Thank you to JF-S for these close up photos showing some of the detail in the wall hanging. (more…)
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Close ups of the Wall Hanging
Posted in 2011, Church, Crafts, Posts of Note on Monday October 24, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Let there be Light – children’s event at half term
Posted in Arts, Church, Events, Memorial hall, Young people on Monday October 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Let there be light,
our next children’s event will be on
Sunday 30th October
between 10am and noon.
See Peakfive.org for more details or download the invite card.
Booking essential as places are limited.
Video: Parwich village wall hanging
Posted in 2011, Church, Crafts, Posts of Note on Sunday October 16, 2011| 1 Comment »
Thanks to Martin C for sharing this video of the unveiling and dedication of the Parwich Wall Hanging, which took place in St Peter’s church on Sunday 16th October 2011.
The Parwich Village Wall Hanging
Posted in 2011, Church, Crafts, Posts of Note, School on Sunday October 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »
For over a year, a dedicated band of Parwich embroiderers and other craftspeople have been working on a special representation of the village. Inspired by Gill S and assisted by Ann K, ten talented people have spent many hours embroidering the landmarks, buildings and inhabitants of Parwich. The project’s aim was to provide people with a chance to meet up and work on something together as a community.
This morning, the wall hanging was unveiled by Rev Andy Larkin at a special church service. Andy made the connection between the threads woven into the fabric and the threads of our community, stressing we are all stronger through our collective interaction and support for each other.
Dedication of the Parwich Wall Hanging: tomorrow
Posted in Church, Crafts, Events on Saturday October 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
October Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Sunday October 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The new issue of the parish magazine for the Peak Five parishes is now available from each of the churches, via the Peak Five website or by clicking on the image below:
In memory of John Booth
Posted in Church, People on Friday September 23, 2011| 1 Comment »
We have received an appreciation of the late John Booth – former organist at Parwich and Alsop churches – from Reverend Jack Cooper, former vicar of this parish. Thanks to Stuart C for passing it on.
I was sad to be told of the recent death of John. Sadly due to distance and other problems, we are unable to make the funeral.
John was perhaps best known for his help at Parwich playing the organ, but much more so at Alsop. Many of you will remember that during my time as Vicar, John was a constant source of help to me in so many ways, not least his loyalty and reliability.
It is not very well known that John was not taught music, but taught himself. Actually he only played in two keys, which involved the Vicar (me) in sorting out hymns that could be transposed by John into those two keys. He spent hours and months ahead of the services, working out the hymns.
But what John may have lacked in technical ability, he more than made up for with his enthusiasm and his awareness of the “mood” of the worship taking place. He was acutely aware of when the hymn was being particularly enjoyed, with hearty singing. I would look down at him from my vicar’s stall and would see a tiny grin across his face, and a twinkle in his eyes as he returned my look, and he knew full well that I was going to signal that he should carry on with the chorus or last verse again. “Guide me oh” and ” Give me oil” were two such hymns, sung and played with great joy.
However, there were many occasions when John helped behind the scenes, namely with his skill as an “odd job man”. Many was the time he told me to “Leave it to him” when a job needed doing, e.g. fixing the well and truly broken and stuck lock on the main door to St.Peter’s. (That saved the treasurer a small fortune with a specialist locksmith.)
Thank you, John Booth for so many memories, and with much affection to Jeane for looking after you so well.
Harvest celebration: a thank you
Posted in 2011, Church, Posts of Note on Tuesday September 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Reverend Andy Larkin writes:
Thanks to all who decorated the church and worked so hard to provide the harvest supper. Two lovely events, and thanks to everyone who came along to support.
Full photos are on the church Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/fivechurches (courtesy of JF-S).
Harvest Festival / Harvest Supper
Posted in Church, Events, Memorial hall on Saturday September 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Harvest Festival: spare mugs, anyone?
Posted in Church on Wednesday September 14, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Helen P writes:
We are looking forward to our Harvest Festival at 10am this Sunday, at St Peter’s. Why not come and join us with your harvest produce, and/or gifts for the Padley Centre? (For more information, see below).
If you would like to help decorate the church, then please join us on Saturday morning from 10am.
Even if you are not able to join us on Sunday, we would love to see you on Monday in the Memorial Hall from 18:30, for our Harvest Supper. Please bring your own drinks. Val is making meat and potato pie, and we shall be following that up with crumble and cream.
Harvest Supper tickets are available from Janet in the shop, or from Martin C (529).
This year, Stuart Chambers has kindly agreed to auction the harvest produce. All funds raised from the evening will go to the Padley Centre in Derby, which provides both a Day Centre and Direct Access Hostel.
You can also help the Padley Centre by donating items which will be of use to them. They can accept gifts of anything except pillows, duvets, electrical items and furniture. At the moment, they are particularly keen to receive any of the following items:
* toiletries (especially razors and sanitary towels)
* clothing
* textiles
* mugs
* cutlery
These can be left in church, or brought to the hall on Monday evening. If they need collecting, then please let Helen P know (362),
THANK YOU!
September Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Saturday September 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The new issue of the parish magazine for the Peak Five parishes is now available from each of the churches, via the Peak Five website or by clicking on the image below:
This is quite a large file so may take a couple of minutes to download. For Parwich look out for the Harvest Festival Service on Sunday 18th September and the ever popular Harvest Supper on Monday 19th.
Operation Red Rabbit
Posted in 2011, Church, Posts of Note, School, Young people on Thursday July 14, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Wednesday 13th July saw Operation Red Rabbit, the 2011 Peak Five School’s Fun Day swing into action. A full school day of activities for the children of Parwich and Fitzherbert Primary Schools, organised by our local churches. The day was generously sponsored and supported by many local individuals and businesses. Thank you to all of you of you for helping create such a lovely day. For the full story and lots more photos see the church website. Rev’d Andy Larkin
Wakes Week – The whole photo story
Posted in 2011, British Legion, Church, Competition, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Oddfellows, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Pub, School, Societies, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Saturday July 9, 2011| 2 Comments »
Another extremely successful Wakes Week is over and thanks must go to everyone who took part, spectators, participants, organisers and helpers, but without the hard work of the committee who meet, plan and co-ordinate the events we wouldn’t have this amazing week. So special thanks to Kerry Allsop, Janet Bainbridge, Sandra Chadfield, Roger Cundy, Liz Edge, Denis Laycock, Alan & Barbara Lowes, Paula Lynam, Sharon Swindell and Karen Wigley.
Next year’s Wakes begins on Saturday 30th June 2012.
The rest of this article contains all the Wakes posts and is a shortcut to any event or photo you may have missed. (more…)
Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Friday July 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Here is the July/August issue of the Church Magazine
For more info about Parwich and the other Churches in the Group Ministry go to the Peak Five website.
Cakes & Produce Stall
Posted in Church on Friday July 1, 2011| 1 Comment »
On Saturday the Church are running a stall as part of the Village Market, from 10am in the Pump Shed/Bus Shelter. Any cakes or home-made produce will be gladly received. Bring them along on the day or drop them off at Helen’s, Dam Farm. Thank you.
Operation Red Rabbit
Posted in Church, Events, School, Young people on Wednesday June 22, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Operation Red Rabbit is the 2011 Peak Five schools’ fun day. Exclusively for the children of Fitzherbert and Parwich primary schools, and offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of several local sponsors, the day will include exciting craft and sports activities, suitable for all primary aged children.
Hosted in the grounds of Tissington Hall and other nearby locations, the event will take place during the school day on Wednesday 13th July 2011.
Please click here to read Andy Larkin’s letter of invitation to parents, which also contains full instructions for the day.
Belgian biking club visits Parwich
Posted in 2011, Church, News, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday June 20, 2011| 1 Comment »
A group of Belgian bikers – members of the Belgian BMW Club – paid a fleeting visit to Parwich as part of their Midlands and North Wales 2011 tour.
Nearly forty enthusiasts from Flanders, on more than twenty motor bikes, took a look at the village and church.
Pictured are some of them posing outside St Peter’s Church on Sunday morning, while vicar Andy Larkin led Matins.
Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Monday June 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Apologies that the appearance of the Church Magazine on the Blog had slipped. Here is the current issue:
Click on the cover to access the Magazine as a pdf. The Magazine can also be accessed through the Church website. For previous missed issues (more…)
Tea & Cakes at Alsop
Posted in Alsop, Church on Sunday May 29, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served in the churchyard at Alsop between 11am – 4pm tomorrow (Monday). Come along and support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed.
Methodist Service Cancelled
Posted in Church on Sunday May 22, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Val K has sent us the message that unfortunately the Methodist Service at 2.30pm today has had to be cancelled.
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.
Teas & Cakes at Alsop Church on Monday
Posted in 2011, Alsop, Church, Posts of Note on Sunday May 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served in the churchyard at Alsop between 11am – 4pm today (Monday). Come along and support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed. Last Monday it was warm and sunny and today looks set fine as well.
Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard – today
Posted in Alsop, Church on Monday April 25, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served in the churchyard at Alsop between 11am – 4pm today. Come along and support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed!
St George’s Day Parade
Posted in 2011, British Legion, Church, Oddfellows, Posts of Note, Societies on Sunday April 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
St George’s Day Parade tomorrow
Posted in British Legion, Church, Societies on Saturday April 16, 2011| 1 Comment »
Professor Peter Young
Posted in 2011, Church, People, Posts of Note on Friday April 15, 2011| 1 Comment »
It is with great sadness that we have learned that Professor Peter Young died peacefully on the morning of Thursday 14th April at the Derby Royal Hospital.
He was a remarkable man and will be greatly missed. All our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Further details about the funeral arrangements will follow in due course.
Lent Lunch tomorrow
Posted in Church on Wednesday April 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »
…….
…….At the Memorial Hall with Val & Alison
…….Thursday – 12.30 – 2pm
…….Donations towards lunch will go to charity
…….EVERYONE WELCOME
Mowers wanted!
Posted in Church on Monday April 11, 2011| 3 Comments »
Graham J writes:
Having cut a portion of the church yard grass every couple of weeks during the growing season for a few years now, I am finding the pressure of my day job making it increasingly difficult to keep on top of the church yard.
I wonder if any mowing enthusiast would like to have a go for a while and give me a break, so I can get my work/life back into a bit of balance?
Please let me know, and I’ll direct you to the mower shed and the area I do. (You can tell – it’s the one which isn’t cut at the moment!!!)
– Graham J (344)
New Church Website
Posted in Church on Monday April 11, 2011| 3 Comments »
Our local CofE churches have a new group website. Do have a look at www.peakfive.org.
Thanks,
Revd Andy Larkin
Final Lent Lunch on Thursday
Posted in Church on Sunday April 10, 2011| Leave a Comment »
St George’s Day Parade next Sunday
Posted in British Legion, Church, Societies on Sunday April 10, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Lent Lunch tomorrow
Posted in Church on Wednesday April 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »
…….
…….At Orchard Farm with Marion & John
…….12.30 – 2pm
…….Donations towards lunch will go to charity
…….EVERYONE WELCOME
Events for St George’s Day
Posted in British Legion, Church, Oddfellows on Monday April 4, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Lent Lunch on Thursday
Posted in Church on Sunday April 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget – Lent Lunch today
Posted in Church on Monday March 28, 2011| Leave a Comment »
…….
…….At the Vicarage with Andy & Jo
…….12.30 – 2pm
…….Donations towards lunch will go to charity.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Posted in Church on Sunday March 27, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Parwich Church at 7pm
Tomorrow, Monday 28th March
Everyone Welcome
Click here for the agenda
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Lent Lunch on Monday
Posted in Church on Saturday March 26, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This week’s Lent Lunch will be held at the Vicarage on Monday 28th March from 12.30 – 2pm. Everyone is welcome – Donations towards lunch will go to charity.
Andy & Jo
St Georges Day Events
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, Oddfellows on Friday March 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Lent Lunch tomorrow – Change of Venue
Posted in Church on Wednesday March 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This week’s Lent Lunch will be held at Town Head, tomorrow, Thursday 17th March from 12.30 – 2pm. Everyone is welcome – Donations towards lunch will go to charity.
Rosemary & Stuart – 336
Lent Lunch update – two new venues
Posted in Church on Sunday March 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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