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To stay up to date with all Wakes activities, keep checking PARWICH.ORG or the Wakes Notice Board on The Green.

This post contains the full programme of the whole week’s events, so that you don’t need to miss anything.

The Blog Team will endeavour to cover as many events as possible during the week, but if you have photos of any of the activities please email them into parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we may use them.

WAKES SATURDAY

Saturday is the first day of Parwich Wakes week, and there is a full programme of events starting from 9.45am.

9-45am – Odd Fellows Procession (starting at Sycamore Inn)
The march continues to Parwich Hall, Pool Croft and then…

11am – Church Service (at Parwich Church – all welcome)

Odd Fellows Procession continues after the Service to Croft Avenue, Nethergreen House and The Fold…

…followed by the Odd Fellows Dinner in the Memorial Hall.

11am to 4pm – Village Market & Entertainment on The Green

• Village & outside charity stalls offering a range of activities
• Children’s entertainment with games & attractions by Stepping Stones, Pre-School
• Face Painting by Lucy Burlinson

6pm – Carnival entrants gather at School steps

6-15pm – Fancy Dress Parade 
               The categories are:

A pedestrian group consists of two or more people and the age of the group is determined by the oldest group member. The prizes are:

7-30pm – Hog Roast & Entertainment

• The Ilkeston Band (until about 8-30pm)
  followed by
• Chris Houlihan
  
• Wesseldine’s Fair

The Sycamore Inn is open all day till late
The Parwich British Legion is open from 12.30pm – 11pm

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WAKES SUNDAY

11am – The Campsite ‘Songs of Praise’ Service (on Parson’s Croft, or
if wet in the Church),

12am – Fun and Games (with the campers at Parson’s Croft)
Tug of War & Volleyball + other games and a lot of water

6-pm Treasure Hunt –  Assemble on The Green, whatever the weather
Junior Treasure Hunt for the Under 14’s – devised by Pippa Sillitoe
Village Treasure Hunt – over 13’s – devised by Tim Rider

8pm – Wakes Bar-B-Q (at the Legion, whatever the weather)

The Parwich British Legion is open from 1.30pm – 3.30pm then from 6-11pm
The Sycamore Inn is open all day till late

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WAKES MONDAY

Children’s Sports Night – 6.30-pm 
Weather Permitting

All children are invited to take part in the Sports Night; just come along to Nether Green and join in the fun.

Events this evening

Prizes – 1st –  £1-00
                  2nd – 50p
                  3rd – 30p

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WAKES TUESDAY – Hill Race Night

Registration for the Hill Race is by the Sycamore Inn

7pm – Local Mothers’ Race – For the Paula Lynam Trophy

7-30pm – Junior Hill Race – aprox. 1½ miles
Any children aged 14 years and under can enter.
Local Children are defined as those who were, or still are,
eligible to attend Parwich Primary School

• The Hauliers Trophy for the outright winner
• The BMAC Trophy for the first Girl (outright)
• The Russell Trophy for the first local boy
• The Foden Trophy for the first local girl
  in each category there are individual trophies for the first three places

8pm – Senior Hill Race – aprox. 3½ miles – Entry £3

• The Harley Lowndes Cup for the outright winner *
• The Nick Frank Memorial Trophy for the first lady *
• The Russell Trophy for the first outright veteran
• The Wainright Cup for the first runner to the top of the Hill
• The Slater Trophy for the first local runner *
• The Frank Steeples Trophy for the first local lady *
• The Chambers Trophy for the first local veteran

*There are individual trophies for the first three places in these events

The individual trophies for the Junior and Senior Local Races were donated by Janet and Stephen of the Sycamore Inn.

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WAKES WEDNESDAY – New Events – 7pm

Children’s Bowls Event – Bowling Green
All Ages Golf Target Competition – Parsons Croft

Parwich Bowling Club have kindly organised an event for youngsters to introduce them to the delights of Green Bowls. All children are welcome to what should be an exciting new event.

At the same time on Parsons Croft we have another new event – a target golf competition for all ages.

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WAKES THURSDAY

7pm – The Ball Race – on Pump Hill
Tickets £1 available all week

Great Prizes available:
1st Prize – £75
2nd Prize – £50
3rd Prize – £10

7.15pm – Children’s Film Show in the Memorial Hall, after the Ball Race.

“A wonderful animated film about two garden gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet, who try to avoid tragedy and find a happy ending to their star-crossed love affair when they are caught up in a feud between neighbours. Featuring the voices of Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, James McAvoy, Maggie Smith, and a soundtrack by Elton John. (Certificate U) . Free admission and refreshments.

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WAKES FRIDAY

Parwich School Reunion
Celebration of the School’s 150th Anniversary

This year our village celebrates the anniversary of the building and opening of the School in 1861. Working in co-operation with the School we have arranged a special evening.

6pm – School Open – for everyone to look around

7.30pm – Slide Show of old pictures of Parwich School, including the Green Goddess’s TV visit in the 1980s

8.30pm – Cheese, Wine & Pate – an opportunity to chat and reminisce

Everyone is welcome to attend this evening’s event, even if you did not attend the school.  It reflects an important part of our village over many years.

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A big thank you to all the Wakes Committee and those who are involved in making Wakes Week such an exciting week for our community.

If you are interested in getting involved in future years, new committee members are always welcome – please contact one of the existing members.