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Stall holders are preparing for today’s Village Market and Stall Trail, so look out for lots of fun and bargains between 11am and 4pm. The Market is on the Green, where you can also pick up the maps for the Sale Trail (look out for the balloons as you go round).
Posted in Crafts, Out & About on Thursday November 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
If you’re anywhere in the region of Ashbourne, why not come to Sit and Sew with Mandy and me every second and fourth Friday of the month – 10am til midday. Bring along hand sewing and Mandy will be bringing Xmas project kits too if you’re interested. We’ll sit, sew, chat, drink coffee, eat cake and generally put the world to rights. Workshops coming too, on Mondays from January, so stay tuned. Let us know if you’re coming, and email Mandy or me (lilysquilts@gmail.com) if you need more information!
Lynne G
Click on poster to enlarge.
Posted in Crafts, Memorial hall on Thursday September 5, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Evie’s artistic sessions will resume on Thursday September 26th, after a short break.
Sessions run from 11am until 1pm, and new talent is most welcome. Tea, coffee and biscuits are supplied.
There is a small contribution required towards rental costs.
Telephone Evie on 390488 for further information.
Posted in Arts, Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Wednesday January 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Evie’s artistic sessions will recommence on Thursday 10/1/2013, from 11.00am – 1.00pm at Parwich Memorial Hall. Plenty of room for new recruits. For more info: 390488.
Posted in Arts, Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Thursday November 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Paul B writes:
Please note that Evie’s artistic gatherings at the village hall have been re-scheduled from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm on Thursdays.
There is still plenty of room to join Santa’s little helpers, all beavering away merrily. Cookies, coffee and conversation.
If you are unsure of what you would like to do, there is plenty of advice on hand. See you there.
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Posted in 2012, Arts, Crafts, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday October 9, 2012| 3 Comments »
Parwich’s Hayley (of Forever Forged) can be seen this week on BBC2’s Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution. The programme started yesterday (Monday 8th October), and you can see Hayley and her metal “handmade” sign in the opening shots. She will then be appearing on the programme with Paul on Wednesday 10th at 15.40.
Remember, you can always catch up via the BBC iPlayer.
Posted in Arts, Crafts on Sunday October 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
This was added as a comment, but we feel it deserves a post in its own right:
Is anyone interested in coming along to the village hall for an art / craft / whatever your interests or hobbies are afternoon? This will be very informal.
We are at present looking at a spot between 3.30pm – 5.30pm on Thursday afternoons.
If you are interested, the hall rental is £16.00, which will be divided equally amongst attendees.
Please ring Evie Burlinson on 390488 for more details.
Kind regards Evie.
Posted in Church, Crafts on Tuesday June 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget to bring along your home-made boat this afternoon to the Tea Party. Revd Andy Larkin has kindly said that he will wade into the Sheep Wash opposite the pub and rescue any boats that send out distress calls.
If you haven’t made a boat yet you still have time, either grab a plastic carton or make a paper boat (click for instructions).
Posted in Church, Crafts, Events, Young people on Friday April 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »
29th April, 10am – 11.30am
Tissington Village Hall
BOAT MAKING
We will be making and sailing boats and thinking about prayer, along with the usual games. Children will be offered a snack during the session. Booking essential as places are limited. Let There Be Light is suitable for pre school & primary aged children.
Download your origami boat invite here and try out your boat making skills! Click here to read about past “Let there be Light” events.
RSVP Tracey Fentem – 07772 758470 – tracey@peakfive.org
Posted in 2012, Arts, Crafts, Events, Music, Out & About, Pikehall, Posts of Note, Y-Not on Monday February 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »
June Bank Holiday Weekend
Derbyshire Open Arts
2nd,3rd, 4th and 5th June
Derbyshire Open Arts is a not for profit open arts event that takes place in various venues across Derbyshire. The event takes place annually in the Spring Bank Holiday. Each year over 100 Artists and Craftspeople display their work in separate venues and invite the public to view and purchase work as well as take the opportunity to meet to the visual arts professionals and find out more about what they do, as well as taking in the beautiful Derbyshire scenery over the weekend. Free brochures with maps will be available to download or from libraries, tourist offices or from the artists themselves nearer the time.
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Ashbourne Festival
22nd June – 8th July
Now in its thirteenth year, the Festival follows after the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and embraces the excitement of the Olympic torch passing through the town on its way to London for the opening of the July games.
Once again this festivals aims to bring you perennial favourites, familiar faces and well chosen internationally famous artists. Coming on 23rd & 24th June is Streetfest, the best street theatre in the East Midlands. The Open Art Exhibition will be held in the Town Hall from 23rd-28th June.
Ashbourne Tourist Information Centre is the main ticket vendor but there is an online ticket service for principal events through WeGotTickets.
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Buxton Festival 7th – 25th July
Welcome to Buxton Festival, a summer celebration of the very best opera, music and literature, at the heart of the beautiful Peak District.
This year will be our 34th Festival, and as always, we continue to bring you top quality productions with artists and speakers of world-wide reputation. Our varied programme of rarely performed opera, wonderful music and engaging literary events offers something for everyone.
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Y not Festival – August 3rd – 5th
One weekend a year, the gorgeous Peak District countryside becomes home to the Y-Not Festival. Y Not is the Small Fresh & Loud music festival, with a fantastic atmosphere and a history of live acts to rival the very best.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg… We always put together a varied and electric range of music, from country folk, to indie rock and everything else in-between.
At Y Not you can see great live music, quench your thirst with one of a huge selection of local ales and ciders (or cocktails!) or watch the sunrise from your campfire. Whatever you want from a festival you will find it here and have a fantastic weekend…
So why not?
Early Bird Tickets already sold out – Book here for regular tickets.
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Wirksworth Festival – 7th – 23rd September
with the Arts Trails Weekend – Sat 8th & Sun 9th
The fantastic opening weekend when art takes over the town.The whole town becomes a gallery with more than 170 artists and makers showing their work in private homes, historic building, gardens, shop windows and churches. A great chance to buy affordable art, meet the artists and take a peek at some of Derbyshire’s best interiors!
With contemporary fine art exhibited throughout the historic market town, unique and inspiring contemporary craft and design and exciting dance, drama, music and performance events, the spectacular Opening Weekend invites you to join us for the day and stay long into the evening.
Posted in British Legion, Catering 4 Parwich, Church, Crafts, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Music, Pub, Societies on Thursday December 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
December
Thursday 15th, 7.30pm – Carols on the Green – The Green
Friday 16th, 7.45pm – Christmas Film Night – M.Hall
Sunday 18th, 12.30pm – Santa Sunday – The Legion
Sunday 18th, 3pm – Carol Service, St Peter’s & The Methodists – Parwich Church
Sun 18th, 7pm – Carol Service – Alsop Church
Mon 19th, 12.45pm – Christmas Lunch – Memorial Hall
Wed 21st, 8pm for 8.15pm – Christmas Dominoes Knockout – Sycamore
Christmas Eve
3pm – Crib Service – Parwich Church
8pm – Irish Christmas with Chris Hoolie – The Legion
11.30pm – Midnight Mass – Parwich Church
Christmas Day
9.30am – Holy Communion – Tissington Church
11.15am – Holy Communion – Alsop Church
Sat 31st – Irish New Year’s Eve Party with Chris Hoolie – The Legion
Posted in 2011, Crafts, People, Posts of Note on Thursday December 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Parwich blacksmith Hayley Powell (of Forever Forged) is featured in an illustrated feature in the new edition of Country Homes & Interiors magazine, which is out today. Some of the photos in the feature, which is spread over several pages, were taken in Parwich.
Click here to preview the first two pages of the feature, which you’ll find on Pages 16 and 17.
Hayley will also be speaking on BBC Radio Derby at 12:15 tomorrow (Friday), in an interview which will be conducted from the forge at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station.
Posted in British Legion, Catering 4 Parwich, Church, Crafts, Eating Out, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Music, Pub, School on Monday December 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
December
Monday 5th, 6-8pm – Delia’s Evening of Christmas Shopping & Flowers – M.Hall
Friday 9th, 6.15pm – Late Night Shopping & Festive Fun – Ashbourne
Friday 9th, 8pm – Winster Guizers – Sycamore
Saturday 10th, evening – Brothm Mummers – Scycamore & Legion
Saturday 10th, 8.30pm – Band Night with a “Pint of Mild” – The Legion
Sunday 11th, 3.30pm for 4pm, Christmas Darts Knockout – Sycamore
Monday 12th, 2pm – School’s Christmas Play – School
Tuesday 13th, 7pm – School’s Christmas Play – School
Wednesday 14th, 7pm – School’s Christmas Play – School
Thursday 15th, 2.30pm – School’s Christmas Service – Parwich Church
Thursday 15th, 7.30pm – Carols on the Green – The Green
Friday 16th, 7.45pm – Christmas Film Night – M.Hall
Sunday 18th, 12.30pm – Santa Sunday – The Legion
Mon 19th, 12.45pm – Christmas Lunch – Memorial Hall
Sunday 18th, 3pm – Carol Service, St Peter’s & The Methodists – Parwich Church
Sun 18th, 7pm – Carol Service – Alsop Church
Wed 21st, 8pm for 8.15pm – Christmas Dominoes Knockout – Sycamore
Christmas Eve
3pm – Crib Service – Parwich Church
8pm – Irish Christmas with Chris Hoolie – The Legion
11.30pm – Midnight Mass – Parwich Church
Christmas Day
9.30am – Holy Communion – Tissington Church
11.15am – Holy Communion – Alsop Church
Sat 31st – Irish New Year’s Eve Party with Chris Hoolie – The Legion
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Posted in 2011, Catering 4 Parwich, Church, Crafts, Memorial hall, Posts of Note, Young people on Monday October 31, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Let There Be Light, a children’s event celebrating God’s creation, organised by Revd Andy Larkin, took place today in the Memorial Hall. Thirty eight children attended and enjoyed activities including a shadow theatre, an ultra-violet light filled maze, decorating gingerbread people, producing a full size decorated image of themselves and a huge joint piece of art celebrating the creation story from the Bible.
The parents enjoyed the excellent cafe provided by Catering 4 Parwich. The only problem was how to get the huge painting into the church, when it was finished! As the children left, they were each given a light stick. To see all the photo’s check out the Peak Five facebook page. A video will be posted soon.
“Thank you all who worked so hard with the planning, organisation and delivery. Especially the parents who unexpectedly found themselves being helpers to cope with the number of children (you know who you are!). Thanks also to all of you who came and supported the event and helped to make it such a great morning. Revd Andy Larkin.”
Posted in 2011, Church, Crafts, Posts of Note on Monday October 24, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to JF-S for these close up photos showing some of the detail in the wall hanging. (more…)
Posted in 2011, Church, Crafts, Posts of Note on Sunday October 16, 2011| 1 Comment »
Thanks to Martin C for sharing this video of the unveiling and dedication of the Parwich Wall Hanging, which took place in St Peter’s church on Sunday 16th October 2011.
Posted in 2011, Church, Crafts, Posts of Note, School on Sunday October 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »
For over a year, a dedicated band of Parwich embroiderers and other craftspeople have been working on a special representation of the village. Inspired by Gill S and assisted by Ann K, ten talented people have spent many hours embroidering the landmarks, buildings and inhabitants of Parwich. The project’s aim was to provide people with a chance to meet up and work on something together as a community.
This morning, the wall hanging was unveiled by Rev Andy Larkin at a special church service. Andy made the connection between the threads woven into the fabric and the threads of our community, stressing we are all stronger through our collective interaction and support for each other.
Posted in Competition, Crafts, People on Saturday October 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Trish W for sending this email in.
Trevor Wragg the Master Craftsman dry stone waller from Derbyshire will be appearing on Sunday’s Countryfile. Presenter Adam Henson is supporting traditional rural skills by hosting the Cotswolds annual dry-stone walling competition featuring Trevor.
The programme is on Sunday, 16th October, BBC One at 18.25
Posted in Competition, Crafts, Farming, People on Saturday October 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Well done to Ben Chadfield on his latest successes. Ben won the Allyen Hardy Rosebowl for the best hedge growth at the Brailsford and District Ploughing & Hedge Cutting Society match. This was from a hedge Ben laid last year.
He achieved 2nd place in the Meynell and South Staffordshire Hunt hedge laying competition and also won the best hedge growth prize.
Posted in Church, Crafts, Events on Saturday October 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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In last Saturday’s Burton Mail, there was a lengthy and informative feature on Hayley Powell and her blacksmithing skills.
Click here to read the article, and click here for Hayley’s website.
Posted in Crafts, People on Saturday January 8, 2011| 1 Comment »
Hayley would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported her at the church Christmas fair.
Posted in Arts, Crafts on Tuesday November 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »
If you are an Artist or Craftsperson and would like to take part in Derbyshire Open Arts 2011 the application process is now open. Please download an application form that is suitable for you from this page and follow the instructions.
For group applications click here
For individual applications click here
Posted in 2010, A52s, Arts, Crafts, Events, People, Posts of Note on Thursday September 9, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Hayley Powell’s first piece of blacksmith art was creating the cuckoo for the field in Monsdale Lane, now better known as the Cuckoo Field. This piece of art was made when she was only 16, studying for her A Levels at QEGS. Hayley grew up in Parwich, she always loved walking around the countryside and could be seen regularly walking the family dog Axel: the Irish Wolfhound.
Not always happy with the conventional methods of learning, Hayley hunted out extra curriculum workshops and events including helping out at art workshops and then becoming heavily involved within an organisation that delivered courses on rural crafts to young people. These included dry stone walling, woodland management at Chatsworth, hedge laying and blacksmithing. Hayley was hooked.
Between studing for a Degree in Design Technology at Derby University she was able to gain work experience with blacksmith Charis Jones, who is still a massive inspiration to her. Once her degree was completed back in June, she decided to follow her heart and really make a difference to preserving the rural skill of blacksmithing.
Hayley, an Artist Blacksmith has called her new business Forever Forged . She is committed to creating hand forged creative, yet functional items, for your home and garden. Inspired by tradition, forged with passion.
Hayley can be seen at the Wirksworth Art Trail this weekend, 10am-5pm. Her venue will showcase a wide range of fun and artistic pieces, filling the courtyard and garden of the Old Tinsmith.
Tickets for the Trail are £5 and free to under 16’s. A fabulous opportunity to see more than 100 artists, including Lewis Noble, exhibiting their work in dozens of different venues throughout the town. There will also be a Makers Market, stalls with food and street entertainment, including the fabulous A52s.
A selection of some of Hayley’s work, more can be seen on her website.
Posted in Crafts on Monday July 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Church, Crafts on Tuesday July 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Following on from the recent most enjoyable skills day in Church, the idea has been put forward to create a worked collage/ embroidery of the village to celebrate village life, and to mark the beginning of a new decade. It is hoped that this could then be hung in the Church
We would now like to see if there are others in the village who would like to join with us in this activity – either with the sewing (any form – embroidery, gold work etc.) or with suggestions for designs to be included in the project. We would hope to have as many people as possible involved in the project – I have been reassured that no knowledge is required and any necessary skills can be taught!
Do come and join us at Jill Simpson’s house tonight, Tuesday, 6th July at 7.30pm to take this forward. You can contact any one of us to discuss this further, or just let us know on 529 if you are interested. You can also discuss it with Jill Simpson, Ann Knight, or Mandy Noble.
Many thanks Jean
Posted in Crafts, Events, Memorial hall on Tuesday June 29, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Church, Crafts on Monday June 21, 2010| Leave a Comment »
We have received the following message from Jean Compton:
Following on from the recent most enjoyable skills day in Church, the idea has been put forward to create a worked collage/ embroidery of the village to celebrate village life, and to mark the beginning of a new decade. It is hoped that this could then be hung in the Church
We would now like to see if there are others in the village who would like to join with us in this activity – either with the sewing (any form – embroidery, gold work etc.) or with suggestions for designs to be included in the project. We would hope to have as many people as possible involved in the project – I have been reassured that no knowledge is required and any necessary skills can be taught!
Do come and join us at Jill Simpson’s house on Tuesday, 6th July at 7.30pm to take this forward. You can contact any one of us to discuss this further, or just let us know on 529 if you are interested. You can also discuss it with Jill Simpson, Ann Knight, or Mandy Noble.
Many thanks Jean
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