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With less than 3 weeks to go here are the weekend plans…. Alder Carr Farm will be doing a hog roast on the Saturday on the Green, an ice cream van is booked for the Carnival and the Fair and all its fab trimmings will be there all weekend. Plus our very own Chris Houlihan will be back doing a live set on the Green. Full programme will be out this week..

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Have you started training yet??

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The programme for Wakes 2022 is almost ready there are just a few things to sort and timings to confirm but I thought it was worth sharing the draft so far (please do note some events/timings may vary slightly).

Amy questions feel free to email me lucywigley@googlemail.com or find our Parwich Wakes Facebook page.

Only 35 days to go!! Lucy M

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Carl W and Liz E have put together an exciting car treasure hunt which goes around the surrounding villages. The treasure hunt is on behalf of the Carnival and Recreation Committee so any funds will be used for our events.

The Treasure Hunt will take place on Saturday 21st May, starting from 3pm at the Legion. Final papers will need to be submitted back to the Legion by 6pm. £5 entry per car. BBQ food will be served at the Legion from 5.30pm.

More information will be available soon but make sure you save the date 😊

Lucy M

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The Carnival and Recreation Committee are holding their AGM tonight (Wednesday 23rd March), 7pm at the Parwich Royal British Legion.

We would love to welcome new members to join our small committee to help plan Wakes week, Bonfire night and Christmas Carols on the Green so please feel free to come along and find out more. If you have any questions please email lucywigley@googlemail.com

Thanks Lucy M

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The Carnival and Recreation Committee are holding their AGM on Wednesday 23rd March, 7pm at the Parwich Royal British Legion.

We would love to welcome new members to join our small committee to help plan Wakes week, Bonfire night and Christmas Carols on the Green so please feel free to come along and find out more. If you have any questions please email lucywigley@googlemail.com

Thanks Lucy M

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The Carnival and Recreation Committee are holding their AGM on Wednesday 23rd March, 7pm at the Parwich Royal British Legion.

We would love to welcome new members to join our small committee to help plan Wakes week, Bonfire night and Christmas Carols on the Green so please feel free to come along and find out more. If you have any questions please email lucywigley@googlemail.com

Thanks Lucy M

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The Carnival and Recreation Committee are holding their AGM on Wednesday 23rd March, 7pm at the Parwich Royal British Legion.

We would love to welcome new members to join our small committee to help plan Wakes week, Bonfire night and Christmas Carols on the Green so please feel free to come along and find out more. If you have any questions please email lucywigley@googlemail.com

Thanks Lucy M

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The Carnival and Recreation Committee would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. A big thank you to everyone who came along tonight to sing Carols. Ashbourne Town Band were on top form and we are all now feeling extra Christmassy. Also a big thank you to Tarmac for donating the village Christmas tree and to Rob for the awesome mince pies (best ones around).

Finally on behalf of the Carnival and Recreation Committee I would like to thank everyone for their continued support throughout 2021 and I hope you all get to enjoy a lovely Christmas period.

Lucy M

Additional pictures from Martin C –

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Any questions just let me know lucywigley@googlemail.com

Lucy M

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Any questions just let me know lucywigley@googlemail.com

Lucy M

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Any questions just let me know lucywigley@googlemail.com

Lucy M

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A big thank you to all those that entered our bonfire toffee competition and to Valerie K for judging. The winner was Edwina Flower with batch 2 and was described by Val as ‘just to my liking and delicious’. For those of a similar age to me this will not be a shock as Edwinas bonfire toffee is legendary.

The prize is being delivered to Edwina today. Let us know if you would like us to do it again next year.

The generosity of people last night was greatly appreciated, as was the hard work of all the volunteers (which is still continuing with the big clean up). So from me and the Committee, THANK YOU it all means we can carry on for another year 😊🎇

Lucy M

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The Chip Van will be serving fish, chips, cheesy chips, burgers and chicken curry from 4pm onwards from Parsons Croft.

Teas, coffees and hot chocolate will be available from the Pavilion from 7pm. Raffle tickets will be sold at the entrance and donation tins located around. Please support us as the money collected is used to directly pay for the insurance and fireworks.

You can also download the poster.

Any questions email lucywigley@googlemail.com

See you there

Lucy M

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You can also download the poster.

Any questions email lucywigley@googlemail.com

See you there

Lucy M

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Any questions just let me know lucywigley@googlemail.com

Lucy M

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You can also download the poster.

Any questions email lucywigley@googlemail.com

See you there

Lucy M

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Any questions just let me know lucywigley@googlemail.com

Lucy M

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You can also download the poster.

Any questions email lucywigley@googlemail.com

See you there

Lucy M

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Well that’s it for Wakes 21 I can honestly say even with it being a slimmed down version I have had a really fab time. Spending time with old and new friends, having a laugh and keeping traditions alive. We really hope you have all managed to have some fun too.

The Carnival and Recreation Committee will be meeting soon to start planning for next year and what we really want to know from you is….
What have you missed this year?
What have you enjoyed this year?
Any suggestions for improvements?
Any ideas we can do for 2022?
Finally are you willing to join our small committee or even just help take on the organisation of one of the events (all/any help would be greatly appreciated!!!)

Either Messenger me, email lucywigley@googlemail.com or just grab me for a chat.

Time for a rest now and see you all on Saturday 2nd July 2022.

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Happy to announce the Ball Race winners are…
First with £116 Carl Wilton
Second with £58 Lynda Gosling
Third with £29 Edge Family

Congratulations everyone 😊🎉

Lucy M

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The Ball Race will take place tonight at 7.30pm on Pump Hill. The uptake for balls has been fantastic and for that we want to give you all a big thank you as now we have a bit of money in the pot for Bonfire night and next Wakes!! We were worried we wouldn’t sell as many this year which is why we changed the prizes to a % share but you haven’t let us down 😊. Next year the prizes will return to normal.

It’s looking like we may have 580 balls to release, if this is the case the prizes will be as follows:
First ball across the line = £116 (20%)
Second ball across the line = £58 (10%)
Third ball across the line = £29 (5%)

We will inform the winners tonight, including the confirmed amounts and also put it on Facebook and Parwich. Org

Any questions just let me know
Lucy M

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The Children’s Sports will take place tonight at 6.30pm on Nethergreen. The list of races is below (please ignore Monday’s date!) …

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Childrens Sports is tonight at 6.30pm on Nethergreen..

Lucy M

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Well done to those who completed it, it was a great turn out. The answers are……

The winners are..

First place April Cottage (63 points) – congratulations you will be setting it next year 😊

Second place (59 points) Ann Griffiths and team

Third prize (57 1/2 points) Karen’s Quiche

Lucy M

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Just a few photos of our slightly different but still brilliant Wakes 21.

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For the fancy dress later today the judges will start at 5pm at the Old Post Office, Shaw Barn and then down towards West View, around to Chestnut Cottages, Sycamore Cottages, The Play Area and finishing at the Green. Anyone in fancy dress is then welcome to join in the parade at 6pm on one loop of the village (this part is optional and not part of the judging). Results will then be shared on Facebook and on the blog. Have fun and see you later.

Lucy M

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You can also download the programme.

Don’t forget to let me know before Friday at 4pm where you will be in your fancy dress so we can plan the judges route. Following the judging all those in fancy dress are invited to join in a socially distanced parade around the village starting at 6pm from the Village Green. This will give more people in the village the opportunity to see you all.

Any questions please email lucywigley@googlemail.com

Lucy M

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