Archive for December, 2010

Painting of Parwich Featured On Antiques Roadshow

Posted in 2010, Arts, History, Posts of Note on Sunday December 5, 2010| 8 Comments »

A beautiful painting of Parwich was displayed this evening on the Antiques Roadshow!


(Please click to enlarge)

The programme was filmed at Chatsworth and there were many items brought along that had connections with the estate. This particular picture was painted in 1950 by Bert Broomhead, who was a gamekeeper at Chatsworth. The Duke and Duchess must have been impressed as they provided Bert with his own studio.

It is fascinating to see how this aspect of the village looked 60 years ago. There were significantly fewer houses at this time.

If you missed the programme, you can watch it for a limited period on the BBC iPlayer. Click here and see the painting 29 minutes and 17 seconds into the programme.

Added on Monday (by Peter T)

Mike does this re-orientation of the painting help locate it?  It must be south and slightly east of the Church on the slopes of Parwich Hill.  How about on Creamery Lane level with Knob Hall, though several buildings may have been ommitted and/or redesigned?

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‘Desert Island Discs’

Posted in People on Sunday December 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »

If you listen to Ashbourne Radio at 9.00pm tonight (Sunday), Lewis Noble will be doing a short ‘Desert Island Discs’ type slot on Phil Platt’s Big Easy Show.

You can listen on 96.7 FM or 101.8 from the Wirksworth transmitter. You can listen live too on www.ashbourneradio.co.uk .

 

Anyone who gets Ashbourne Radio, I’m on tonight at 9pm doing a short Desert Island Discs. Let me know if you hear it! 96.7 ashbourne or 101.8 wirksworth transmitters.You can listen live it through the web too.

 

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Frozen dew pond

Posted in Photography on Sunday December 5, 2010| 1 Comment »

Thanks to Lewis N for sending us this image.

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From autumn to winter…

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday December 5, 2010| 3 Comments »

Over the last couple of months, the “banner” images for PARWICH.ORG have all been taken from the same place, allowing us to play “spot the difference” with the passing of the season: from greens to golds, then to bare branches and finally to snow.

To view the entire set from beginning to end, please click the image below.
Hint: in some browsers, you may need to click the image a second time, in order to enlarge it fully.

For reference, the banners were taken on these dates: October 10/17/24/30, November 6/13/15/27, December 5.

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Winter weather continues

Posted in Weather on Sunday December 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Here are last week’s readings:

 

Rainfall

in mm

Pressure

in Mb am

Pressure

in Mb pm

Temperature in ºC

Max

Min

Sun 28th

0.4

1011.0

1013.2

0.6

-11.2

Mon 29th

0.4

1015.9

1015.8

2.3

-7.3

Tue 30th

0.0

1017.4

1016.2

0.5

-2.6

Wed 1st

0.0

1014.2

1013.0

0.0

-3.1

Thu 2nd

0.0

1014.3

1014.6

0.7

-2.4

Fri 3rd

0.0

1014.3

1010.1

4.8

-10.1

Sat 4th

2.7

1006.3

1005.1

1.1

-5.3

Total

3.5

 

Average

1.4

-6.0

Our weatherman on the hill says:

Cold again all week, less snow threat. Low ground temperatures making icy conditions on the roads and underfoot.
Possible a very slow thaw at times.

Again it is interesting to note that the temperature readings from the top of the village above have been warmer than those in the bottom of the valley by the Church (click here for current readings).

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What’s on Where this Week

Posted in Events on Sunday December 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »

What’s on Where this Week
Date Time Event Location
Sunday 11am Mattins Parwich Church
Wednesday 6.30pm
7.30pm		 Pilates followed by
Pilates for the Youth		 Memorial Hall
Thursday 1.30-4pm Christmas Bonanza Parwich School
Thursday 6pm Circuit Training Memorial Hall
Thursday 8pm History Society Christmas Quiz The Sycamore
Saturday 8pm Red Devils Parwich Legion
Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion-Andy Larkin Parwich Church
Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion-Andy Larkin Alsop Church
Sunday 3pm Music for Christmas followed by coffee and mince pies Parwich Church

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The Icicle Works

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note, Weather on Saturday December 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

An easing of the temperature to just above the freezing mark caused a significant melting of the snow today. Driving conditions became easier and for some it was the first time in days that they have been able to get their vehicles down the hill. Walking in and around the village was still pretty difficult as the powdery snow turned into that horrible brown slush.

As the water melted and dripped down from the roofs, many beautiful icicles were formed. Thank you to J F-S for sending us a selection he encountered during the course of the day.

Click on any image to enlarge it.

Send us your icicle pictures!

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Snowman!

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Saturday December 4, 2010| 1 Comment »

Our thanks to Lucy D for sending us this picture. If there are any other Parwich snowmen, snowwomen or other assorted snowcreatures which you’d like us all to see, please send them in!

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Tonight – classical concert in Ashbourne

Posted in Music, Out & About on Saturday December 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

St John’s Church, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
plus music by Bach, Pachelbel, Piazzolla and Corelli

FREE MULLED WINE & MINCE PIES!

Tickets: still available £16 (sold out), £14, £12
Ring 0845 2578728

This concert is definitely on for tonight

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Parking Warnings from Ashbourne Police

Posted in Police on Saturday December 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Motorists are being asked to park with care in Ashbourne town centre after police officers have received complaints from local businesses.

The issue has been raised on Compton Street, where vehicles are being parked inconsiderately and blocking exits and entrances, especially around Lumbards Garage and petrol station.

PC Ian Cooper of the Ashbourne Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Vehicles are often left being unattended, in positions that fully obstruct entrances and exits, and making it difficult for drivers to get on and off the garage forecourt.

“We are well aware of the problem and will be dealing with offences where drivers are causing an obstruction or parked in a position which restricts the view for other motorists and pedestrians.”

Concerns have also been raised about drivers who are leaving vehicles outside of the marked areas.

He added: “It mostly seems to be people who are looking to nip into the shops, but I would advise them to think about where they are parking and with care and consideration to others. Your shopping could become much more costly if you take the risk and receive a fixed penalty notice.”

A fixed penalty notice, which is a £30 fine, can be issued by police officers for obstruction or by Derbyshire County Council Parking Attendants for parking outside marked spaces and permitted zones.

Don’t forget Monday 13th – Safer Neighbourhood Meeting at the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

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A supernatural presence?

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Friday December 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Is this some sort of White Peak snow sprite, spotted dangling outside our back door this evening?

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Heather is still selling jewellery in Wirksworth tomorrow

Posted in Classified adverts, Out & About, People on Friday December 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Wirksworth Farmer’s Market has been cancelled due to the snow, however there is a food, vintage, craft and art trail still going on in Wirksworth tomorrow. I have been able to get a table at the craft and produce fayre situated in the Memorial Hall there from 10am till 5pm. There are various things going on such as a Maker’s Market from 12 till 6:30 and a variety of shops are taking part in the trail (Wirksworth Brewery, Vintage Rooms, Traid Links).

Heather

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Film night – Friday December 17th

Posted in Events, Films on Friday December 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »

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Shop News from Janet

Posted in Pub, Shop on Friday December 3, 2010| 2 Comments »

Janet has just called to let us know that the Ashbourne News Telegraph has arrived. 

Also Janet has managed to get plenty of milk and bread…

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Friday’s toddler group cancelled.

Posted in News, Pre-school on Friday December 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Gill H writes:

We have decided to cancel today’s Toddler Group Session due to the weather conditions. An extra session has been booked for Monday 2-4pm when we will be making Xmas decorations.

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Parwich in the snow, by Lewis.

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Friday December 3, 2010| 1 Comment »

Our thanks to Lewis Noble, for sending us these wonderfully atmospheric photos of snowy Parwich.



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Tomorrow – Make-up Made Easy

Posted in Events, People on Friday December 3, 2010| 1 Comment »

Jo-anne would like to reassure everyone that this event is still going ahead!

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Friday Snow Reports

Posted in Roads, Weather on Friday December 3, 2010| 5 Comments »

It’s a new day….with all manner of snowy, icy treats in store for the residents of Parwich, Alsop-en-le-Dale, Ballidon and Pikehall. Once again, it would be really helpful to pass on any information you have on the state of the roads and driving conditions around our area via the commenting facility.

It is forecast to stay well below freezing all day, but you can click here to see the current temperature in Parwich.

Parwich School and QEGS remain closed today, click here for all the Derbyshire School closures.

Also see BBC Derby Travel News for updates for roads across the whole County.

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Bakewell Christmas Tree Festival

Posted in Out & About on Thursday December 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

If you are suffering from “cabin fever” and can get out of the village, why not visit Bakewell Church and admire their Christmas tree festival, plus many other events that are happening throughout the week.

FESTIVAL EVENTS

Friday 3 December
7.00pm Christmas Tree Festival Opening Service
Lights switched on by Lord Edward Manners,
President of the Friends of Bakewell Parish Church

Saturday 4 December
7.00pm Sing-Along Messiah
Singers and listeners equally welcome
Bring your own score – some available to borrow (more…)

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Absolute Proof

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday December 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

14 inches in JF-S’s garden, but after today’s snow, what will the depth be?

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School closed on Friday.

Posted in News, School on Thursday December 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Due to the continuing adverse weather conditions and hazardous roads, school will be closed on Friday 3rd December.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday morning.

Thank you
Caroline Rodgers
Headteacher
Parwich Primary School

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If You Want Snow…

Posted in Photography, Pikehall on Thursday December 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Thank you very much Liz E for sending in these striking pictures up at Pike Hall. Liz points out that you can see Minninglow Planting in the distance. It’s been seen many times before, but rarely in such a striking setting.

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Pictures From Ballidon Moor

Posted in 2010, Ballidon, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday December 2, 2010| 1 Comment »

Many thanks to Fiona H, who sent us the following snowy pictures from wild and woolly Ballidon Moor. Please click on each image to enlarge it.

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Circuit Training Postponed

Posted in Sport on Thursday December 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

We have received the following message from Graham J:

Mark Allen has informed me that due to the adverse weather, he has reluctantly decided to postpone tonight’s circuit training in the Memorial Hall. Hopefully conditions will improve for next week’s session.

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Even More Pictures Of Snow

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday December 2, 2010| 3 Comments »

According to legend, eskimoes have at least 49 words for ‘snow’. Well, even if we have far fewer ‘snow words’ in English, we can at least make up for it with the number of pictures we have of the stuff!

Click on ‘Continue Reading’ to view a slide show depicting varied snow-filled scenes from around the village.

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Thursday Snow Reports

Posted in Weather on Thursday December 2, 2010| 16 Comments »

Thank you to everyone who provided information on conditions yesterday. It would be useful to do the same again today.

Please keep the village posted on the state of the roads in and around the village by using the commenting facility on this post. You can also use the blog to let people know if you need help or can provide any assistance to others.

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More readers’ snow photos

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note, Weather on Wednesday December 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Thank you for these photos, keep them coming.

Firstly from Ian P:

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Cold!

Posted in Photography on Wednesday December 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Thanks JF-S

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Snow!

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Wednesday December 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Children at play – it really is this deep.

Around the village

The Church and Churchyard


Click on any picture to enlarge.

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Parwich school closed on Thursday December 2nd.

Posted in News, School on Wednesday December 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Due to the adverse weather conditions, school will be closed on Thursday 2nd December. The school hopes to reopen on Friday 3rd December.

This information will also be announced on Radio Derby and Ashbourne Radio.

A full comprehensive list of all school/college closures is available on the BBC Derby site.

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Happy Birthday Josh

Posted in People on Wednesday December 1, 2010| 2 Comments »

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Anyone for tea?

Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note on Wednesday December 1, 2010| 1 Comment »

Haven’t measured the depth yet!

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Candle Party In The Legion Cancelled

Posted in Events on Wednesday December 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

We have received a  message from Tracey M asking us to let people know that due to the weather she has decided to cancel the Candle Party in the Legion this evening.

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Young Voices – Postponement of Concert for Parwich Primary School Choir

Posted in School on Wednesday December 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

We have received the following from the Headmistress of Parwich School:

Dear School Choir,

It is with huge regret that in view of deteriorating weather conditions David Lewis (Founder of Young Voices) has made the decision to POSTPONE the Young Voices Concerts from the 1st, 2nd  & 3rd  December to alternative dates in the New Year.

All tickets are fully transferable at no additional cost; please keep your original tickets safe until further information is made available.

The children`s safety is the overriding concern of school and as the concert organiser, there really is no choice in this matter given the adverse weather conditions across the county.

Once we have confirmed the new dates school will make the necessary arrangements and inform parents.

Caroline Rodgers
Headteacher

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Parwich School Closed Today

Posted in School on Wednesday December 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

We have received the following note from the Headmistress of Parwich School:

1/12/2010 – Due to the adverse weather conditions, school will be closed on Wednesday 1st December.
We hope to reopen on Thursday 2nd December.

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What Do You Know About The Snow?

Posted in Weather on Wednesday December 1, 2010| 23 Comments »

Parwich has clearly had another dollop of snow over Tuesday night. We’d be grateful if people from in and around the village would use the commenting facility on this post to share information on conditions and weather-related information that may be of use to others in our area.

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