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Make Your Own Remembrance Poppy

Posted in Crafts, Memorial hall on Thursday September 1, 2016| Leave a Comment »

There are still a few places left on the upcoming Threads workshop:

Make a Poppy for Remembrance

using pure silk threads and organza, a full day workshop on Saturday 24th September at the Memorial Hall
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10.00 am. to 4.00 pm. £39 including all materials, tea/coffee and home baking. £1 for each place will be donated to the British Legion. Further details can be found on our website at

http://www.threadsworkshops.co.uk/poppy-for-remembrance.html

Book by telephoning Cathy on 01335 310125 or e-mail at threadsworkshops@gmail.com

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What’s New for This Year’s Show?

Posted in Crafts, Events, Flora, Photography on Tuesday July 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »

The Horticultural Show this year takes place on Sunday 4 September (schedules out soon).

This year people are asked to collect their exhibits after the prize giving. Any items left will be auctioned.

As well as a few tweaks to the usual classes, there is a completely new Craft category consisting of 4 classes:

  • A greetings card
  • Apiece of handmade jewellery
  • An item crafted from wood
  • A handmade soft toy

The Photography categories for this year are:

  • All in a row
  • Purple
  • A single flower in focus

Photographs to be no bigger than A4 in size and to have been taken within 20 miles of Parwich.

Time to get crafting and snapping!!!

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And Now for the Prizes

Posted in Arts, Crafts, Flora, Young people on Monday June 27, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Thanks again to JFS

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Make a Poppy for Remembrance

Posted in British Legion, Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Thursday June 23, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Although a few months off, the Threads workshops book up quickly:

Make a Poppy for Remembrance

using pure silk threads and organza, a full day workshop on Saturday 24th September at the Memorial Hall
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10.00 am. to 4.00 pm. £39 including all materials, tea/coffee and home baking. £1 for each place will be donated to the British Legion. Further details can be found on our website at

http://www.threadsworkshops.co.uk/poppy-for-remembrance.html

Book by telephoning Cathy on 01335 310125 or e-mail at threadsworkshops@gmail.com

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Crafters and Photographers Wanted!

Posted in Crafts, Photography, Show, Societies on Saturday May 7, 2016| Leave a Comment »

This years Horticultural Show  on 4 September will have 4 new categories of Craft classes:

  • A greetings card
  • A piece of handmade jewellery
  • An item crafted from wood
  • A handmade soft toy

The Photography categories are:

  • All in a row
  • Purple
  • A single flower in focus

Photographs to be no bigger than A4 in size and to have been taken within 20 miles of Parwich.

Time to get crafting and snapping!!!

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More Christmas Tree Photos

Posted in Arts, Church, Crafts, Events, Societies on Sunday December 13, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to John F-S for these photos taken at today’s ‘Crafts & Things’ in Parwich Church. The trees will remain in place for today’s ‘Carol’s by Candlelight’ at 6pm and over Christmas.

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Christmas is here!

Posted in Arts, Church, Crafts, Events, Societies on Saturday December 12, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Your chance to own an original watercolour by Esther Tyson, ‘Goldfinches on a Feeder’, in a silent auction at Parwich Church today and tomorrow.

On this cold grey day come and warm up with mulled wince and mince pies and do your Christmas shopping surrounded by friendly company and beautifully decorated trees.

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Crafts & Things on Saturday and Sunday

Posted in Church, Crafts, Events on Friday December 11, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Crafts & Things

Posted in Arts, Church, Crafts, Events, Societies on Friday December 11, 2015| Leave a Comment »

The Christmas trees are going up and the Church is being decorated ready for the Craft & Things event tomorrow and Sunday (10am to 4pm). It is already looking beautiful so do go along on one or both of the days.

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Crafts & Things this weekend

Posted in Church, Crafts, Events on Monday December 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Yesterday’s Threads Workshop

Posted in Crafts on Sunday December 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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I took the attached photo at our workshop yesterday – have also put it on my facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/Threadsworkshops/

I will be booking a couple more dates for workshops next year shortly.

Happy Christmas to you!
Cathy

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Crafts & Things

Posted in Church, Crafts, Events on Wednesday December 2, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Christmas Fayre Tonight

Posted in Crafts, Eating Out, Events, Memorial hall, School on Wednesday December 2, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Christmas Fayre on Wednesday

Posted in Crafts, Eating Out, Events, Memorial hall on Sunday November 29, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Biggin Pre-School Christmas Fayre

Posted in Crafts, Events, Out & About, Pre-school, Young people on Thursday November 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »

A number of children from our area go to Biggin Pre-School so do think about supporting this event:

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Memorial Hall Christmas Fayre

Posted in Crafts, Eating Out, Events, Memorial hall on Wednesday November 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Christmas Crafts & Things

Posted in Arts, Church, Crafts, Events on Wednesday November 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Japanese Temari Balls – Craft Workshop

Posted in Crafts, Memorial hall on Wednesday November 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »

There are just two places left on the upcoming Threads Workshop in the Memorial Hall so book yours now:

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Make a Japanese Temari Ball to hang on your Christmas Tree – Full day workshop on Saturday 5th December in the Memorial Hall – Suitable for complete beginners – £39 including all materials and home made baking. Must be booked in advance – e-mail threadsworkshops@gmail.com or tel Cathy Reavy on 01335 310125 – http://www.threadsworkshops.co.uk/make-a-temari-ball-for-beginners.html

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Book Your Stall

Posted in Classified adverts, Crafts, Memorial hall on Wednesday November 18, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Christmas Craft and Things

Posted in Arts, Church, Crafts, Events, Societies on Sunday November 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »

imageWatch this space for more information, St. Peter’s are planning a weekend event in the Church with crafts, mulled wine, Christmas trees and much more on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of December, culminating with the Carol Service on the Sunday evening.

Various local organisations and societies are decorating the trees. As always it is likely to be a very enjoyable event. For more details contact Gill Simpson on 388.

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Memorial Hall Christmas Fayre

Posted in Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Thursday November 12, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Upcoming ‘Threads’ Workshops

Posted in Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Friday October 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »

There are now just have 2 places left on each of the workshops I’m running in Parwich:

Wednesday 4th November – Stumpwork & Raised Embroidery – details at

http://www.threadsworkshops.co.uk/stumpwork-and-raised-embroidery.html

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Saturday 5th December – Temari Balls for Christmas (beginners) – details at

http://www.threadsworkshops.co.uk/make-a-temari-ball-for-beginners.html

Both £39 for the day, including all materials, refreshments & home baking.

Cathy Reavy tel. 01335 310125
e-mail threadsworkshops@gmail.c

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Threads Workshops

Posted in Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Wednesday September 2, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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There a still a small number of places left on the Threads workshops planned for later in the year at the Memorial Hall. Contact Cathy (tel. 01335 310125 e-mail threadsworkshops@gmail.com) now if you are interested:

Wednesday 4th November – Stumpwork & Raised Embroidery
http://www.threadsworkshops.co.uk/stumpwork-and-raised-embroidery.html

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Saturday 5th December – Temari Balls for Christmas
http://www.threadsworkshops.co.uk/make-a-temari-ball-for-beginners.html

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There are still a few places left on the two Parwich workshops previously advertised. (This is a link to our latest newsletter, covering all our workshops, just for info – http://eepurl.com/bum6h5 )

Cost is £39 per place including materials and home-made refreshments. I’ve inserted links above to the relevant pages on my website with more details.

Many thanks!
Cathy Reavy

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Who will Hoover Up the Prizes?

Posted in Crafts, Events on Monday August 17, 2015| Leave a Comment »

henry cake

In the new Novelty Cake section of the Horticultural Show?

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More Threads Workshops

Posted in Crafts, Events on Tuesday July 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Two more Threads workshops are planned for later in the year at the Memorial Hall, but already they are getting booked up. Contact Cathy (tel. 01335 310125 e-mail threadsworkshops@gmail.com) now if you are interested:

Wednesday 4th November – Stumpwork & Raised Embroidery
http://www.threadsworkshops.co.uk/stumpwork-and-raised-embroidery.html

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Saturday 5th December – Temari Balls for Christmas
http://www.threadsworkshops.co.uk/make-a-temari-ball-for-beginners.html

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I know it is early, but the reason for advertising now, is that I only have 2 places left on the Stumpwork workshop and 4 places on the Temari ball one. Cost is £39 per place including materials and home-made refreshments. I’ve inserted links above to the relevant pages on my website with more details.

Many thanks!
Cathy Reavy

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Workshop: making fabric boxes

Posted in Crafts, Memorial hall on Monday April 27, 2015| 1 Comment »

Workshop on Wednesday 29th cancelled due to insufficient demand.

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Tapestry Stitch Workshop on Saturday

Posted in Crafts, Memorial hall on Thursday April 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Threads Workshops

Posted in Crafts, Memorial hall on Tuesday April 14, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Bank Holiday Monday at the Sycamore

Posted in Competition, Crafts, Photography, Pub, Young people on Friday April 3, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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The Sycamore Inn, Parwich, is open all day Good Friday, Saturday 4th, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 6th April 2015.

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Threads Workshops

Posted in Crafts, Memorial hall on Monday March 30, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Threads Workshops

Posted in Crafts, Memorial hall on Saturday March 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Ladies go to Longnor

Posted in Crafts, Events, Out & About on Sunday March 1, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Threads Workshops

Posted in Crafts, Memorial hall on Monday February 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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Threads – Day Workshops

Posted in Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Friday January 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Parwich Full Day Workshops April 2015

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Memorial Hall Christmas Fayre

Posted in Arts, Crafts, History, Memorial hall on Wednesday November 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Also Ashbourne’s Flower Café are opening a Pop up Café at the Memorial Hall during … …

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Tickets available from Cheryl Woolley or at the door on the night. Also, if anybody wants to donate a raffle prize, they would be gratefully received.

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Don’t miss out!

Posted in Arts, Crafts, Events, History, Memorial hall on Saturday November 22, 2014| 1 Comment »

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Tickets available from Cheryl Woolley or at the door on the night. Also, if anybody wants to donate a raffle prize, they would be gratefully received.

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Celebrating local businesses, artists and crafts!

Posted in Arts, Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Monday November 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »

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If you are interested in participating contact Cheryl W on tel.617 or via parwichMH@gmail.com .

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Christmas Fayre

Posted in Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Thursday November 6, 2014| 1 Comment »

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Book Taster Workshop Now

Posted in Classified adverts, Crafts, Memorial hall on Wednesday October 29, 2014| Leave a Comment »

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Evening Workshop

Posted in Classified adverts, Crafts, Memorial hall on Saturday October 4, 2014| Leave a Comment »

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