John and I thought some people might be interested to know about the Riverford Organic Box scheme which we have joined and are absolutely delighted with. We get a veggie box each week, and quite often add to it with fruit, yogurts, cheese etc. You can order meat too, but we haven’t tried that yet.
Everything is organic, very fresh and – so far- quite delicious. It is not all local – for example at the moment tomatoes, peppers etc are coming (never by air) from Spain or France. They claim to be cheaper than supermarkets (and the quality is certainly very much better) and deliver free to Parwich and surrounding area, on Fridays.
If anyone would like to find out a bit more before possibly committing themselves, do give us a ring on 519. I hasten to say we have absolutely no connection at all with Riverford, apart from as satisfied customers! We are just so pleased we thought we’d like to pass on the news.
Marion F-S
Archive for March, 2010
Organic Veggie Box delivered to your door.
Posted in Services on Saturday March 6, 2010| 5 Comments »
Parwich Heights – Instalment Five
Posted in Parwich Heights on Friday March 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Sitting in the drawing room of her retreat in the Austrian Alps, Clarissa Claridge placed her Montblanc pen down on the desk and leaned back. She exhaled slightly in satisfaction at the main achievement of the afternoon. Instalment Five of Parwich Heights was complete…..it was time to publish. Clarissa’s public had waited a long time for this moment…..
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Clarissa’s meisterwerk is published here for you as a world exclusive. Click on the book cover to be transported to a world of wonder!
If you would like to try your hand at an instalment of Parwich Heights, drop a quick email to parwich@hotmail.co.uk. A friendly member of the blog team will allocate you an instalment and check with you that you are not too busy when your turn comes up. It’s a great way to develop your creative writing skills and you can use a pseudonym if you don’t want to be mobbed by an adoring public. This story must be told – give it a go! 🙂
March Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Friday March 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Click on the image of the cover to see the current issue of the Group Magazine for the parishes of Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington.
Paper copies can be obtained in each of the Churches or you can arrange to have it delivered to your house.
Preliminary details of the St George’s Day Parade (Sunday 25th April) and the Fair on the Green are included in the Parwich section.
Please note that this year’s subscriptions are now due. They are being held at the bargain price of £5 for the whole year.
School Newsletter 23
Posted in School on Friday March 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »
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March Film – Date for your diary
Posted in Films on Friday March 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Week 23 Photo diary
Posted in 2010, Memorial hall, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Thursday March 4, 2010| 1 Comment »
The weather continues to be very kind and if you haven’t been to the site recently you will see how well the stonework is going; in some areas it is now at roof height.
This week the low level woodwork over the foyer has been done, whilst much of the main roof is being insulated. The plumbers have just started on the first fix so things are progressing. Depending on the weather work may be continuing on Saturday.
A number of villagers have already had a look around the new building. If you are interested in having a look, either on behalf of your user group, or to get ideas for future activities and projects, or would just like to be ‘nosy’ then ring Ben (665). Ben is the committee’s day to day link with the onsite team and can be seen numerous times a day on his bike pedalling to the building site. Any visits have to be worked around the building site activities and in accordance with Heath & Safety regulations, so lunchtime, 12.30pm is the most ideal time; it will only take about 15 minutes of your time.
Thank you to Martin for the filming and Ben for the narration and to JF-S for the photo.
Mother’s Day coming soon
Posted in Classified adverts, Shop on Thursday March 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget that it is Mother’s Day a week on Sunday (14th March 2010). A selection of Mother’s Day flowers/bouquets will be available at the Shop in the Sycamore from Friday 12th March from 6pm;the flowers are selected and arranged by Delia Pegg. Speak to Janet in the Shop if you want to make advance reservations.
Have you got any spare snowdrops?
Posted in Photography on Thursday March 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »
These photos taken by Mike G show the snowdrops at their best, and this week it really does feel like Spring is here. If you have any spare snowdrops in your garden, maybe this year one of your clumps needs dividing, please could you let Jane (665) or Glynis (561) know. We are looking to pot up some snowdrops ready for underplanting near the entrance to the new Memorial Hall. The best time to split your snowdrops is just after flowering, but whilst the leaves are still green. Remember snowdrops spread very easily, so if you could spare some we would be very grateful and then everyone will be able to admire your generosity next Spring.
Memorial Hall update meeting
Posted in Memorial hall on Wednesday March 3, 2010| 1 Comment »
This week’s News Telegraph
Posted in News on Wednesday March 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph (3rd March 2010) is available in the Shop at the Sycamore or on-line. The only mention of our area I could find was the Darts and Dominoes Leagues on p. 47, however do add a comment with anything I have missed. Other items that might be of interest include:
- p.1 & p.2 Council Tax payments are set to go up by 2.9%, less than inflation and the lowest raise for 15 years. The District Council are discussing this tomorrow and it is likely we will see increased fees (e.g. parking charges) and service cuts. Approximately 12% of our Council Tax goes to Derbyshire Dales District Council, with the majority, 70%, going to Derbyshire County Council. The County Council faces £60 million cuts in services over the next five years.
- p.6 The Hartington Cheese and Wine Company held a cheese tasting event at the the weekend in the Old Cheese Shop, it is good to see the Shop continues even though the Hartington Factory closed.
- p. 24 & 25 Two page photo spread of the 4th Battalion of the Mercian Regiment training in the snow at Upper Hulme. See the article for details of the Mercian Regiment’s visit to Ashbourne on Thursday 18th March. The paper’s website also has a video clip of the training event.
- p. 29 Sheena Bryden is helping celebrate Women’s World Day of Prayer on Friday at 2pm in the Reading Room at Snelston and 7-30pm at All Saint’s Church, Belle Vue Road, Ashbourne. Sheena will well known to many in Parwich and Alsop from her support of local church services, especially while we were with out a Vicar.
Properties for sale or rent.
Posted in Housing on Monday March 1, 2010| 2 Comments »
IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up.
- NEW: Hallcliffe, The Green, Parwich. 8 bed detached house & two cottages, offers in region of £925,000.
- Hope Croft, Parwich. 3 bed semi-detached, £365,000
- NEW: Ingelfield, Parwich. 4 bed detached, £795 pcm.
- Pikehall, 6 bed detached, £699,950
- NEW: 9 Sycamore Cottages, Parwich. 3 bed semi-detached, offers in region of £220,000.
- NEW: Wash Meadow, Parwich. 4 bed detached bungalow, £465,000.
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.
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