Archive for the ‘Ballidon’ Category
Art Exhibition This Weekend
Posted in Arts, Ballidon, Environment, People on Friday September 6, 2019| 2 Comments »
News of Ballidon Church
Posted in Ballidon, Church on Wednesday June 20, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Dear all
I’m delighted to say that the church at Ballidon has now been saved and repaired by a tiny charity called the Friends of Friendless Churches. We own nearly 50 churches which we have saved from demolition and decay, and there is now a page on our website about All Saints Ballidon:
http://friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/ballidon/
Please do get in touch if you want to help at the church as a keyholder or to keep an eye on it for us – we are a very small charity relying on local people to help us look after these important buildings. And we need local contacts at Ballidon.
We also welcome new members – so if you are no longer local but want to support us, please consider joining us as a member!
Best wishes
Caroline Welch, Web Manager at Friends of Friendless Churches .
Thanks- and by way of a leaving present….
Posted in Ballidon, History, People on Thursday May 4, 2017| 2 Comments »
We’ve been living at the Vicarage for the last few months, but sadly we’ll be moving out in June (the Diocese want to sell).
But we just wanted to say how welcome lots of people in the village have made us feel.
And to tell you (though you all knew it anyway) just what a fantastic place Parwich is.
We’re not going just yet – but whilst we’ve been here we’ve been busy setting up a travel company.
Don’t worry, this isn’t a sales pitch – it’s aimed at people from abroad travelling to the UK.
But here’s a little blog that I’ve written that you might want to point people to.
I suppose it’s a bit of a love-letter to some of the land here-abouts.
Hope you like (but don’t worry if you don’t’).
With best wishes
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Support for 20mph speed limits
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Environment, Local government, Pikehall, Roads, Transport on Sunday September 27, 2015| 3 Comments »
The recent poll here at parwich.org indicates some 75% are in favour of the principle of 20mph speed limits in residential areas, with the following thinking it would be a good idea for our local villages:
- Alsop en le Dale 76%
- Ballidon 71%
- Parwich 74%
- Pikehall 70%
These are the results so far (recorded at 4pm Sunday 27th Sept).
We encourage people to respond directly to the Council (click here to see their consultation on line), but there is still time to also add your thoughts to the following polls or comment below. Our poll results up to midday Wednesday 30th September will be sent to the County Council that afternoon.
Do you think 20mph speed limits are a good idea in some residential areas?
Do you think a 20mph speed limit would be a good idea in our local villages? (more…)
20mph Speed Limits?
Posted in About this site, Alsop, Ballidon, Environment, Local government, Pikehall, Roads, Transport on Wednesday September 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire County Council’s consultation on the idea of 20mph speed limits in some (as yet unspecified) residential areas in the County ends next Wednesday (30th September). Click here if you want to find out more about the consultation or participate on line.
The Council plan to enter into further consultation with any neighbourhoods if they consider introducing specific schemes. However this is something that has been raised a number of times in the past both with Parwich Parish Council and here at Parwich.org, so what do you think?
We encourage you to respond directly to DCC’s consultation, but we will also forward any comments added to this post and responses to the polls below to the Council next Wednesday.
Do you think 20mph speed limits are a good idea in some residential areas?
Do you think a 20mph speed limit would be a good idea in our local villages?
Ballidon Quarry Exhibition
Posted in Ballidon, Planning on Wednesday April 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Lafarge Tarmac are keeping the planning application display relating to Ballidon Quarry up from last week for a few more days:
We are intending for the exhibition to remain up until next Thursday 16th. Should any one wish to view on their own they are welcome to go up at any time. If the door is locked a key can be obtained from reception.
Exhibition at Ballidon Quarry
Posted in Ballidon, Environment, Events, Planning on Monday March 30, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Lafarge Tarmac, operators of Ballidon Quarry, are intending to make a planning application to the Peak District National Park to modify the existing restoration and development schemes at the Quarry with the intention of providing significantly enhanced restoration.
These proposals are reserve neutral and will not extend the end date of operation estimated at approximately 15 years.
An exhibition to illustrate these proposals will be held at Ballidon Quarry on Tuesday 31st March 2015 with Lafarge Tarmac staff being available to answer questions and explain the proposals in more detail. The exhibition will run from 16.30 to 19.30.
More information about this exhibition has been been circulated to those on the local Electoral Roll. Everyone is welcome to attend the exhibition. Click here to view the invite for the exhibition.
The low sun highlights history
Posted in Ballidon, Environment, History, Photography on Sunday January 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Above, looking across the ridge and furrow of one of the Ballidon medieval open fields, towards one of Bradbourne’s medieval open fields close in to the village, and another up on Haven Hill. Below, the plough lines on the Parwich open field, the Wings, contrast the medieval elongated ‘s’ shaped ridge and furrow to the left with the dead straight ‘modern’ ridge and furrow created by steam ploughing. Photos by David G.
Cleaner Wanted
Posted in Ballidon, Classified adverts on Thursday June 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Passage to Ballidon
Posted in 2013, Ballidon, Photography, Posts of Note, Weather on Monday March 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Here are some photos showing the valiant efforts being made to keep a road out of Parwich clear. Note that even with the snow plough going through, the road out of the village to the B5056 is only passable with great care and good clearance in a 4×4. There have now been several people in 2 wheel drive cars who needed to be towed out.
Although the snow plough clears a route through, the drifting quickly puts snow back on the road. If you leave the village be aware conditions may be much worse on your return.
Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in Parwich
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Catering 4 Parwich, Church, Events, Parish Council, Pikehall, Societies on Friday June 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Parish Council, the Carnival and Recreation Committee & the Diamond Jubilee Planning Committee would like to thank everyone for their support and help in planning this event.
For more details please read on (more…)
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Parwich
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Catering 4 Parwich, Church, Parish Council, Pikehall, Societies on Monday May 28, 2012| 1 Comment »
Parwich Parish Council, the Carnival and Recreation Committee & the Diamond Jubilee Planning Committee would like to thank everyone for their support and help in planning this event.
For more details please read on (more…)
Curlews Feeding and Flying At Ballidon Lane End
Posted in Ballidon, Ornithology, Photography on Sunday March 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Click on the photos to enlarge them and enjoy the detail. Super photos by JF-S.
Ballidon – Saturday – Final Bulk Rubbish Day
Posted in Ballidon, Services on Friday August 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Saturday is the final day for bulk rubbish collection for Ballidon. The van will stop by the houses between 10.30 – 10.45am.
Conservative win for Dovedale & Parwich
Posted in 2011, Alsop, Ballidon, Local government, Parish Council, Pikehall, Posts of Note on Friday May 6, 2011| 1 Comment »
Congratulations are due to Sir Richard FitzHerbert, who has been elected as the Conservative member for the Dovedale and Parwich ward of Derbyshire Dales District Council, with 594 votes against the Labour candidate’s 181 votes.
This ward encompasses the parishes of Eaton and Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Hartington Nether Quarter, Lea Hall, Mappleton, Newton Grange, Parwich, Tissington and Thorpe. Sir Richard replaces our previous councillor, Simon Spencer (also Conservative), who had won the seat uncontested in 2007.
As for the Carsington Water ward, which includes the parish of Ballidon and Bradbourne, this was held by Lewis Rose (Conservative), who won it uncontested.
Representation for Pikehall residents is more complicated, as Pikehall is split between five different parishes (Parwich, Hartington Nether Quarter, Ballidon/Bradbourne, Brassington and Elton). Residents will be represented as follows, depending on their parish:
– Parwich and Hartington Nether Quarter: Sir Richard FitzHerbert
– Ballidon/Bradbourne and Brassington: Lewis Rose
– Elton: Colin Swindell (Labour member for Winster & South Darley)
There were no Parish Council elections for Parwich, or for Ballidon/Bradbourne. In the Eaton/Alsop parish, the three candidates – John Bunting, Christopher Duffell and David Wainwright – were returned unopposed.
The Conservatives now hold 29 seats on the Council. Labour have 5 seats, the Lib Dems have 4, and there is one Independent member. Compared to the 2007 elections, the Conservatives have gained 3 seats, Labour have gained 1 seat, and the Lib Dems have lost 4 seats.
Full district council election results for Derbyshire Dales can be found here.
Town and Parish Council results can be viewed here.
You can also follow Sir Richard FitzHerbert on Twitter: http://twitter.com/@RichardFitzHerb
All Saints Ballidon – a sad state of repair
Posted in Ballidon, Church on Sunday May 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Steve K from Leek recently visited All Saints at Ballidon and was disgusted that such an old place of worship (12th century & rebuilt in the 19th century) could be allowed to decay and deteriorate. He has contacted the diocese at Wirksworth and is saddened that no one seems to care.
If you have any news about any possible restoration work to the Church, please let Steve know, via PARWICH.ORG.
For more info about Ballidon on the blog click here.
Saturday Rubbish Collection for 2011-2012
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Services on Friday March 4, 2011| 1 Comment »
This service has now been withdrawn. For more details click here.
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Saturday Morning Bulk Rubbish Collection 2011-2012 |
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| Date | Time | Location | Village |
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2011 2012 |
9 – 9.20am 9.25 – 9.45am 9.50 – 10.10am 10.15 – 10.45am |
Sycamore Cottages Village Green By old shop, village top Croft Avenue |
Parwich |
| 2011 April 9th July 2nd August 13th 2012 |
10.30 – 10.45am | By the houses | Ballidon |
| 2011 June 18th August 6th 2012 |
7.45am – 8.30am8.40 – 9.15am | Outside Alsop Church Opposite No 1 Alsop Moor Cottages |
Alsop & Eaton |
Ballidon/Parwich walk featured in today’s Guardian
Posted in Ballidon, Local Links, Out & About, Walks & Rides on Thursday December 9, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Regular reader Helen K has spotted a featured “four churches walk” in today’s Guardian online travel section, which starts at Brassington, then takes in Ballidon, Parwich and Bradbourne. The walk is nine miles long, and the feature contains a link to a route map. Click here to take a look.
Pictures From Ballidon Moor
Posted in 2010, Ballidon, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday December 2, 2010| 1 Comment »
Many thanks to Fiona H, who sent us the following snowy pictures from wild and woolly Ballidon Moor. Please click on each image to enlarge it.
Ballidon – Bulk Rubbish Collection this Saturday
Posted in Ballidon, Services on Thursday May 27, 2010| Leave a Comment »
On Saturday, it is bulk rubbish morning for Ballidon from 10.30-10.45am.
Ballidon’s next collection day will be on Saturday July 24th.
Spring evening light: snapper’s delight!
Posted in Ballidon, Photography, Pikehall on Monday May 17, 2010| Leave a Comment »
A combination of low humidity and clear skies over the weekend made for some beautiful lighting conditions in the early evening. Kevin S. took this shot of the Roystone rocks (near Roystone Grange, between Ballidon and Pikehall) at around 7pm yesterday. Please click it to enlarge.
Ballidon – Bulk Rubbish Collection tomorrow
Posted in Ballidon, Services on Friday March 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »
On Saturday, it is bulk rubbish morning for Ballidon from 10.30-10.45am.
Ballidon’s next collection day will be on May 29th
Saturday Bulk Rubbish Collection for Alsop & Ballidon
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon on Friday January 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »
A quick reminder of the times for the rubbish collection tomorrow.
8.40-9.15am – Alsop
10.30-10.45am – Ballidon
The next collection for Parwich will be on 20th February.
“Whole new ball game for John.”
Posted in Ballidon, News, People on Saturday December 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Matt H for alerting us to this story (and photo) in the current edition of the Ashbourne News Telegraph.
The man responsible for turning up Ash Wednesday’s Shrovetide ball is in fact Matt’s uncle: John Harrison, who (along with Matt’s late father and aunt Christine) was born and lived for many years in Ballidon.
John is also responsible for making the balls for each year’s Shrovetide matches, spending about 15 hours on the construction of each ball.
There’s more on next year’s Shrovetide matches here and here.
Ballidon – Saturday Morning Waste Collection
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Services on Friday June 19, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is Ballidon’s turn for the Bulk Rubbish Collection between 10.30am – 10.45am.
Next collection for Parwich is Saturday 4th July and Saturday 11th July for Alsop.
Use it, don’t lose it.
“Three Norman treasures.”
Posted in Ballidon, Church, Local Links on Thursday June 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »
All this week, The Guardian has been running a series of pull-out supplements entitled “Great British Walks”. Today’s supplement, which is themed around castles and churches, contains a step-by-step description of a walk from Parwich to Bradbourne and Ballidon, intended to take ramblers past three churches of Norman origin. The guide also recommends that walkers recover afterwards at The Sycamore, while stocking up on their groceries.
Following a request from the newspaper, the article is illustrated with photos from two of our local snappers: a detailed view of the stained glass inside St Peter’s (taken by John F-S) and an exterior shot of Ballidon Church (taken by Kevin S). Congratulations to both, for landing such prestigious freelance commissions!
Full route instructions can be downloaded and printed via this page, although free registration is also required.
Update: The article is also available via the Guardian website.
Peak Park visit reported
Posted in 2009, Ballidon, Environment, Housing, Parish Council, Peak Park, Planning, Posts of Note, Pub on Friday January 16, 2009| 2 Comments »
On Tuesday 13th January the Peak District National Park on their visit to Parwich were represented by:
- Irene Ratcliffe, Deputy Chair (Irene.Ratcliffe@peakdistrict.gov.uk)
- Jim Dixon, Chief Executive (jim.dixon@peakdistrict.gov.uk)
- John Fern, Head of Communications (john.fern@peakdistrict.gov.uk)
- Adele Metcalfe, Village Officer (Adele.Metcalfe@peakdistrict.gov.uk)
- Dan Yates, Village Officer (daniel.yates@peakdistrict.gov.uk)
With for the second part of the afternoon there also being
- Christopher Carr, Parish Representative to PDNPA Board (Christopher.Carr@peakdistrict.gov.uk)
The afternoon included visits to the Pub and the School, followed by a series of meetings in the Memorial Hall. Thank you to everyone who participated in the visit and helped report back. Here are our write ups of most of those sessions, and we will add reports on the remaining when/if they become available: (more…)
November Fog
Posted in Ballidon, Out & About, Photography on Saturday November 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Looking at the lush summer photos provided by Mr & Mrs Lamb below, it is quite striking to see just how different our landscape can be across the seasons. These photographs were taken on Saturday afternoon around the church at Ballidon. Thank goodness for cosy fires and warm cups of tea!
Hoe Grange wins tourism awards
Posted in Ballidon, Local Links on Monday October 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Although technically not in our area, Hoe Grange Farm is only a matter of yards beyond the Ballidon parish boundary. Hoe Grange Holidays based at the farm, recently won two East England Enjoy Excellence Awards from East Midlands Tourism:
- Access for All – Bronze
- Website – Bronze
Of general interest is their website’s useful Local Events page, listing a good range of Peak District events, though unfortunately they do not link on to the relevant event websites. Gold award winners in Derbyshire include Kedleston Hall (best Large Visitor Attraction), Buxton Festival (best Tourism Experience) and East Lodge Hotel at Rowsley (best Small Hotel).
Note. Also we have a new holiday let in our area, The Roost in Parwich. (See the holiday cottage links in the righthand column on most pages.)
Unsurfaced Rural Routes – Minninglow Lane
Posted in Ballidon, Peak Park, Roads on Tuesday September 16, 2008| 1 Comment »
The Peak District National Park Authority are developing management plans for unsurfaced rural routes. None of our local routes are to be included in the first wave, but it is planned that Minninglow Lane will be considered relatively soon. To find out more either go to www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/vehicles or read their full press release below: (more…)
Alsop, Ballidon and Pikehall on Wikipedia – but where is Parwich?
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Local Links, Pikehall on Saturday July 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »
It’s interesting to see that Alsop, Ballidon and Pikehall now have dedicated pages on Wikipedia. Will Parwich be far behind, one wonders?
First Community Forum Meeting with the Police
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Pikehall, Police on Friday June 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »
This is a two in one meeting. Firstly, it is your chance to share your concerns with Derbyshire Police & work together to resolve any problems. The aim is to try and do this by having Community Forums, one on each Beat. This is a further opportunity to influence how your area is policed.
Secondly there will be a presentation by The Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership about their role and responsibilities, which includes Safety Camera operations (Speed and Traffic light cameras).
The Tissington Safer Neighbourhood Team is only named like this because Tissington is in the centre of our area, which includes Mappleton, Thorpe, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Bradbourne, Ballidon, Kniveton, Alsop en le Dale, and Pikehall. For this first Community Forum the venue will be at Tissington Village Hall because of it’s central location.
If you are interested in attending please click here for further details & to download the form which needs to be returned by July 4th.
Monday – Mobile Library
Posted in Ballidon, Services on Sunday May 11, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow the mobile library will be in Parwich and Ballidon.
3.30pm at Creamery Lane
3.40pm at The Green
4.20pm at Ballidon
In the papers 30th April 2008
Posted in Ballidon, News, Planning, Sport on Wednesday April 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »
I have spotted two articles this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph relating to our area, as well as the darts report, but do let us know if there are more. Firstly there is a report on the planning decision by the Peak Park Authority to reject the application for an extension to Station Road Farm. The article focuses on the placing of planning policy above individual circumstance, though it does not mention that the Committee had the discretion to allow such an extension if they saw fit, and that it was a close fought decision. Also it describes the building as a cottage, not mentioning that fact that it is the only remaining working small holding in the Parwich Conservation Area. (See also our report and the minutes of the Planning Committee of 18th April when they come on line).
Secondly congratulations are due to Ballidon’s Felicity Edmeston who is near to qualifying for the British Development Squad senior endurance team. There is a good photo in the paper of Felicity and her horse Floriferouz. “Following wins last year in 50-mile and 75-mile competitions she recently finished 11th in a 75-mile competition at Sangatte, France, and later this year will be facing her first 100-mile ride.” Felicity will be organising an endurance ride at Biggin on Saturday 17th May, with some nine classes, starting on Hartington Moor between 9 and 11am. All the best wishes for Felicity, especially as a recent accident to her horse has delayed Alice Beasley’s start to this year’s Dressage season.
Finally there was an article that attracted my attention, though not directly related to our villages (yet?), namely that Ashbourne Radio will appear on the airwaves at 96.7fm from Monday 26th May. (Their web address is http://www.ashbourneradio.co.uk/, though the site does not seem to be on-line yet.)
