There are still bulbs lying on the surface at Pump Hill waiting to be planted. If anyone has a bit of time to spare to pop a few in that would be great.
Thank you
Lynette C
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Bulb Planting at Pump Hill
Posted in Environment on Wednesday February 5, 2020| Leave a Comment »
A Big Pump Hill Thank You
Posted in Environment on Tuesday February 4, 2020| 2 Comments »
Saturday was a landmark day for all those involved in the creation of the woodland walk at Pump Hill. The path system is finished. The earth sides of the path at the north entrance have been bolstered up with spare stone from the former footpaths laid out by Dorothy Littlewood. Some of her paths can still be found amongst the planted areas away from the paths.
The dirt spoil from the footpath excavation has been spread and raked around the site, bulbs replaced and the first hedging plants dug in. Already signs of spring are appearing with bluebells, daffs and snowdrops putting their heads up. We heard lots of birdsong as we worked and are hoping that they will all return this year.
At this point I would like to thank all those who worked so selflessly on this project, either with gifts or labour:
Robert S for funding the stone walling by Ian P in creating the two main openings; for the stone and membrane material, the removal of green waste, the removal of a large stump from the wall shared with the school and the rebuilding of that wall. Also for his knowledge of plants, insects and general interest in the project.
John P for digging out the soil near the two new entrances, raking it back into the site and removing a couple of large stumps that blocked the route. His expertise using Maurice F”s digger was remarkable to watch. Practically danced around the site.
Maurice F for donating the fabulous gate posts at the two new openings. For his and his assistant Martin’s time in bringing them to site and inserting them into the prepared holes dug out by John P. Robert G for his donation of the stone step.
The Community Safety team who spent most of the last two weeks digging out the paths, laying membrane and three 13 ton loads of stone. The lads and gals worked hard and diligently, with great spirit, always polite and helpful. They were supported by Mel and Elaine their supervisors for the project. Altogether they donated 415 hours to Pump Hill. We could not have done it without them.
Jon M and Charles B for stone walling the retaining cheeks at the squeeze entrance.
Everyone who attended clean up days and gave up spare time when available to pitch in and deal with brambles, nettles, general brush and the baking gals who provided delicious goodies for the workers.
Peter E of Alsop Moor who repaired the gate going into the side access drive.
Jonathan Butt at Derbyshire County Council for accepting our application for assistance and being very helpful in ensuring everything was in order.
Stephen Clay from the RRP for providing the manpower and supervisors.
On behalf of The Friends of Pump Hill and Parwich Parish Council,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Lynette C
Thursday at Pump Hill
Posted in Environment on Saturday February 1, 2020| Leave a Comment »
These photos were taken on Thursday after our fabulous community team had finished for the day. We have started plant Harts Tongue ferns in the stumpery . They are a bit brown at the moment, but with rain and warmth they should green upon no time.
The paths have all had a second layer of membrane added, the final finer grade of stone distributed and mechanically tamped down.
The team were back today for the final raking and finishing the banking at the main entrance opposite the Hall. They have worked hard for us and have enjoyed the challenge. Lynette C
Pump Hill Bird Bath
Posted in Environment on Saturday February 1, 2020| Leave a Comment »
A big,very enthusiastic thank-you to Roger K who dropped off this absolutely marvellous galvanised dust bin lid for the bird bath at Pump Hill. It should be in place soon after an edge is welded underneath to attach it to the stump. We certainly don’t want it to disappear. Lynette C
Bird Bath for Pump Hill?
Posted in Environment on Wednesday January 29, 2020| Leave a Comment »
A little bird told me it would love to have a bath at Pump Hill.
If anyone has an old Galvanised dust bin lid or shallow receptacle, lurking in their rubbish heap, attic, garage, barn, or in the pile of things to do, and you would like to rehouse it, please would you give me a call or drop it by Pump Hill. Here is the sort of thing we want to make for all our feathered Friends. Thank you. Lynette C. 390381
Sunday at Pump Hill
Posted in Environment, Uncategorized on Monday January 27, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Sorry, no photos today, but lots more progress. The first layer of stone is down with a second delivery expected tomorrow, to be laid on Tuesday.
Due to the wet weather and mud sticking to everything and everybody on site, we called an early departure. However, the logs for the stumpery were arranged ready to be fused together with soil in which we will be planting ferns. If anyone has any they would like to contribute, please leave them at north end opening and we will get them rehoused.
Wednesday the paths will be compacted to receive the final topping. We will also be planting come hedging plants over the next couple of visits from the team.
Lynette C
Pump Hill; the Place to Be.
Posted in Environment on Sunday January 26, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday was an invigorating day for all. Huge progress, pleasant weather and a great team of lads and lasses who transformed the woodland. All the paths have been dug out to a depth of 6 inches, a membrane laid and then covered with rough stone to ensure membrane did not blow away over night. Many bulbs have been relocated, the area for the stumpery cleared for a creative arrangements of the logs.
A big thank you to Rob C. who baked an enormous of tray of delicious goodies for the team.
Lynette C
Pump Hill Progress
Posted in Environment on Friday January 24, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The past week has seen much progress at Pump Hill. Derbyshires community service
teams have begun the task of digging out the paths for laying a membrane,
rough stone, followed by a finer grade stone and a special binding dust.
According to Robert S. who generously provided the stone, membrane and professional help, this dolomite will pack down and soon become green. This means a firm footing for prams, mobility vehicles and walkers.
This weekend work will continue with two teams each day. I would like to thank all
those who have helped in this community project with their time, supplies,
baking skills in providing refreshments for our hard working visiting teams,
plants and interest in general. Over the next couple of weeks we will continue to
publish photos of the days achievements. Also up and coming will be details of
the official opening of this lovely Woodland Glade for the enjoyment of our village.
Lynette C
Free Top Soil
Posted in Environment, Gardens on Sunday January 19, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Friends of Pump hill have some loam left over. Please come and shovel your own if you would like some. Ideal opportunity if you are helping out at today’s activity morning.
Lynette C
Pump Hill; the Place to be Tomorrow
Posted in Environment on Saturday January 18, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Pump Hill Activity Morning
Posted in Environment on Wednesday January 15, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Ey up me duck!
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Saturday January 4, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Does anyone know of any ducks that need re homing? Investigations have suggested that one of the reasons that so much weed built up in the sheep-wash last year may have been that there are no longer any ducks there to eat it. As ducks have nested there in the past it may be possible to re introduce them. The remaining planting in the sheep-wash has been moved into a denser clump in the corner in the hope that it will create a safer and more attractive nesting space.
If anyone would like to try moving any ducks there please let the Parish Council know.
Progress on Pump Hill
Posted in Environment on Tuesday December 10, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Despite incessant rain, work is progressing on Pump Hill. Many thanks to all who have spared time for weed pulling and path clearing. The best news is the work at the squeeze on the southeast corner. Jon M and Charles B have done a masterful job of creating stone cheeks to hold back the height of the land just inside the entry point.Next step is to grade the slope a bit more and plant it up. Thank you to everyone who has so willingly pitched in. The Friends of Pump Hill.
Lynette C
Managing Flood Water
Posted in Environment, Parish Council, Weather on Monday November 25, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council has sent us the following useful information-
The recent rain and flow from springs has prompted the Parish Council to review the measures in place to manage the risk of flooding in the village.
Our lead flood authority is Derbyshire County Council and reports of flooding problems can be made to them here. Reporting flooding emergencies.
Useful information is also available available on the Parish Council’s own website here. Advice on flooding. This includes the availability of sand bags in the village.
Finally, like Derbyshire County Council, the Parish Council would like to take the opportunity to remind all land and property owners with watercourses of their responsibility for keeping them clear enough to allow the free flow of water. Watercourses include man made ditches as well as natural brooks and streams. Debris can be removed and bank vegetation cut back, but the watercourse should not be altered. If there is a watercourse on the boundary of your property you are responsible up to the middle of it. For more in formation see the government site Owning a watercourse.
Activity at Pump Hill
Posted in Environment on Saturday November 16, 2019| Leave a Comment »
As the weather looks like it could be reasonable this Sunday (November 17th), the Friends of Pump Hill are planning an impromptu clean-up of the Pump Hill area for a couple of hours starting at 9am.
We’ll be pulling up weeds and tidying up some of the wood and stone. If you’d like to muck in, please come along.
Chris S
New Peak District Archaeology Book
Posted in Environment, Peak Park on Friday November 15, 2019| Leave a Comment »
| New Peak District archaeology book – Reading the Peak District Landscape |
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| A new book has been launched to help people understand how the Peak District landscape has been shaped over thousands of years by past generations.
‘Reading the Peak District Landscape’ has been written by John Barnatt who, prior to his recent retirement, worked as the Senior Survey Archaeologist for the Peak District National Park Authority for 27 years. Throughout the 272-page book, John describes many of the area’s archaeological sites and landscapes, illustrated with colour photographs, maps, plans and drawings, to help explain how places in the Peak District have come to look the way they do today. The book explores how people have lived and worked in the landscape, from scattered farmsteads to Medieval villages, and industrial sites from different ages, where lead, coal and stone have been mined and quarried. Prehistoric sites, Roman, Medieval, and remains from later periods, all feature in the book. Author and archaeologist, John Barnatt said: “Wherever you look in the Peak District landscape you will find that it has been influenced in some way by people. Whether you’re looking at the pattern of walls around a village that preserve the Medieval strip fields, or at stone guide stoops and hollow ways on the moors that show ancient transport routes, these are cultural landscapes which allow us to feel a connection with our past.I hope that people reading the book will be inspired to look at what is around them in different ways and start to read for themselves the evidence they can see in the landscape.” Publication of ‘Reading the Peak District Landscape’ has been supported by the Peak District National Park Authority and Historic England. Peak District National Park Authority member with responsibility for landscape and heritage, Ken Smith said: “The Peak District landscape is beautiful and appreciated by millions for its wild-looking moorlands, panoramic views and gorgeous dales, but the views everyone enjoys are largely the result of how people have previously managed the land as well as now. It’s important to understand that the landscape contains traces of past activity from different periods and that helps tell its story. This wonderful book is the culmination of decades of research and it explores how many generations of people and communities – from prehistory to post-industrial times – have shaped the land. It is packed with interesting case studies that describe and interpret the Peak District through time, explaining and mapping the landscape.” The paperback book ‘Reading the Peak District Landscape’, priced at £20 as an introductory offer (r.r.p. £30), is available to buy from National Park visitor centres at Bakewell and Castleton, and online at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/shop.
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Tuesday’s Stunning Sunrise
Posted in Environment, Photography on Tuesday October 22, 2019| 2 Comments »
Thanks to David G for these fabulous ‘progress’ shots taken during this morning’s sunrise.
Village Clean-up. Update
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Friday October 18, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The autumn Village clean-up day is this Sunday the 20th of October.
The start time had been brought forward to 9:30 am.
Meet at the Pump Shed to discuss who wants to do what or find a member of your Parish Council in the Village.
Refreshments at 12:30 in the Sycamore.
Jobs on offer include
- Ivy growing in the wall at Nethergreen South.
- Weed growing in the Sheep wash, Jubilee pond and the brook.
- Review of hedges and trees.
- General litter picking.
- Link replacement and painting of playground equipment.
- Trimming of hedge by playground. (Plus, consideration of additional planting).
- Tidying of Pavilion interior and assessment of further work.
Please bring household tools and/or materials that will help you with any of the above,
Litter pickers and rubbish bags will be provided.
The Friends of Pump Hill are arranging a day’s work there on Sunday the 17th of November once the entrance have been prepared.
Monsdale Lane now clear
Posted in Environment, News, Roads on Saturday October 5, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Village Clean-Up – Save the Date!
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Friday September 20, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council’s autumn village clean-up day will be held on Sunday the 20th of October starting at 10.00am. More details nearer the day.
Art Exhibition This Weekend
Posted in Arts, Ballidon, Environment, People on Friday September 6, 2019| 2 Comments »
Swallows Enjoying Parwich Pond
Posted in Environment, Fauna, Ornithology, Photography on Wednesday July 17, 2019| 1 Comment »
Bee Orchids
Posted in Environment, Flora, Out & About, Photography on Wednesday June 19, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Spotted on the trail earlier today, thanks to Dawn J for sending in these great pics
Clean Up Day
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Sunday May 19, 2019| 1 Comment »
Misty Morning
Posted in Environment, Out & About, Photography on Tuesday April 30, 2019| 2 Comments »
Archeology Day – Wells & Springs
Posted in Environment, Events, Farming, History, Services, Utilities on Wednesday April 24, 2019| 4 Comments »
Before mains water, local water sources and water management were essential for successful farming and ultimately survival. For example Parwich had an ‘ancient’ water meadow system designed to get grass growing as early as possible in the Spring to feed livestock as early as possible before the Winter feed stores were used up and the beasts had to be slaughtered.
The History Society hopes to undertake an archeology project investigating aspects of water management in our area. At this stage we are gathering what information we can about water usage in our area and also trying to find out what people are most interested in.
Domestic well found at Church Farm
A lot of houses had their own water supply and there was a system of wells and springs serving the community as a whole.
Communal water sources in Parwich, marked with green dots
The communal sources we know about are
- the Village Pump (now the bus shelter)
- Staines trough
- Pump Hill trough (supplied by pump that also took water up to the ‘dew pond’ at the top of the Hall gardens)
- Kiln Lane troughs
- spring below Knob Hall
- step down well at Church Farm (now in Court House garden)
- springs on hillside opposite the Crown Inn, now in the garden of Pool Croft
There may have been other sources used communally such as the covered well behind West View or the step down well by Brook Cottage but we need confirmation of this.
Given mains water arrived here with in living memory, there is potential to gather what information and stories people have, in addition to studying the evidence of remaining features and of old maps.
Nether Green Farm itself has at least two wells, one of which a very unusual design for Derbyshire (so far the only parallels identified are in Cornwall), but also there are seasonal springs that fed the water meadow system and interesting but not yet understood underground water channels and sluices.
Come along on Sunday to perhaps find out where your house used to get its water from, help us map the water sources in Parwich and the surrounding area, share any information you might have, have a look around Nethergreen Farm or even participate in archeological investigations there.
Updated 26/4/19 Come for all or part of the day, 10am to 4pm Sunday 28th April, Nethergreen Farm.
Dog Fouling
Posted in Environment, Parish Council, Pets of Parwich on Tuesday March 12, 2019| 2 Comments »
This from the Parish Council-
Concerns about dog fouling on the Parson’s Croft playing field have again been raised with the Parish Council. Like all open public spaces in the Village, Parsons Croft is already covered by a Derbyshire Dales Public Space Protection Order. This makes failure to clear up dog fouling an offence for which a fixed penalty can be issued.
If the problem continues, the Parish Council may feel that it has no alternative but to consider applying for a Dog Control Order (DCO) banning dogs from the area altogether.
The Council would be very reluctant to take this step, recognising how unfair it would be to the majority of responsible dog owners. But it has also to consider how unfair it is to residents, and particularly children using the area, to expose them to the health risks caused by illegal dog fouling.
If a DCO had to be introduced, responsibility for the injustice caused to some would lie clearly with those dog owners who had caused the problem.
Please help the Council to avoid the need to consider such a measure by ensuring that these concerns as widely understood as possible.
Instances of dog fouling should be reported here,
http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/environment-and-waste/roads/street-care-and-cleaning/dog-fouling
This will bring them to the attention of the enforcement officers who can issue fines. It is not necessary to identify the offender in order to make a report. It is possible to request removal of faeces, but if it has been dealt with this can be noted on the report.
Cultural Heritage Lectures
Posted in Environment, History on Tuesday February 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Just outside our immediate area, this series of lectures by the South West Peak Landscape Partnership covers features which are found locally:
Cultural Heritage Spring Lecture Series brought to you by the South West Peak Landscape Partnership
What better way to spend an evening than learning about fire, foxholes, bullets and barrows? Or how about hearing tales of Anglo Saxons in the Staffordshire Moorlands?
You can learn about these topics – and many others – during a spring lecture series on cultural heritage, from renowned speakers, at Buxton’s Devonshire Dome. Tickets cost £5 and all proceeds go towards South West Peak Landscape Partnership’s Small Heritage Adoption and Barns & Buildings projects.
The Small Heritage Adoption Project is working to protect little-known pieces of history that are sometimes overlooked and ranges from boundary markers to lime kilns to Bronze Age burial mounds.
The Barns & Buildings project is focusing on field barns throughout the South West Peak and is working to record and in some cases restore these iconic features of the landscape.
Both projects rely on a group of dedicated volunteers who have the opportunity to train with and learn from local experts in cultural heritage and help protect the South West Peak’s unique history.
The lecture series will include:
12th March – There’s More to Walls by Master Craftsman Trevor Wragg;
19th March – Fire, Foxholes, Bullets and Barrows by SWP cultural heritage officer Dr Catherine Parker Heath;
26th March – Anglo Saxons in The Staffordshire Moorlands and the South West Peak by Harry Ball;
2nd April – Highways and Waymarkers by Jan Scrine of The Milestone Society;
9th April – Historic Mining in the South West Peak by Dr John Barnatt.
Overflowing Dog Poo
Posted in Environment, Local government, Pets of Parwich on Monday January 7, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Just to let you know, I have let the council know the dog waste bin by the toilets is overflowing with poo bags now being placed, understandably, on the floor. They said it should be collected with 48 hours. Has anyone noticed if any of the other dog waste bins around the village are overflowing too?
Caroline G
Brook Pollution
Posted in Environment on Tuesday October 23, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Autumn Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Monday October 15, 2018| Leave a Comment »
A belated big thank you (oops sorry, my fault) to all those who helped with the recent village tidy up. Great work was done around the greens and along the brook.
Pump Hill
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Friday October 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »
A resident of the village has prepared a document describing the current and a possible future lay out of Pump Hill. This reflects a number of ideas that have been discussed at recent meetings. No decisions have yet been taken to implement these or any other ideas but the Council is keen to hear residents’ views about them or other alternatives.
To encourage this the document has been published on the Parish Council’s website and can be viewed here or by using the link on the Council’s web site home page.
Autumn Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Wednesday September 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Autumn Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Sunday August 26, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Autumn Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Local government on Sunday August 19, 2018| Leave a Comment »
DDCC Seeks views on waste and recycling
Posted in Environment, Local government, Services on Tuesday August 14, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Residents across the Derbyshire Dales are being asked to give their views on the collection of waste and recycling in the district to help shape the future collection service. An online survey can be found here, which closes on 23rd September.
Fire Risk on the Moors
Posted in Environment, Peak Park, Weather on Friday June 29, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Operation FireWatch underway in the Peak District National Park
The Peak District National Park Authority has implemented Operation FireWatch in collaboration with the Moors for the Future Partnership.Staff from the National Park, partner organisations and volunteers are in place at moorland vantage points throughout the National Park to look out for fires.
The hot, dry weather means that ground conditions on the moors are extremely dry and the risk of fire is high.Residents and visitors are asked to be extra vigilant to help prevent moorland and grassland fires.
Sarah Fowler, chief executive of the Peak District National Park Authority, said: “With the hot weather set to continue over the next few days, the risk of further fires is a real concern.We have implemented Operation FireWatch to keep a close eye on conditions on the moorlands and we are urging everyone to get involved by doing everything they can to help prevent fires starting.
“We have put fire risk warning notices at moorland access points to remind everyone of the dangers but we need people enjoying the moors to observe a few basic rules:
“Leave your barbecues and fire-pits at home. Don’t drop cigarette ends or matches. Take glass bottles and litter home with you. Don’t light fires or barbecues on or near moorland. Report fires immediately to the fire service by phoning 999.”
Fire-fighters have been tackling an extensive moorland fire in the north-west of the National Park, near Stalybridge, Tameside, since Monday (25 June) – some 2,000 hectares of moorland habitat has been destroyed. Working with fire-fighting team and other partners and moorland managers, the National Park Authority is providing staff, vehicles, supplementary equipment, logistics support and local access expertise in the hard to reach places.
Sarah Fowler added: “As we have already seen this week at Tameside, in these dry conditions moorland fires spread very quickly and are devastating to the landscape, lethal for wildlife and a threat to people and homes.
“It’s breeding season for nature at this time of year on the moorlands; we have birds nesting on the ground – plover, curlew and lapwing, insects such as the bilberry bumblebee, mountain hare and other mammals, and reptiles like the tiny common lizard. Many of these species are rare or under threat – it’s vital that we all do what we can to protect them and prevent any more fires breaking out.”
The fire at Tameside is the third moorland fire in the Peak District National Park in 2018. In May, around 40 hectares of moorland were destroyed at the Goyt Valley and five hectares of moorland were damaged by fire at Big Moor, near Baslow.
The Peak District National Park Authority and Moors for the Future Partnership are working closely together with partners, including moorland owners and managers, to assess the long-term risk of wildfires on the moors as part of a shared long-term vision for resilient, sustainable moorlands in the National Park.
Destruction of verges
Posted in Environment, Roads on Thursday June 21, 2018| 2 Comments »
Did anyone see a lorry or van drive into the new section of verge in Creamery Lane, between 1.30pm and 3pm today (Thur 21st June)? Did anyone in Creamery Lane or Monsdale Lane have a delivery this afternoon?
The new turf was laid just over three weeks ago. I know it was after 1.30pm as I spent a couple of hours repairing another section of verge not long reseeded this lunch time that was churned up by an oversized delivery vehicle several weeks ago.
If anyone saw who it was I will contact the company to get them to pay for repairs.
Contact Peter T or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Update 5.30pm Thur: A possible culprit was a Birmingham Fuel Oil tanker, unfortunately their office is currently closed (see http://birminghamfueloils.co.uk/ ).
Update 10.30pm Fri: The Birmingham Fuel Oils driver says it was not his fault, but that he saw a TNT lorry in the area. Can anyone confirm that, before I contact TNT?
Good Work at the Pond
Posted in Environment on Monday June 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to JFS who just happened to be at the pond when there was more activity than usual….
Government Launches a Review of National Parks
Posted in Environment, News on Wednesday May 30, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The government has launched a review into the UK’s national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs).
Nearly 70 years after the country’s national parks were first established, aimed at opening up the countryside and allowing more people to connect with nature, DEFRA announced on Saturday that an independent panel will look at how these “iconic landscapes” meet the UK’s needs in the 21st century.
The review will explore how access to parks can be improved, how those who live and work in them can be better supported and their role in growing the rural economy. In addition; part of the review will look at whether there is scope for the current network of 34 AONBs and 10 national parks to expand.
Click here for a link to the full article.
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