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Horticulture Show on Sunday
Posted in Events, Gardens on Friday September 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Garden Gate Sale tomorrow – Postponed due to weather
Posted in Classified adverts, Events, Memorial hall, Project Parwich on Friday September 5, 2008| 1 Comment »
Unfortunately because of the weather forecast we are postponing this event, a new date will be arranged. Thank you for all the effort that has gone into this & all your support. Really, really sorry.
Wirksworth Festival – The Art Trail – This weekend
Posted in Arts, Events on Friday September 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »
This weekend sees the Art Trail at The Wirksworth Festival on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. For the first time the three trails, Wirksworth, Bolehill and Gorsey Bank are combined to create a visual explosion of art in every conceivable space: private homes, historic buildings, gardens, shop windows, artist workshops and churches. Work from over 100 artists is being exhibited in 70 venues. There is street entertainment, food, refreshments and a big festival atmosphere. Entry to all venues £4. To see a full list of venues and the artists click here
One of the artists exhibiting has close links with Parwich, Liz Salter is Martin Compton’s sister. Her chief interest is landscape using mixed media such as pastels and other pencils. Liz has always painted and has exhibited widely Britain and in Ireland. Her work is in private collections in this country and abroad. You can see her work at the Lime Kiln Pub in Middleton Road.
The festival continues until September 21st with a range of performances and workshops.
2008 Flower & Vegetable Show on Sunday
Posted in Events, Gardens on Thursday September 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Have you thought about entering the Horticultural Show on Sunday? There are classes for flowers, flower arranging, fruit, vegetables and home produce. The local classes are judged in relation to what is entered, so don’t assume your produce will not win a prize. Enter a few classes and you are almost guaranteed to win something. Don’t forget the massive auction of produce after the presentation at 3pm. Click on the photo below to see the full Schedule.
Paper copies with entry forms are available at the Legion and the Sycamore
‘All were found guilty’
Posted in 2008, Events, Out & About, Posts of Note on Tuesday September 2, 2008| 1 Comment »
Thank you to the contributor who sent in the above title and the following photos of Issy (Isabel) M and Tinker of Parwich, taken at the Mountain Rescue Demonstration Team at Longshaw Sheep Dog Trials on Saturday 30/8/08. These Sheep Dog trials are said to be the oldest in the country, having been run continuously (apart from the two World Wars) since 1898.
Dates for your diary
Posted in Church, Events on Friday August 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Saturday 20th September – 10am-noon – Coffee Morning at Dam Farm (Helen P’s house) – Come for a natter & opportunity to catch up with friends & neighbours & help us to raise some money for the Church Kneeler project.
Sunday 21st – Harvest Festival at St Peter’s with Parwich Methodist’s.
Monday 22nd September – 6.30pm – Harvest Supper at the Memorial Hall followed by an auction of harvest produce.
More details to follow.
Parwich Horticultural Show
Posted in Events, Gardens on Thursday August 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget, this year’s Annual Flower & Vegetable Show is to take place on Sunday 7th September in the Memorial Hall.
This year’s Annual Flower & Vegetable Show is to take place on Sunday 7th September in the Memorial Hall. Classes are within the following categories:
The 2008 Parwich Annual Flower & Vegetable Show Schedule is available via the Sycamore Inn, the Shop and the Legion or by clicking here to see it on-line. Do have a think about entering, and don’t forget about the auction of produce at the end of the Show. (There are some great bargains to be had, and much fun trying to stop your rivals buying the best Victoria Sponge or the largest marrow.)
For more details contact Mike H tel. 456 or Peter T tel. 287
Parwich Snail Trail Sale
Posted in Classified adverts, Events, Memorial hall, Project Parwich on Tuesday August 26, 2008| 1 Comment »
It’s not too late to join the Snail Trail Sale– so far Barbara has 19 people who could be making a small fortune at their garden gate selling all those things too valuable to throw away but too much effort to do anything else about. You can sell anything from antiques, unwanted furniture, Aunty’s Christmas presents for the last twenty years to books, jewellery and toys. Everything will be organised for you – all you have to do is put a table or gazebo up and fill it with your unwanted items. Stall fees will be going to the new Memorial Hall and you can also donate some of your profits if you wish. Contact Barbara Lowe on 390279.
Secret Gardens of Bakewell – This Sunday
Posted in Events, Gardens on Friday August 22, 2008| 1 Comment »
SECRET GARDENS OF BAKEWELL from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday 24th August.
It is a chance to see parts of Bakewell not normally available, there are some lovely garden treasures tucked away, some are large & some small, with interesting plant collections and fabulous views – all are very access friendly. The gardens are situated around Bridge Street, Bath Street, Castle Street, Milford and Holme Lane, so it is a distinctly “watery” theme. Refreshments at the MEDWAY CENTRE, (near Lloyds Bank) with plant sales and Traidcraft. One charge of £4 at any garden entrance gives access to all gardens, maps also available from the Tourist Office. Visit gardens in any order. Free shuttlebus from Rutland Square, but the majority are only minutes from here. All proceeds will support the continuing work of OXFAM. Look out for green balloons on the day. All welcome! Contact: 01629 813392
For a large printable map click on the map.
Ideas for this Bank Holiday Weekend.
Posted in Alsop, Arts, Events on Thursday August 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Sat to Sat 30th – Well Dressings at Eyam & Foolow.
Sat – Mind, Body & Soul Fair at Hartington Village Hall – 10am-6pm
Sun & Mon – Craft & Gift Fayre at Hartington Village Hall – 10am-5pm
Sun – Bradbourne Fell Race – 10am
Sun – Secret Gardens of Bakewell – 2-6pm – Within the centre of town, but free bus available from Rutland Square. Tickets from any garden – £4
Sun & Mon – Burrows Garden Open Day – Brailsford – 10.30am-4.30pm
Sun & Mon – Transport Extravaganza at Crich Tramway Village – 10am-5.30pm.
£11adults, £10 concessions, £5.50 children, £30 family ticket.
Mon – Book Fair – Pavilion Gardens Buxton – 10am-4pm
Mon – Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard at Alsop – 11am-4pm
Fell racing in Bradbourne, Sunday August 24.
Posted in Events, Out & About, Sport on Sunday August 17, 2008| 8 Comments »
Never mind “Team GB”’s antics in the Olympics – come and watch “Team Parwich”, or better still come and be a part of “Team Parwich”, in the BRADBOURNE VILLAGE FELL RACE next Sunday 24 August at 10am.
It is run over two laps of a 3 Mile beautiful course, one of the most picturesque courses in the calendar – entry fee is £3 on the day.
There are also English Junior Fell Championship races for U8’s, U10’s, U12’s, U14’s, U16’s & U18’s – entry fee just £1. The U16 & U18 races will be held in conjunction with the main race and the other 4 junior races from noon.
You never know, you could be running alongside the great Roberto!
– Post supplied by Graham J.
Global Sounds Event Tonight At Wirksworth
Posted in Events, Out & About on Saturday August 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Three bands – Mankala Beat, Más Y Más and Quirky Turquoise – are due to take the stage on Saturday 16th August, 7pm – 11.30pm for an outdoor mini festival behind the Lime Kiln pub in Wirksworth.
Ashbourne Show – Tomorrow
Posted in Events on Friday August 15, 2008| 1 Comment »
Saturday sees the 17th Ashbourne Show, run by Ashbourne Shire Horse Society. The Show provides a wonderful day out with entertainment and competitions for people of all ages and every background.
The Show is held each year in the beautiful estate village of Osmaston, situated two miles from Ashbourne. There is free parking at the site or a free bus from Homebase.
Gates open at 9am. Adult £7.00 Concessions £5.50 Children £3.50 Under 5’s – Free
There will be over 100 top quality food hall, trade and craft stands and 100’s of high quality exhibits in all of livestock, shire, light horse and dog sections. Regular attractions include: a range of livestock & light horses. Other attractions include competitions and displays by associated clubs and societies, Handicraft & Horticulture, Dog Show, WI, Cage Bird Show, Young Farmers and a Photographic display.
Day out to Worcester Cathedral & Witley Court.
Posted in Church, Events on Monday August 11, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Why not enjoy a day out to Worcester Cathedral & Witley Court? This trip is being organised by the churches of Parwich, Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Thorpe & Tissington on Saturday 6th September.
The coach trip to Worcester will be £8 for adults and £5 for children. Entrance into Witley Court is £5.50 for adults and £4.40 for concessions & £2.80 for children. A family ticket is £13.80. English Heritage members-free.
We will attend choral evensong at 5.30pm before returning home.
Please sign the form in the Church or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk by Sunday 17th August if you wish to come on the trip.
A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England’s great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937. Restoration work to the West Wing has made several new rooms accessible to the public.
The vast and rambling remains of the palatial 19th-century mansion are surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens. Attached to Witley Court is Great Witley Church, which has an amazing Italianate Baroque interior (not managed by English Heritage). The church has a tearoom just 100 metres away serving morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea.
Parwich Annual Flower & Vegetable Show
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Sunday August 10, 2008| Leave a Comment »
This year’s Annual Flower & Vegetable Show is to take place on Sunday 7th September in the Memorial Hall. Classes are within the following categories:
Local
- Flowers
- Pot plants
- Floral Art
- Vegetables & Fruit
- Children’s
- Preserves & Cookery
Open
- Chrysanthemums
- Dahlias
- Other Flowers
- Floral Art
The Local Classes are open to anyone living within 4 miles of Parwich and the Open Class are open to all.
The 2008 Parwich Annual Flower & Vegetable Show Schedule is now available via the Sycamore Inn, the Shop and the Legion. Also click here to see the Schedule on-line. Do have a think about entering, and don’t forget about the auction of produce at the end of the Show. (There are some great bargains to be had, and much fun trying to stop your rivals buying the best Victoria Sponge or the largest marrow.)
For more details contact Mike H tel. 456 or Peter T tel. 287
Cash at the garden gate!! Coming soon.
Posted in Events, Memorial hall on Sunday August 10, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Please note the new date – Saturday 6th September, just before the children go back to school. This event is run on a similar line to the Garden Open day but instead of looking at gardens, visitors will hopefully buy all your excess furniture, antiques and bric a brac that you put out at your garden gate. You can have just a table top or a gazebo – or two or three if you have lots of stuff. A numbered map will be sold to vistors for a token fee who will then walk around the village finding the numbers and all your unwanted treasures.
History Society walk postponed
Posted in Events, History on Friday August 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »
The History Society’s walk up the Ringway and along Cardlemere Lane that should have taken place next Wednesday (13th August) has been postponed. Perhaps we are fated never to have this walk as last time it was attempted we gave up because of driving rain. There was so much water running down the Dale road that it was more like a stream.
No new date has yet been set.
Cromford Steam Rally: some photos.
Posted in Events, Out & About, Photography on Sunday August 3, 2008| 1 Comment »
Y-Not Festival: video montage.
Posted in Events, Photography, Pikehall, Y-Not on Sunday August 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Here’s a video montage of images taken at this year’s Y-Not Festival. Click the picture to activate the movie….
Photos from the English National Sheepdog Trials
Posted in Events, Out & About on Sunday August 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Many thanks to Mike G for these pictures from yesterday at the English National Sheepdog Trials taking place at Blore Pastures in Ilam. The event continues today (Sunday 3rd August) until 5pm.
Y-Not Festival: photo gallery from Friday.
Posted in 2008, Events, Photography, Pikehall, Posts of Note, Y-Not on Saturday August 2, 2008| 1 Comment »
Despite some heavy rain earlier in the day, the Pikehall Y-Not festival got off to a dry and bright start yesterday. Although technical problems delayed the opening of the main stage, the large acoustic tent proved to be an ideal venue to house the Friday afternoon/evening line-up. The bands alternated on stage with the scheduled acoustic artists, with an impressively quick turnaround time between each act.
Our small but enthusiastic Parwich posse witnessed a great set of performances from The Moutown Project, Anthea Neads, Esteban, comedian Ruth Cockburn, The Rusticles, Toufique Ali and our clear favourites: the splendid Whiskycats from Manchester.
As the evening sunshine poured into the tent and the crowd thrashed around wildly to an unknown, unsigned band who were clearly loving every minute, the underlying purpose of the festival – to promote undiscovered talent in a relaxed environment, surrounded by beautiful countryside – became gloriously apparent.
To view a full photoset of images from Friday, please click here. Or if you prefer, you can simply start with this image and work your way forwards.
Alternatively, click “Continue Reading” for some selected highlights:
English Sheepdog Trials This Weekend
Posted in Events, Out & About on Saturday August 2, 2008| Leave a Comment »
If BOTH rock festivals AND steam rallies are not your thing, then you might consider visiting the English National Sheepdog Trials taking place this weekend at Blore Pastures, Ilam. More details may be found by clicking here.
Cromford Steam Rally
Posted in Events, Out & About on Friday August 1, 2008| 1 Comment »
If open air rock festivals aren’t quite your “thing”, then here’s an alternative activity for this weekend.
Now in its 38th year, the Cromford Steam Rally takes place on Saturday and Sunday (August 2/3) at High Acres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, near Matlock. (On the A615 Matlock to Alfreton road; click here for a map.)
The rally is of interest and amusement for the whole family, whilst at the same time retaining the essence of the bygone spirit of our event.
Our tractor section will give you a unique insight into life on the farms in days gone by.
Look in our rural crafts section and enjoy the demonstrations taking place.
We have traditional steamers, historical motor vehicles, stationary engines, a model marquee and miniature steam.
Amble around the stalls, have a look at our old time fair rides, look through our sections of motorcycles, commercial vehicles, military displays and our wonderful old time organs.
Full admission is £6. OAPs and 14-and-unders pay £3, and under-5s can enter free.
(Thanks to Mike G. for the info.)
Y-Not Festival: changes to line-up.
Posted in Events, News, Pikehall, Y-Not on Friday August 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Commiserations to the organisers of this weekend’s Y-Not Festival: following the cancellation of Sunday’s headliners Cage The Elephant due to illness, Saturday’s headliners Mystery Jets have now pulled out, also due to illness.
The good news is that Cage The Elephant’s Sunday night slot has just been filled by the terrific Hot Club De Paris.
Best wishes to everyone involved with Y-Not, for a successful and enjoyable festival weekend.
Y-Not Festival preview #6: Main stage, Sunday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Thursday July 31, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Find yourself a new ugly Bassist, Melisma!, Orion, avanGaäd, BOY COM., The Fideal Effect, Shades, Corkstone, The Fillmore Gears, Black Alley Screens and Hot Club De Paris.
Please note that the original headliners Cage The Elephant have cancelled due to injury.
Update: Cage The Elephant have now been replaced by Hot Club De Paris.
Y-Not Festival preview #5: Acoustic stage, Sunday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Wednesday July 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Andy Page, Beck Lanehart, Adam Peter Smith, [name removed at artist’s request], Luke Banot, Maheda and Simon Andrews. There will also be one other act, which is yet to be announced.
Y-Not Festival preview #4: Main stage, Saturday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Tuesday July 29, 2008| 1 Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Mystery Jets, Pylon Less Wires, Zambula, Lo Fi Lung, Rebel Control, Tough Love, Max Raptor, New Groove Formation, The Fallout Theory, 51/50s, Frank Turner.
Update: Mystery Jets have had to cancel their appearance, as their lead singer has fallen ill and been taken to hospital.
Y-Not Festival preview #3: Acoustic stage, Saturday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Monday July 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: James ‘Bar’ Bowen, Justin Saltmeris, Nick Williams, Brynley G Jones, Ashley Hancock, Jackel, Martyn Stevens, Tony Reid and Vijay Kishore.
Southern Area Community Forum
Posted in Events, Out & About on Monday July 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
This is your chance to put your views to the County and District Councils and to the Peak District National Park Authority.
Southern Area Community Forum
at 7pm tonight (Monday 28th July)
at St Oswald’s Church Hall, School Lane, Ashbourne
Chaired by Andrew Lewer with Senior Officers and Members from DDDC, DCC, the Police, the Fire Service and the Peak District National Park Authority present to discuss Civil Issues, Parking, the Ashbourne Partnership and ANY other topic that those attending wish to see discussed.
Y-Not Festival preview #2: Main stage, Friday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Sunday July 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Our daily six-part series continues with a look at the acts scheduled to play the main stage of the Pikehall Y-Not Festival on Friday August 1st, starting from 13:00.
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Smiling Ivy, The Moutown Project, Esteban, The Rusticles, Ceasefire, Whiskycats, Edison, The Virginmarys, King Furnace and Hijak Oscar.
Y-Not Festival preview #1: Acoustic stage, Friday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Saturday July 26, 2008| 1 Comment »
In the first of six daily previews of this year’s line-up at the Pikehall Y-Not Festival, we look at the acts playing the Acoustic Stage on Friday August 1st.
Acts are listed in order of appearance, with the first act due on stage at around 13:00.
Tickets can be bought on line via this link, with £5 from every ticket sale being donated to the Parwich Memorial Hall fund.
Today’s acts are: morninoonanight, Dave House, Anthea Neads, Toufique Ali, Danny Apple, David Gibb and Matt Henshaw.
Pikehall harness racing: photo gallery.
Posted in 2008, Events, Photography, Pikehall, Posts of Note, Sport on Friday July 25, 2008| 1 Comment »
Thanks to Kevin S. for taking these photos yesterday evening, at Pikehall’s latest harness racing event.
As always, please click on each image to enlarge it.
Swiss Raclette Evening
Posted in Events, Project Parwich on Saturday July 19, 2008| 2 Comments »
Ever heard the sound of cow bells in Parwich?
We haven’t either…….but this may change on the evening of Saturday 11th October when there will be a Swiss Raclette Evening in aid of Project Parwich at Rookery House. Please make a note in your diary if this appeals.
Winster Open Gardens – This weekend.
Posted in Events, Gardens on Friday July 18, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Saturday & Sunday
1.30-5.30pm
If you have never been to Winster’s Secret Open Gardens I can highly recommend it. The afternoon is not just about the Gardens but it is a whole occasion. With live jazz at one of the gardens, plenty of refreshments – cream teas in the Village Hall where you can also see the Winster Tapestry: whilst other gardens offer more refreshments from cream teas to home-made desserts with bucks fizz. Visitors follow a garden trail around the streets and alleys of the village, exploring a wide variety of gardens. There is a Gnome Hunt for children.
There is very limited parking in the village itself, but two free car parks: at the top of the village (on the B5056 above Miners Standard pub) and at the Wensley end of the village (on B5057, next to the school). A Park and Ride minibus service (with wheelchair lift) run from the Car Parks to Main Street and back. Tickets are available from both Car Parks and outside the Market House in Main Street. Tickets are £3.50 per person (children free, but must be accompanied) and the event is run in aid of the Burton Institute, Winster’s award-winning village hall, and other Winster organisations. There will be plants from Winster-based Peak Cottage Plants, and quality local crafts for sale.
Southern Area Community Forum
Posted in Events, Out & About on Thursday July 17, 2008| Leave a Comment »
This is your chance to put your views to the County and District Councils and to the Peak District National Park Authority.
Southern Area Community Forum
at 7pm on Monday 28th July
at St Oswald’s Church Hall
Chaired by Andrew Lewer with Senior Officers and Members from DDDC, DCC, the Police, the Fire Service and the Peak District National Park Authority present to discuss Civil Issues, Parking, the Ashbourne Partnership and ANY other topic that those attending wish to see discussed.
Saturday Night – Irish Night at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events on Tuesday July 15, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Visit to Cromford Mill
Posted in Events, History, Out & About, Societies on Wednesday July 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Buntingo triumph in Tour de France
Posted in Events, News, People on Monday July 7, 2008| 4 Comments »
Parwich’s multi-talented sports leviathon Roberto Buntingo has allegedly been spotted in another prestige sporting event. Buntingo employed perfect tactics. He chose to stick with the pack for most of the race – eating his packup and whistling Whitesnake tunes as he went. Many could not believe how effortlessly he climbed the mountains of the notorious Mont Blanc stage. One unkind journalist said he thought he could see Roberto’s braces hooked onto one of the upfront racers, but we know it was his indomitable spirit and unparalleled toughness.
Then it happened. An early breakaway at Cromford saw the Pike Hall pedallist beat eight riders up the gruelling hill. Deadly rival Collinio Simmsio almost caught him at the Carsington chicane but in the end Roberto powered through to claim the coveted yellow jersey.
Who knows what sporting achievement RB will attempt next???
Irish Night at Legion
Posted in British Legion, Events on Monday July 7, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Saturday 19th July – Irish Night at the Legion
Art Exhibition and Sale at Tissington
Posted in Arts, Events, Out & About on Saturday July 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Gill S for supplying the following:
An Exhibition and Sale of Art Work produced by students from Ashbourne Adult Community Education Centre, Tutor David Woodrow, will take place in Tissington Church on Saturday 12th July from 10-00am onwards.
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