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Harvest Lunch
Posted in Church on Thursday October 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A successful September Soirée.
Posted in 2009, Church, Events, Music, Posts of Note on Sunday September 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Martin C writes:
We had a very successful evening. With an audience of over 110, we raised over £500. £100 will go to St Peter’s Choir in Nottingham (who are raising funds to build a new organ
for their church), and the rest will go to the Parwich St. Peter’s Restoration Fund.
Patti B writes:
This really was a very enjoyable evening. We are very lucky to have had such excellent musicians and choristers in our tiny village. If they had been performing in London, we would have had to pay a small fortune for tickets. As it was, our tickets even covered a glass of wine and nibbles. Thank you to everyone that organised and helped.
Harvest Celebrations at St Peter’s
Posted in Church, Farming on Sunday September 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »
September Soirée
Posted in Church, Music on Wednesday September 16, 2009| 3 Comments »
St Peter’s Church Choir from Nottingham comes to St Peter’s in Parwich- it is the choir from one of Christopher’s new churches. Also playing are the Essentially Brass Quintet. Like the last concert, it is set to be an excellent evening.
Click here for more information.
September Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Tuesday September 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Click on the image below to access the September Group Magazine for the parishes of Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington. Don’t forget paper copies can be bought in each of the five Churches or you can arrange to have it delivered:
Also best wishes to Rev’d Dr Lide Ellsworth who has been supporting the services in our local churches, but is taking on other commitments.
September Soirée
Posted in Church, Music on Monday September 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
St Peter’s Church Choir from Nottingham comes to St Peter’s in Parwich- it is the choir from one of Christopher’s new churches. Also playing are the Essentially Brass Quintet. Like the last concert it is set to be well worth attending.
Click here for more information.
New window installed in St Peter’s
Posted in 2009, Church, Ornithology, People, Posts of Note on Thursday September 3, 2009| 3 Comments »
Today Michael Stokes of MDS Stained Glass installed the new stained glass window, designed by David Pilkington, in the Lady Chapel. This exquisite window commemorates James Hetherington (2002-2004) and his great-grandfather Joseph Thornton (1903-1992). The location of the window is particularly appropriate as it is next to the Millennium windows, also designed by David Pilkington, to celebrate all the children living in the parish in 2000.
Services by gas light
Posted in Church, History, Memorial hall on Thursday September 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Martin C for pointing out that there is still a memento of the carbide gaslights in Parwich Church, namely the gas meter.
A meter suggests that the Church would have been charged for the gas they used. Does anyone have any information on who installed and maintained the carbide generator on the village hall site? Was it run by the community or on a semi-commercial basis?
Also does anyone have a photo of the gas lights in the Church? ( In ‘The Spirit of Parwich’ book there is a photograph taken around 1906 when the Church was still lit by oil lamps.)
Work in the Church progresses
Posted in 2009, Church, Posts of Note on Wednesday September 2, 2009| 1 Comment »
The Marshalls have nearly finished replacing the section of St. Peter’s floor. This photo was taken yesterday,
and this today.
September Soirée: a concert in Parwich Church
Posted in Church, Music on Saturday August 29, 2009| Leave a Comment »
This is the next fund-raising concert for the Church restoration appeal.
St Peter’s Church Choir from Nottingham comes to St Peter’s in Parwich- it is the choir from one of Christopher’s new churches. Also playing are the Essentially Brass Quintet. Like the last concert it is set to be well worth attending.
Click here for more information.
Continuing work on St Peter’s Church
Posted in 2009, Church, Posts of Note on Friday August 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Martin for this update on the Church repairs:
We had discovered that part of the church floor was hanging in mid air as the floor bearers and joists had rotted away. These photos and video show the Marshalls taking out the rotten floor and joists, prior to installing a new floor. Thank you to all of you who have supported our recent fund-raising events i.e. the Concert and the Fête, which have enabled us to repair this part of the church.
(there is no sound on this video)
For the photographs (more…)
Immediate Church repairs
Posted in Church on Wednesday August 19, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Just to let you know that the Marshalls have inspected the church floor today, and cordoned off part of the south side of the aisle. The joists and bearers have crumbled through woodworm attack, and the floor is unsupported!
They plan to replace about half the south side floor next week, in time for the September weddings. The church will have to be closed for a day or so, when they spray the woodworm chemicals.
Thank you to Martin for this information
New Vicar Appointed
Posted in 2009, Church, News, People, Posts of Note on Sunday July 19, 2009| 8 Comments »
Excellent news, a new vicar has been appointed to the group benefice of Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington. It is the Rev. Dr. Andy Larkin, who will be moving to our parish at the beginning of January.
Andy Larkin says of himself:
At present, my family and I live in Brailsford and I work as Curate in five parishes to the south of Ashbourne.
Previous to that, I worked as a chaplain at the Derby Hospitals and as a Curate at St Peter’s, Littleover.
My wife Jo is a secondary school psychology teacher, currently working part time at The Ecclesbourne School in Duffield.
We have been married for sixteen years and have three children, Ben (7), Harry (5) and Maisie (2). (more…)
de Parys Trio part 2
Posted in Church, Music on Wednesday July 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Here is the second clip from last Saturday’s concert. If you want to see or hear more contact Martin tel 390-529 to order a DVD or CD.
Note: The lost property is still unclaimed: a ring found in the Church and a car aerial found outside.
de Parys trio plays Parwich
Posted in Church, Music on Wednesday July 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
For those that missed it and those that just want reminding, here is the first of two clips of the de Parys trio at last Saturday’s concert in St. Peter’s
Saturday’s Concert
Posted in 2009, Church, Music, Posts of Note on Tuesday July 14, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Here are some photographs from last Saturday’s concert by the de Parys Trio. The evening was a fantastic success both musically and financially raising some £830 for the Church restoration fund, though the lady who lost her ring might want to click here. For more photos (more…)
Church ready for Concert
Posted in 2009, Church, Flora, Music, Posts of Note on Saturday July 11, 2009| 3 Comments »
Parwich Church is looking very fine with GS and AK’s flower arrangements ready for tonight’s concert. Tickets have sold well and if you want to sit in the nave phone tel. 01335 390 529 to reserve your seat, with only a few left. Otherwise if you just turn up tonight, there should be seats in the side aisles which may have a restricted view. For more details and more photos: (more…)
Summer Concert on Saturday
Posted in Church, Music on Tuesday July 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Tickets are proving very popular so do reserve and buy your tickets now – Ring Martin on 390 529.
July/August Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Thursday July 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Click on the image below to access July & August’s edition of the Church Group Magazine. Paper copies can also be bought in the churches or can be order for home delivery. Also look out for details of Parwich & District Local History Society’s up coming visit to Fenny Bentley Church.
Summer Music at St. Peter’s
Posted in Church, Music on Wednesday July 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
St Peter’s Day
Posted in Church, Wakes on Monday June 29, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Happy St Peter’s Day
St Peter’s day (29th June), along with St John the Baptist’s day (25th June), is an important marker for mid-summer celebrations. Bonfires were lit on both St John’s Eve (Midsummer’s Day, this was the Summer Solstice before changes in the calendar) and St. Peter’s Eve. In Tudor England both these celebrations included music, processions, garlands of flowers, drinking ale and feasting.
Locally St. Peter’s Day is the fixed point for the timing of Parwich Wakes, and gardeners in the village used to regard this as the best time for digging your first new potatoes.
The Odd Fellows Ale drunk at their feast on Saturday is a recent revival of a very old tradition. Chris and the A52s are keeping alive local music making. Our Carnival Parade is a reminder of the Tudor processions, and the floats in the parade echo the decorated carts popular in the north as part of the build up to hay making.
Being currently between vicars there is no St Peter’s Day service in Parwich Church this year, but Andrew Robinson, lay reader wrote the following on St Peter for us: (more…)
Plenty of cakes in the Church
Posted in 2009, Church, Posts of Note on Sunday June 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The tea and cakes in Parwich Churchyard went down well, and all the proceeds will go to the Church restoration fund.
Sunday’s events
Posted in British Legion, Church, Wakes on Saturday June 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Sunday 28th June: Campsite Service, Treasure Hunt and Bar-B-Q
11-00am Campsite ‘Songs of Praise’ at Parson’s Croft (or if wet in the Church)
12-00am Fun & Games with the Campers
2pm to 4-30pm Tea & cakes in the Churchyard (if raining inside the Church)
6-00pm Treasure Hunt (start on the Green)
8-00pm Wakes Bar-B-Q at the Legion
Teas in the Church Yard
Posted in Church on Saturday June 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Summer Music At St. Peter’s Church
Posted in Church, Events on Monday June 22, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Teas in the Churchyard, next Sunday.
Posted in Church on Sunday June 21, 2009| Leave a Comment »
“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.
June Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Tuesday June 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Click on the image below to access the June 2009 Church Magazine for the parishes of Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington.
Concert – Saturday 11th July
Posted in Church, Music on Sunday June 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Concert in the Church, please book this date in your diary, tickets available from Martin 529.
In aid of Parwich Church Restoration Fund.
A Bird’s Eye View
Posted in 2009, Church, Events, Oddfellows, Posts of Note on Saturday May 2, 2009| 1 Comment »
Last Sunday, a small team of ‘professional’ Parwich cameramen were asked to make a video record of the St. George’s Day Parade. The exercise was meticulously planned and good vantage points were identified the day before. One of these points happened to be the bell tower of St. Peter’s Church, providing a rather interesting panorama of the village. In addition to the filming, our roving reporter took a few still pictures to share with you.
- The Procession Arrives at St. Peter’s Church
May Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Saturday May 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Click on the image below to down load the May Group Magazine for the parishes of Alsop-en-le-Dale, Fenny Bentley Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington.
Video of the Church Fete
Posted in 2009, A52s, Church, Posts of Note on Tuesday April 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Here is some footage from the Church Fete last Sunday. Didn’t we have a lovely time….and wasn’t the weather kind. Great to see the village out in force practising for Wakes!
Many thanks to Mike G for his camerawork and Martin C for his production skills.
Church Group Magazine
Posted in Church on Tuesday April 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A reminder to the people who have the magazine delivered that their subscription is now due. Could those that have not renewed already, pay the person who delivers their copy. The magazine is a bargain at £5 per year.
The magazine serves the parishes of Alsop-en-le-Dale, Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington and Parwich. If you want a copy, they are available in each of the churches. Alternatively, they will be accessible electronically here each month.
Apologies for the delay in putting the March and April issues on-line. They can be accessed by clicking on the relevant month below.
The May issue should be available at the weekend.
Our St George’s Day Celebrations
Posted in 2009, A52s, Church, Cyberscouts, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note on Tuesday April 28, 2009| 4 Comments »
The Parwich Odd Fellows set in motion a very successful day. A big thank you to everyone, including the organisers, especially Mick Edge without whose vision, ideas and determination, the day would not have happened, all the helpers and those who came along and supported the day.
The morning’s march by the Odd Fellows and the Derbyshire Dales Cyberscouts, led by Doveholes Brass Band, followed the route of the Wakes March, though with fewer refreshment stops!! The Cyberscouts (including beavers, cubs and scouts) were particularly smartly turned out for their first parade in Parwich. It was very well supported and by the time the Church was reached for 11am there were more people than pews.
Andrew took the service of celebration: rousing hymns with the organ and brass band, dedication of two new kneelers commemorating the British Legion and Norman Edge; and the dedication of the four new banners for the Cyberscouts. Andrew’s address drew on St. George, the Good Samaritan and Jesus as examples of the importance of service to our communities.
The march continued around the village, finishing at the Memorial Hall for lunch and the chance to enjoy some live music.
The celebrations continued into the afternoon with the Church Fete. The afternoon was interspersed with Winster Morris Dancers and the well-known band the A52s.
Church Fete
Posted in Church on Saturday April 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Church Fete tomorrow will be a super fun event, with lots of activities, games, stalls and teas happening throughout the afternoon. Of course one of the ‘highlights’ will be the infamous famous A52’s who have just flown in from a gig in Mexico and will be rounding off their tour, tomorrow, on The Green at Parwich.
Apart from a chance for us all to have a super day tomorrow, there is a serious theme behind the fete. Our Church needs urgent repairs and over £20,000 is required to safely maintain this building. It really doesn’t matter whether or not you are a churchgoer, none of us would like to see the closure of one of the centre pieces of our community – so come along and enjoy Sunday’s events.
If you have any bric-a-brac/second hand goods please either bring them to:
Today – To Ben’s, 1 Croft Avenue
Sunday from 1.30pm – The Green
Sunday morning – if dry – leave them on Sunday in tidy pile near the beech tree on The Green
Things already donated – quality rugs, books, bookcase, 3 Edwardian chairs (a restoration project), lampshades (including new M&S ones), ocassional lamps, tools etc.
All cakes and home-made produce can be taken today to Andrew & Rachel’s, Church Farm, Creamery Lane, brought to Church in the morning or to the Cake Stall in the afternoon.
St George’s Day Celebrations – Tomorrow
Posted in Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Saturday April 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
St George’s Day & The Church Fete
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Friday April 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
As we have seen from earlier posts there will be a fun packed day on Sunday 26th April, starting with a Procession at 10.15am from The British Legion to the Church, led by the Oddfellows, Cyberscouts and Doveholes Brass Band, everyone else is then invited to join in. Hopefully there will be lots of children dressed up as St George or The Dragon on their way to the Church Service at 11am.
During the afternoon the Winster Morris Men and the A52’s will be entertaining us with live dancing & live music whilst the Church Fete is being held on The Green (if wet in The Church).
There are lots of attractions including Face Painting, Local Handmade Candles, Jewellery, lots of games including Famous Faces, Hoop-la, Box & Beanbag, a Crown Derby Raffle and Tombola.
A fete wouldn’t be complete with a Home-produce stall, so all cakes, jams, chutneys etc would be gratefully received. The Second Hand stall also needs plenty of bits, so you have a week to rake out those cupboards, lofts & garages for all those bits that you really don’t need, but others would love – Go rumaging!!
There will be an icecream van on The Green whilst Teas are available in The Church, whilst there you can enjoy seeing the Model Railway which has been especially set up for the ocassion.
What is needed – Home-made produce, Second Hand goods & Tombola Prizes
Tea & Cakes at Alsop today
Posted in Alsop, Church on Monday April 13, 2009| 1 Comment »
Today sees the first tea and cakes of the season at Alsop Church. Come along anytime from 11am to 4pm. Relax out in the Churchyard overlooking the fields & Tissington Trail and enjoy the sunshine.
Easter in the Church
Posted in 2009, Church, Posts of Note on Saturday April 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Church has been beautifully decorated with Spring flowers ready for the Easter family service tomorrow at 10am. It is a service for everyone, especially the children and everybody is invited to join in. Afterwards there are refreshments in the Church and an Easter Egg Hunt.
Don’t forget Tea & Cakes in Alsop Churchyard on Monday – 11am-4pm.
Easter Monday at Alsop Church.
Posted in Alsop, Church, Events on Friday April 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
In keeping with time-honoured tradition, the ladies of Alsop will be dispensing teas and cakes at Alsop Church from 11.00am till 4.00pm on Easter Monday.
Visitors to the church may also be lucky enough to hear Robert playing the new organ. (Contributions to the organ fund would also be welcome.)
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