During Wakes Week, each day’s programme of activities will remain at the top of the blog. Please scroll down for the rest of today’s posts, or click here for the full Wakes Week timetable.
Wakes Saturday
Saturday is the first day of Parwich Wakes week, and there is a full programme of events starting from 9.45am. To stay up to date will all Wakes activities either check the Wakes Notice Board on The Green or keep checking the Blog.
9-45am – Odd Fellows Procession (starting at Sycamore Inn)
The march continues to Parwich Hall, then Pool Croft.
11am – Church Service (at Parwich Church – all welcome)
Odd Fellow 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:
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Categories |
Age Groups |
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Pedestrian |
1 to 4 yrs |
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5 to 7 yrs |
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8 to 10 yrs |
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11 to 15 yrs |
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Adults |
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Pedestrian Groups |
Under 10 yrs |
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10 to 15 yrs |
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Adult |
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Pedestrian with Animals |
All ages |
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Vehicles |
Unrestricted |
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:
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Prizes |
Pedestrians |
Vehicles |
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1st |
£4 |
£12 |
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2nd |
£3 |
£6 |
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3rd |
£2 |
£4 |
7-30pm – Hog Roast & Entertainment
- The Ilkeston Band (until about 8-30pm)
followed by - Chris Houlihan
Don’t forget the Fair, which all ages can enjoy!
The Sycamore Inn is open all day till late
The Parwich British Legion is open from 12.30pm – 11pm


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