Church meets tomorrow
Tomorrow we celebrate Rogation Sunday, the day when the Church traditionally offers prayers for God’s blessings on the fruits of the earth and the labours of those who produce our food. We’ll be doing that using traditional hymns and modern English prayers with photographs of Parwich and the other four villages that comprise our Church of England benefice and a talk by Rev Alan Griggs, an agricultural chaplain and curate in this benefice.
The congregation will be gathering between 1730 and 1800:
- 1730 bring your own tea/coffee & cake for a chat if you wish
- 1800 service starts
Contact Rev Carollyn on revcarollyn@peakfive.org or 664132 or Andrew C on andrew@colliefamily.plus.com or 390684 for info on how to join in via computer, tablet and phone (including landline) and access the words.
We hope to see and hear you.
Andrew C
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Rogation Sunday
Posted in Church on Saturday May 16, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Church Tomorrow
Posted in Church on Saturday May 9, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Church meets on Sunday
This week we mark the start of Christian Aid week with a focus on the developing world. We’ll be using traditional hymns and modern English prayers with a talk from Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and now Chairman of Christian Aid (amongst other things).
The congregation will be gathering between 1730 and 1800:
- 1730 bring your own tea/coffee & cake for a chat if you wish
- 1800 service starts
Contact Rev Carollyn on revcarollyn@peakfive.org or 664132 or Andrew C on andrew@colliefamily.plus.com or 390684 for info on how to join in via computer, tablet and phone (including landline) and access the words.
We hope to see and hear you.
Andrew C
Church Meets on Sunday
Posted in Church on Thursday April 30, 2020| Leave a Comment »
A congregation from Parwich and surrounding villages will be gathering between 1730 and 1800 to say Evening Prayer together using words from the 1662 Prayer Book and hymns.
- 1730 bring your own tea/coffee & cake for a chat if you wish
- 1800 service starts
Contact Rev Carollyn on revcarollyn@peakfive.org or 664132 or Andrew C on andrew@colliefamily.plus.com or 390684 for info on how to join in via computer, tablet and phone (including landline) and accessing the words.
We hope to see and hear you.
Andrew C
St George’s Day Service
Posted in Church on Thursday April 23, 2020| Leave a Comment »
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St George window, St Edmund’s Church, Fenny Bentley
Remember St George’s Day this Sunday 26 Apr at 6pm via Zoom. We may not be able to parade round the village but we can join together singing hymns from the usual service in St Peter’s while still at home. To join in (your singing will be muted so it’s not heard by anyone else!) please contact Rev Carollyn on revcarollyn@gmail.com 664132 or Andrew C on andrew@colliefamily.plus.com 390684. All technologies welcome including landlines.
Andrew C
Today’s Church Service
Posted in Church on Sunday April 19, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Today’s service is at 1800 hosted by Rev Carollyn is a Songs of Praise – an informal service of readings, prayer and traditional hymns. Hosted on Zoom it’s now also accessible from via ordinary phone where you will be able to participate as well as hear! Please contact Carollyn on revcarollyn@gmail.com or 664132 for access information. Andrew C
Rev Carollyn’s Easter Fire
Posted in Church, Events on Tuesday April 14, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Although our Churches are closed, the Vicar, the Rev Carollyn McDonald, is continuing her ministry as best as possible on line. Here is her start to Easter Sunday on the Group Benefice’s YouTube channel:
For more information or to subscribe to email updates contact the Vicar via email revcarollyn@peakfive.org or go to the Peak Five Parishes website. Notice of collective Services conducted via Zoom are posted on the website.
For those on FaceBook there are also the Peak Five and Vicar’s Van pages you can follow.
Church Service?
Posted in Church on Friday April 10, 2020| 6 Comments »
Hello! I wonder if you are aware whether the Easter church service is being recorded and put on line please? My parents live in the village and they’d really appreciate this if possible ( although the challenge will be to get them to be able to see it on their tablet!!!). Thanks so much and for all your hard work
Stay safe
Jackie Bateman ( nee Simpson).
Prayers Zoom In
Posted in Church, Covid on Saturday April 4, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Church meets on Sunday
It’s Palm Sunday on Sun 5 April. We can’t meet in St Peter’s but a congregation from Parwich and surrounding villages will be meeting on Sunday at 1800 via Zoom to say Evening Prayer together using words from the 1662 Prayer Book and 21st century technology so we can see and hear each other (but not singing!). To receive:
- the Zoom link shortly before the service please e-mail Rev Carollyn McDonald on revcarollyn@peakfive.org. You will only need to click on the link which will take you to a screen where all those joining in are visible; there is no need to search for any software in advance;
- the words for the service in advance or for any other query please e-mail andrew@colliefamily.plus.com or phone 390684.
We hope to see and hear you.
Andrew Collie
Parwich Magazine
Posted in Church on Friday March 27, 2020| Leave a Comment »
There is no paper version of the Parish Magazine this month, but can be viewed online at http://peakfive.org/
Martin C
Bradbourne Events Cancelled
Posted in Church, Events on Wednesday March 18, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The Live and Local event at Bradbourne on 4 April has been cancelled as have church services. The church is open as usual for individuals to call in.
A Great Effort in the Church Yard.
Posted in Church on Tuesday March 17, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to the suggestion by Lynette Coyne the Community Team of some 10 boys came last Sunday to clear and repair the church paths , they were here for 5 hours and I was with them for 3 hours and their performance under the guidance of Mel and two other guys was outstanding. They are returning again another day later in the summer maybe for further maintenance work. Stuart C.

Church Services Cancelled
Posted in Church on Tuesday March 17, 2020| Leave a Comment »
All church services have been suspended until further notice, but the churches will remain open for private prayer and reflection.
Martin C
Thank You Christine
Posted in Church, Music, People on Sunday March 15, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Christine Williams, our faithful church organist, is moving from Brassington
to North Wales at the end of the month. Today in church we thanked her for
25 years of service, and gave her a cheque towards her purchase of a tenor
saxophone. Christine has not only played the organ but also assembled and
directed choirs for our special services. Happy moving!

Diary Updates
Posted in About this site, Church, Events on Saturday February 22, 2020| Leave a Comment »
We will be updating the Parwich.org Diary page by the middle of this next week, so if you have any Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall events (March, April) that you want to go in the Diary in time to be included in the Peak Five Church Magazine’s March issue please send them in by Tuesday (25th February).
Including our Diary in the Church magazine is important as it helps you reach those who are not on-line, as well as those in some of the neighbouring parishes.
Please send Diary information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks
Steve
Alsop Church Cakes?
Posted in Alsop, Church on Monday January 13, 2020| 1 Comment »
Hi, I am planning bank holiday Monday walks for my walking group and wondered what Alsop Church were planning on Mayday? for tea and cakes, may possibly be moved to the Friday 8th, I imagine,
The change of date seems to be the best kept secret of 2020.Jill L
Mattins Cancelled – Sunday 23rd
Posted in Church on Thursday December 19, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The 9.30 Mattins service at Parwich this Sunday 23rd is now cancelled.
Church Nativity
Posted in Church on Tuesday December 17, 2019| Leave a Comment »
General Election Hustings
Posted in Church, News on Sunday December 1, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Methodist Service – Sun 1st Dec
Posted in Church on Thursday November 28, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Please note there will be no Methodist Service at Parwich on Sunday 1st December due to the village Christmas Fayre
Methodist Service – Sun 1st Dec
Posted in Church on Saturday November 23, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Please note there will be no Methodist Service at Parwich on Sunday 1st December due to the village Christmas Fayre
Remembering Service this Sunday
Posted in Church, Events on Saturday November 16, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Remembering Service next Weekend
Posted in Church, Events on Sunday November 10, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Remembrance Sunday
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events on Tuesday October 29, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Canadian visit to Alsop
Posted in Alsop, Church, Photography on Saturday October 5, 2019| Leave a Comment »
A couple of shots sent in by Steve Bowen of Canada during his recent visit to Alsop



This Sunday – Harvest Festival & Auction of Produce
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events on Saturday September 14, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Church Away Morning
Posted in Church on Tuesday September 10, 2019| Leave a Comment »
I’d like very much to invite anyone interested in how the churches interact with our communities to an Away Morning on Saturday 28th September 2019 9.30 – 1.00 pm (coffee from 9am). Lunch is provided. It is at St Oswald’s Church Hall , School Lane, Ashbourne.We are continuing with a consultation, and your contribution is valued.Please get in touch so I can make sure there is enough lunch!Many thanksCarollyn
Rev’d Carollyn McDonald
Harvest Festival & Auction of Produce
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events on Sunday September 8, 2019| 1 Comment »
Harvest Festival & Auction of Produce
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events on Sunday September 1, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Harvest Festival & Auction of Produce
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events on Tuesday August 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes Today
Posted in Alsop, Church, Eating Out on Monday August 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served today in the churchyard at Alsop en le Dale from 11am – 4pm, Bank Holiday Monday 26th August. Please come along to support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed.
Why not make the most of our beautiful countryside and walk or cycle to Alsop, and if you take any photos en route do share with others through the Blog, send them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk .
Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard
Posted in Alsop, Church, Eating Out on Monday August 19, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served next Monday in the churchyard at Alsop en le Dale from 11am – 4pm, Bank Holiday Monday 26th August. Please come along to support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed.
Why not make the most of our beautiful countryside and walk or cycle to Alsop, and if you take any photos en route do share with others through the Blog, send them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk .
Diary Updates
Posted in About this site, Church, Events on Monday August 19, 2019| Leave a Comment »
We will be updating the Parwich.org Diary page by the middle of this week, so if you have any Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall events (September & October) that you want to go in the Diary in time to be included in the Peak Five Church Magazine’s September issue please send them in by Wednesday (21st August).
Including our Diary in the Church magazine is important as it helps you reach those who are not on-line, as well as those in some of the neighbouring parishes.
Please send Diary information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk or leave me a message on tel. 287.
Thank you, Peter
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September Diary Updates Please
Posted in About this site, Church, Events on Tuesday August 13, 2019| Leave a Comment »
We will be updating the Parwich.org Diary page by the middle of next week, so if you have any Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall events (September & October) that you want to go in the Diary in time to be included in the Peak Five Church Magazine’s September issue please send them in by Wednesday (21st August).
Including our Diary in the Church magazine is important as it helps you reach those who are not on-line, as well as those in some of the neighbouring parishes.
Please send Diary information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk or leave me a message on tel. 287.
Thank you, Peter
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Wakes: Sunday’s Events
Posted in British Legion, Carnival & Recreation, Church, Pub, Sport, Wakes on Saturday June 29, 2019| Leave a Comment »
| What’s on Where – Wakes Sunday | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 30th | 11am | Campsite Service | Parsons Croft |
| Sun 30th | 11.30am | Ice Cream Van | Parsons Croft |
| Sun 30th | 12noon | Fun & Games with the Campers |
Parsons Croft |
| Sun 30th | 12noon onwards |
Tractor Run gather at the Pub, before a country run with pub refreshment stop returning to the Sycamore for Pies etc |
Sycamore |
| Sun 30th | 2pm onwards |
Legion Open | Legion |
| Sun 30th | 6pm | Treasure Hunt Start on the Green and finish at the Legion |
start The Green |
| Sun 30th | 7.30pm | Wakes BBQ | Legion |
Click here to see the Wakes Programme; also look out for event photos and reports here on the Blog.
Diary Updates
Posted in About this site, Church, Events on Thursday June 20, 2019| Leave a Comment »
We will be updating the Parwich.org Diary page over the weekend, so if you have any Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall events (July, August & September) that you want to go in the Diary in time to be included in the Peak Five Church Magazine’s July/August issue please send them in by Monday (24th June). Note, this is a double issue so there will not be another issue until September.
Including our Diary in the Church magazine is important as it helps you reach some of those who are not on-line.
Please send Diary information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk or leave me a message on tel. 287.
Thank you, Peter
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Christine Sims Memorial Service, Parwich, Sunday 2nd June
Posted in British Legion, Church, People on Tuesday May 28, 2019| Leave a Comment »
There will be a memorial service at Parwich church at 9.30 am on Sunday 2nd June 2019 where it is hoped all those people who knew Christine will attend to celebrate her life.
Initially at 09.30am the Ashes of Christine will be buried and also the blessing of a seat that is to be installed in her memory followed by a short Service in Church.
Thereafter we shall all adjourn to the Parwich British Legion where there will be refreshments.
Christine had died of her cancer on the 22/9/18 and we had enjoyed previously in October a cremation service at Arnold in Nottingham conducted by the Revd Christopher Harrison formerly our Parwich Vicar .
Colin hopes that many persons will attend, if not at the church, at the British Legion thereafter in memory of Christine whose presence so many of us enjoyed over the 30 years se was in Parwich.
Tea & Cakes today
Posted in Alsop, Church, Eating Out on Monday May 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served today in the churchyard at Alsop en le Dale from 11am – 4pm, Bank Holiday Monday 27th May. Please come along to support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed.
Why not make the most of our beautiful countryside and walk or cycle to Alsop, and if you take any photos en route do share with others through the Blog, send them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk .
Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard
Posted in Alsop, Church, Eating Out on Monday May 20, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served next Monday in the churchyard at Alsop en le Dale from 11am – 4pm, Bank Holiday Monday 27th May. Please come along to support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed.
Why not make the most of our beautiful countryside and walk or cycle to Alsop, and if you take any photos en route do share with others through the Blog, send them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk .
Diary Updates Please
Posted in About this site, Church, Events on Sunday May 19, 2019| Leave a Comment »
We will be updating the Parwich.org Diary page over the next couple of days, so if you have any Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall events (June & July) that you want to go in the Diary in time to be included in the Peak Five Church Magazine’s May issue please send them in by Wednesday evening (22nd May).
Including our Diary in the Church magazine is important as it helps you reach some of those who are not on-line.
Please send Diary information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk or leave me a message on tel. 287.
Thank you, Peter
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Tea & Cakes today
Posted in Alsop, Church, Eating Out, Events on Monday May 6, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tea & Cakes are being served on today in the churchyard at Alsop en le Dale from 11am – 4pm, Bank Holiday Monday 6th May. Please come along to support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed.
With the warm Spring the wild flowers are well advanced already so why not walk or cycle to Alsop, and if you take any photos en route do share with others through the Blog, send them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk .






