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The next Parwich Parish Council meeting is at 7-30pm on Tuesday 12th May.
Please note that this is an alteration to today’s date previously shown on our calendar page (this means the Calendars in the Church Magazine and on the notice boards may have the wrong date).
Click here to access the agenda for the next meeting as a pdf.
Properties for sale or rent.
Posted in Housing on Monday May 4, 2009| Leave a Comment »
IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up.
- Hope Croft, Parwich. 3 bed semi-detached, £365,000
- Lenscliffe, Parwich. 3 bed semi-detached, £600 pcm
- Parwich Lees Cottage, Alsop Road, Parwich. 3 bed cottage, offers around £429,950
- Pikehall, 6 bed farmhouse, £699,950
- Smithy Lane, Parwich. 2 bed cottage, £595 pcm
The list will be updated again next month. Until then, you will be able to find it on the INFO page, and in the ELSEWHERE ON PARWICH.ORG section on the right hand side of this page.
Traffic signs of Parwich #21
Posted in Roads on Monday May 4, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget – Tea & Cakes Today
Posted in Alsop, Eating Out on Sunday May 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Bank Holiday Monday – 4th May
Tea & Cakes in the churchyard at Alsop from 11am – 4pm.
Bowling – Your chance to have a go.
Posted in Societies, Sport on Sunday May 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow evening (Bank Holiday Monday) from 6pm until dusk, you are invited to Parwich Bowling Club to have a go at bowls.
All you need to do is come along wearing flat soled shoes.
Why not give it a go?
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday May 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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What’s on Where this Week |
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| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Monday | 11-4pm | Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard | Alsop Church |
| Monday | 1pm | Tennis tournament afternoon – open to everyone – Buffet & Wine | Tennis Club |
| Monday | 6pm | Introduction to Bowling Come and find out more. |
Bowling Club |
| Tuesday | 9am | PTA Meeting | Parwich School |
| Thursday | 8pm | Full Memorial Hall Management Committee Meeting | Memorial Hall |
Weekly Weather Summary
Posted in Weather on Sunday May 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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Rainfall in mm |
Pressure in Mb am |
Pressure in Mb pm |
Temperature in ºC |
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Max |
Min |
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Sun 26th |
0 |
1006.8 |
1003.4 |
19.4 |
0.5 |
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Mon 27th |
10 |
995.5 |
993.4 |
11.4 |
4.0 |
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Tue 28th |
3 |
997.4 |
999.8 |
11.2 |
4.2 |
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Wed 29th |
0 |
1003.0 |
1006.2 |
15.9 |
1.2 |
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Thurs 30th |
5 |
1007.8 |
1012.6 |
13.8 |
7.1 |
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Fri 1st |
0 |
1014.9 |
1016.7 |
17.7 |
10.2 |
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Sat 2nd |
0 |
1020.6 |
1021.1 |
16.9 |
4.0 |
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Total |
18 |
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Average |
15.18 |
4.45 |
Pushing The Boundaries In Maize-Growing
Posted in Farming, Pikehall on Sunday May 3, 2009| 4 Comments »
Just beyond the High Peak Trail railway bridge on the road to Pikehall, the following extraordinary sight greets you.
The field is planted with forage maize. Warmth is important to this particular crop, so rows of biodegradeable plastic are installed to trap the energy of the sun. Each plastic strip covers two rows of maize and the crop bursts through the membrane. Growing forage maize has never before been attempted in this area due to the temperature, so the success of this ‘high altitude’ planting will be interesting to watch.
By the way, forage maize is not intended for human consumption so this crop will not find its way to our dinner plates!
Fire Safety event planned
Posted in First Responders, Services on Saturday May 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Bike Radar Live comes to Parwich on 30th May
Posted in Events on Saturday May 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A comment on our site has warned us that on 30 May at around 11am, the roads through the village will be closed for a short while whilst Bike Radar Live comes cycling through. BikeRadar Live is is a mass-participation cycling event which will take place on the weekend of 30–31 May 2009 at Donington Park. One of the events is a bike race through the Peak District passing through Parwich. (more…)
A view of the ‘Bird’s Eye’
Posted in Photography on Saturday May 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
It is interesting to see the photos from the bell tower, but also we were sent the following. Can you spot Mike (the bird) H?
A Bird’s Eye View
Posted in 2009, Church, Events, Oddfellows, Posts of Note on Saturday May 2, 2009| 1 Comment »
Last Sunday, a small team of ‘professional’ Parwich cameramen were asked to make a video record of the St. George’s Day Parade. The exercise was meticulously planned and good vantage points were identified the day before. One of these points happened to be the bell tower of St. Peter’s Church, providing a rather interesting panorama of the village. In addition to the filming, our roving reporter took a few still pictures to share with you.
- The Procession Arrives at St. Peter’s Church
Tonight at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Music on Saturday May 2, 2009| 5 Comments »
Bank Holiday Monday – Tennis tournament (+ PARTY)
Posted in Sport on Saturday May 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Annual President and Chairman’s tournament will be held on Monday 4th May at the courts at Parsons croft. It is open to anyone over 11yrs in the village and surroundings- not just members and is generally a fun packed afternoon of tennis, socialising and alcohol.
Entry is £1 and a plate of food (for the post tournament party….
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Please arrive by 1pm. we have racquets to lend should they be needed.
The Wimbledon ticket draw will also be made during the afternoon for paid up club members.
May Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Saturday May 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Click on the image below to down load the May Group Magazine for the parishes of Alsop-en-le-Dale, Fenny Bentley Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington.
New blog-based community website for Alstonefield.
Posted in Local Links on Friday May 1, 2009| 2 Comments »
It’s great to see that Alstonefield have just gone live with their own community website, at http://alstonefield.org.
Like the Parwich site, this has been built using the WordPress blogging software. There’s a rolling “News” section on the front page, and a “Forum” section in which any registered users can effectively write and publish their own blog posts. The site also features a photo gallery, a “what’s on” calendar and a section dedicated to tourist information.
As members of the Parwich blog team took part in some of Alstonefield’s early planning sessions for the site, we’ve been looking forward to seeing the finished results, and we’re particularly excited to see another Peak Park village attempting a similar project to our own.
Congratulations on your launch, Alstonefield!
Next Parish Council Meeting (NEW DATE)
Posted in Parish Council on Friday May 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The next Parwich Parish Council meeting is at 7-30pm on Tuesday 12th May Please note that this is an alteration to the date previously shown on our calendar page (this means the Calendars in the Church Magazine and on the notice boards may have the wrong date).
Click here to access the agenda for the next meeting as a pdf.
Film Night – Tonight
Posted in Films on Friday May 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Saturday morning bulk rubbish collection – Parwich & Ballidon
Posted in Services on Friday May 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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.
Sycamore Cottages 0900 – 0920
Village Green 0925 – 0945
By old shop, village top 0950 – 1010
Croft Avenue 1015 – 1045
It will also be calling at Ballidon between 10.30-10.45am
Memorial Hall Management Committee Meeting – 20th April
Posted in Memorial hall on Friday May 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Please click here to read the minutes of this meeting, in printer-friendly PDF format.
Traffic signs of Parwich #20
Posted in Roads on Friday May 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Although the “Caution: Elderly People” sign has finally disappeared from Kiln Lane, there are a couple of remaining signs whose purpose has outlived the conversion of Rathbone Hall into a private residence.
Here’s the first of them: a warning that beyond Gardener’s Cottage and the entrance to Rathbone Hall, there will be no further room for vehicles to pass each other, or to make U-turns.
As we’ve already established, the hairpin bend at the top of Creamery Lane is a regular trouble spot for unsuspecting larger vehicles. So, does this sign do an effective job?
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