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Exhibition at Ballidon Quarry

Posted in Ballidon, Environment, Events, Planning on Monday March 30, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Lafarge Tarmac, operators of Ballidon Quarry, are intending to make a planning application to the Peak District National Park to modify the existing restoration and development schemes at the Quarry with the intention of providing significantly enhanced restoration.

These proposals are reserve neutral and will not extend the end date of operation estimated at approximately 15 years.

An exhibition to illustrate these proposals will be held at Ballidon Quarry on Tuesday 31st March 2015 with Lafarge Tarmac staff being available to answer questions and explain the proposals in more detail. The exhibition will run from 16.30 to 19.30.

More information about this exhibition has been been circulated to those on the local Electoral Roll. Everyone is welcome to attend the exhibition. Click here to view the invite for the exhibition.

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Which way is south?

Posted in Environment, Photography, Weather on Sunday March 29, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to David G for these skyscapes photographed on Friday:

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After the Eclipse

Posted in Environment, Photography, Weather on Monday March 23, 2015| 1 Comment »

First there was the crescent sun, then later, can you spot the crescent moon? Photo by David G.

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Easter Photography Competition

Posted in Competition, Environment, Farming, Gardens, Photography, Young people on Saturday March 21, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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More local eclipse shots

Posted in Environment, Weather on Friday March 20, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Photos by David G

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A timely gap in the clouds

Posted in Environment, Weather on Friday March 20, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Well, surprisingly there was a gap in the clouds just at the maximum of the eclipse.

Thank you Cheryl W for sending us this ‘Villager Jim’ photo.

(Added 12.30, have found out that ‘Villager Jim’ is an Eyam based photographer, so though looking pretty much as the eclipse did from Parwich, this photo is likely to have been taken from a little further north. To find out more about Villager Jim and his work click here to see his Facebook page. It is well worth checking out and if you are a Facebook member clicking his ‘like’ button.)

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Friday’s Eclipse

Posted in Environment, Weather on Thursday March 19, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Just in case you have missed the hype, or have been overwhelmed by information on

Vernal equinoxes (corrected to – for this year 10.45pm Friday 20th March), this is the mid point between the longest and shortest days, when night and day are approximately the same length.
Super moons (moonrise tomorrow Friday 6.05am), occur when the moon orbits closest to the Earth, meaning this is when it appears largest from Earth. Tomorrow morning sees a new/crescent moon, click here for a sun and moon timetable for Derby.
Solar eclipses occur when the moon travels in front of the sun. Tomorrow morning’s partial eclipse sees for our area at its maximum the moon obscuring some 90% of the sun.

here is the timing of tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse:

Eclipse Timing
Day	Time	Event	Location
Fri 20th	8.30 to 10.40am	Solar Eclipse 90% maximum at aprox 9.30am	UK

With some lovely clear weather this afternoon, let’s hope there is a similar break in the clouds tomorrow morning. Click here for the Met Office information relating to tomorrow’s eclipse. Also for instructions on eye safety when observing the sun and the eclipse click here.

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Northern Lights Tonight?

Posted in Environment on Tuesday March 17, 2015| 1 Comment »

Sorry this is just a link to a link, but Buxton Weather Watch suggest there is a chance that the Northern Lights will be visible in the northern part of the Midlands tonight.

Click here for more information.

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Sunday Times Best Paces to Live

Posted in Environment on Monday March 2, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Yesterday’s Sunday Times lists Britain’s 50 “finest rural communities“, including Parwich. It says:

You know somewhere’s worth a good look when families move in and stay for decades. That’s what happens in Parwich, a welcoming village in the Peak District National Park, with old houses built in the pale local limestone amid the the bright green hills and dry-stone walls. It’s definitely rural – the nearest town is Ashbourne, seven miles away – and it does not attract many visitors in winter, but it is pretty enough for the residents not to mind. Heck, that’s what country life is about, isn’t it?

In summer, Parwich is on the tourist trail, a boost for the friendly local pub, the Sycamore, which has earned its place in the Good Pub Guide 2015. Locals and visitors sit outside at the picnic tables while kids and dogs run about on the grass; a cricket pitch, a tennis court and a bowling green offer further seasonal diversions. When they are not at the little school, children might be sent to the pub on their own. Don’t call the NSPCC – one of its rooms is the village shop.

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Brook running clear

Posted in Environment on Monday March 2, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Photo by John F-S

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Oil Spill Update

Posted in Environment on Thursday February 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »

The source of the leakage has been identified and action has been taken to stop further problems.

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Oil and Water

Posted in Environment, Photography on Thursday February 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Photos of oil patterns by John F-S.

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Oil Spill

Posted in Environment on Wednesday February 25, 2015| 3 Comments »

This has now been reported to the Environment Agency. If anyone has any further information please contact the EA on 0800 80 70 60

There is a strong smell of oil at Nethergreen, I noticed it last night around 9 pm and again this morning. I have noticed that the oil is now in the pond. Has anyone got a leak further upstream?

Fiona

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Pump Hill Meeting

Posted in Environment, Parish Council on Tuesday February 24, 2015| 3 Comments »

Notes of Meeting to Discuss the Future of Parish Council Land off Pump Hill 23 February 2015 at Parwich Memorial Hall

Over 50 residents were in attendance.

Peter Trewhitt opened the meeting on behalf of the blog team and introduced Councillor Simon Spencer. Cllr Spencer outlined the purpose of his role and emphasised that he was there as an independent chair.

David Wigley outlined the process of acquiring the land when he was Chair of the Parish Council. Cllr Spencer then opened the meeting for comments.

After considerable discussion the following points were agreed:

the land should remain as garden indefinitely
that the Shields family are regarded as the preferred custodians
should the Shields decide not to exercise their right of pre-emption, then this would be opened up again for consultation.

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Other Excrement

Posted in Environment on Monday February 23, 2015| 4 Comments »

Just one example of an animal owner not cleaning up

Terry P

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Open Meeting tomorrow

Posted in Environment, Events, Parish Council on Sunday February 22, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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DDDC New Dog Fouling Proposals

Posted in Environment, Local government on Friday February 20, 2015| 3 Comments »

Local views help to shape new dog orders plan

Derbyshire Dales District Council has responded to the views of local people on proposed dog orders that could become law in public spaces across the Derbyshire Dales from 1 April.

The District Council’s Environment Committee will consider plans next Thursday (26 February) to adopt exclusion orders and a dogs-on-leads policy in certain areas – and give council workers powers to issue fixed penalty notices to dog owners who fail to remove dog mess left by their animals in public places.The proposed orders seek to balance the needs of responsible dog owners against the interests of those affected by dogs, particularly children.

There’s a cost and efficiency element to the proposals too: In addition to spending £830,000 on street cleaning every year – including the cost of emptying 350 dog waste bins across the district – dog fouling complaints have doubled in the Derbyshire Dales in recent years. (more…)

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Flood Risk Strategy

Posted in Environment, Local government on Wednesday February 18, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Flooding and flood risk in Derbyshire – tell us what you think

Local residents are to be asked to give their views on our plans for co-ordinating the management of flood risk in Derbyshire.

By law we have to publish a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS).

The LFRMS covers things like responsibilities for managing flooding and flood risk, sources of funding available and how our flood risk management team can support the planning process as well as how we prioritise co-ordinating the management of flooding incidents.

The LFRMS also provides general information about flooding, how people can help themselves and who to call in the event of a flood.

Have your say on our LFRMS by completing our consultation questionnaire

The closing date for responses is Monday 16 March 2015.

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Public Meeting next week

Posted in Environment, Events, Parish Council on Tuesday February 17, 2015| 3 Comments »

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Future of Pump Hill Land

Posted in Environment, Events, Parish Council on Thursday February 12, 2015| Leave a Comment »

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What is this bird?

Posted in Environment, Ornithology, Photography on Sunday January 25, 2015| 4 Comments »

Is there someone in the village who knows what this bird is, I took poor photos of it 20 mins ago in our garden. Been through the books and struggling to identify it, thought initially it was a wagtail, but the markings are not quite right. It looks most like a Shore Lark, but if it is it must be lost!

Lynn C

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Little Garden Bird Watch

Posted in Environment, Ornithology, Photography on Friday January 23, 2015| 7 Comments »

Tomorrow and Sunday see the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch, there is still time to register for that. (Click here for more information.) However we are suggesting that we also do an Alsop, Ballidon, Pikehall and Parwich ‘Little Garden Bird Watch’.

Great tit

The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch involves counting the birds you see in your garden for one hour at some point over the weekend. We are suggesting a simpler note of what species our readers happen to see in our area on Saturday and/or Sunday. Just put your list in a comment to this post, or email it and any photos you happen to take to parwich@hotmail.co.uk.

Bullfinch

To identify birds you can use one of the following:

RSPB Bird Guide (Contains links, information, photos & videos on over 250 species.)
RSPB Bird Identifier (Allows you to search for birds by entering their characteristics.)

We are also compiling a page of bird photos taken locally, click here to go to this page.

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Land off Pump Hill

Posted in About this site, Environment, Parish Council on Sunday January 18, 2015| 1 Comment »

Our poll on the idea of of a public meeting relating to the future of the community owned land off Pump Hill (see https://parwich.org/2014/12/26/land-off-pump-hill/ ) so far has attracted 136 votes. This makes it the most responded to poll here at parwich.org. A clear majority of 78% are in favour of the option:

There should be a public meeting to discuss the options for the land off Pump Hill

These results will be passed on to Parwich Parish Council.

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Dog Fouling in Creamery Lane

Posted in Environment, Pets of Parwich on Tuesday January 6, 2015| 4 Comments »

Most dog owners are very responsible, but unfortunately those few that are not may give rise to considerable irritation:

This MUST stop!

Who on earth allows their dog(s) to roam and/or foul repeatedly and habitually on our shared drive off Creamery Lane? Almost always in the same spot, but sometimes also in our gardens.

It has gone on for months and months, and then stopped for a few weeks, only to start again a couple of weeks ago. A little earlier yesterday I found 5 piles, yes FIVE, one of which looked more like a pile of ‘sick’ with –what looked like- (dried) peas mixed in. The piles must have been deposited in a period of no more than 24 hours. It’s disgusting and it MUST stop. Why should I be clearing up after other people’s dogs? Dog owners: take FULL responsibility for your pooches!

Do you know whose dog(s) could be responsible, then let the PPC know and they will follow it up, possibly via the local police lady who has offered to help with this persistent and widespread problem.

This time it’s my exasperated words, next time I’ll post some pictures of steaming piles ….

Saskia T

On a personal note, I can sympathise: being opposite Saskia and having had to clear dog mess (medium to large sized dog, fed on dried food) most mornings for about a week before Christmas; from my lawn, gravel drive and even from some plants in pots.

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Delayed Bin Collections

Posted in Environment, Local government, Services on Monday January 5, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Thank you Steve J for pointing out this link to the Derbyshire Dales District Council website (click here) updating on the plans to catch up on the double recycling bin collections delayed by last week’s snow.

For Parwich it says the delayed collections will take place next week. (Note, I was pleasantly surprised today to find my garden waste/green bin in Creamery Lane had been emptied.) Are there many bins still left to be emptied? Presumably the advice is to still leave any bins from missed collections by the roadside.

Normal Wednesday Collections
Date	Time	Event	Location
Wed 7th	…	Grey bin and food caddy collection	Parwich
Wed 14th	…	Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection Christmas trees also collected today	Parwich

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The low sun highlights history

Posted in Ballidon, Environment, History, Photography on Sunday January 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Above, looking across the ridge and furrow of one of the Ballidon medieval open fields, towards one of Bradbourne’s medieval open fields close in to the village, and another up on Haven Hill. Below, the plough lines on the Parwich open field, the Wings, contrast the medieval elongated ‘s’ shaped ridge and furrow to the left with the dead straight ‘modern’ ridge and furrow created by steam ploughing. Photos by David G.

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Pump Hill Poll Update

Posted in Environment, Gardens, Parwich Heights on Tuesday December 30, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Responses are still coming in, but as of midnight the 29th of December some 78% of respondents supported the need for a public meeting to discuss options for the future of the Parish Council owned land off Pump Hill, making up part of The Square. You can still add your response:

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Land off Pump Hill

Posted in Environment, Gardens, Local government, Parish Council on Friday December 26, 2014| 7 Comments »

Parwich Parish Council have spent considerable effort exploring some possible uses of the land on the west side of Pump Hill that makes up part of the Square (click here to see extracts relevant Council minutes). However their proposed sale of this land has prompted local controversy (click here for some of the responses here at parwich.org).

The sale of this piece of community owned land would be an irreversible step. Should there be a public meeting and consultation prior to a decision being made on this issue or should the Parish Council be left to make the decision on our behalf?

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Santa Spotting

Posted in British Legion, Environment, People, Young people on Sunday December 21, 2014| 4 Comments »

It’s looking promising for clear(ish) skies on Christmas Eve for a bit of Santa spotting but if not, there’s a very good chance of seeing him going back home at 4.31pm on Christmas Day in the south west.

Cheryl

Also the good folk of the White Peak might catch a glimpse of him today as he pays Parwich British Legion a flying visit between 1 and 2.30pm.

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Village Scenes

Posted in Environment, Photography on Sunday December 14, 2014| 1 Comment »

Photos taken John F-S yesterday

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4X4s and Green Lanes

Posted in Environment, Local government, Peak Park, Roads on Tuesday November 4, 2014| 2 Comments »

Saskia T pointed out to the Blog Team a petition on the campaigning website 38 Degrees entitled Stop Peak District Footpaths being upgraded for 4X4 & Motorbike use. If you are interested in seeing or signing the petition click on this link.

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Saturday Night Sunday Morning

Posted in Environment, Photography, Weather on Sunday October 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Photos by David G.

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Moonlight on the old piggeries

Posted in Environment, Photography, Weather on Monday October 13, 2014| 1 Comment »

Photo by John F-S

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Aluminium Foil for Charity?

Posted in Environment, Services on Monday October 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »

I have a bag of used foil (milk bottle tops, trays, wine bottle tops, no cans). I gave it to the RNIB in the past, but don’t know whether there is a charity, with a local base, that still collects foil. Far too little to take it to the scrap merchant!

Before I put it in the recycling bin, has anyone got another, charitable suggestion?

Saskia T

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Scoop it!

Posted in Environment, Local government, Parish Council, Pets of Parwich, Roads on Friday October 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »

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Dog fouling in Parwich village

Posted in Environment, Local government, Parish Council, Pets of Parwich, Police, Roads on Tuesday September 30, 2014| 1 Comment »

A range of people have asked the Parish Council to take action in relation to the ongoing dog fouling problem in the village:

It has been brought to the attention of Parwich Parish Council that there has been an increase in the number of incidents of dog fouling in the village.

This is of serious concern to members of the parish council and residents but is of particular concern to the staff at the primary school as dogs have been allowed to foul the public areas used by children. The affected areas include: the pedestrian walk way down to the school from Kiln Lane; the former cricket pitch, football pitch areas and the problem is also regularly occurring on other public areas such as village greens, playground areas and the rear of the Memorial Hall.

The health of vulnerable young children is of great concern to the school staff and the parish council members. The practice of allowing dogs to foul these areas must cease.

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Work on the Ponds

Posted in Environment, Flora, Parish Council on Wednesday September 10, 2014| 1 Comment »

Today the Jubilee Pond and Sheep Wash [also called the Dam] were dredged to remove the excess silt and weed. The photos show before and after. The contractors have not quite completed the work. A small amount of tidying up will be carried out by them next week, which includes a little reseeding.

The Parish Council would like to replant a small area of the Sheep Wash and Peak Park have suggested planting some yellow flag iris. If anyone has any in their ponds, surplus to their needs, the Council would gladly arrange for them to be planted in the pond.

Parwich Parish Council

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