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Vicar to move to Nottingham

Posted in 2008, Church, News, People, Posts of Note on Monday October 13, 2008| 1 Comment »

It is with much sadness that I have announced that we will be moving from Parwich in February – I have been asked to be priest in charge of three churches in the centre of Nottingham. 

St. Mary’s is situated in the Lace Market; St. Peter’s is in the heart of the shopping area, next to Marks and Spencer’s, and All Saints is near to the Arboretum and to Trent University.  Our years in Parwich have been wonderful in so many ways, but working in the heart of a major city will also offer some splendid opportunities.  

I expect that we will leave Parwich in early February – my licensing service in Nottingham is on Sunday 22nd February at 3.00 pm.   The process of finding a new vicar for Parwich will involve the drawing up of a profile of the group of five parishes, which will be put to possible applicants.  This will be overseen by the bishop and his colleagues, but the main work on the profile needs to be done here.

At least it’s not too far from here – do come and visit!   Details of the parish are at www.nottinghamchurches.org

Christopher

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The kneeler project so far.

Posted in 2008, Church, Posts of Note on Thursday October 2, 2008| Leave a Comment »

The kneelers in St Peters Church are in a rather sorry state, so Irene Wilton kindly sponsored the purchase of the first 13 replacement embroidered kneelers in memory of Ambrose– these are in the process of being sewn up.

We now have a further kits each waiting for a sponsor. Would you like to sponsor a kneeler? Each kit costs £35.

We can customise the kneeler to include your own dedication – for example someone you wish to remember, a special date or anniversary, a christening, a village group etc. If you choose to sponsor a kneeler, you can either make it up yourself, or our team of embroiderers can do it for you.

If there is sufficient demand further kneelers can be commissioned and it may also be possible to incorporate your own design.

If you are interested, please speak to the churchwardens – Helen Pitts (362) or Martin (529)
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A successful night

Posted in 2008, Church, Events, Posts of Note on Tuesday September 23, 2008| 1 Comment »

Harvest Supper on Monday night was an evening enjoyed by almost 60 people, there was good food, good wine (as long as you brought your own) and good company.  A lot of work had been put into the event and we were very grateful to all those who donated salads, jacket potatoes & crumbles and those who helped in any other way.  There was as always a very successful and entertaining auction, once we know how much was raised we will update this blog.

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Harvest

Posted in 2008, Church, Events, Posts of Note on Sunday September 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »

What a delightful service it was today at the Harvest Festival, a joint event with St Peter’s Church and Parwich Methodists.  The church was beautifully decorated, every window sill full of autumn fruits and vegetables. 

Harvest Supper.  The produce will be auctioned tomorrow night at the Harvest Supper.  We are delighted that all the tickets have been sold.  We look forward to seeing you at 6.30pm in the Memorial Hall.  Any further produce, fruit, veg, flowers and cakes will be gratefully received because we are a little short of things for the auction.

Thank you to Martin C for sending in these photos.
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£170 raised at Coffee Morning

Posted in Church, Events on Saturday September 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »

An amazing £170 was raised at the Church Kneeler Coffee Morning today, this also included the sale one of the kneelers.  It was disappointing to see so few people supporting a village event, but for those there it was a lovely opportunity to catch  up with friends.  Thank you especially to Helen & Ian who opened their home up despite the damage caused by the floods, and thank you to all who donated, supported and helped.

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Harvest Supper – now only 6 tickets available

Posted in Church, Events on Wednesday September 17, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Just a quick reminder about the Harvest Supper on Monday 22nd at 6.30pm in the Memorial Hall.  Demand has been very high and there are only 6 tickets left.  If you would like to go please ring Andrew or Rachel on 202.  Please remember to tell us if you are vegetarian or have any special dietary requirements.  Don’t forget to bring your own glasses & drink!

Harvest Festival will be a joint service with the Parwich Methodists this Sunday at 10am – Everyone is welcome.

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Coffee Morning – This Saturday

Posted in Church, Events on Monday September 15, 2008| Leave a Comment »

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On sale now – Harvest Supper Tickets

Posted in Church, Events on Tuesday September 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »

We would like to invite you to the annual harvest supper – only 70 tickets available – so hurry & get your tickets now.

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Dates for your diary

Posted in Church, Events on Friday August 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Saturday 20th September – 10am-noon – Coffee Morning at Dam Farm (Helen P’s house) – Come for a natter & opportunity to catch up with friends & neighbours & help us to raise some money for the Church Kneeler project.

Sunday 21st – Harvest Festival at St Peter’s with Parwich Methodist’s.

Monday 22nd September – 6.30pm – Harvest Supper at the Memorial Hall followed by an auction of harvest produce.

More details to follow.

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The reopening of Alsop church in 1883

Posted in 2008, Church, History, Posts of Note on Saturday August 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »

A splendid article from the Derby Mercury of May 23rd, 1883, has recently been drawn to our attention, describing the reopening of Alsop church following the major rebuilding programme which resulted in the church as we know it today.  Ten clergy, including the Archdeacon of Derby, and a large number of gentry including “the misses FitzHerbert”, were present at what appears to have been an event of great celebration and considerable conviviality. 

The Archdeacon compared the previous building to “something like a lumber room”, also commenting that “the material fabric of a church was designed in order that people might seek in the worship of God the means of building up their own spiritual life”.  The Rev. E. H. May, vicar of Parwich and Alsop, referred to a book by Thomas Becon, chaplain to Archbishop Cranmer, who had sought refuge in Alsop in the late 1500s; Becon was pleasantly surprised to find the area much less “barbarous, rude and barren” than he had expected. 

In some concluding remarks, Mr S. C. Allsopp MP, who had business connections with Burton on Trent, said that “in the old days of the Meynell Hounds, the only persons who followed the hunt were Peak parsons and Burton brewers.  He hoped that in years to come the Peak parsons and Burton brewers would not only follow the fox together, but join in every good work which was needed in the parish”.

Read the full article on the web pages for Alsop church – and don’t forget the Bank Holiday teas this Monday -11am-4pm!

Christopher Harrison

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Two special dedications at tomorrow’s Methodist Service.

Posted in 2008, Church, People, Posts of Note on Saturday August 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Tomorrow at the Methodist Service held in Parwich Church at 2.30pm sees the dedication of the lectern in memory of Minnie Smith and the glass cross in memory of John Lees. Everyone is welcome to the service.

Minnie Smith by her daughter Jan Smith.
We are dedicating a new lectern in memory of my Mum, Minnie Smith. Minnie was born in a cottage on Alsop Road in 1912 and spent her early years in the village, attending the Methodist chapel and the local school. She often used to talk to me about the headmaster, Booth Hampson, who she always had a great deal of respect for. I gather that she wasn’t always a model pupil, as Mr Hampson was known to throw his keys across the desk to attract her attention during lessons.

Mum left Parwich to work first at Bradbourne Hall and later for Dr Madge in Ashbourne, before marrying Jim Smith in 1941. They spent 55 happy years together before my Dad died in 1996. My Mum always retained her deep affection for Parwich and I was brought to the village from a very early age. I am told I learned to walk at Flatts Stiles, then the home of Mum’s cousin, Mrs Mabson, on my first birthday. I know that Mum always felt that she was coming home when she came to Parwich and until her death in 2000 regularly attended the chapel services. I know that she would have been thrilled that our friend Colin has made this beautiful lectern in her memory.

John Lees by his daughter Janice Wigley.
Myself, and indeed all the family, especially my Mum, Peggy Lees are delighted that the cross in the Lady Chapel at Parwich Church is to be dedicated to Dad, John Lees. Dad was born in Ballidon in 1919 and ’emigrated’ to Parwich when he married Mum, he attended Parwich Chapel from then on. He loved chapel and I also have happy memories from childhood of new dress & gloves for Easter Sunday & Anniversary Services when the chapel would be full to bursting- even the balcony!

Thank goodness the ‘Chapel’ remains here and thanks, good luck & best wishes to all who have helped to achieve this.

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Sponsored Ride or Stride for the Church

Posted in Church, People on Monday August 18, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Why not join in the sponsored Ride and Stride
Saturday 13th September
10am until 6pm
in aid of Derbyshire Churches & Chapels Preservation Trust

We need people to either walk or cycle around the local churches (approximately 11miles) or to help out by acting as recorders for the participants when they arrive at Parwich Church. 

Another way to help out is to sponsor us!  Even the recorders who sit in the Church can be sponsored –  how many participants they see or how long they spend in the church.

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Day out to Worcester Cathedral & Witley Court.

Posted in Church, Events on Monday August 11, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Why not enjoy a day out to Worcester Cathedral & Witley Court?  This trip is being organised by the churches of Parwich, Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Thorpe & Tissington on Saturday 6th September.

The coach trip to Worcester will be £8 for adults and £5 for children.  Entrance into Witley Court is £5.50 for adults and £4.40 for concessions & £2.80 for children.  A family ticket is £13.80.  English Heritage members-free.

We will attend choral evensong at 5.30pm before returning home.

Please sign the form in the Church or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk by Sunday 17th August if you wish to come on the trip.

A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England’s great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937. Restoration work to the West Wing has made several new rooms accessible to the public.

The vast and rambling remains of the palatial 19th-century mansion are surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens. Attached to Witley Court is Great Witley Church, which has an amazing Italianate Baroque interior (not managed by English Heritage). The church has a tearoom just 100 metres away serving morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea. 

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Tympanum leaflets in Church

Posted in 2008, Church, History, Posts of Note on Thursday August 7, 2008| 2 Comments »

The printing for the Tympanum Project arrived at St. Peter’s Church in Parwich today.  Following the dedication of the replica tympanum, this completes the Project, as all the Heritage Lottery Fund paperwork is now completed.

There are leaflets in the Church for people to take away.  They contain a brief history of the carved stone focusing on the evidence for dating it, complementing the interpretation of the symbols on the display board.

There is also a reference booklet that can be seen in the Church or downloaded as a pdf via the Church website.  The downloads are available in two formats, firstly the complete illustrated version (this may take a couple of minutes to download) and secondly a text-only version to print out.  This has the full background information on: the arrival of Christianity in our area; how reglious stone carving developed locally in the centuries leading up to the Norman Conquest; the history of our tympanum; and details of related carved stones in other local churches.

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Harvest Supper – reserve this date

Posted in Church on Wednesday August 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Monday 22nd September will see the annual Harvest Supper in the Memorial Hall at 6.30pm. Book this date in your diary – further details will be available later this month.

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Sunday’s Service of Dedication

Posted in 2008, Church, History, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday July 8, 2008| 4 Comments »

St Peter’s Church in Parwich saw a good sized congregation to welcome the Bishop of Repton, The Rt. Rev’d Humphrey Southern, who dedicated the Annunciation or ‘Graham’ window and the replica tympanum and turned the first sod for the Garden of Remembrance.

The Service began in the churchyard beside the tympanum.

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Kneeler Get Together

Posted in Church on Sunday July 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »

We are having a kneeler meeting tomorrow at Marion F-S, so come along for a coffee, sew and natter.  Pop in anytime between 4-6pm.

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Flower Power

Posted in 2008, Church, Photography, Posts of Note on Saturday July 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Here is Marion F-S’s comment on the Parwich Flower Festival together with some of John’s photos to give you a taste.  Do take the opportunity to go tomorrow afternoon 1pm to 5pm (Sunday 6th June):

I have just come back from the flower festival in the church, completely bowled over by the beautiful displays, the wonderful scent of roses, soothing background music and – of course – the welcoming coffee and delicious home made cakes.

The first surprise is the porch, complete with garden gate and hastily abandoned galoshes – obviously some keen gardener (someone looking for an allotment, perhaps?) has taken it over. They’ve been suddenly called away, but doubtless will soon be back…

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Dedication Service at St. Peter’s

Posted in Arts, Church, Events, History on Saturday July 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Sunday evening sees a special service when the Bishop of Repton will dedicate the new stained-glass Annunciation window in memory of Mrs & Miss Graham and the replica Tympanum.  The theme of the service is one thousand years of Christian art.

6pm St Peter’s Church, Parwich
Dedication Service
All are welcome.

This is for all the community, not just the regular church attenders, and it is hoped that as many as possible will come to remember the Grahams, to enjoy the flowers and the history of our parish church, and to support the future of this fine building.

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Concert next week.

Posted in Alsop, Arts, Church, Events on Friday July 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »

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Tympanum Display Board Arrives

Posted in 2008, Church, History, News, Posts of Note on Friday July 4, 2008| 2 Comments »

In time for (most of) the Flower Festival and the Dedication Service on Sunday, the new information/display board on the Parwich Tympanum arrived this lunchtime (Friday 4th July).  Made by Caliba of Nottingham it has images of the carved stone before the weathering made it difficult to decipher and an explanation of the animal symbols depicted:

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Parwich Flower Festival starts today

Posted in Church, Events on Friday July 4, 2008| 1 Comment »

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Getting St Peter’s Ready

Posted in 2008, Church, Events, Posts of Note on Thursday July 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »

The various local groups are working hard getting Parwich Church ready for tomorrow’s start to the Flower Festival.

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Spot the mistake

Posted in Arts, Church, History on Thursday July 3, 2008| 2 Comments »

When Roger Graham visited Parwich Church last week to see our fine new stained-glass window, he spotted a mistake.  Has anyone else noticed it?  If not go to the Church (or check out our earlier post) to see if you can.

Fortunately the error does not impair the beauty of the window, and so far Roger is the only person we know of that has spotted it.  We do not know if the window is to remain as it is or have the mistake corrected.

In Islamic art there should always be an imperfection, so as not to rival the perfection of the Divine.

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Chapel auction is today

Posted in Church, Events on Thursday July 3, 2008| 9 Comments »

Parwich Methodist Chapel is due to be auctioned by Fidler & Taylor this evening (Thursday 3rd July) at 7pm at the Green Man Hotel in Ashbourne, unless sold before by private negotiation.

We understand the guide price is £40,000, though interested parties are advised to discuss any possible change of use with the Peak District National Park Authority’s planing service in advance.

(Note added Friday 4th July:  the Chapel was sold for £76,000.)

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Flower Festival in the Church

Posted in Church, Events, Gardens on Wednesday July 2, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Friday 4th July to Sunday 6th July
Flower Festival
St Peter’s Church, Parwich

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Concert in Parwich Church

Posted in Church, Events, Young people on Monday June 30, 2008| 1 Comment »

The date of St Anselm’s school concert has been changed.  The details are now as follows:

St Anselm’s School Concert
7-15pm Tuesday 8th July
St Peter’s Church, Parwich
(tickets at £5 are available on the door)

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Campsite Songs of Praise

Posted in Church, Wakes on Monday June 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Following a short sharp shower the weather held dry for the Campsite Service.  Thank you to all the Notts Caravan Club who put in the work setting up, providing the music and especially drying all the chairs.  The congregation of campers and Parwich folk was swelled by those coming for Amy Isabel’s christening later.  The Vicar led a rousing service with some joyful singing.  It was great to celebrate the feast of St Peter and St Paul in the outdoors, and a stimulating reminder that celebrating this feast day is the origin of our Wakes and has been taking place here for perhaps a thousand years.  (more…)

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Calling all kneelers!

Posted in Church on Friday June 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »

If you have any spare wool from the kneeler you are working on can you keep it safely because some people are running short of certain colours.  If you have any of the dark blue wool spare (about 8″) can you ring Jean on 529.

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Replica Tympanum arrives

Posted in 2008, Church, News, Posts of Note on Thursday June 26, 2008| 1 Comment »

The replica tympanum arrived at Parwich Church today and was fitted to the wall inside the tower.  The original carved stone is deteriorating significantly, but English Heritage felt the risk of moving it was too great.  In order to create a permanent record before the carving disappeared completely this replica was made.

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Flower Festival Helpers wanted

Posted in Church, Classified adverts, Events on Tuesday June 24, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Can you help during the Flower Festival in Parwich Church (Friday 4th to Sunday 6th July)?  The Church will be open from 11am to 6pm (Friday and Saturday) and from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday with refreshments served.

Volunteers are needed for one or two hour slots to act as stewards in the Church or to help with refreshments.

Also we are looking to borrow a number of largish glass carboys or demijohns to put in the church to collect visitors’ donations.  Can you help, or do you have any suitable alternatives?

If the answer to any of the above is yes, please contact Rachel R on tel. 202.

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Colouring in for Flower Festival

Posted in Church, Events, Young people on Monday June 23, 2008| 1 Comment »

The Flower Festival (4th to 6th July) will also be to launch a display on Parwich’s oldest man-made object.  This is the carved stone over the west door of St Peter’s Church.

Children of all ages are invited to colour in the above sketches of the carvings to help decorate the church over that weekend.  Copies of the animals will be available in the village, or print them yourself by going to a printer friendly pdf version by clicking on the above image or clicking here.

Please leave your coloured in versions in the box in Church by Wednesday 2nd July.  If you have any questions please contact Andrew Robinson.

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Pigs, Pussies and Post boxes

Posted in 2008, Church, Posts of Note on Thursday June 19, 2008| 3 Comments »

Sorry Denis for stealing the title of your talk to the History Society.

‘The Devil is in the detail’ as they say.  And here is some detail from the new stained glass window in St. Peter’s.  The Grahams kept cows and pigs, and many will remember that both Mrs Graham and Miss Graham were fond (some might say too fond) of cats.  Can anyone let us know about the birds?

         

   

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New window in St. Peter’s church

Posted in 2008, Church, Events, News, Posts of Note on Tuesday June 17, 2008| 4 Comments »

This evening, the Annunciation window was installed in St. Peter’s church.  Designed by Meg Lawrence of Radnor, Wales, it was fitted by Ian Pocklington of Norfolk.   The installation work will be completed on Wednesday morning. The window was donated by Roger Graham, now of Breaston, near Derby, in memory of his grandmother and aunt, both of whom were postmistresses of Parwich.   The window shows the Archangel Gabriel – patron saint of postmasters and postmistresses – telling the Blessed Virgin Mary that she will bear God’s Son.   The window will be dedicated by the Bishop of Repton at a service on Sunday 6th July at 6 pm, which will be the climax of St. Peter’s Flower Festival.

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Can we borrow?

Posted in Church, Classified adverts on Thursday June 12, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Have you got a small wheelbarrow, with the main body being about 2 feet long (excluding the handles).  If it looks old, rusty, a bit broken, wood or metal that would be perfect.  We need to borrow one for one of the displays at the flower festival, can you help us out?

Please ring Glynis on 561. 

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Today!!

Posted in Church, Events, School on Thursday June 12, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget the PTA coffee morning at the Pavilion, Parson’s Croft
from 9am – 11am.   Bring and Buy a Cake.

Don’t forget the short meeting at the Church at 6pm (ish) to discuss ideas for the Flower Festival – please come along and offer ideas or help.  More flower arrangers needed.

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Church Flower Festival – A date for your diary

Posted in Church, Events on Monday June 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »

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Flower Festival – Planning.

Posted in Church on Sunday June 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »

We are going to be holding a short planning meeting
for the Flower Festival arrangers  
on Thursday June 12th – 6pm (ish)
in The Church.

We need more volunteers please!

Thank you to Rachel R. for sending this blog in.

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Coffee morning raises £160.

Posted in Church, Events, News on Wednesday June 4, 2008| 1 Comment »

Andrew Robinson writes:

A happy time was had by all this morning, thanks to Gill and Peter’s kind hospitality.

£160 was raised towards the Flower Festival at St. Peter’s Church, which takes place from Friday July 4th to Sunday July 6th.

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Coffee Morning today

Posted in Church, Events on Wednesday June 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget the Coffee Morning at The Old Farmhouse – (Gill & Peter’s) in Creamery Lane from 10am – noon.

Come along and buy some home-baking ready for tea tonight.

All in aid of flowers for the Church Flower Festival on July 4th -6th.

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