Thank you to JFS who just happened to be at the pond when there was more activity than usual….
Archive for the ‘Environment’ Category
Good Work at the Pond
Posted in Environment on Monday June 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »
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.
Village Clean Up Tomorrow!
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Saturday May 12, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Village Maintenance Day and Visit to Pump Hill
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Tuesday May 8, 2018| Leave a Comment »
In preparation for discussion about Pump Hill at the Parish Annual meeting on the 16th of May residents may wish to visit the site at around midday on Sunday the 13th of May during the Village Maintenance Day. The Clerk will be present to either answer or note questions and to record your views.
It is hoped that this will give people an opportunity to think about how they would like the area to be used and maintained in the future.
Village Clean Up Day
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Saturday May 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Village Clean Up Day
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Friday April 27, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Upper Dove Flood Alert
Posted in Environment, Weather on Monday April 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood Alert in force: Upper Dove.
Flooding is possible for: Low-lying land and roads between Izaak Walton and Rocester on the River Dove and between Carsington Dam and Mayfield on the Henmore Brook.
Be prepared.
Watercourses within the Upper Dove catchment, including the Henmore Brook are rising in response to overnight and this morning’s rainfall. We will see that levels will continue to rise throughout this morning and may remain high for the remainder of today (Monday 2nd April). There may be flooding to low lying land and roads in the area. Remain vigilant as further rain is expected throughout today, which may lead to further flood risk. We will continue to monitor river levels in this location. At the time of this statement, no flooding of properties is expected and no warnings are expected to be issued. Take care near areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions and the GOV.UK website.
To check the latest information for your area
* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/033WAF315
* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 208015.
* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.
* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.
What you should consider doing now
* Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
* Get ready to act on your flood plan if you have one.
* Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.
* Prepare a flood kit of essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, home insurance documents, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.
* Check that you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water mains supplies.
* In rural locations, farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet.
* Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with it.
Pump Hill Before and After
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Sunday April 1, 2018| Leave a Comment »
What a great improvement! Big thank you to the Community Payback Team and the Parish Council.
Historic Farm Building Grant
Posted in Environment, Farming, Peak Park on Thursday March 29, 2018| 1 Comment »
We have received this from the Peak Park:
Peak District National Park to share in £2 million pilot scheme to restore historic farm buildings
The Peak District National Park is taking part in a £2 million pilot scheme to help farmers and land managers to restore historic farm buildings.
It is one of five National Parks to pilot the Historic Building Restoration Grant, which aims to save some iconic English farm buildings from falling out of use. The pilot is a partnership between Historic England, Natural England and the Peak District, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Dartmoor and Northumberland National Parks.
Peak District National Park advisors will be working with farmers and land managers to determine which buildings are most suitable to receive grants offering 80 per cent towards the cost of restoration. This could include roof repair, weatherproofing or other restoration works, allowing a building to be used again for farming purposes.
Sarah Fowler, chief executive of the Peak District National Park, said: “We are delighted that the significance of our traditional buildings is recognised in this scheme. Particularly in upland areas, these historic buildings are vulnerable to falling out of use. We look forward to working with farmers and land managers to help them restore buildings that contribute so much to the landscape character of the National Park.We hope that this pilot scheme will be a success and will build a case for future funding to conserve more of these important buildings.”
Lord Gardiner, Defra minister for National Parks, said: “The British countryside, including those historic farm buildings that dot some of our most iconic landscapes, is a truly precious natural asset. I am delighted that we are able to open this new set of grants supporting the restoration of traditional farm buildings.”
Sir Laurie Magnus, chairman of Historic England, added: “Historic England warmly welcomes this scheme and its endorsement of the value and importance of traditional farm buildings. The partnership approach being piloted by Historic England, Natural England and upland National Parks will be of immense value in helping owners to maintain and conserve these buildings and to retain their significance for future generations.”
CHICKS – Stargazing for all the Family
Posted in Environment, Events, Local Links, Out & About on Saturday January 13, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Join CHICKS for an evening of stargazing and discover the stars at our wonderful Daleside retreat in deepest ‘darkest’ Derbyshire! Suitable for all the family, the evening will be hosted by local Astronomer’s Patrick and Joanne Poitevi, who in their spare time run Scopes4SEN. They have donated 3 telescopes and lots of resources for CHICKS children to use. They will share their vast knowledge of the solar system with you in our dining hall. We will also serve delicious complimentary homemade soup made by our resident cook Emma to help keep you warm, along with tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
Weather permitting we will be able to walk up to our hill top where you will have access to our telescopes and more insights from Patrick and Joanne.
please register for tickets using this link: https://stargazingchickscharity.eventbrite.co.uk
Alternatively please give CHICKS a call on 07525 277 985 or in the office on 01335 350525.
CHICKS – Stargazing for all the Family
Posted in Environment, Events, Local Links, Out & About on Thursday January 4, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Join CHICKS for an evening of stargazing and discover the stars at our wonderful Daleside retreat in deepest ‘darkest’ Derbyshire! Suitable for all the family, the evening will be hosted by local Astronomer’s Patrick and Joanne Poitevi, who in their spare time run Scopes4SEN. They have donated 3 telescopes and lots of resources for CHICKS children to use. They will share their vast knowledge of the solar system with you in our dining hall. We will also serve delicious complimentary homemade soup made by our resident cook Emma to help keep you warm, along with tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
Weather permitting we will be able to walk up to our hill top where you will have access to our telescopes and more insights from Patrick and Joanne.
please register for tickets using this link: https://stargazingchickscharity.eventbrite.co.uk
Alternatively please give CHICKS a call on 07525 277 985 or in the office on 01335 350525.
Bird Flu
Posted in Environment, Farming, Health Care, Ornithology, Pets of Parwich on Saturday December 23, 2017| Leave a Comment »
We have received the following information on bird flu form the Derbyshire Association of Local Councils via our Parish Council.
Last winter the UK experienced several outbreaks of avian influenza – better known as bird flu – and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is asking for help to share information in local communities. This highly contagious disease affects birds including chickens, ducks and geese, and can be fatal to them, devastating farmers’ livelihoods. It is just as much of a risk to those with a few chickens in a back garden as to commercial farmers and anyone who keeps chickens, ducks or geese. Defra is asking local councils to share their advice on bird flu in their respective communities, for example on noticeboards using their poster, through social media or in newsletters.
Please help spread the word
Tree Felling
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Wednesday November 8, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The removal of several dead trees in the village will be taking place on Friday 10th November. Further details about the locations and the policy of the Parish Council can be found here
Thank You!
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Sunday October 8, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Village Tidy Up – Tomorrow
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Saturday October 7, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Tidy Up Time this Sunday
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Thursday October 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Thoughtless Driving?
Posted in Environment, Roads on Monday October 2, 2017| 5 Comments »
Having filled in and reseeded the ruts in the verges in my part of Creamery Lane some three weeks ago, the areas have had to have new earth and grass seed added some five times since then because of either stupidity or bad driving. The newly germinated grass seed does not survive being driven on. Today at lunch time I had to add more soil in three locations, one was obviously an abortive attempt at parking (completely unnecessary as there was plenty of on road space today), although the other locations can only be due to people driving off the road. However this afternoon someone seems to have deliberately driven off the road over part of the repaired area.
Please can people show a basic consideration and refrain from driving over the verges until new grass has been established.
Peter T
Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Tuesday September 26, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The Wonders of the Peak
Posted in Arts, Environment, History, Peak Park on Tuesday September 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire County Council has sent the following information:
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery launches Wonders of the Peak
A brand new gallery and digital experience is set to open at our Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.
Wonders of the Peak − a journey through time and place − houses the museum’s collection of 1,200 Peak District artefacts collected over 125 years. The Wonder of the Peak website (opens in a new window) allows people to explore the collection digitally while visiting the Peak District, or from the comfort of their own home, or the library, using their smartphone, tablet or computer.
More than 75 volunteers were instrumental in the project. Their contribution included testing the digital content, collecting oral histories, laying out new displays and conserving and documenting artefacts. (more…)
YNOT Clean Up?
Posted in Environment, Y-Not on Friday August 4, 2017| 3 Comments »
I’ve just driven past the YNOT site, and to be honest, was pretty shocked – not just at the state of the fields (litter that will end up in a landfill which in itself is both ironic and depressing considering we live in a place of natural beauty) but the state of the road. The verges are pretty torn up. Who is responsible for fixing them? And does the license to hold the festival include a time frame to get the place ‘back to normal’? Usually there has been a team of folks cleaning up soon after this event, but not so with the new owners it appears.
Debbie Webster
Rural Services Network Survey
Posted in Environment, Housing, Local government, Services, Transport on Tuesday June 27, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Derby Dales District Council are encouraging as many people as possible to complete the Rural Services Network survey on living in a rural area. Follow this link for more information and to complete the survey.
Recycling Centre Charges Revoked
Posted in Environment, Local government on Tuesday May 9, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire County Council has removed the charges that were introduced in April . Details can be seen here
Village Spring Clean
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Tuesday May 2, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Pink Moon
Posted in Environment on Tuesday April 11, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Fly Tipping
Posted in Environment on Wednesday March 29, 2017| Leave a Comment »
4 tyres thrown into my field on Monday night. Same place as the TV . Looks like they could possibly be motor bike/trail bike/trailer tyres to me. Does anyone have any information? Fiona 191
Churchyard Footpath
Posted in Church, Environment on Thursday January 12, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Yesterdays high winds took its toll across the county and Parwich was no exception, a dead tree was blown down in the Church Yard, fortunately it fell in line with the brook course and did not bring down the retaining wall into the brook. But if using the footpath you would need to be careful as the branches are protruding onto the footpath.
Also another large branch has been blown down onto the footpath from the horse Chestnut tree and is on the footpath, please be careful especially in the darkTerry P
Recycle your Christmas Tree
Posted in Environment, Services on Tuesday January 3, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Free Christmas tree recycling in the Dales
From 9 January Derbyshire Dales District Council will be helping local people recycle their real Christmas trees.
All residents have to do is place the tree at the edge of their property on their usual green/recycling day collection and the tree will be composted along with other garden materials.
Any tree over 5ft in length must be broken/sawn down to a manageable size, with decorations and plant pots removed. Alternatively, trees can be taken to the nearest household waste recycling centre.
Plain Christmas cards and wrapping paper can be included in residents’ kerbside cardboard and paper recycling to be collected by the District Council’s contractor Serco. Foil-backed and glittery cards and paper should not be included, but placed in general household waste grey bins or black sacks.
Tonight’s Moon
Posted in Environment, Photography on Wednesday December 14, 2016| 3 Comments »
Photos: Lynn CFoul Hikers
Posted in Environment on Sunday December 4, 2016| 2 Comments »
A group of six young adults walking along the limestone way left this mess of socks, band aid and rubbish on Creamery Lane this afternoon. Wonder what organisation they were from, they appeared to have a leader with them. This is not the first time.
Pooh 2
Posted in Environment, Pets of Parwich on Thursday December 1, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Rona C has pointed out that it is not the lack of bins which is the issue. There is a pile of pooh not very far from this bin
Fly Tipping
Posted in Environment on Thursday December 1, 2016| Leave a Comment »
If anyone can shed any light on who might have been responsible for dumping a television in my field I should be delighted to hear about it!
Fiona 191
Pooh!
Posted in Environment, Health Care, Pets of Parwich, Uncategorized on Tuesday November 29, 2016| 3 Comments »
New Year Resolution for All Dog Owners – pick up your poo!For the third time in the past week I have picked up and binned other dogs’ faeces on the large cricket pitch when depositing my own dogs’ waste. I do this on behalf of all other good dog owners who would hate to see another place that dogs are banned from entering just because some people can’t be bothered. Maybe a bin can be placed on the field to make it more enticing to do the right thing?Dogs are meant to be man’s best friend, but they are regulated more than any other pet in the country! We’ve already been told we can’t use the smaller playing field because it’s for children only, (despite seeing around seven kids play on there in two years.) I’d love it if dogs had a designated play area so we can all be responsible for looking after said area. Instead, I fear, I’ll see a notice on this blog to say dogs are no longer allowed on the cricket pitch either simply because of a handful of people. We are not perfect dog owners ourselves, our dogs are not perfect, but one thing we do do is make sure we pick up their do do’s!So please, learn to steel your stomachs for this unpleasant task and think of the greater good.Woof!Caroline G
Deliveries Delayed
Posted in Environment, Roads, Weather on Tuesday November 22, 2016| 2 Comments »
Deliveries in DE 6 could be delayed.
Truck about 100m downstream from road. A gentle reminder of the power of Mother Nature. Lynette C
Super Moon
Posted in Environment, News, Photography, Weather on Wednesday November 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Clear skies permitting there will be a super moon on Monday 14th November 2016.
The moon will be the closest to Earth it’s been since January 1948. It will appear bigger than it has for almost 70 years. The next time the moon is closer will not be until 2034.
During the event, the moon will appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than an average full moon.
Lets hope for clear skies above Parwich.
Photo: Lynn C
Further reading: The Independent
Work to the Tissington Trail
Posted in Environment on Wednesday November 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »
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Work to resurface and widen part of the Tissington Trail in the Peak District National Park will begin tomorrow (10 November). A 1.7km length of the trail near Alsop Station car park is being improved, with repairs scheduled for completion by 8 January 2017. Use of this section of the trail will be restricted at times but will remain passable. The work is part of a rolling programme to improve safety and accessibility on the traffic-free trails in the UK’s first and original National Park. |
Autumn Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Saturday October 22, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Autumn Village tidy up. Sunday 23rd October.
A reminder that this will be taking place at the weekend.
Further details including Health and Safety guidelines can be found on the Parish Council website here
Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Parish Council, Pub on Friday October 21, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Parish Council, Pub, Uncategorized on Saturday October 15, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Plant Identification
Posted in Environment, Flora on Friday October 14, 2016| 2 Comments »
The grass growth in the Millenium Pond has given way t a covering of this plant. Does anyone know what it is?
Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Parish Council, Pub on Saturday October 8, 2016| Leave a Comment »
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