Posted in Housing on Thursday December 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up.
There are just two properties currently on the market:
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.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Thursday December 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Mati K and Eve G are today’s Advent Calendar artists. Please click on the door to enjoy their contributions.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What did one snowman say to the other ?
Posted in Events, Societies on Wednesday December 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Posted in News on Wednesday December 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Available online or in the Sycamore, the ANT has the following stories this week:
p1. Paying Tribute to a Treasure – An article about the memorial service for the Ashbourne jeweller, Lionel Webster, formerly of Parwich.
P2. Extension to free parking – those of you with a Derbyshire Dales window parking disk for your car will be able to park free in the Dales car parks from now until the end of the year before 11am and after 2pm.
p13. Be a secret Santa this year – an article by our very own Deb Web.
p20-21. Live Nativity Helps to spread Festive Joy – a double page spread article about the Xmas shopping evening in Ashbourne last Friday – including a photo of our very own Deb Web!
Posted in Ornithology on Wednesday December 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
From JF-S
Posted in Advent Calendar on Wednesday December 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
There’s some great stuff behind today’s window, thanks to Charlotte B and Chloe W. Why not click the door and find out for yourselves?
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
How do polar bears travel about ?
Posted in Competition on Tuesday December 15, 2009| 6 Comments »
Thank you to Parwich & District Local History Society for the above questions, taken from their old Christmas Quizzes.
Posted in Local government, Roads, Transport on Tuesday December 15, 2009| 2 Comments »
On the 17th November there was a public meeting organised by Derbyshire County Council on the current temporary closure of the B5056. Our report of that meeting at PARWICH.ORG can be seen by clicking here.
Cllr Simon Spencer committed the Authority to keep residents up to date in writing on the various issues raised that could not be conclusively dealt with in the meeting.
Earlier this month Cllr Chris Jackson (Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport) sent out a letter with their minutes of the meeting and their current action plan from the meeting. Yesterday they also emailed us this so we could put it on the Blog. To access these papers click on the following links:
(Note: the minutes and action plan are not exactly as sent to us as the originals contained some full names and addresses which we have removed. Added 16th Dec.)
You can contact the Cllr Chris Jackson directly with any responses or further thoughts or alternatively any comments added below will be forwarded by the PARWICH.ORG Team to Highways.
Posted in 2009, Environment, Peak Park, Posts of Note on Tuesday December 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to our local Peak Park Ranger for this update on the maintenance of the Weather Way, a fantastic footpath along an ancient holloway going south up from Alsop Lane onto the Flatts. If you don’t know it, it is well worth a visit. (Click here to find out more about some of the ancient routes near by.)
Photo by Rob F taken in 2000, after the previous restoration
Peak Park Rangers and volunteers have been out recently to try and clear Parwich footpath number 36 that runs south from Flaxdale Holding. This was repaired several years ago but had become overgrown and rather quagmirey.
We cut back much of the tree growth to discover the path is actually quite wide, but we left enough young saplings to form a hedge at the top of the sunken route. We also installed some new wider gates to make it a little easier to get through this area.
About 15 volunteers came out to help with the work and we used the excuse of burning the brash to enjoy a hot baked potato or two in the fire at the end of the day.
Despite this work the path still remains wet (though perhaps this isn’t surprising given the recent wet Autumn). We’ll be keeping an eye on the water level on this path and hopefully improve the drainage at the bottom of the path in the summer when conditions improve.
If you would like to help with conservation tasks like this in the Parwich area feel free to contact me at lynn.burrow@peakdistrict.gov.uk with your contact details. I’ll give you a call next time we are heading in the Parwich direction.
Merry Christmas to you all
Lynn Burrow
Area Ranger
Peak District National Park
Posted in Sport on Tuesday December 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Pilates is cancelled on Wednesday 16th December, the class fee will be carried over to next term, which will start on January 6th (subject to me checking with school).Rebecca
Posted in Advent Calendar on Tuesday December 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Joe A and Lucy Lee H are the artists behind today’s window, which you can see by clicking on the door below.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
Why does Santa have three gardens ?
Posted in Advent Calendar on Monday December 14, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The festive artwork continues, with colourful offerings today from Amy G and Jack W. Please click the door below to view the window.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What do snowmen like on their burgers ?
Posted in 2009, Church, People, Posts of Note on Sunday December 13, 2009| 2 Comments »
Simon our postman will be doing his round for the last time on 2nd January after 11 years delivering the post to the people of Parwich. We could not have wished for a more dedicated and helpful person to deliver our mail. Through rain, snow and shine, Simon has always looked after us with a smile and a wave. We will be very sorry to see him go.
It was wonderful therefore to have the opportunity this afternoon to thank him and his wife Barbara.
Posted in Events on Sunday December 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Wednesday | 6pm & 7.15pm | Pilates | Parwich School |
| Thursday | 7.30pm | Carols with Ashbourne Band | The Green |
| Friday | End of Term | Parwich School | |
| Friday | 7.45pm | Christmas Film Night | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 4pm | Joint Carol Service with St Peter’s & Parwich Methodists |
Parwich Church |
Posted in Tom Chambers on Sunday December 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Stuart for drawing our attention to this interview with Tom, which is the cover story of today’s colour supplement in Scotland’s Sunday Post newspaper. (Click here to view the cover.)
Posted in Weather on Sunday December 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Last weeks readings:
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|
Rainfall in mm |
Pressure in Mb am |
Pressure in Mb pm |
Temperature in ºC |
|
|
Max |
Min |
||||
|
Sun 6th |
12 |
986.5 |
993.4 |
10.7 |
6.5 |
|
Mon 7th |
1 |
996.7 |
993.4 |
8.7 |
4.0 |
|
Tue 8th |
4 |
1003.4 |
1005.8 |
7.3 |
2.5 |
|
Wed 9th |
6 |
1009.5 |
1013.2 |
8.3 |
5.0 |
|
Thu 10th |
2 |
1015.8 |
1022.2 |
10.0 |
5.6 |
|
Fri 11th |
0 |
1025.4 |
1027.5 |
4.7 |
0.4 |
|
Sat 12th |
0 |
1026.2 |
1026.9 |
8.2 |
1.9 |
|
Total |
25 |
|
Average |
8.3 |
3.7 |
Another sunny Sunday whilst drafting this post, let’s hope this high pressure will last.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Sunday December 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Today’s calendar window was drawn by Matthew B and Adam B. Please click on the door below to open it.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
“Doctor, Doctor, I’m scared of Father Christmas !”
Posted in Local government, Services on Saturday December 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Click on the following for the Christmas collections:
Click on the following for recycling Christmas Trees and Christmas Cards:
Posted in Competition on Saturday December 12, 2009| 5 Comments »
Posted in People on Saturday December 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A memorial service is to be held for Lionel Webster in St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne at 3pm on Monday 14th December.
Posted in Church, Events on Saturday December 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Photography on Saturday December 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
JF-S
Posted in Advent Calendar on Saturday December 12, 2009| 3 Comments »
As we approach the halfway mark with this year’s Advent Calendar, let’s take a look at Leah W’s and Freya N’s Christmassy contributions.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What do angry mice send each other ?
Posted in School on Friday December 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Classified adverts on Friday December 11, 2009| 1 Comment »
Does anyone local happen to have a warm water/snow/windproof ski jacket (doesn’t matter how well used) to fit a five year old, that they would be happy to lend for a few weeks, please?
Our grandson has come over from Australia and is due to go skiing next month and we don’t reckon the little fleece he brought with him (it’s sweltering in Sydney at the moment) will be quite up to it.… We have scoured the charity shops (thanks, Debs) very successfully for everything else, but have failed completely to find a jacket.
We’d be very grateful for any offers – do phone us on 519.
Thank you so much.
Marion F-S
Posted in School on Friday December 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Please please please we would love to see as many people as possible come and support our Christmas Fair – a fund raiser for the school – which is in school this afternoon – all welcome.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Friday December 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »
In today’s Advent Calendar window, you can find Santa’s sledge (drawn by Ashley R), and the most ENORMOUS Christmas Robin (drawn by Katie B) that you ever did see!
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
Who is never hungry at Christmas ?
Posted in Events, History, Pub on Thursday December 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Competition on Thursday December 10, 2009| 13 Comments »
Posted in Oddfellows on Thursday December 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The last few bottles of Parwich Odd Fellows Ale are still available and would make a great Christmas gift.
You can buy it by the case or by the bottle. Each case contains 12 bottles and costs £26; alternatively you can buy individual bottles for £2.50.
Each bottle contains 1 pint and 5.2% alcohol.
To purchase this unusual product, which is unique to Parwich Odd Fellows, please contact Bill Whitfield on 390571 (home) / 07713 743295 (mobile).
Posted in Advent Calendar on Thursday December 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Our Advent Calendar reaches double figures today, with artwork from James B and Holly F. Click the door to reveal the window.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What do wizards use to wrap their presents ?
Posted in Events on Wednesday December 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Christmas tree on the Green had its lights lit this evening. A big thank you to Alan and Barbara and everyone else who helps lay this on for all of us.
Now it is ready for the Carols on The Green.
Posted in Societies on Wednesday December 9, 2009| 2 Comments »
Posted in 2009, Environment, Local government, Memorial hall, Posts of Note on Wednesday December 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Our thanks to Kevin “Magnus Pyke” S, for providing the following article.
Radon is a radioactive gas which is produced in the Earth’s crust from the breakdown of radioactive uranium. Certain parts of the country are prone to the release of radon from the ground, and the Derbyshire Dales have been designated as a radon affected area.
Please click to enlarge.
Radon in the soil and rocks mixes with air and rises to the surface, where it is quickly diluted in the atmosphere. Concentrations in the open air are very low and do not present a problem.
However radon that enters enclosed spaces, such as buildings, can in certain circumstances reach quite high concentrations. This can be a problem because it is a colourless, odourless gas which consequently goes unnoticed.
Posted in News on Wednesday December 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
It’s Wednesday – so it must be Stunner time! Here’s our selection from this week’s newspaper, which can be bought from the Sycamore or browsed in full online.
Page 1: “Pledge to shop local this year.” Ashbourne traders gear up for the Christmas shopping season, with a reward card on offer to local shoppers. Late Night Shopping begins at around 5pm on Friday, with most stores expected to stay open until 9pm. Town centre roads will be closed to traffic between 6.30pm and 9pm. (See page 22 for more.)
Page 1: “Lionel memorial on Monday.” Lionel Webster’s memorial service will be held on Monday at St Oswald’s Church, at 3pm. All are welcome to attend.
Page 4: “Entrepreneurs’ business boost.” A news item on the QEGS Young Enterprise Group: Living Every Day Eco Friendly.
Page 6: “Calm down dear, it’s a good hotel!” Callow Hall earns a rave review from restaurant reviewer Michael Winner.
Page 13: “Rogue trader alert.” A warning about rogue traders who are claiming to work for Derbyshire County Council. Their favourite trick? Trying to persuade householders to have their drives resurfaced, using bogus surplus material.
And last but not least…
Page 24: Parwich Primary School holds its Christmas Bonanza on Friday, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm, offering “a fun-filled afternoon for all the family”.
Posted in Advent Calendar on Wednesday December 9, 2009| 1 Comment »
Our thanks to Bethany F and Grace R, for today’s colourful calendar windows.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What do you get if you cross an apple with a Christmas tree ?
Posted in Arts, Out & About on Tuesday December 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Brothm Mummers and Guizers will be out again in force this year, on Saturday 12th December.
Times and places are approximate, but will roughly be as follows:
To find out more about the tradition and to see the text of the play our local group use go to the History Society website (Newsletter no.7 pp.1-4 ).
Money raised will go to charities to be nominated.
Posted in Memorial hall, Photo Diary on Tuesday December 8, 2009| 3 Comments »
Today the concrete was laid for the floor slab – will he still be there in the morning!!
Posted in Pets of Parwich on Tuesday December 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
As a result of last Thursday’s post (“Does anyone have a home for Dodo?“), Dodo has now taken up residence in our neighbourhood.
Tracey F reports:
I have spent two days trying to get a good picture of our new dog. However, she doesn’t stand or sit still for more than a second!
She is getting on really well, and hasn’t chewed anything yet other than her dog toys. She is really good with the children and our other dog, and we are really pleased that we decided to have her.
Posted in Police on Tuesday December 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
This meeting covers Parwich. Please come along and raise any concerns you may have and to help set priorities with your local policing team. For more information, or if you have a concern you would like to raise and cannot attend the meeting, contact the team on 0345 123 33 33 or email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.
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