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Saturday June 29th: Wakes Saturday.

Parwich Church is dedicated to St Peter, and Wakes Saturday is traditionally the Saturday nearest to St Peter’s day – June 29th. This year’s celebrations fall on St Peter’s Day itself.

On Wakes Saturday, the Parwich Branch of the Independent Order of Oddfellows holds its annual Club Walk around the village – as it has done for over 150 years.

9.45 am – Oddfellows’ procession – starting from the Sycamore.
11.00 am – Oddfellows’ Service – in St Peter’s Church. All welcome.
1.15 pm – Oddfellows’ Dinner – in the Memorial Hall.

11.00 am to 4.00 pm – Village Market on the Green.
Village and outside charity stalls offering a range of activities.

6.00 pm – Fancy Dress & Carnival – assemble at the School steps.
6.15 pm – Grand Fancy Dress Parade, led by the Ashbourne Band.

• Pedestrian: 1 to 4 Years, 5 to 7 Years, 8 to 10 Years, 11 to 15 Years, Adults.
• Pedestrian Groups: Under 10 Years, 10 to 15 Years, Adult.
  (A pedestrian group consists of two or more people and the age of the group is determined by the oldest group member.)
• Pedestrian with Animals: All Ages.
• Pedestrian Prizes: 1st £4.00, 2nd £3.00, 3rd £2.00
• Vehicles & Floats (unrestricted) – Prizes: 1st £12.00, 2nd £6.00, 3rd £4.00

7.30 pm – Hog Roast & Entertainment.
Once again our evening Hog Roast with entertainment will follow the Carnival & Fancy Dress Parade. Stay behind after the Procession to enjoy a concert of Band Music by The Ashbourne Band (until about 8.30 pm) and then Chris Houlihan. Gazebos, tables and chairs provided.

Balls for our Ball Race will again be on sale throughout Wakes Week, priced at £1.00. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to win one of the FIVE prizes.

Sunday June 30th.

11.00 am – The Campsite “Songs of Praise Service”.
This year’s service will be held on the Campsite on Parson’s Croft. It will be led again this year by Rev. Andy Larkin. It is a popular event which brings together villagers, visitors, and our camping friends from Notts DA. The Service is followed by an opportunity to sit and chat, with tea and coffee provided by the campers.

12.00 noon – Fun and Games with the Campers.
Tug o’War and Volleyball are regulars at this friendly (but fiercely contested) sporting extravaganza, before we move on to more unusual competitions to test the skills of the participants.

6.00 pm – Treasure Hunts around the Village.
Assemble on the Green for a 6.00 pm start (even if it rains – and it usually does!)
For many years Pippa Sillitoe set our Junior Treasure Hunt for the under 14s. Pippa has now left the village and this year the questions have been set by Sharon Rankin. The Village Treasure Hunt for the over 13s has been set by Val Stevenson and Fiona Hadfield.

8.00 pm – Wakes BBQ at the Legion.
A chance to mull over the questions and decide just where you went wrong!
Sausages & pork burgers provided by Paul Dickinson.

Monday July 1st – Children’s Sports.

These are held on Nethergreen at 6.30 pm and are open to any children wishing to take part.

Flat Races.
1. Girls 9-10, 50 yards / 2. Boys 9-10, 50 yards
3. Girls 7-8, 35 yards / 4. Boys 7-8, 35 yards
5. Girls 5-6, 25 yards / 6. Boys 5-6, 25 yards
7. Mixed under 5s, 25 yards

Ride on Race.
8. Mixed under 5s, 25 yards

Sack Races.
9. Boys 6-8, 25 yards / 10. Girls 6-8, 25 yards
11. Boys 9-11, 50 yards / 12. Girls 9-11, 50 yards

Flat Races.
13. Boys over 11, 100 yards / 14. Girls over 11, 100 yards

Skipping.
15. Girls 9-11, 50 yards / 16. Boys 9-11, 50 yards
17. Girls 5-8, 35 yards / 18. Boys 5-8, 35 yards

Three-Legged Races.
19. Girls 5-8, 35 yards / 20. Boys 5-8, 35 yards
21. Girls 9-11, 50 yards / 22. Boys 9-11, 50 yards

Potato Races.
23. Boys 6-8, 35 yards / 24. Girls 6-8, 35 yards
25. Boys 9-11, 50 yards / 26. Girls 9-11, 50 yards

Egg & Spoon Races.
27. Mixed under 6s, 25 yards
28. Boys 6-8, 35 yards / 29. Girls 6-8, 35 yards
30. Boys 9-11, 50 yards / 31. Girls 9-11, 50 yards

Wheel Barrow Races.
32. Boys 8-11, 50 yards / 33. Boys 8-11, 50 yards

Tuesday July 2nd – The 36th Annual Parwich Hill Race.

Starting and finishing at The Sycamore and run over Parwich Hill and roads around Parwich.

7.00 pm – Local Mothers’ Race – for the Paula Lynam Trophy.

7.30 pm – Junior Hill Race.
Local Children are defined as those who were, or still are, eligible to attend Parwich School. (14 years old and under)

• The Hauliers Trophy for the outright winner and individual trophies for the first 3 places.
• The BMAC Trophy for the first Girl (outright) and individual trophies for the first 3 Girls.
• The Russell Trophy for the first Local Boy and individual trophies for the first 3 local Boys.
• The Foden Trophy for the first Local Girl and individual trophies for the first 3 local Girls.

8.00 pm – Senior Hill Race (Entry £3).

• The Harley Lowndes Cup for the outright winner and individual trophies for the first 3 places.
• The Nick Frank Memorial Trophy for the first Lady and individual trophies for the first 3 Ladies.
• The Russell Trophy for the outright Veteran.
• The Wainwright Cup for the first runner to the top of the Hill.
• The Slater Trophy for the first local runner and individual trophies for the first 3 locals.
• The Frank Steeples Trophy for the first local Lady and individual trophies for the first 3 local Ladies.
• The Chambers Trophy for the first local Veteran.

Raffle Draw and presentations after the completion of the last Race.
The individual trophies for the Junior and Senior Local races were kindly donated by Janet Gosling.

Wednesday July 3rd – Fun & Games Evening on Parson’s Croft.

This year sees a new event on Wednesday evening, when the Parwich Oddfellows are staging a Family Fun Night on Parson’s Croft, from 6.00 pm until about 9.00 pm.

• Penalty Shoot-Out / Hit the Wicket / Wheelbarrow & Bike Races, with other events to be advertised later.
• Parwich Bowls Club open for “taster” sessions.
• Bar & BBQ.
• Grand challenge tug o’war: Parwich Oddfellows vs Hartington Oddfellows.

Thursday July 4th – Children’s Film Night / Traditional Race Night.

The Children’s Film Night will be at 6.30 pm in the Memorial Hall.
Showing this year will be the live action/computer animated story: LIFE OF PI.
Free Admission, Refreshments.

This year sees the return of our popular and unique Race Night at 8.30 pm in the British Legion.
With all the old favourites:

• Ferret Races
• Our special horse races, including the “Selling” Handicap
• The new “Escalado 5 Furlong Race”

Don’t miss another great Race Night!

Friday July 5th – Grand Ball Race & End-of-Wakes-Week Dance.

6.30 pm – Our Annual Ball Race.
The Ball Race will be rolled down Pump Hill at 6.30.
Don’t miss out on the chance to win one of our FIVE prizes:

• First Prize £75.00
• Second Prize £50.00
• Third Prize £35.00
• Fourth Prize £25.00
• Fifth Prize £15.00

9.00 pm until late – End-of-Wakes-Week Dance in Parwich Memorial Hall.
For many years the end of Wakes Week was marked with a village dance. This year we are reviving the tradition.
Music by Colin Keyworth and Breaking Poynt. Bring your own drink.
Admission by ticket (adults only) – £5.00 from any Committee Member.

Your Carnival & Recreation Committee is made up of: Denis Laycock (Chairman), Sandra Chadfield (Secretary), Paula Lynam (Treasurer), Kerry Alsop, Janet Bainbridge, Roger Cundy, Liz Edge, Chris Houlihan, Alan Lowes, Sharon Rankin, Tim Rider, Sharon Swindell and Karen Wigley.

We meet throughout the year at the Parwich Royal British Legion. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining us, contact any of the committee members.