Posted in Arts, Classified adverts, Crafts, Memorial hall on Friday August 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Arts, Classified adverts on Saturday July 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Studio Sale this weekend through to next at The St John Street Gallery Ashbourne.
11 – 20th July
All paintings by Lewis Noble up to 20% off for this limited time only.
Visit the gallery and any purchase includes lunch for two in the gallery café.
Please contact the gallery
enquiries@stjohngalleryandcafe.co.uk
for more information & list of available works.
Posted in Arts, Flora, Gardens, School, Young people on Tuesday June 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Here are photos of many of the entries to the 2014 Children’s Horticultural Show, apologies to anyone whose entries we missed:
Posted in Arts, Flora, Gardens, School, Young people on Tuesday June 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
This year’s Children’s Show on Sunday, as always was a great success. There was a good range of entries showing a great deal of skill and talent.
The trophies were awarded as follows:
Ella Hopkinson Cup
(for the geraniums grown by children at Parwich School)
7yrs and under won by Kacee F
8yrs and over won by Ashley R
Kath & Cliff Goldstraw Cup
(for best picture in show)
Won by Georgia W
Matthews Cup
(for most points in each age group)
7yrs and under won by Georgia W
8 to 11yrs won by Emily P
11 to 16ys won by Kirsten B
Compton-Inglefield Cup
(for most points in Show)
Won by jointly by Emily P & Kirsten B
Parwich School Poster Competition
Infants
Juniors
Thank you to Ian & Helen P for these photos:
Posted in Arts, Out & About on Monday May 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »
You can still visit Ruby and Gill’s exhibitions in Parwich (and see the sale of work by Ray Stone) today, but also John F-S also recommends:
Do visit Sue Prince, who is taking part in Derbyshire Open Arts, at Beechenhill Farm, Ilam.
Open 10am-5pm Mon 26May.
If you go to Ilam, don’t forget to sample the excellent ‘Tea & Cakes’ at Alsop Church whilst en route.
Posted in Arts, Classified adverts on Sunday May 25, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Thank you for all the support this weekend. All proceeds are going to the National Stroke Association and Ashbourne Stroke Club.
More pots have been brought down from the loft today!
The pots and sculptures are pieces made over Dad’s life time and many haven’t been seen before.
Roger S
Posted in Arts on Saturday May 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Ruby Hickmott’s paintings on display at 4 Church Walk Sat, Sun and Mon 10.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Saturday May 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
All are welcome to this sale at Stubley in Creamery Lane, Parwich this weekend. Ray’s family will be donating all proceeds to charity.
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Friday May 23, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Thank you John F-S for this photo of visitors enjoying work by Gill Radcliffe:
You can see work by the Parwich artists Gill Radcliffe and Ruby Hickmott as part of Derbyshire Open Art this Saturday, Sunday and Monday, click here for more details.
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Friday May 23, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Ruby Hickmott and Gill Radcliffe will be opening their studios again this year for Derbyshire Open Arts, 24th,25th,26th May, 10am-5pm. Do please come and see what they have been up to this year, Ruby at 4 Church Walk, Gill at Flaxdale House. Ruby has been doing more work in oils, while Gill has continued with watercolour.
Ruby Hickmott. Rolling clouds over the Dam, Carsington Oil 100x50cm unframed
Gillian Radcliffe. Fishy Fantasy, watercolour 67x47cms framed
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Thursday May 22, 2014| 3 Comments »
This weekend sees a chance to purchase ceramics by an important local artist and academic. Ray Stone grew up in Ashbourne, where he began creating pottery whilst still in his teens. His work explored both traditional methods and highly innovative styles over a number of decades. After his death the retrospective exhibition of his work in Parwich Memorial Hall attracted a lot of interest, those who did not know Ray’s work could not but be impressed by is range and beauty.
All are welcome to this sale at Stubley in Creamery Lane, Parwich this weekend. Ray’s family will be donating all proceeds to charity.
Posted in Arts on Thursday May 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Artists are being urged to get creative about local life and landscapes and enter Derbyshire County Council Open Art Competition.
The competition has been running for 32 years and is open to amateur and professional artists of all ages.
Entries should show why Derbyshire is special. The subjects can be landscapes, views of a town, local people, representations of local legends or still life. Artists are invited to use a variety of media including oils, acrylics, watercolours, drawings, collages, manipulated digital imagery or three-dimensional work.
Our Deputy Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Ellie Wilcox said:
This is a wonderful opportunity for local artists of all ages and abilities to celebrate their county and we are always delighted with the quality and range of entries we receive.
“For us it’s also a valuable opportunity to showcase what Derbyshire has to offer to the thousands of visitors and tourists who will see the exhibition this summer.”
Prizes totalling £2,350 − including a £750 first prize − are up for grabs along with the opportunity to display work at our Buxton Museum and Art Gallery which is running the competition.
Artists can submit up to two works which must be handed in to the museum in Terrace Road, Buxton between 10am and 4.30pm on Friday or Saturday June 13 or 14.
An independent panel of four judges will select the winners of 10 prizes, including for sculpture and work by artists aged under 22 and under 16. Visitors will also have the chance to choose their favourite while the exhibition is on − the visitors’ choice will be announced on Friday 1 August.
The exhibition is supported by Tarmac Lafarge and the Friends of Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.
Entrants can view the rules and prizes and pick up an entry form at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buxtonmuseum (opens in a new window)
Postal requests can also be made by post by sending a stamped, A5 self-addressed envelope to Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Terrace Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6DA. For more information call 01629 533540 or email buxton.museum@derbyshire.gov.uk
The judges’ selection including the winning pieces will go on display at the museum and art gallery from Saturday 28 June until Friday 5 September.
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Thursday May 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Ruby Hickmott and Gill Radcliffe will be opening their studios again this year for Derbyshire Open Arts, 24th,25th,26th May, 10am-5pm. Do please come and see what they have been up to this year, Ruby at 4 Church Walk, Gill at Flaxdale House. Ruby has been doing more work in oils, while Gill has continued with watercolour.
Ruby Hickmott. In memoriam, Oil 55x24cm framed
Gillian Radcliffe. Waves, watercolour 59x44cms framed (more…)
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Thursday May 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Ruby Hickmott and Gill Radcliffe will be opening their studios again this year for Derbyshire Open Arts, 24th,25th,26th May, 10am-5pm. Do please come and see what they have been up to this year, Ruby at 4 Church Walk, Gill at Flaxdale House. Ruby has been doing more work in oils, while Gill has continued with watercolour.
Ruby Hickmott. In memoriam, Oil 55x24cm framed
Gillian Radcliffe. Waves, watercolour 59x44cms framed (more…)
Posted in Arts on Wednesday February 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Lewis Noble is running a series of two day drawing and painting workshops at the St. John Street Gallery in Ashbourne. The dates for the first two are:
The workshops include drawing and sketching out in the Derbyshire landscape, followed by studio work back at the gallery. The short courses are suitable for all abilities and are designed to provide a solid working practice that will help you to develop as an artist.
Cost: £125 for two days (including lunches, teas & coffees)
Please contact Lewis or the gallery (01335 347425, info@sjsg.co.uk) for more information.
Posted in Arts, Music, Pikehall, Y-Not on Tuesday February 11, 2014| 1 Comment »
Mike A is continuing to keep us up to date:
Hi folks,
Y Not have just made their first line-up announcement:
– see also
There are a few big names this year. Dizzee Rascal has had several Number One singles, and Newton Faulkner and White Lies have both had chart-topping albums.
Mike
Posted in 2013, Arts, Classified adverts, Posts of Note on Sunday November 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I am a local professional artist with the majority of my work featuring Derbyshire landscapes. I have seen your website and am contacting you as I have a Limited Edition Print of a painting of Parwich church which may be of interest to local residents.
The image size of the print is 35 x 26 cm approximately, and the framed size is 53 x 45 cm approximately. I also have a card of the painting available, sizes at 17 x 12 cms approximately and blank inside.
Prices for the print are £55 mounted, £90 framed. The cards are £1.20 each, or £1 each for 5 or more.
An image of the painting is attached. Further examples of my work can be viewed on my website www.rogerallen.co.uk. The site has been under redevelopment and my range of prints and cards still need to be uploaded.
If you have any questions or require any further information, please contact me. My telephone number is 07816 434949.
Kind regards
Roger Allen
Posted in Arts, Ornithology, Weedkiller Weekly on Saturday August 31, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Arts, Local government on Thursday August 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
With the number of people interested in various forms of art in the village, maybe someone has a project in mind and is looking for some funding?
Community groups to benefit from Derbyshire County Council Small Arts Grants
Eight groups will share £7,230 to develop plans they have to work with communities in their area.
Each group had the chance to secure up to £1,000 towards projects which will:
Develop new audiences and participants in arts activity
Support arts work with disabled people
Support art work in rural areas
Support the creative economy
DDC’s Deputy Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Ellie Wilcox said:
“The grants are a great way of encouraging creativity and development in local communities − bringing people together who before might have felt isolated.This money contributes to groups working with so many different people, whether they’re troubled families, young people, older or disabled residents − they’re all diverse projects which aim to improve ability and wellbeing.”
The council awards Small Arts Grants three times a year. Applications are still open for the third round in October and should be submitted by Monday 23 September.
For more information and to download an application form visit http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/arts (opens in a new window) or contact the council’s head of arts Ann Wright on ann.wright@derbyshire.gov.uk or 01773 832497.
The following eight groups are to receive funding in the current round: (more…)
Posted in Arts, Out & About, People on Friday July 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
‘A Bright Moon for Fools‘ by Jasper Gibson
Jasper’s reading and signing of his new book will be
at Waterstones St Peter’s Street in Derby
from 6.30pm on Thursday 18th July
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Thursday May 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »
DERBYSHIRE OPEN ARTS, 25th 26th and 27th MAY 2013
During the May Bank Holiday Weekend 25th, 26th and 27th MAY 2013, from 11am to 5pm, Gill Radcliffe and Ruby Hickmott will be exhibiting their paintings. We look forward to seeing you, Ruby at 4 Church Walk and Gill at Flaxdale House, so do pop in, we value your encouragement and support!
‘Poirot’. Watercolour by Gillian Radcliffe 17x22cms
‘Bullrushes at Carsington’. Oil by Ruby Hickmott 40×40 unframed
For full details of all the venues of Derbyshire Open Arts, see www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk.
Posted in Arts on Thursday May 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Exhibition Preview tonight, 23rd May from 6pm to 8pm – please click here for invitation.
The latest show of new work by Lewis Noble starts tonight at the St. John Street Gallery in Ashbourne.
This group of paintings have all been made out in the landscape around Dovedale over the last month.
In addition, a large scale painting ’30 Days Hath September’ is on display. This was painted on location at Tissington last year but this is the first time it has been shown publicly.
The exhibition can also be viewed at lewisnoble.co.uk.
Posted in 2013, Arts, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday May 21, 2013| 2 Comments »
Thank you to Hugh for letting us know about a new novel with Parwich connections:
I thought you might be interested to know that my son, Jasper has just published his first novel.
I am of course biased, but it is brilliant. It is a thinking person’s thriller, and a great page turner. It is set in Venezuela, where he spent many months of research, and it contains wonderful descriptions of that country and its people. Its main character, Harry Christmas, is a thoroughly disreputable, highly intelligent, impossible but irresistible, hopeless case. The book is the story of his flight to Venezuela pursued by the homicidal maniac son of a woman he has cheated on.
Michael Palin read it and wrote “Very funny very unpleasant yet very touching at the same time”.
It is called “A Bright Moon for Fools” and is available from Amazon, and is in Waterstone’s branches across the UK among other bookstores. It is published as an ebook and in hardback, by the Inside the Dog Press ISBN 978-0-9574681-0-8.
Jasper Gibson is a writer, humourist and Creative Director of the satirical website, The Poke.
Posted in Arts, Classified adverts on Tuesday April 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Lewis Noble is in need of a new studio space. Could anyone who may have something suitable please contact him at lewis@nobleart.co.uk or 390778.
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Friday February 22, 2013| 1 Comment »
Gill Radcliffe launches new website displaying her paintings
Gill Radcliffe will be opening her studio during Spring Bank Holiday weekend, May 25th to 27th as part of the Derbyshire Open Arts 2013 event. In support of this Gill has today launched a new website www.gillianradcliffe-art.net showing 181 of her paintings.
Posted in Arts, Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Wednesday January 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Evie’s artistic sessions will recommence on Thursday 10/1/2013, from 11.00am – 1.00pm at Parwich Memorial Hall. Plenty of room for new recruits. For more info: 390488.
Posted in Arts, British Legion, Pub on Saturday December 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Arts, Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Thursday November 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Paul B writes:
Please note that Evie’s artistic gatherings at the village hall have been re-scheduled from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm on Thursdays.
There is still plenty of room to join Santa’s little helpers, all beavering away merrily. Cookies, coffee and conversation.
If you are unsure of what you would like to do, there is plenty of advice on hand. See you there.
Posted in 2012, Arts, Ornithology, People, Posts of Note on Saturday November 17, 2012| 1 Comment »
This weekend sees an exhibition of Esther Tyson‘s work in the Memorial Hall. It includes paintings of birds and woodland locally, work drawing on her diving off the Dorset coast and work from her recent time in Nepal. Thank you to John FS for the photographs taken at last night’s opening.
You can still get along this afternoon or tomorrow (see poster for times). For more photos (more…)
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall on Friday November 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall on Monday November 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The acclaimed wildlife artist Esther Tyson is staging an exhibition of recent work in our stunning modern Memorial Hall. Esther lives in Parwich, and the exhibition presents an opportunity for the local community to see her work, as well as serious collectors of wildlife art.
Esther studied at Carlisle College of Art and the prestigious Royal College of Art. She has exhibited in galleries in London and all over the country. She has also received many accolades and awards for her work.
Esther is renowned for work that reflects her intense passion for lengthy study of wild life in its natural habitat. The work she produces evokes a powerful image of the very essence that she experiences in her observations. The exhibition will feature a wide variety of her work, from her local Derbyshire countryside to the mountains of Nepal and recent underwater studies in Dorset.
The exhibition takes place in Parwich Memorial Hall on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November 2012, from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free, and all are welcome!
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall on Monday November 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The acclaimed wildlife artist Esther Tyson is staging an exhibition of recent work in our stunning modern Memorial Hall. Esther lives in Parwich, and the exhibition presents an opportunity for the local community to see her work, as well as serious collectors of wildlife art.
Esther studied at Carlisle College of Art and the prestigious Royal College of Art. She has exhibited in galleries in London and all over the country. She has also received many accolades and awards for her work.
Esther is renowned for work that reflects her intense passion for lengthy study of wild life in its natural habitat. The work she produces evokes a powerful image of the very essence that she experiences in her observations. The exhibition will feature a wide variety of her work, from her local Derbyshire countryside to the mountains of Nepal and recent underwater studies in Dorset.
The exhibition takes place in Parwich Memorial Hall on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November 2012, from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free, and all are welcome!
Posted in 2012, Arts, Events, Memorial hall, Posts of Note on Thursday October 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The acclaimed wildlife artist Esther Tyson is staging an exhibition of recent work in our stunning modern Memorial Hall. Esther lives in Parwich, and the exhibition presents an opportunity for the local community to see her work, as well as serious collectors of wildlife art.
Esther studied at Carlisle College of Art and the prestigious Royal College of Art. She has exhibited in galleries in London and all over the country. She has also received many accolades and awards for her work.
Esther is renowned for work that reflects her intense passion for lengthy study of wild life in its natural habitat. The work she produces evokes a powerful image of the very essence that she experiences in her observations. The exhibition will feature a wide variety of her work, from her local Derbyshire countryside to the mountains of Nepal and recent underwater studies in Dorset.
The exhibition takes place in Parwich Memorial Hall on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November 2012, from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free, and all are welcome!
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall on Wednesday October 24, 2012| 1 Comment »
Paul B writes:
Come on, let’s have you… it’s time to get your sticky-back plastic & Fairy Liquid bottles at the ready and get creative at Evie’s artistic afternoons at the Memorial hall from 3.30pm to 5.30pm on Thursday afternoons…
…or if you’d just like some company and a chinwag with a cuppa and bickies, come along and see whats cracking off.
The first one was enjoyed by all who attended. A contribution towards the hire charges is £3.00-ish, but will get less as more people attend.
You might discover a hidden talent, who knows? Be there or be square.
Posted in 2012, Arts, Crafts, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday October 9, 2012| 3 Comments »
Parwich’s Hayley (of Forever Forged) can be seen this week on BBC2’s Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution. The programme started yesterday (Monday 8th October), and you can see Hayley and her metal “handmade” sign in the opening shots. She will then be appearing on the programme with Paul on Wednesday 10th at 15.40.
Remember, you can always catch up via the BBC iPlayer.
Posted in Arts, Crafts on Sunday October 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
This was added as a comment, but we feel it deserves a post in its own right:
Is anyone interested in coming along to the village hall for an art / craft / whatever your interests or hobbies are afternoon? This will be very informal.
We are at present looking at a spot between 3.30pm – 5.30pm on Thursday afternoons.
If you are interested, the hall rental is £16.00, which will be divided equally amongst attendees.
Please ring Evie Burlinson on 390488 for more details.
Kind regards Evie.
Posted in Arts on Wednesday October 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Parwich artist Esther Tyson is offering one-day screen printing workshops. For details, contact 622.
Posted in 2012, Arts, Memorial hall, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday October 1, 2012| 2 Comments »
Thank you to Kevin S for these great photos of this afternoon’s celebrations at the Memorial Hall marking the unveiling of Hayley Powell’s new sculpture ‘The Dance of Life’:
Full gallery: (more…)
Posted in Arts, Events, Music, Out & About on Sunday September 30, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Tickets £12/£6 (children) from Natural Choice, or by phone on 01335 342114 or penny@mayfieldmusic.org.uk
See the website for further details: www.mayfieldmusic.org.uk
Biography of Robert Markham: (more…)
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall, Music, People, Young people on Saturday September 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Here are the approximate times for Sunday’s celebrations (they may alter slightly on the day) in the Memorial Hall:
Everyone is welcome to all or part of the Party, no charge!
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