A great afternoon of fun for all πͺ πββοΈ πββοΈ π»

Posted in Carnival & Recreation, Events, Pub, Wakes on Saturday July 5, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events on Friday July 4, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Sat | 3.00pm | Wakes – Strongman/woman | Sycamore |
| 6th Sun | 9.15am | Morning Prayer | St Michael’s |
| 6th Sun | 2.30pm | Methodist Church Service | St Peter’s |
| 6th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 8th Tue | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | ||
| 8th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 8th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Hope Works B | Away |
| 9th Wed | Cricket – Wootton | Away | |
| 10th Thu | 1.45pm | Bowls – Whitworth | Home |
| 11th Fri | 9.00am- 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
Posted in Church, Events on Thursday July 3, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Chapel are celebrating their Anniversary this Sunday 6th July, 2.30pm at St. Peters Church. Β The Preacher will be Mr Jim Titterton formerly of Tissington.
We hope that you will be able to join us for the service and stay afterwards for tea and cakes.
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, Events, Pub, Wakes on Thursday July 3, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, Events, Photography, Sport, Wakes on Wednesday July 2, 2025| Leave a Comment »
A few photos from last night’s hill race including the winners presentations. Our thanks again for coming to join us for our 48th annual Parwich Hill Race – we look forward to seeing you all again next year!



































Posted in Carnival & Recreation, Events, Oddfellows, Wakes on Saturday June 28, 2025| Leave a Comment »
It’s here π₯³ The running order for the day is below. Wishing everyone a fabulous Wakes Saturday π₯³

The Fancy Dress parade starts at Parwich Primary School ending at the Green, accompanied by Burbage Brass Band
The categories are:
β¦οΈ Pedestrian 1-4 yrs, 5β7 yrs, 8β10 yrs, 11β15 yrs, Adult
β¦οΈPedestrian Groups: Under 10 yrs, 10-15 yrs, Adults (Pedestrian groups are two or more people, the age of the group is determined by the oldest member)
β¦οΈPedestrian with Animals: All ages
Pedestrian Prizes 1st Β£5, 2nd Β£3, 3rd Β£2
β¦οΈVehicles and Floats:
Laycock Trophy for the best float 1st Β£12.00, 2nd Β£6.00, 3rd Β£4.00
You can download the full programme…
Posted in Events on Friday June 27, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Sat | Wakes Saturday | ||
| 28th Sat | 11.00am | Oddfellows Service | St Peter’s |
| 28th Sat | 7.00pm | Wakes Disco | Sycamore |
| 29th Sun | Wakes Sunday | ||
| 29th Sun | 11.00am | Wakes Campsite Service | Parson’s Croft |
| 29th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Tue | Grey Domestic Bin Collection | ||
| 1st Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 1st Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Bradwell B | Home |
| 1st Tue | 7.00pm | Wakes – Hill Race | |
| 3rd Thu | 5.30pm | Wakes – Speed Shear | Sycamore |
| 4th Fri | 9.00am- 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 5th Sat | 3.00pm | Wakes – Strongman/woman | Sycamore |
Posted in Events on Friday June 20, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Sat | 12.00pm – 5.00pm | Midsummer Tea Party | Parwich Hall | |
| 22nd Sun | 9.15am | Morning Prayer | St Peter’s | |
| 22nd Sun | Cricket – Trent Valley | Home | ||
| 22nd Sun | 1.00pm – 6.00pm | Open Gardens | Memorial Hall /Village | |
| 24th Tue | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | |||
| 24th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall | |
| 24th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Matlock Bath | Away | |
| 26th Thu | 1.45pm | Bowls – Chatsworth A | Home | |
| 27th Fri | 9.00am- 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion | |
| 28th Sat | Wakes Saturday | |||
| 28th Sat | 11.00am | Oddfellows Service | St Peter’s |
Posted in Events on Saturday June 14, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Sat | 2.00pm- 4.00pm | Kids Kraft Workshop | Memorial Hall |
| 15th Sun | 11.15am | Communion | St Michael’s |
| 15th Sun | Cricket – Alstonefield | Away | |
| 15th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 17th Tue | Grey Domestic Bin Collection | ||
| 17th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 17th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Whitworth Park | Away |
| 19th Thu | 1.45pm | Bowls – Matlock Park | Away |
| 20th Fri | 9.00am- 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 20th Fri | 7.45pm | Film – Ocean with David Attenborough | Memorial Hall |
| 21st Sat | 12.00pm – 5.00pm | Midsummer Tea Party | Parwich Hall |
Posted in Events, History, Societies on Wednesday June 11, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Posted in Events on Saturday June 7, 2025| Leave a Comment »

This 17 mile running/walking event will take place on the 13th of July. It will start and finish in Parwich. The organisers will use the Pavillion and Parsons Croft, with Nethergreen South as the car park. In return a payment will be made to the Parish Council that will contribute to maintenance costs in the village.
The provisional route entry details can be seen here.
If you would like to be involved as either a participant or volunteer please contact the organiser Dani Simone at
Posted in Events on Saturday June 7, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Sun | 11.15am | Communion & Baptism | St Peter’s |
| 8th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 10th Tue | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | ||
| 10th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 10th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Chatsworth B | Home |
| 11th Wed | Cricket – Cliff Inn | Away | |
| 11th Wed | 7.00pm | Bingo | Legion |
| 12th Thu | 1.45pm | Bowls – Hathersage A | Home |
| 13th Fri | 9.00am- 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 14th Sat | 2.00pm- 4.00pm | Kids Kraft Workshop | Memorial Hall |
Posted in cricket, Events, Sport on Monday June 2, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events on Friday May 30, 2025| 2 Comments »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sun | 9.15am | Morning Prayer | St Michael’s Alsop |
| 1st Sun | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | St Peter’s |
| 1st Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 3rd Tue | Grey Domestic Bin Collection | ||
| 3rd Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 3rd Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Wirksworth | Away |
| 3rd Tue | Cricket – Derbyshire Royal Infirmary | Parson’s Croft | |
| 4th Wed | Cricket – Clifton CANCELLED | Home | |
| 5th Thu | 1.45pm | Bowls – Matlock Bath | Away |
| 6th Fri | 9.00am- 1.00pm | Community Hub CANCELLED | Legion |
Posted in Events on Saturday May 24, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Sun | 9.15am | Morning Prayer | St Peter’s |
| 25th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 27th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Matlock Park B | Away |
| 27th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 28th Wed | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | ||
| 29th Thu | 1.45pm | Bowls – Youlgrave B | Away |
| 30th Fri | 9.00am- 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 30th Fri | 3.15pm- 3.45pm | Mobile Library | The Green |
Posted in Events on Friday May 16, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Sun | Cricket – Buxton | Home | |
| 18th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 20th Tue | Grey Domestic Bin Collection | ||
| 20th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 20th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Bradwell A | Home |
| 21st Wed | 7.30pm | Parish Annual Meeting / Annual Meeting of the Parish Council. | Memorial Hall |
| 22nd Thu | 1.45pm | Bowls – Chatsworth B | Home |
| 23rd Fri | 9.00am – 1.00p | Community Hub | Legion |
Posted in Events on Friday May 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Sat | Village VE Day Celebrations | Sycamore/ Village | |
| 11th Sun | 11.15am | VE 80th Anniversary Service of Remembrance | St. Peter’s |
| 11th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 13th Tue | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | ||
| 13th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Bakewell | Away |
| 15th Thu | 1.45pm | Bowls – Baslow | Away |
| 16th Fri | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Community Hub – CANCELLED | Legion |
Posted in Events, Pub on Wednesday May 7, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Posted in British Legion, Events on Saturday May 3, 2025| Leave a Comment »
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Posted in Events on Friday April 25, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Sat | 9.00am | St George’s Day Parade | Legion |
| 26th Sat | 11.00am | St George’s Day Service | St Peter’s |
| 27th Sun | 9.15am | Morning Prayer | St Peter’s |
| 27th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 29th Tue | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | ||
| 29th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 29th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Baslow | Away |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Thu | 1.45pm | Bowls – Whitworth | Away |
| 2nd Fri | 3.15pm- 3.45pm | Mobile Library | The Green |
Posted in Events, Pub on Wednesday April 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events on Saturday April 12, 2025| 1 Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Sat | Meat Loaf Tribute | Sycamore | |
| 13th Sun | 11.15am | Holy Communion | St Peter’s |
| 13th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 15th Tue | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | ||
| 15th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 15th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Bradwell B | Away |
Posted in Events on Friday April 4, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Sat | 2.00pm | Duck Race | Tissington Ford |
| 6th Sun | 9.15am | Morning Prayer | St Micheal’s Alsop |
| 6th Sun | 2.30pm | Methodist Church Service | St Peter’s |
| 6th Sun | 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Bowling Practice | Parson’s Croft |
| 8th Tue | Grey Domestic Bin Collection | ||
| 8th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 8th Tue | 2pm – 4pm | Connex Community Event – Board Games and Befriending | Hartington Village Hall |
| 8th Tue | 6.00pm | Bowls – Matlock Bath | Home |
| 11th Fri | 7.45pm | Film – A Complete Unknown | Memorial Hall |
| 12th Sat | Meat Loaf Tribute | Sycamore |
Posted in Events on Friday March 21, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Sun | 9.15am | Morning Prayer | St Peter’s |
| 25th Tue | Morning | Grey Domestic Bin Collection | |
| 25th Tue | 9.30am | Morning Prayer | St Michael’s Alsop |
| 25th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 25th Tue | 7.00pm | Book Club | Memorial Hall |
| 28th Fri | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 29th Sat | 2.00pm – 4.00pm | Kids Craft Workshop | Memorial Hall |
Posted in Events on Saturday March 15, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events on Friday March 14, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Sat | 4.45pm | 6 Nations Rugby β Wales v England | Legion |
| 15th Sat | 7.00pm | St Patrick’s Day | Legion |
| 16th Sun | 11.15am | Holy Communion | St Michael’s Alsop |
| 18th Tue | Morning | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | |
| 18th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 18th Tue | 7.15pm | ARCS Charity Talk | Memorial Hall |
| 19th Wed | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| 21st Fri | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 21st Fri | 7.00pm | Indian Night | Sycamore |
Posted in Events on Friday March 7, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Sat | 6.00pm | Oddfellows / Welfare Fund Charity Fun Night & BBQ | Legion |
| 9th Sun | 11.15am | Holy Communion | St Peter’s |
| 9th Sun | 3.00pm | 6 Nations Rugby β England v Italy | Legion |
| 10th Mon | Lunch Club | Memorial Hall | |
| 11th Tue | Morning | Grey Domestic Bin Collection | |
| 11th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 11th Tue | 2pm- 4pm | Connex Community Event – Board Games and Befriending | Hartington Village Hall |
| 12th Wed | 7.00pm | Bingo | Legion |
| 14th Fri | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 14th Fri | From 12.30pm | Cheltenham Gold Cup Bottomless Brunch Call 01335390212 to book | Sycamore |
| 14th Fri | 7.45pm | Film -William Tell | Memorial Hall |
| 15th Sat | 4.45pm | 6 Nations Rugby β Wales v England | Legion |
| 15th Sat | 7.00pm | St Patrick’s Day | Legion |
Posted in Events on Monday March 3, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events on Friday February 28, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sat | 7.30pm | Bob and Lu Matthews Quiz | Legion |
| 2nd Sun | 9.15am | Morning Prayer | St Michael’s Alsop |
| 2nd Sun | 2.30pm | Methodist Church service | St Peter’s |
| 3rd Mon | 2.00pm | Bowls Club AGM | Club House Parson’s Croft |
| 4th Tue | Morning | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | |
| 4th Tue | 10.00am – 11.00am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 7th Fri | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 8th Sat | 6.00pm | Oddfellows / Welfare Fund Charity Fun Night & BBQ | Legion |
Posted in Events on Friday February 21, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Sat | 4.45pm | 6 Nations Rugby β England v Scotland | Legion |
| 22nd Sat | 7.30pm | Panda Takeaway | Legion |
| 23rd Sun | 9.15am | Morning Prayer | St Peter’s |
| 25th Tue | Morning | Grey Domestic Bin Collection | |
| 25th Tue | 10am – 11am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 25th Tue | 7.00pm | Talk – Parwich An Illustrated History | Memorial Hall |
| 26th Wed | 1.15pm | Chair Pilates CANCELLED | Memorial Hall |
| 28th Fri | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| March 1st Sat | 7.30pm | Bob and Lu Matthews Quiz | Legion |
Posted in Events on Friday February 14, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Sat | 7.00pm | Sausage Sizzler | Legion |
| 15th Sat | Country Disco | Sycamore | |
| 16th Sun | 11.15am | Holy Communion | St Michael’s Alsop |
| 18th Tue | Morning | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | |
| 18th Tue | 10am – 11am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 18th Tue | 7.00pm | Book Club | Memorial Hall |
| 19th Wed | 1.15pm | Chair Pilates | Memorial Hall |
| 19th Wed | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| 21st Fri | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 21st Fri | From 7.00pm | Tex Mex Theme Night Call 01335390212 to book | Sycamore |
| 22nd Sat | 4.45pm | 6 Nations Rugby β England v Scotland | Legion |
| 22nd Sat | 7.30pm | Panda Takeaway | Legion |
Posted in Events on Saturday February 8, 2025| Leave a Comment »
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Sat | 4.45pm | 6 Nations Rugby β England v France | Legion |
| 8th Sat | 7.30pm | Chinese Takeaway | Legion |
| 9th Sun | 11.15am | Holy Communion | St Peter’s |
| 10th Mon | Lunch Club | Memorial Hall | |
| 11th Tue | Morning | Grey Domestic Bin Collection | |
| 11th Tue | 10am – 11am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 11th Tue | 2pm – 4pm | Connex Community Event – Board Games and Befriending | Hartington Village Hall |
| 12th Wed | 1.15pm | Chair Pilates | Memorial Hall |
| 12th Wed | 7.00pm | Bingo | Legion |
| 14th Fri | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Community Hub | Legion |
| 15th Sat | 7.00pm | Sausage Sizzler | Legion |
| 15th Sat | Country Disco | Sycamore |
Posted in Events, Out & About on Sunday February 2, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events on Thursday January 30, 2025| Leave a Comment »
This month sees the return of two old favourites to the blog ( three if you count me π ), the Diary and this weekly What’s On post.
Still a work in progress, if you know of any events, can think of anything that should be in the diary or spot any errors please email us at parwich@hotmail.co.uk Thanks, Steve J
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sat | 4.45pm | 6 Nations Rugby β Ireland v England | Legion |
| 1st Sat | 7.30pm | Legion Takeaway Night (Panda) | Legion |
| 2nd Sun | 2.30pm | Methodist Church service | St Peter’s |
| 4th Tue | Morning | Blue Recycling and Green Garden Waste Bin Collection | |
| 4th Tue | 9.30am | Morning Prayer | St Peter’s |
| 4th Tue | 10am – 11am | Stronger for Longer | Memorial Hall |
| 5th Wed | 1.15pm | Chair Pilates | Memorial Hall |
| 6th Thu | 7.00pm | PRBL Club AGM | Legion |
| 7th Fri | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Community Hub / Branch Presentation | Legion |
| 7th Fri | 7.45pm | Film – CONCLAVE | Memorial Hall |
| 8th Sat | 4.45pm | 6 Nations Rugby β England v France | Legion |
Posted in Events, Fauna, Gardens on Sunday January 26, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Thanks to Jill L for this reminder that there’s still time to join in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
They’re out there waiting to be counted!
Posted in Events, Fauna, Gardens on Friday January 24, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget to take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend. It only takes an hour and you don’t have to go outside!
https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

Posted in Events on Thursday November 28, 2024| Leave a Comment »
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Posted in Church, Events, Flora, Gardens on Sunday August 11, 2024| Leave a Comment »
We shall be having a meeting in church this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.
All welcome!
Delia