Archive for May, 2010

This week’s News Telegraph

Posted in News on Wednesday May 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »

It is that time of the week again and today’s Ashbourne News Telegraph is available at the Sycamore or on-line (click on the image of the front page to access the paper in digital format).  Here some items that might be of interest.

As always let us know about any specific local items we have missed.

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Parwich Skills Afternoon

Posted in 2010, Church, Events, Posts of Note on Tuesday May 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

A very bright idea was turned into reality on Sunday when the people of Parwich showcased their many and varied skills. Often, such skills are hidden from view, so it was quite astonishing to see the huge array of talent contained within our small village.

The event featured shepherding, woodturning, quilting, painting, photography, organ playing, jewellery making, bell ringing, metal detecting, historical research, coffee refinement, geology, flower arranging, rag rug making, weaving, felting, card making, mountain rescue and many other crafts.

Thank you to the exhibitors for the time and trouble you took to give us such an inspiring show. Thanks especially to Jean and Martin C for the inspiration for this event and for your tireless energy ‘making it happen’.

Click on ‘Continue Reading’ for a (rather large) photo gallery covering just some of the activities and exhibits on view.

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Have you voted in our election poll?

Posted in Local government on Tuesday May 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

If you’re eligible to vote in Parwich, Alsop, Ballidon or Pikehall, then please cast an additional vote in our unofficial online poll, between now and Thursday – even if it’s just to say that you won’t be voting for any of the candidates! All votes are registered anonymously, and we have no way of linking them back to individuals.

At the time of writing, the Conservatives have picked up 36% of the Parwich vote, followed by 21% for Labour and 14% for the Liberal Democrats. We’ll give you a final tally on Thursday.

Please click here to vote.

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Latest News On The B5056

Posted in Roads on Monday May 3, 2010| 7 Comments »

Many thanks to Dave R who has provided the following photos of the repairs to the landslip near the Bentley Brook Inn. They were taken on Monday 3rd May.

Dave says that the road is rumoured not to re-open until the end of May. He also notes that the woods are slipping away from the retaining wall.

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Tea and Cakes at Alsop Churchyard

Posted in 2010, Alsop, Posts of Note on Monday May 3, 2010| 1 Comment »

As happens on bank holidays throughout the Spring and Summer, Alsop-en-le-Dale welcomed all to sample tea and cakes in the most beautiful of surroundings. The marquee was needed as the weather veered from pleasant sunniness to hail! That didn’t matter in the slightest though as the tea was piping hot and the cakes were heavenly!

In fact, most people had a good chance to catch up on things…

…and have a grand old relax…

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to provide such an enjoyable event.

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Activities Today

Posted in Alsop, Arts, Church, Events, People, Societies, Sport on Monday May 3, 2010| 2 Comments »

Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard at Alsop from 11am – 4.30pm.

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Tennis Social Afternoon – 1-6pm – Welcoming all Present, Past and Future Members.  Lots of games with a handicap system.  Please bring a plate of food.
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Skills afternoon in Parwich Church – 2-6pm.  Taste, Watch, Learn, Experience and Do.  Refreshments available.

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Music in the Church, last night

Posted in Church, Music on Sunday May 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to JF-S for sending in these photos from the very enjoyable musical evening held in the Church last night.  

Essentially Brass, the professional brass group from Leicestershire, are all shown below, with John Lock playing the tuba.

Christian Cartwright of Pipes in the Peak, played the organ, creating an amazing array of music proving, how incredibly versatile the organ can be.  Click to enlarge the pictures.…….

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Week 30 & 31Photo Diary

Posted in 2010, Photo Diary, Posts of Note on Sunday May 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Since the last photo diary, two weeks ago, the plasters have finished and the first coat of paint is already on the walls.   The vinyl flooring in both the kitchen and toilets is down and the sanitaryware and cubicles are in place in the toilets.  There are three toilets and sinks in the ladies, two in the mens and a disabled toilet, just waiting for the electrician to fit the hand driers and the taps etc to be fitted. 

Outside the oak planking is nearing completion, as can be seen from the photos.   All the solid oak, external doors and windows are in situ.  The roof lights in the photo below show the location of the kitchen, which is now ready for fitting out. (more…)

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History: Parwich Buildings and People

Posted in Church, History on Sunday May 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Do you want to find out a bit more about the history of your house in Parwich, and who used to live there?  Are you researching the history of a Parwich family?  If yes, then come along to the Skills Day in Parwich Church on Monday between 2 and 5pm.

Brian F and Peter T will be there with the 1843 Tithe map (the earliest map for Parwich) and the Censuses (1841 to 1901), to help you find out more about the history of the local buildings and families.

Ian P will also be there to talk about metal detecting and his surveys of land in Alsop and Parwich.

To find out more about our local History click here.

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Weekly weather stats

Posted in Weather on Sunday May 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Last week’s readings:

 

Rainfall

in mm

Pressure

in Mb am

Pressure

in Mb pm

Temperature in ºC

Max

Min

Sun 25th

2.2

1016.8

1017.8

18.9

8.3

Mon 26th

0.0

1019.3

1021.7

18.3

8.0

Tue 27th

0.0

1024.3

1022.5

18.4

2.4

Wed 28th

0.0

1019.7

1013.5

17.6

7.7

Thu 29th 

5.4

1011.7

1008.6

15.4

9.6

Fri 30th

7.2

1007.0

1006.6

14.0

4.0

Sat 1st

0.9

1008.4

1011.2

14.3

4.8

Total

15.7

 

Average

16.7

6.4

With May Day hopefully Summer has edged a bit nearer.

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Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No it’s…..

Posted in Photography on Sunday May 2, 2010| 2 Comments »

Will he make it and save the …….?

JF-S

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An unusual customer at the Pub

Posted in Photography, Pub on Sunday May 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

JF-S

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Skills Day – on Bank Holiday Monday

Posted in Church, People on Sunday May 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

 

It dawned on us recently how blessed our village is with individuals with the most extraordinary range of talents and interests – from painters, through quilters, potters, bee keepers, metal detector researchers, meteorologists, caterers, flower arrangers, to record producers! – sometimes skills quite hidden from view.

Do you have an interest/talent/knowledge that you would like to share & celebrate with us? Or come along and see what is on show!

Do please contact us – and help us celebrate the amazing diversity of human interest and enquiry.

Martin and Jean 390529

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What’s on Where this Week

Posted in Events on Sunday May 2, 2010| 1 Comment »

What’s on Where this Week
Date Time Event Location
Sunday 6.30pm Evensong Parwich Church
Monday   May Bank Holiday
School Closed		  
Monday 11-4.30pm Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard Alsop Church
Monday 1-6pm Tennis Club Social
Competitions – Please bring a plate of food.		 Tennis Courts
Monday 2-5pm Parwich Village Skills Day
Taste, Watch & Do
What skill could you offer – ring Martin/Jean – 529.   Refreshments		 Parwich Church
Tuesday 7.30pm Parish Council Annual Meeting The Pavilion
Wednesday 7pm Memorial Hall Committee Meeting Sycamore Inn
Saturday 2.30pm Breast Cancer Walk around Carsington Water Carsington Water
Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion with Andy Parwich Church
Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church
Sunday 2.30pm Parwich Methodist Service Parwich Church

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Tea & Cakes this Monday at Alsop

Posted in Alsop on Saturday May 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

On Monday there is the second Tea and Cakes in the Churchyard for 2010.   Delicious homemade cakes will be served at Alsop Church between 11am and 4.30pm.   Do pop in and support this event, all proceeds to Alsop Church.

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Early morning at the Jubilee Pond

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Saturday May 1, 2010| 1 Comment »

Last November, a determined gang of volunteers did a grand job of clearing the bog garden and stream at the Jubilee Pond site.

Six months on, and thanks to their labours, the pond site is looking more beautiful than ever – as can be seen from these three photographs, taken at around 7:15 this morning. (Please click to enlarge.)


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Antiques valuation evening at the RBL club.

Posted in British Legion, Events on Saturday May 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

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Who are you voting for?

Posted in Local government on Saturday May 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Next Thursday sees the first election for the new Parliamentary Seat of Derbyshire Dales. In our poll of some ten days ago, nearly 40% of us were still undecided on who to vote for. Since then, the full list of candidates for Derbyshire Dales has been announced.

Have you made up your mind, or does last year’s MPs’ expenses scandal mean you will not be voting? Are you voting for a party, or for the candidate’s local policies? Derbyshire Dales is thought to be a safe Conservative seat – but just how “true blue” is our own area?

If you’re eligible to vote in Parwich, Alsop, Ballidon or Pikehall, then you are invited to take part in our totally unscientific poll. And please rest assured: just like in the General Election, your votes are completely anonymous and confidential, and the blog team has absolutely no way of identifying which individuals have voted.

To find out more about the seven candidates click here.

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Our Church & its fundraising

Posted in British Legion, Church, Music, Oddfellows on Saturday May 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Last Sunday,  Parwich Church, raised £550 at the Church Fete, all this money went to the Church Restoration Fund.  In the morning at the St George’s Day Service, £290 was donated in the collection,  which was split between the British Legion and the Church.  Thanks to everyone who supported the day.

This evening, again in aid of the Restoration Fund, there will be a Brass and Organ Concert in the Church at 7.30pm.  The professional Brass group, Essentially Brass, from Leicestershire, are joined by the renowned organist of Pipes in the Peak fame, Christian Cartwright, in a delightful programme of light classics and popular tunes, old and new!

Tickets are only £7.50 for adults and £1 for children and this includes refreshments.  Further details of the music and excerpts their music on You Tube can be heard here. Tickets are available on the door, by ringing 01335 390529 or online here.

Don’t forget the Church is organising a Skills Day this Monday, 2-5pm.  A chance to enjoy and experience some of the skills people have to offer.  Refreshments are available.

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