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Seed heads needed.
Posted in Church, Classified adverts on Thursday November 19, 2009| Leave a Comment »
After The Gold Rush.
Posted in 2009, Arts, Church, Events, Films, Music, Posts of Note on Sunday November 15, 2009| 2 Comments »
Thanks to Kevin S. for the following report.
NOTE: There are a couple of videos of Saturday night’s screening – complete with live organ accompaniment and audience laughter! – at the end of this post. Click “Continue Reading” to access them.
The number of cars parked around the green suggested that something very different and special was awaiting us, as we walked to St Peter’s last night to watch The Gold Rush, with organ accompaniment by Christopher Harrison. There were plenty of familiar faces sitting in the pews, but there were very many new faces too. It soon became apparent that the plethora of enthusiastic visitors had come from film clubs around Derbyshire, having heard about last night’s unique event.
The rapturous applause for Christopher’s accompaniment on organ and piano, and for the sound effects created by Martin and Arnold, were clear testament to a remarkable evening. What’s more, over £200 was raised for the church restoration fund.
The atmosphere of the darkened church, the excellent silent film and Christopher’s witty organ playing combined to magical effect. Oh, and there were great nibbles (from local cooks) and wine (courtesy of Waitrose) during the interval too.
Gold Rush Tonight
Posted in Church, Films on Saturday November 14, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Gold Rush with live musical accompaniment on Saturday
Posted in Church, Films on Monday November 9, 2009| 6 Comments »
Charles Chaplin made The Gold Rush (1925) out of the most unlikely sources for comedy. The idea came to him when he was viewing pictures of the 1896 Klondike gold rush, and was struck by the image of an endless line of prospectors snaking up the Chilkoot Pass, the gateway to the gold fields. (more…)
Remembrance
Posted in British Legion, Church, Cyberscouts on Sunday November 8, 2009| 1 Comment »
As always past and present members of the Forces marched to the Church from the Legion. This year for the first time the Cyber Scouts joined the Parade. This photo was taken when the Service moved outside to the War Memorial for the 11am silence with Tom playing the Last Post on the trumpet.
November Church Magazine
Posted in Church on Tuesday November 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Click on the image of the cover to see the November 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.
The editorial on Remembrance Day by Faith Hanson is particularly worth reading.
Also note there are now film showings at Tissington village hall, with the Curious Case of Benjamin Button showing at 7-30pm Friday 20th November (Tickets available in advance from The Bluebell Inn or Tissington Tea Rooms or you may pay on the door).
Videos of the Essentially Brass concert at St Peter’s, Saturday 19th September.
Posted in 2009, Church, Music, Posts of Note on Tuesday October 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Our thanks to Martin C for these four superb videos – more of which can be found, in their full widescreen glory, on Martin’s YouTube channel.
A Silent Film with Improvised Organ Accompaniment!
Posted in Church, Films on Monday October 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Christmas Tree Festival
Posted in Church, Events, Societies on Monday October 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Back by popular demand is the annual Christmas Tree Festival. This year it is being held over the weekend of the 12th & 13th December to help raise funds for the Church restoration. There is no doubt that the presence of all these decorated trees really creates a magical atmosphere all over the Christmas period.
So, the festival is happening. What is needed now are different groups to volunteer to dress a tree. So far 4 out of 12 trees have been taken, so the others are up for grabs. It could be a society, a street or just a group of friends that want to get together to do this. Do let Andrew R (202) know if you would like to join in. There is no theme so you can choose your own and be as imaginative as you wish.
Wonderful Harvest Service & Lunch
Posted in Church on Sunday October 11, 2009| 1 Comment »
Today we were able to enjoy a super harvest service held at St Peter’s with the Methodist Church and led by Andrew. It was lovely to see the church so beautifully decorated. The flowers from Cassie & Dan’s wedding formed the backdrop for the array of donated fruits and vegetables, with additional flowers complementing the harvest theme – thanks to all those who spent yesterday decorating and organising the church for today.
The service was followed by a short break, whilst lunch was organised, providing an opportunity to catch up on news from around the parish. Enormous thanks must go to Val for her generosity in providing the chicken casserole lunch and to those that baked the delicious cakes. The annual auction followed, with Denis in control encouraging all to raise their bids.
Approximately £130 was taken during the collection, this will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee who are providing support for the three recent disasters in East Asia. The £310 raised from the lunch and auction will go to the Mothers Union East African appeal in Kenya.
Harvest Festival on Sunday
Posted in Church on Wednesday October 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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.
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