The organisers of the Parwich Panoramic Five Fell race are delighted to announce that one of Royal Crown Derby’s exciting new porcelain figurines – appropriately enough a fast cat, has been kindly donated as first prize for the race by Mr Hugh Gibson, Chairman of the famous Derby based fine China manufacturer.
The figurine of the Cheetah is one of a pair produced by top Crown Derby designer Carmen Roome, and there is a companion piece, the baby cheetah so this is part of a mother and baby couple.
The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is a locally owned Company employing about 200 people and manufactures the highest quality English Fine Bone China at its factory on a four and a half acre site on Osmaston Road in Derby. The Company produces bone china tableware, giftware and collectables, for sale primarily in china and glass retailers and department stores, both in the UK and overseas. There is also a popular Visitor Centre at Osmaston Road, providing factory tours, museum, factory shop and restaurant. The present factory was established in 1878 but the business traces its origins to the original factory, which was set up in Nottingham Road in about 1750. Queen Victoria granted permission to include the title “Royal” in the company name in 1890.
The organisers of the Parwich Panoramic Five are delighted to receive such a generous donation which will make a fitting memento for the eventual overall winner of the race, alongside other trophy’s and shields for other race category’s . We have also received an extremely generous donation by Marks and Spencer’s of 100 chocolate lollies, so every junior race entrant will each receive their own tasty memento of the race.
Thank you to Graham for sending this information in.
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This looks like being a fantastic event and a great evening out for the whole family. A big well done to Graham and his team for all the work you have all put in so far.
Ben
Thanks Ben. It has been a real team effort, and we hope that we can attract a good field for the event.
With the childrens events before the main race, we are trying to encourage a real family night out – even if you are just spectating, please come along and enjoy what we hope will become a regular fixture in the Parwich calendar.