“Non, rien de rien…” Don’t miss this beautifully made, double Oscar-winning treat!

Posted in Events, Films on Thursday February 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events, Music, Out & About on Tuesday February 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Lovers of blues music should be interested in a concert which is taking place at Hulland Ward’s village hall on Friday (February 27th).
The Daniel Smith Blues Band are a highly regarded outfit, who have picked up accolades from BBC Radio 2, The Guardian and the national blues press.
Posted in Church, Events on Monday February 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Come and join in the informal lent lunch this Thursday, 26th February at Andrew & Rachel’s house: Church Farm in Creamery Lane.
Pate, Cheese & Bread is on the menu.
If you know that you are definitely coming, please let Rachel know to help with catering (206).
Or if it’s a last minute decision, then just come along anyway.
This is all part of the fund raising project for vital Church repairs.
Posted in Events, Oddfellows, Pub on Sunday February 22, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A forth coming date to note in your diary…
Parwich Oddfellows are hosting a quiz night at the Sycamore on Wednesday 11th March.
It’s at 8pm for an 8.30pm start, with nibbles being provided at half time.
Entry is £1 per person and funds raised will go towards the St George’s Day Parade (see previous post), to be held on the 26th April.
Everyone is welcome!
Posted in Arts, Events on Friday February 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Dave Woolley, Val Stevenson and Nia Linnell would like to invite all would-be thespians to a meeting in the pub at 7pm on Friday 27th February.
It has been a long time since there was a village production and it is our intention to `write` and produce a suitable play starring those willing to make a fool of themselves!
Secondary age school children are also invited.
Rehearsals will only be held at the weekends and it is intended that there will be 2 or 3 performances mid-May.
Monies made from the sale of the tickets and half time refreshments will go towards the Memorial Hall Rebuild Fund.
If you can’t attend on Friday but are interested in having a part, or even working backstage, please can you let one of us know so we can bear you in mind for casting.
Posted in Events, Societies on Wednesday February 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Parwich WI has a variety of talks and visits organised for 2009. Why not think about joining this organisation? Contact Rachel R (202) or Jill L (353) for more details. They meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. The talks and trips are always open to everyone and they have some wonderful catering to round off the meetings.
Posted in British Legion, Events on Wednesday February 18, 2009| 1 Comment »
The Red Devils consist of Josie and Tim: a couple from Birmingham, who travel around the country with a mixture of Josie singing and a Karaoke machine for those who like to show their own talents. They have visited the Legion on several occasions, and Carl assures us that “it should be fun!!!”

Posted in Events, Films on Tuesday February 17, 2009| 1 Comment »
Our next “alternative” film tells the story of the legendary singer Edith Piaf.
From the slums of Paris to the limelight of New York, Edith Piaf’s life was a battle to sing and survive, live and love. Raised in poverty, Edith’s magical voice and her passionate romances and friendships with the greatest names of the period — Yves Montand, Jean Cocteau, Charles Aznavour, Marlene Dietrich, Marcel Cerdan and others — made her a star all around the world. But in her audacious attempt to tame her tragic destiny, the “Little Sparrow” — her nickname — flew so high she could not fail to burn her wings.

PARWICH MEMORIAL HALL
FRIDAY 27th February, 7.45PM.
Entrance free.
Posted in British Legion, Events on Sunday February 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Here are three new dates for your diary:
All events take place at Parwich Royal British Legion.
Please click each “flyer” to enlarge it.
Posted in Events on Saturday February 7, 2009| 1 Comment »
Please could you email, drop round or telephone me (665) about any dates that need to be added to the Calendar. I will be updating the Calendars around the village next Friday. Online now are all the dates we have for the whole year, so if you are organising something it is not too early for it to be included.
All updates need to be sent to me by Thursday 12th February in order that they are included in March’s Parish Magazine calendar page, calendars around the village & on Parwich.org. After that, it will be too late for this month as I will be away.
Posted in Events, Pub on Saturday February 7, 2009| 9 Comments »
Now, don’t ask me where the name comes from but ‘GADGHEE’ are a band staying at Orchard View and they have offered to entertain us at the Sycamore.
They play folk music and will be there tonight from ~9.15.
Anyone is welcome to bring their instruments along and join in. Everyone else is welcome too!
Posted in Events on Tuesday January 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events, Oddfellows, Pub on Monday January 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Oddfellows are planning a St George’s Day Parade this year on Sunday 26th April and are holding three quizzes to raise money for the event.
The first is:
Festive 3 Quiz
8pm Wednesday 28th January
Sycamore Inn, Parwich
Entry £1-00 per head
Look out for the dates for the February and March Quizzes to be announced soon. Click here to find out more about St George.
Posted in Church, Events on Friday January 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
By now many of you in the village will have received information relating to the appeal for funds to repair various areas of the church. To this end it has been suggested that a calendar of events be publicised for this year and a small group within the PCC has met and agreed a number of events.
We very much hope that these will be enjoyable occasions and that you will support as many as you can, seeing them as both fund-raising and social opportunities. (more…)
Posted in Church, Events on Tuesday January 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A coach is being organised for those who wish to attend the licensing service at St. Mary’s church, Nottingham on Sunday 22nd February at 3.30 pm. The cost will be £6 for adults and £3 for children – please enter your name on the list in the church if you wish to come.
Posted in Events, People on Wednesday January 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
There are still a limited number of places left on Jo-anne’s Make-up Workshop, which is being held at the Bentley Brook from 10.30 to 4.30 on Saturday 10th January.
The workshop consists of a full day’s make-up course and costs £125, which includes coffee and lunch.
To book a place contact Jo-anne on 01335 347666, info@joannejewett.com, or at home.
The day will include the following topics:
Why not treat yourself and book a place….?!
Posted in Events, Films on Friday January 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The 2009 Parwich Film season kicks off on Friday 9th with another family-friendly animation from the brilliant Pixar Studios. (more…)
Posted in British Legion, Events, Pre-school, Pub on Tuesday December 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Come along and join in the New Year’s Eve Parties – there are three in the village tomorrow.
Memorial Hall – from 8pm. Stepping Stones are holding a family party night with buffet. Pay on entrance – £6 adult, £3 child. Please bring your own drinks. Everyone of all ages are welcome.
Parwich Legion from 8pm – Karaoke & free buffet. Come and welcome the New Year in.
The Sycamore – Entertainment with DJ Will” and a light buffet
Posted in Events on Tuesday December 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget to join us for the annual “Carols on the Green”, a delightful village event to celebrate the start of Christmas.
After a hearty sing, we can refresh ourselves with mulled wine & mince pies.
Posted in Events, Music on Sunday December 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Posted in A52s, Events on Friday December 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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The A52s will be at the Sycamore Inn this evening from 9pm.
Posted in A52s, Events, Music, Pub on Wednesday December 17, 2008| 1 Comment »
If you’re looking for a cracking way to celebrate the run into Christmas week, come on down to The Sycamore on Friday 19th December where The A52s (Parwich’s foremost rock-folk combo) will try very hard to entertain you.
Once the band have finished driving their limos into the duckpond, they will play a selection of Christmas-themed tunes (plus the usual all-year-round stuff). The brawl gig begins at 9.00pm.
Admission free. Earplugs cost a fiver. Each.

The A52s during their Robinson's bitter experimentation phase.
Posted in Events on Tuesday December 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Posted in 2008, Events, Peak Park, Posts of Note on Tuesday December 16, 2008| 1 Comment »
Last Friday Adele Metcalfe and Dan Yates (the Peak District National Park Authority’s Community Planning Officers) organised an inspirational Peak District National Park Villages Conference. The day was intended to share ideas and experiences between villages. Parwich Village Action Group sent along a member of our Environment Sub-Group who was struck by how much Parwich has achieved and the opportunities that are open to us.
This day also served to highlight how much the Village Action Group and Parwich have benefited from the support of the Community Planning Officers, who are currently funded by European money due to end in March. At present further funding has not been identified, but the following report of the Conference illustrates how the Authority can not let this essential part of their work be lost – Peter Trewhitt (Village Action Group Chair):

Keynote speaker, Matthew Parris, Times correspondent and political journalist, fired off the opening salvo at a recent Peak District National Park Villages Conference by disagreeing with the quotation. In his own inimitable style he challenged us to consider the importance of local, regional and national government in facilitating the changes that communities at the grass root level need and require. It is neither a top down nor a bottom up process. It is by interweaving the will of people and communities to control their environment and lives with the appropriate mechanism that effects positive change. (more…)
Posted in Events, Pre-school on Monday December 15, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Santa put in an appearance at yesterday’s Stepping Stones Christmas Fayre in the Memorial Hall. However if you missed him or just can’t wait til the night of the 24th, he will be back before then at the Legion on Sunday 21st.
Posted in Events, First Responders on Monday December 15, 2008| Leave a Comment »
We had a good turnout at the Parwich First Responders’ Social Evening in the Memorial Hall on Sunday evening. Many thanks to all who brought food and refreshments for the event. A particular thanks also to the Responders themselves who give their time to train and be on call in case an emergency occurs. Parwich and the surrounding region is a safer place because of you!
Posted in Events on Sunday December 14, 2008| 5 Comments »
As you might have noticed, there’s a quite a busy programme of events taking place in Parwich today. To recap:
A gold star to everyone who is attending all three!
Posted in Arts, Church, Events, tagged church organ on Tuesday December 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »
A few days ago, Fenny Bentley church held an organ concert to celebrate the refurbishment of the organ, completed earlier this year by Groves of Nottingham at a cost of £11,000. Several people from Parwich attended the concert, whose second half was provided by Christian Cartwright of ‘Pipes in the Peak’ at Dovedale Garage, Thorpe. Listen to extracts from his music here –
Posted in 2008, Events, People, Posts of Note on Monday December 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Parwich resident, Jo-anne Jewett, launched her new book “The Beautiful Truth: make up made easy” today. There was a potential mishap last Saturday with the whole stock of the book nearly being left in the rain outside an empty house by the delivery men. Fortunately the Vicar, out walking the dog, was able to intercede, and offer temporary sanctuary at the Vicarage.
Posted in Events, School on Monday December 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Parwich School is proud to present their Christmas play Dick Whittington.

The first of two performances will take place on Monday 15th December at 2.00pm. The second will commence on Tuesday 16th December at 7.00pm. The venue will be the Memorial Hall. All welcome.
Posted in Events on Monday December 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »
ASHBOURNE FAMILY FUN NIGHT
The Ashbourne Churches Together Carol Singers numbered about 40 last year – we would like to double that number this year, so bring a friend. You don’t have to be a good singer – just happy to sing! We gather at the top of the Market Place at 6.30pm for a quick rehearsal before the Lantern Parade joins us. The parade leaves from their starting point, School Lane, at the same time – 6.30pm.
LIVE NATIVITY PRESENTATION – Watch or Dress up and join in
At 7.30pm there will be a ‘live Nativity’ presentation on Church Street during the late night shopping . From 11am on the 12th, it will be possible to visit the animals at the rear of Marion Antiques, 23 Church Street. You can also –
– Visit Santa’s Grotto at £2.50 per visit including a gift
– Enjoy refreshments for £1 – drink plus home baking
Local businesses and the community are generously contributing prizes, costumes etc for the live nativity. Children who come at 7.15pm to Winfield, Rose & Wood dentists on Church Street, dressed as shepherds and angels, will be able to take part in the presentation. There should even be a donkey for Mary to ride on!
Posted in Events on Saturday December 6, 2008| 1 Comment »
We’re sorry to report that Elvis has had to pull out of his performance at The Legion this Saturday evening. We understand that at this busy festive time, his shelf-stacking commitments in the Biscuit Department at Tescos have proved too much for him.

"It'll be a bloooooo Christmas without me........ Thank you very much."
No worries though! Shaun has stepped up to the mark and will provide us with one of his famous karaoke nights instead. Come on down and sing your hearts out!
Posted in Church, Events, First Responders, Services on Friday December 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Posted in British Legion, Events on Thursday December 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events, Young people on Tuesday December 2, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events on Sunday November 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »
The answer is YES. So on Friday 12th you can visit the Fish & Chip van (hope the queue is not too long) and watch the film. The best news of all is that it is a sing along version of the film, so come on all you budding singers – join in for a bit of fun.
Book this date in your diary – Saturday 20th 4pm – Christmas Film (details to follow)
Posted in Events on Sunday November 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Please could you email details of any activities that are happening in our villages during December. I want to update the calendars around the village on Wednesday so that everyone knows what is happening, when, where and at what time & we can all plan our festival activities accordingly.
Thanks Jane – j-b-bennett@hotmail.com or parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Posted in Events, Out & About on Sunday November 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Guizers and Mummers have been performing their ancient play for the last 25 years. This guizing play used to be performed in Biggin-by-Hartington in the 1930s and perhaps for many years before.
The group will be out again on Saturday December 6th, collecting for the Red Cross (Congo Fund) and a local charity.
The day’s activities start in Buxton:
This is followed by a tour of some of our local pubs, starting at 8pm:
Posted in Events on Sunday November 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Last year the London Concertante played in Ashbourne for the first time, their lead violinist has moved to Carsington so it was a ideal venue. There were a few of us in the audience from Parwich and we thoroughly enjoyed a Christmas Baroque Concert. The church was full, so it is worth prebooking your seats either online or by ringing.
Posted in Events, Young people on Thursday November 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »