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Santa at the Legion on Sunday
Posted in British Legion, Young people on Friday December 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Santa comes to the Legion
Posted in British Legion on Friday December 12, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Elvis at the Legion – 8pm Saturday
Posted in British Legion, Events on Thursday December 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Remembrance Day Service
Posted in British Legion, Church on Saturday November 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Are You Ready To (Folk) Rock!!!!
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events on Thursday November 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »
The band are ready!
The Rock God Song Book has been studied and that tricky 20 minute bass solo has been mastered! All they need now is an audience without any eggs or tomatoes.
See you at The Legion 8.30pm to 9ish this Saturday night. Admission free!!!!!
Be there or be unaware!
The A52s discover a long-lost Nolan Sisters score.
A52s at Legion post
Posted in A52s, Arts, British Legion on Thursday November 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
Posted in 2008, British Legion, Church, Posts of Note on Sunday November 2, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Ben B for this article.
The first national act of Remembrance was held at Whitehall on November 11th 1920, when the new Cenotaph was unveiled to commemorate the passing of the Unknown Warrior on its way to Westminster 
Abbey. The Cenotaph, designed by Edwin Lutyens has become the focal point for the Nation’s Remembrance, with the reigning monarch laying a poppy wreath as a mark of the nation’s respect for the fallen of the two world wars, and all subsequent and ongoing conflicts. The following year, 1921, marked the first National Remembrance Day, then called Armistice Day, when the now familiar two minutes silence was first observed.
The Poppy – the symbol of Remembrance (more…)
Halloween Party on Saturday
Posted in British Legion on Thursday October 30, 2008| 2 Comments »
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The A52s to premiere at the Legion
Posted in 2008, A52s, Arts, British Legion, Events, Posts of Note on Monday October 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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Legion Harvest Festival
Posted in British Legion on Sunday October 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Harvest Festival
at Parwich Royal British Legion Club
8pm Tonight (Sunday 26th October)
2008 Poppy Appeal
Posted in British Legion, Church on Thursday October 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Today sees the launch of the Royal British Legion’s 2008 Poppy Appeal:
The Royal British Legion provides financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants. Currently, nearly 10.5 million people are eligible for our support and we receive thousands of calls for help every year.
The Legion was founded in 1921 as a voice for the ex-Service community and over 380,000 members continue to ensure that this voice does not go unheard. Although the needs of ex-Service people have changed over the years, we are still there to safeguard their welfare, interests and memory. British service people are in action around the world every day of the year.
Locally you can get your poppies at the Parwich Legion Club or the Sycamore Inn. Alternatively you can click here to make a donation online. (more…)
Race Night on Saturday
Posted in British Legion, Events, Oddfellows on Thursday October 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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Meet The A52s!
Posted in 2008, A52s, British Legion, Events, People, Posts of Note on Monday October 20, 2008| 1 Comment »
If you took a Tuesday evening stroll along Smithy Lane this Summer, you may have heard the sound of clinking beer bottles, manic strumming, improvised accordions and uncontrollable laughter. This, ladies and gentlemen, was the sound of The A52s creating music. In the first week, the band learned some notes. In the second week, they tried putting them in the right order. As the weeks went by, these top musicians learned enough notes to do a debut gig! Terrifying huh?! We think so too!
The band turned down frantic offers from lesser venues such as the NEC and the O2 Arena, opting instead for the prestigious yet intimate Parwich Legion. The band will appear 8.30 to 9ish on Saturday 8th November. Make a note in your diaries for an evening of fine entertainment. Free admission (in fact, the band may be paying you)!
The A52s is Parwich’s foremost folk-rock band, comprising 4 musicians at the top of their game (which happens to be Snap):
The A52s Publicity Shot
Rob ‘Squeezebox’ Francis (concertina accordian, guitar & vocals)
Lewis ‘Bassnote’ Noble (piano accordian, guitar & vocals)
Chris ‘Deliverance’ Radlett (banjo, 12 string guitar & vocals)
Mike ‘The Ax’ Hughes (guitar & vocals)
The A52s In Full Effect
Elvis is coming to Parwich
Posted in British Legion, Events on Friday October 10, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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Halloween at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events on Friday October 10, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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Odd Fellows Race Night
Posted in British Legion, Events, Oddfellows on Tuesday October 7, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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Pirate Night at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events on Thursday September 25, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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OOO-AAA-RRR! Shiver m’ timbers.
Posted in British Legion, Events on Friday September 12, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Now is the time to polish your cutlasses and to start teaching the parrot.
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Saturday Night – Irish Night at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events on Tuesday July 15, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Irish Night at Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events on Monday July 7, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Saturday 19th July – Irish Night at the Legion
Wakes Friday Finale at Legion
Posted in British Legion, Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Wakes Week finishes with Friday night’s Race Night at the Legion.
7pm The Ball Race (Kiln Lane) where all the balls people have (and hopefully are still) been buying this week are pitted against each other. Come along to find out if you have won.
7-30pm Thoroughbred Ferret Furlong and the Legion Grand National – four races through the evening.
Wakes Thursday – Pet Show & Wheelbarrow Race
Posted in British Legion, Memorial hall, Pub, Wakes on Wednesday July 2, 2008| Leave a Comment »
7pm Pet Show in the Memorial Hall Car Park
– entrance fee £1 –
Classes include:
cat with longest whiskers; cat with the fluffiest tail; dog with waggiest tail; 
best singing dog; most unusual pet; largest pet; smallest pet; smallest pet; rangiest rooster; prettiest pullet; fastest carrot eater.
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8.30 Wheel Barrow Race – for the Over 18’s!!
Following last year’s revised route this year, similar to last year’s event but with only one drinking station at 
the Pump Shed… Competitors will be required to drink two pints of beer (or wine) in the event., which follows an arduous route passing The Sycamore, the Memorial Hall and the British Legion (though not necessarily in that order!) Men’s section & Womens section.
Sunday Night’s Treasure Hunt & Bar-B-Q
Posted in British Legion, Wakes on Tuesday July 1, 2008| 1 Comment »
There was an excellent turn out for the Treasure Hunt. Unfortunately my mind is still reeling from ‘what colour is the cliffhanger in Creamery Lane’, ‘registrations over bubbles and shells’ and ‘ABs on level playing fields‘. I managed one very tasty burger before retreating to recover, so I missed the results.
It was a great evening. Well done Pippa and Alan for pitching the clues to give all a challenge, but at least ensuring the less observant amongst us (i.e. me) but not fall flat on our faces. The Legion was packed but the queue for the bar-b-q was certainly the most worthwhile challenge of the evening, next to the queue for the bar that is.
Alan if you don’t mind giving away your trade secrets, we could put the Village Treasure hunt on the Blog. (If anyone, whose brain survived the evening intact, wants to add to this post either add your comments below or email them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk)
Peter T
The Committee asked us to add a special thanks to Paul Dickinson of Bradbourne for his donation of the burgers and sausages for the Bar-b-q. Paul can supply burgers, joints, bar-b-q ribs, chops and sausages (including plain pork, mustard, ginger & spring onion, country herb, apple, sage, leek, Irish, tomato and various other flavours). To find out more about ordering any of these and more contact Paul Dickinson on tel. 01335 390 250.
Irish Night (and New Year’s Eve!) at the British Legion.
Posted in British Legion, Events on Wednesday June 11, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Carl W. for sending us the following information:
Saturday 19th July 2008 – Irish Night.
We have invited Chris back through popular demand, to provide another night of excellent entertainment. Once again fancy dress is welcomed, and there will be a prize for the best!!
Further details will follow after wakes. Once again, everyone is welcome…
ALSO…. One for the forward planners!!!!!!
31st December 2008 – NEW YEARS EVE PARTY at the British Legion.
Entertainment, Buffet, Black and White dress code (optional) and of course Big Ben…….
Everyone will be welcome and more details will follow a lot closer to the time – well it is only early summer!!
Sycamore Darts Win
Posted in British Legion, News, Pikehall, Pub, Sport on Wednesday June 4, 2008| 1 Comment »
As always here is the round-up of what the Ashbourne News Telegraph says this week:
The finals of the Ashbourne Town Darts League were held at the Empire Ballroom last Friday. The Sycamore Inn Team won the Division Three Cup, congratulations!
Parwich Legion’s Team were also finalists, just missing the Division One Cup. Commiserations, and best wishes for next year.
Parwich’s Andrew Robinson provided ‘Word of the Week’ in the current issue, very evocatively describing their recent journey to the island of Colonsay, and reflecting more broadly on God as a source of confidence on our journey of life. (The Hebrides are always stunning at this time of year).
Pikehall Harness Racing attracts around 2,000 visitors to each meet, with their 2008 season kicking of with a meet on Sunday 15th June, starting at 2pm.
As always do let us know of any other local snippets I have missed.
Wild West Night – The Evidence!!
Posted in 2008, British Legion, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday June 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Carl for sending in this blog and the photos.
Thanks to all those who supported the Wild West Night at The Legion, everyone made it a fantastic evening. Thanks to Chris for providing the excellent entertainment and also thanks to all those who donned their costumes – they were all great. Tony Marshall took the main prize for his excellent “sherrif’s attire”!!
The next event is being arranged for Saturday 19th July – details to follow.
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Wild West in Parwich
Posted in British Legion, Events on Thursday May 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget the Wild West Night at the Legion
this Saturday (24th May) – 8pm onwards.
Cowboy/cowgirl is attire optional, but there is a prize for the best costume.
Wild West comes to Parwich
Posted in British Legion, Events on Tuesday May 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Carl has sent us this advanced warning so everyone can polish their spurs and get their stetsons ready:
“Wild West Night”
at Parwich Royal British Legion
Saturday May 24th 2008
Musical Entertainment with Chris Hooley
Wild West Fancy Dress Optional
(prize for the best costume)
8pm onwards
Great Night Out at The Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events on Saturday April 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »
What a fantastic night we have just had in The Legion, as the evening progressed the numbers swelled. Paul Curtis can really sing – he entertained us with a wide range of songs & it was brilliant. If you weren’t there you seriously missed out – and what a super way of supporting The Legion, a real local venue.
Thanks to everyone who organised it.
Paul Curtis singing at The British Legion – Tonight
Posted in British Legion on Saturday April 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Today – Don’t Forget – Today
Saturday April 19th at 8.45pm
Paul Curtis (Bono from Stars in you Eyes)
Singing a variety of favourite songs from the 1960’s onwards
Everyone Welcome at The British Legion
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