This post is really a comment to a comment – on the post “New business in Parwich”
Debbie W
I have some antlers John could borrow…
JF-S
I met this chap in the summer and I am now negotiating with him. Santa does not mind.
Archive for January, 2010
On Loan
Posted in People on Saturday January 9, 2010| 1 Comment »
2 tickets to see Brendan Cole tonight
Posted in Classified adverts on Saturday January 9, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This is last minute, but there are two tickets available to see Brendan Cole live at the Buxton Opera House tonight (7-30pm to 9-45pm Saturday 9th January). If you are able to make the journey in the current weather conditions and would like the tickets ring Katie on tel 419.
Road conditions.
Posted in Roads on Saturday January 9, 2010| 16 Comments »
With another layer of fresh snow on the ground, and still more snow forecast for tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon and evening, any information on the current state of the roads would be very gratefully received. Our site stats tell us that the number of visits to PARWICH.ORG has increased almost threefold over the past few days, which suggests that a lot of you must be looking for this sort of information – so please do share what you know.
Travelling into Parwich from Nottingham this lunchtime – via Derby, Allestree, Kedleston, Hulland Ward, Carsington Water and Bradbourne – we experienced no particular difficulties until we joined the lane from Knockerdown to Bradbourne. Although the lane has been regularly gritted and is in a reasonable state for traffic, special care and attention is needed over this stretch. (There’s one benefit, though: by slowing right down, you’ll get a chance to take in the spectacularly beautiful scenery on either side of the lane.)
Care is also needed on the Hognaston bypass (which runs along the edge of Carsington Water). This was badly affected during Friday evening’s snowfall, with traffic unable to progress at much more than 5mph. The road is a lot better today, but it’s still far from being hazard-free.
Our one potential “sticky moment” came on the approach road to Parwich, north of the Ballidon turn-off but south of the Pikehall turn-off. There’s a difficult and dangerous stretch on this road, for maybe 150 metres or so around a particular bend, where the amount of slush and ice deepens dramatically. If your car has a low suspension, or if it doesn’t handle snow too well in general, then you are strongly advised to avoid taking this route.
We’ve heard that the Alsop road is in a better state than the southbound road to the B5056, as it is being gritted – but do watch out for those potholes, which are steadily getting worse.
Finally, if you’re unable to get up some of the steeper lanes within the village, then we recommend the Parsons Croft car park (by the cricket pitch), which offers a safer space to leave your vehicle.
Anyone need oil now!
Posted in Oil, Services on Saturday January 9, 2010| 11 Comments »
This email has just come in from Keeley & Andrew at Parwich Lees Cottage
I understand that there are now more people interested in setting up a more formal oil co-op. Whilst this is being looked at, we need to order oil again. We’ll probably be placing the order early next week, so again if anyone else wants to join in we can get a more competitive price.
Please either email parwich@hotmail.co.uk with your contact details and these will be passed onto Keeley or add your details to the comments.
New business in Parwich just opened
Posted in 2010, People, Posts of Note on Friday January 8, 2010| 4 Comments »
Never mind rickshaws, why not hire the latest mode of transport – ideal all weather terrain – corners well, especially in deep snow. 
I’m Hungry
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday January 8, 2010| 1 Comment »
JF-S!
School Newsletter – Issue 16
Posted in School on Friday January 8, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Neighbourly Help
Posted in 2010, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday January 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This is real community service, the Parwich way. Thank You. JF-S
Potential Dangers during this prolonged freeze
Posted in 2010, First Responders, News, Posts of Note on Thursday January 7, 2010| 1 Comment »
The live Parwich weather station recorded a record low temperature of -8.8 degrees C at 05:30am this morning (Thursday 7th January) which is the lowest temperature recorded since the live weather station records began over 3 years ago. Temperatures have been around or below freezing since the middle of December, and the extreme cold seems set to continue, possibly for another 2 weeks. Severe weather warning have been issued for our area with strong winds coming in over the weekend. So although the weather should be bright it will feel even colder.
We have been asked by one of our readers to highlight some of the potential dangers.
- It is great seeing and hearing the youngsters enjoying the snow but whilst out sledging keep well wrapped up and keep an eye on friends who are out with you for the first signs of frost nip. Your nose, ears and hands are most susceptible and initially they can appear yellowish or white.
If you get nipped then warm the area gradually. Putting it under hot water or hot air could cause a burn – and you may not be able to feel it before it’s too late. Try not to rub or massage the area, which could cause further damage. Generally, frostnip isn’t serious and is easily cured when you get out of the cold, but the bit that has been affected will swell, be red and will tingle or burn for a while. - Although we do not have much water around us, never try to cross frozen water. On Monday in Derbyshire 2 boys had to be rescued as they tried to take a short cut across a frozen lake, putting themselves and their rescuers in extreme danger. Within 2 minutes the body will go into shock and after 10 minutes you will almost certainly be dead.
- Please continue to take care on the roads and do keep the blog up to date with road conditions. Today the A515 was clear, but the Alsop Road still has a covering of snow in parts and with the extreme overnight temperatures may be tricky in sections early in the morning. This afternoon, two locals had to reverse back down the Bradbourne Road until they were able to turn around, because they were unable to make it up the final hill (towards the Carsington end) when they pulled over to let a vehicle coming towards them pass.
- Keep your eye on your neighbours, especially if they are elderly, check that you have seen them recently and that they are not having any problems
- Some people feel less secure driving on the roads during the snow but may feel they have to go out if they need urgent items like prescriptions. If you need something collecting email the blog team with a contact phone number and we will put a brief message on the blog and hopefully someone will contact you and lend a hand.
- Also if you are going into town and a willing to collect something for someone then let the blog team know parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Finally, a big thank you to the First Responders, all local volunteers, who are continuing to offer cover to the village, both in the day and throughout the night. This resource is even more crucial during this period as the combination of our present road difficulties along with treacherous driving means that it could take emergency vehicles longer to attend any incident in or around Parwich.
“John loves being human quarry…”
Posted in Local Links, News, People, Sport on Thursday January 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Oops, we nearly missed this one: here’s a recent feature in the Derby Evening Telegraph on Parwich’s John Rawlings, who talks about his work as a “human quarry” for the Four Shires Bloodhounds. A lengthy piece, which makes for fascinating reading.
Next Parwich Parish Council Meeting
Posted in Parish Council on Thursday January 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The next meeting of Parwich Parish Council is Tuesday 12th January at 7-30pm in the Cricket Pavilion at Parson’s Croft (so wrap up well). As always the first ten minutes of the meeting are open to comments and questions from members of the public, who may also attend but not participate in the remainder of the meeting.
Click here to see the Agenda of this meeting.
Click here to read the unapproved Minutes of the previous meeting (3rd Nov 2009).
Parwich Primary School planning to open today
Posted in School on Thursday January 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »
All staff have set off for school and we are planning to open the school as normal this morning. However, we do not know how the roads into the village are this morning after lows of -9C last night. Staff will let me know if they get into difficulties and I will post any news here on the blog as well as letting Derby Radio know if we have to shut the school.
Fun – The New Government Education Initiative – with video footage
Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note, Young people on Wednesday January 6, 2010| 1 Comment »
Icicle – beauty and the beast.
Posted in Photography on Wednesday January 6, 2010| 2 Comments »
An icicle is a thing of beauty, but it can also be a beast of a death – a potential perfect crime. Thanks JF-S
Crime wave in Parwich on snowy night – part II
Posted in Police on Wednesday January 6, 2010| 1 Comment »
Here is a photo of the police forensics experts investigating last night’s crime spree and a couple of photos of the crime scene itself. Apparently the incident occurred at 12.08am, was captured on cctv and a “suspicious white fiesta” was parked in the vicinity at the time.
This Sunday’s Methodist Service cancelled
Posted in Church on Wednesday January 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The Methodist Service this Sunday 10 January at 2.30pm is cancelled due to the weather.
All being well the next Service will be the joint Methodist and Anglican Family Service at 10am on Sunday 17th Jan, with the fortnightly Methodists Services resuming at 2-30pm on Sunday 24th Jan.
Today’s News Telegraph
Posted in News on Wednesday January 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Deliveries of the Ashbourne News Telegraph and the Derby Evening Telegraph today have failed to reach Parwich. Janet is going into Ashbourne this afternoon for the Stunner, so copies should be available in the Sycamore this evening. In the meantime it can be seen on-line.
Here are some items in this week’s paper that might be of local interest:
- p.1 Ashbourne solicitor pleaded guilty to charges false accounting in relation to Ashbourne Shrovetide Football and a number of individual clients in Nottingham Crown Court on Monday.
- p.2 Grit shortages (see also our post below)
- p.2 Parking charges in Ashbourne to be increased on April 1st.
- p.4 Paper hopes for news on Stock in Lionel Webster’s shop (see letters on p.8). The Police investigation into his death is still ongoing.
- p.4 & 5 Two page spread on the Mappleton Boat Race and Bridge Jump (the paper’s website has a video clip and slide show).
- p.7 The Police plan to have speed cameras on the A515 north of Ashbourne and the A52 through Ednaston and Mackworth this week. Hopefully every one on the A515 is taking particular care in the current weather conditions.
As always if you spot anything we have missed add a comment below.
Salt and Grit Shortage
Posted in Local government, Roads on Wednesday January 6, 2010| 1 Comment »
Thank you to Richard T for the following:
Derbyshire County Council says on its website that its salt supplier was unable to deliver the required amounts in the recent deep freeze.
A message on its website said:
“We’re dealing with the worst winter weather for 30 years.
“We’re continuing to grit main routes across Derbyshire but extremely low temperatures mean salt and grit doesn’t work as effectively as usual.
“We’ve used 15,000 tonnes of salt so far this winter. We haven’t reduced the amount of grit and salt we’ve been spreading on the roads and we’re continuing to grit main routes as normal.
“After treating main routes we would usually start gritting side roads, but recent conditions have been so bad that we’ve needed to return to the main routes, which means side roads are not currently being treated.
“Our salt supplier hasn’t been able to deliver the required amounts and we’re monitoring the situation closely.
“We had a delivery last night and we’re doing all we can to get more supplies from elsewhere.
“We’ll start to fill up grit bins again (which are provided for use in public areas only) as soon as we can when supplies allow.”
Their general gritting policy can be also seen on their website by clicking here.
Crime wave in Parwich on snowy night
Posted in Police on Wednesday January 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Some time during the evening yesterday, a person or persons “hot-wired” a Land Rover Discovery which was parked in the village. The car was driven a short distance (some 200 yds) before being abandoned. Police forensic investigators are being dispatched to the village looking for evidence. More information will be brought to you during the day as this story unfolds.
Parwich Primary School Closed Today
Posted in School on Wednesday January 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The school will once again be closed today (Wednesday) due to yesterday’s and last night’s snow fall.
Another strange building
Posted in 2010, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday January 5, 2010| 1 Comment »
To enlarge, click on each photo.
It’s the Hermit of Parwich with his begging bowl – JF-S
Interested in a more formal oil co-op?
Posted in Local government, Oil, Services on Tuesday January 5, 2010| 13 Comments »
Over the last year individuals have put posts on the Blog when they are ordering oil to get others to order at the same time ensuring discounted prices. Today the District Council has contacted us to see if there is any interest in us taking this further:
Dear Parwich Community,
My name is Karen Carpenter and I work for Derbyshire Dales District Council. Part of my work involves helping local communities with keeping warm and as part of this I would like to help a small number of villages by assisting them to set up Oil Co-ops.
The benefit of having an Oil Co-op is that discounts in fuel purchases can often be obtained by buying in bulk as a group. Better prices are often obtained (per litre of fuel) for larger orders. In addition, the tanker will need to make less visits to the village thereby, having an environmental benefit also.
Oil prices have been extremely volatile recently, and living in the Derbyshire Dales oil prices are often a little higher than elsewhere, so any reductions must be a good thing. If you are interested please get in touch, I can be contacted at work on 01629 761316, or e-mailed at karen.carpenter@derbyshiredales.gov.uk, my normal working days are Monday to Wednesday. My work mobile number is 07775931037.
Hope to hear from you.
Regards
Karen Carpenter
Environmental Health Officer
Derbyshire Dales District Council
If you are interested either contact Karen Carpenter directly, or contact Parwich Parish Council (ppccl@fsmail.net) or let us know via parwich@hotmail.co.uk.
Window Cleaner Wanted
Posted in Services on Tuesday January 5, 2010| 8 Comments »
We have received a message from a local resident needing a reliable window cleaner. Although we list many businesses and services (click here), we don’t as yet have a window cleaner. Let us know if you can help.
A message from Simon.
Posted in People on Tuesday January 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Dear Friends,
I have now finally retired from the Royal Mail and thought it a good time to write to you all.
Barbara & I would like to thank you for the warm welcome you gave us at the Carol service in December.
I am overwhelmed with the collection you made along with the book showing all your kind wishes. I certainly wasn’t expecting that. I have yet to decide what I’m going to buy.
That you all very much. I wish you all the best and a happy new year.
Kind regards,
Simon
Under the snow
Posted in Roads on Tuesday January 5, 2010| 5 Comments »
We are all concerned about the state of the roads and the problems with gritting and the now apparent shortage of salting reserved held in the county, but it is what is under the snow that will be a real concern once the snow has gone. Walking down Dam Lane towards Alsop the road is littered with pot holes, the one photographed is more than 3″ deep and 12″ wide – how many more are there?
This has been reported to Call Derbyshire today and at the same time a request put in to fill the grit bins in the village, but no time schedule has been given. To ring Call Derbyshire 01629 533085 or 08456 058 058.
The promise by DCC at the Public Meeting on 17th November, about the filling of holes at the side of this road still hasn’t happened – maybe we need to chase our County Councillor and remind him!
Frozen in time
Posted in Flora, Photography on Tuesday January 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Pilates Snowed Off
Posted in Events, Societies, Weather on Tuesday January 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Please note that the Pilates class scheduled for Wednesday 6th January has been cancelled due to the snow. Don’t forget to do those exercises at home!
Parwich Primary School closed today
Posted in School on Tuesday January 5, 2010| 1 Comment »
The school has decided to close today – the decision has just been taken (at 8.20am) given that heavy snow has been predicted for today and has just now started falling.
I fink it were a good night.
Posted in Photography on Monday January 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »
JF-S
Alsop en la Neige
Posted in 2010, Alsop, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday January 3, 2010| 1 Comment »
We have an abundance of snowy photographs for you today. The following set are from a crisp walk from Parwich to Alsop and back. Hope you enjoy them!
Click on each image to enlarge it.
A Snowy Walk Round The Village
Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday January 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Snowy weather is bad news for those who have to travel, but for those who can enjoy the cosiness and the picture postcard scenery, this is a magical time. Many a photographer was abroad today making the most of the excellent light. Here is a gallery of photographs of our beautiful village taken on Sunday morning.
What’s on Where this Week
Posted in Events on Sunday January 3, 2010| 1 Comment »
| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Monday | School Term begins | ||
| Wednesday | 6pm & 7.15am | Pilates Cancelled due to snow |
Parwich School |
| Sunday | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sunday | 2.30pm | Methodist Service Cancelled due to the weather |
Parwich Church |
Take care on the roads – Monday
Posted in Roads on Sunday January 3, 2010| 5 Comments »
Although today was glorious if you were out walking, it was also like a skating rink in places, especially where the snow has been compacted. Under the snow it is like sheet ice – certainly on the minor roads.
Do let us know what the Alsop Road, A515 to Ashbourne and Buxton and the road to Longcliffe is like, if you have driven down it today.
Ice lurking under the compact snow on Backhill Lane (road to Pikehall)
Junction of Backhill Lane, Parwich Lane and the road to Hill Top Farm
Parwich in Snow
Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday January 3, 2010| 1 Comment »
The sun was blazing, the snow was crisp underfoot and views were fantastic.
Looking up Creamery Lane and down past The Smithy
Looking across to Foufinside Farm
Views from the road near Hill Top Farm (more…)
Strange buildings in the village!
Posted in Photography on Sunday January 3, 2010| 1 Comment »
When did Khufu come to Parwich?
The Parwich Pyramid-JF-S
Is this home-made bread?
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday January 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Thanks Ben
Weather stats over New Year
Posted in Weather on Sunday January 3, 2010| 2 Comments »
Last week’s readings:
|
|
Rainfall in mm |
Pressure in Mb am |
Pressure in Mb pm |
Temperature in ºC |
|
|
Max |
Min |
||||
|
Sun 27th |
6 |
993.1 |
996.9 |
3.0 |
0.9 |
|
Mon 28th |
0 |
999.8 |
1000.3 |
4.0 |
-1.3 |
|
Tue 29th |
7 |
995.5 |
992.2 |
2.4 |
0.2 |
|
Wed 30th |
7 |
990.7 |
996.6 |
2.0 |
0.7 |
|
Thu 31st |
0 |
998.5 |
999.8 |
4.1 |
-0.1 |
|
Fri 1st |
0 |
999.0 |
1002.1 |
1.7 |
-4.2 |
|
Sat 2nd |
0 |
1006.2 |
1008.9 |
0.9 |
-4.7 |
|
Total |
20 |
|
Average |
2.1 |
-1.2 |
Although those last patches of snow mentioned last week finally disappeared from the village, it was not long before a covering was back. Certainly over the last day or so, the weather and roads have been our most popular topic for posts – and the cold spell is set to continue.
Christmas tree & card recycling
Posted in Local government, Services on Sunday January 3, 2010| 2 Comments »
Christmas Trees can be put out with the green bins, between 4th and 29th Jan, if unlike me you can remember which is the green bin day. Christmas Cards can be take to collections points (the nearest is Sainsbury’s car park, Ashbourne) between 4th and 31st Jan or M&S Simply Food.
Can anyone more alert than me put up a comment saying when our next green bin collection is due?
Risk Of Skidding? Is That So?
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Weather, Young people on Saturday January 2, 2010| 1 Comment »
Following the sprinkling of snow that coated Parwich today, we think this roadsign takes the award for stating the obvious!!
There were however a number of intrepid individuals who took ‘skidding’ to a new level.
Click ‘Continue Reading’ below to find out more….
We’re enjoying it!
Posted in Photography, Young people on Saturday January 2, 2010| 2 Comments »
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