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Archive for April, 2013
Saturday’s Duck Race
Posted in 2013, Competition, Events, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday April 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Haddon Hall
Posted in Out & About on Monday April 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Anthony C for this reminder of what is on our door step:
I made this vid of a visit I made to Haddon Hall last Monday (8th April) with some visitors from the United States.
Honestly, jaws dropped. We sometimes don’t quite appreciate the scale of our heritage!
Film Night on Friday
Posted in Catering 4 Parwich, Events, Films, Memorial hall on Monday April 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Spring Flowers
Posted in Gardens on Sunday April 14, 2013| 1 Comment »
At last a bit more colour:
The Blanche Meadow Swallows
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday April 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Not a great picture but rather a record of a swallow over Blanche Meadow this evening. John F-S.
Weather Stats: Sun 7th to Sat 13th April
Posted in Weather on Sunday April 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
Normality has returned, and we now have much more seasonal weather established. The outlook is for more of the same with blustery showers and springlike temperatures. April showers bring May flowers…….
Paul B’s Weedkiller Weekly #26
Posted in Weedkiller Weekly on Sunday April 14, 2013| 4 Comments »
Hello Possums.
Obviously the past week has been dominated, as expected, by the passing of Baroness Thatcher the pinup of the N.U.M. Of course the Weedkiller Weekly is an entirely neutral organ so you must draw your own conclusions as to how great a prime minister she was or was not. I expect the ever ready lunatic fringe will be coming down from the trees and will be intent on causing a disturbance at her funeral service, loot a few shops, overturn some cars, battle with the police. Were you against the poll tax? Not me mate, they should pay just like everyone else. Oh well on we go.
Asda have been forced to withdraw tins of corned beef after minute traces of a horse sedative drug were discovered. For the latest update press the hash key on your computer. (more…)
2013 Bowling Fixture List
Posted in Bowls, Sport on Sunday April 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
What’s On Where: May 14th to 21st
Posted in Events on Sunday April 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 14th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 14th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 14th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Mon 15th | … | School Summer Term Begins | Parwich School |
| Mon 15th | 6.15pm | Pilates for intermediates | Memorial Hall |
| Mon 15th | 6.30pm | Bowls practice session: all welcome | Bowling Green |
| Tue 16th | 12.45pm | Ladies Group: Trip to Heage Windmill | from Village Green |
| Tue 16th | 7.30pm | Parwich Oddfellows AGM | Sycamore |
| Wed 17th | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 17th | 6pm 7.15pm |
Pilates for Beginners (two sessions, both mixed) |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 17th | 7.30ppm | Parish Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 18th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 18th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Fri 19th | 7.45pm | Film Night | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 21st | 9am 10.15am 11am 1pm |
St George’s Day Parade Bacon Cobs at Legion Parade departs Church service BBQ at Legion |
Parwich |
| Sun 21st | 11am | St. George’s Day Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 21st | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
Tuesday Ladies Trip
Posted in Events, Out & About, Societies on Sunday April 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
First Swallows in Parwich?
Posted in Ornithology on Saturday April 13, 2013| 4 Comments »
The first pair of swallows have returned to Blanche Meadow this morning. So lovely to hear their chattering and watch them dive bombing the horses. Anyone else had any return yet?
Patti
Land’s End to John O’Groats
Posted in People, Sport, Walks & Rides on Saturday April 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
You may have noticed in this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph that our own Mike G-P is to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats in September. He is part of a group of fund-raising cyclists called Six Fat Dads, hoping to collectively raise £60,000 for five local charities: Derby Breast Cancer Support, Derbyshire Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance, Ashgate Hospice, Neuro Care and Derbyshire Community Foundation.
Sponsor and follow them on:
- Website: http://www.fatdadstours.co.uk/
- Twitter: @fatdadstours
- Facebook: ‘Fat Dad’s Bike Tours’
We will also try to keep you up dated here at parwich.org.
St George’s Day Parade and BBQ at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events, Oddfellows on Saturday April 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Pilates sessions return next week.
Posted in Memorial hall, Pilates on Saturday April 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Sue P writes:
Pilates Classes are starting up again next week.
The Monday class will be starting promptly at 6.15 as the Orchestra has resumed using the hall from 7.30.
The Wednesday classes are now both mixed beginners level. The 7.15 class is not full, so if anybody would like to join, please contact me: 390373 / purvisathome2@aol.com
Also, remember that if you can’t make your regular session, you can make up a class by dropping into this one.
Looking forward to seeing you all again.
Bowls Season Underway
Posted in Bowls, Sport on Saturday April 13, 2013| 1 Comment »
Parwich Crown Green Bowls Club
Well we managed to survive the weather and our first matches took place this month. The only onlookers were a group of brass monkeys! What a start though.
Matlock Tuesday League.
Away – 9 April – Matlock Park B.
Captain Oates had been on the green last week, had wondered off and we haven’t seen him since. Suitably dressed in the best thermals we could find we shared the games with the opposition two each. However, you avid followers of Crown Green bowls will know that it is points which win matches. Fortunately Edith and Rick carried on from where they left off last season with a 21-5 win, only to be topped by Captain Dawn and Dot coming home to win 21-3. Although the two other pairs lost their points for were 17 and 19. The overall total was therefore Parwich 78, Matlock Park 50.
- Next match – Away – Bradwell B. – 16 April 5.30pm.
Matlock Thursday Friendly League.
Away – Lafarge Hope – 11 April.
Now you see there is the word ‘Friendly’ in the name of the League, however, there are Clubs who do seem to have a win at all costs syndrome. The larger clubs decided that you would be penalised points if a team did not field 12 players ( 6 playing in three doubles and 6 playing in 6 singles ). Now Parwich only has 13 registered players so because of illness or holidays it is very difficult to field 12 players every week. We had 11 this week. In consequence we are almost certainly going to be docked points each week. Hopefully when the plonkers who thought up this daft idea realise the error of their ways we can sort things out for next year. In the meantime YOUR VILLAGE NEEDS YOU otherwise we are going to be disadvantaged virtually every week.
Having bored the pants off you regarding rules we did win this match as well. We won two out of the three doubles and four out of six singles. Edith and Dawn being again our best players. The overall score was Lafarge 109 and Parwich 128.
- Next – Away – Whitworth Park – 18 April – 1.45pm.
We have our first friendly game this Sunday at Hazelwood at 2.00pm. If you fancy a ride out come and watch us.
Don’t forget that this Monday night we will be on the Green at 6.30pm for a few practise ends, all welcome. If this time is not convenient gives us a call.
John B.
TODAY!!!! Duck Race at the Ford at 2pm
Posted in Events, Societies on Saturday April 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Tennis Club AGM
Posted in Societies, Sport on Friday April 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Buttonholes for St George’s Day Parade
Posted in Oddfellows on Friday April 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
If you would like a red rose buttonhole for the St Georges Day Parade on Sunday 21st April, please order by 7pm on Friday 19th.Buttonholes are priced at £3.50, and shall be available for collection from the Legion on the morning of the parade.Thanks, Delia. 390758 / 07773 487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
Final chance to book place on trip to Harrogate Spring Show
Posted in Gardens, Out & About on Friday April 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Rumour has it that Spring is on its way and there are a few places still available on the P&DHS trip to the Harrogate Spring Flower Show on Friday 26th April. If you would like to join us please contact Glynis Drummond on 390561 by midday Sunday 14th April to book your seat.
‘Eurovision Night’ at the Legion – May 18th
Posted in British Legion, Events on Friday April 12, 2013| 3 Comments »
Saturday’s Duck Race
Posted in British Legion, Events on Thursday April 11, 2013| Leave a Comment »
There are only a few more days left to buy your ducks for the duck race on Saturday, the Legion still has some ducks available….
1ST prize £50, 2nd prize £30 and 3rd £25.
All funds raised go toward the St George’s Day Parade to be held in Parwich on Sunday April 21.
Feeding, but hopefully not food
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday April 9, 2013| 1 Comment »
Fundraising at the London Marathon
Posted in Local Links, News, People on Tuesday April 9, 2013| 1 Comment »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph have published an article about Ben Laycock (formerly of this parish), who is entering this year’s London Marathon in order to raise funds for Kith & Kids, an Autism charity.
Click here to read the article, and visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BenLaycock77 to find out more and make a donation.
Dogs on the Loose
Posted in Lost & Found on Tuesday April 9, 2013| 1 Comment »
If anyone has lost a dog or dogs, there were two spaniel type dogs – 1 black and white and 1 tan running free up the lane past the cuckoo gate at approximately 3.15pm this afternoon. They both made off through the trees and bushes up onto the hillside.
Sharon S
Circuit training returns on Thursday
Posted in Memorial hall, Sport on Tuesday April 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Circuit Training returns to the Memorial Hall this week, following its Easter break. This week is boxercise!
Sessions take place on Thursdays, from 6pm to 7pm.
Voicing your Policing Concerns
Posted in Parish Council, Police on Tuesday April 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The Derbyshire Alert community messaging service gives you the opportunity to contribute to the setting of priorities in your neighbourhood.
As you may be aware, each of our Safer Neighbourhood policing teams holds a meeting every three months to set priorities, offering the public the opportunity to select what their local police officers and other agencies target.
The aim of our e-forum is to make it easier for you to have a say on priorities. Simply reply to trisha.mellor.5197@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk and tell us what you would like your team to target. (more…)
New Stock at Leatherbritches Nursery
Posted in Gardens on Tuesday April 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Oddfellows AGM
Posted in Oddfellows on Tuesday April 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Oddfellows
AGM
At
The Sycamore.
Tuesday 16th April at 7.30
All members welcome.
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Zumba in Tissington
Posted in Out & About on Monday April 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
We received the following email from the Tissington Village Hall Committee:
Residents of Parwich
We are starting up our Zumba Gold class again in Tissington this Tuesday at the Village Hall. Time 7.45pm until 8.45pm Hope to see you.
Tissington Village Hall Committee.
Trip to Heage Windmill
Posted in Events, Out & About, Societies on Sunday April 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Paul B’s Weedkiller Weekly #25
Posted in Weedkiller Weekly on Sunday April 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Hello Possums
Everyone survived the Easter break? Good.
The B.B.C has issued an apology to viewers watching the annual boat race, after Oxford’s cox spurred his crew on to victory with a barrage of clearly audible expletives, which were picked up via his radio microphone. The television watchdog committee have stated that any future transgressions would ultimately result in the race being broadcast after the watershed.
From a list of recommended hygiene procedures to reduce the risk of the dreaded novo virus whilst on your cruise: “avoid on board launderettes, avoid public lavatories and go on deck whenever possible.”
Missing Dog
Posted in Lost & Found, Pets of Parwich on Sunday April 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Louis is now found and back home – 3-30pm Sunday
A mottled spaniel by the name of Louis has gone missing from Rose Cottage, Smithy Lane,
Any sightings, please contact Roger or Cath
Weather Stats: Sun 31st Mar to Sat 6th April
Posted in Weather on Sunday April 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
The weather certainly has the feel of the start of March rather than the start of April, but temperatures are gradually climbing and the snow is thankfully receding. The atmospheric conditions have been set for quite a while now, and the pressure has been moving in a narrow range for over 2 weeks. There are signs that this equilibrium is starting to get displaced, and that Atlantic lows are exerting their influence on the plug of cold air settled to the east of the UK. That means a change to more unsettled weather with more normal temperatures and westerly winds – much more usual weather for us. Sadly that also spells the end of the dry conditions, and there is wind, some rain and milder temperatures on the not too distant horizon.
Parwich Ladies Group
Posted in Events, Out & About, Societies on Sunday April 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Programme for 2013
APRIL 16TH – Trip to Heage Windmill – meet at Village Green at 12.45pm
MAY 29TH – Trip to Dunge Valley Gardens – meet at Village Green at 12.30pm
JUNE 18th – Trip to Dambusters Museum – all welcome
JULY 24th – Trip to Red House Carriage Museum, Matlock – meet at Village Green at 1pm
AUGUST 23rd – Picnic at Ilam Park and a very short guided tour of the grounds
SEPTEMBER 17th – Trip to CocoaDance for a one hour chocolate experience, cost approx. £5.50, please let Marion -519 know if you would like to go.
OCTOBER 22nd – Talk by Ann Ford at Memorial Hall 7.30pm
NOVEMBER –TBA
DECEMBER – Christmas Lunch.
If you would like to join this friendly, relaxed group just come along or ring for more details –Liz 302, Jill 353, Lesley 542.
What’s On Where: April 7th to 14th
Posted in Events on Saturday April 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »
| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 7th | 6.30pm | Evensong | Parwich Church |
| Mon 8th | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Mon 8th | 12.45pm | Village Lunch: bookings Val 458 Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding, Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Mashed Carrot and Swede Sherry Trifle |
Memorial Hall |
| Mon 8th | 6.30pm | Bowling: open session, all welcome | Bowling green |
| Tue 9th | 10am | Over 60’s coach trip to Byrkley Garden Centre & Burton | departs Parwich Green |
| Wed 10th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Thu 11th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 11th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Sat 13th | 2pm | Duck Race, ducks on sale at Legion |
the Ford |
| Sun 14th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 14th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 14th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
St George’s Day Parade and BBQ at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events, Oddfellows on Saturday April 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Found: pair of spectacles
Posted in Lost & Found on Saturday April 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »
These spectacles were found on Saturday afternoon, on a field towards the north of Low Moor Farm. The frames are purple, with contrasting green on the arms, and they are manufactured by Specsavers.
To reclaim, please call 01335 390503.
TODAY – Grand National at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events on Saturday April 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Bowling Club: 2013 SEASON
Posted in Bowls, Sport on Friday April 5, 2013| Leave a Comment »
PARWICH CROWN GREEN BOWLING CLUB
I know that you have all been thinking ‘when will winter end?’; think no more.
The Crown Green bowling season is upon us. You will not have to put up with another repeat of Midsummer Murders, you can come and enjoy the open air!
We have managed to get the snow off the Green, so all we need now is for the days to be dry in order to try to dry the Green off a bit. Anyway we are hoping that all being well we will be sending down a few woods on Monday 8 April at around 6.30pm. Please feel free to come down and have a try. As in previous years we have woods that you can borrow. All you need is a pair of reasonably flat shoes.
If you can’t make Monday night give John B a call on 455, or John H on 302 to arrange a better time and date for you. Look forward to seeing.
Duck Race at the Ford – Saturday 13th April at 2pm
Posted in Events, Societies on Friday April 5, 2013| 1 Comment »
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