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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.

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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.

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Cromford Steam Rally

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.)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Swiss Raclette Evening

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.

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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.

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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.

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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???

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Irish Night at Legion

Saturday 19th July – Irish Night at the Legion

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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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Complaint received by top athlete

Parwich.org would like to apologise to world class athlete Roberto Buntingo for a possible mis-reporting of the results of last Tuesday’s Hill Race. Apparently Roberto climbed the hill so fast that he left all the other runners far behind. Here’s photographic proof:

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Sunday evening sees a special service when the Bishop of Repton will dedicate the new stained-glass Annunciation window in memory of Mrs & Miss Graham and the replica Tympanum.  The theme of the service is one thousand years of Christian art.

6pm St Peter’s Church, Parwich
Dedication Service
All are welcome.

This is for all the community, not just the regular church attenders, and it is hoped that as many as possible will come to remember the Grahams, to enjoy the flowers and the history of our parish church, and to support the future of this fine building.

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This was the response I received when a work colleague asked me what I would be doing this evening. “Oh, I said, just a bit of ferret racing”.

Our traditional Friday Race Night at the Legion was well up to scratch. Local ferret breeders battled to find the finest ferret in the Thoroughbred Ferret Furlong – try saying that 10 times quickly! Local jockeys competed in the Legion Grand National, egged on by their sponsors and punters.

This evening marked the end of a wonderful Wakes week. Most of us are exhausted and need to go now for a bit of a lie down. Never mind lads and lasses….it’ll soon be next years Wakes!

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The Ball Race

Deep in the bowels of Carnival Committee Headquarters, fevered brainstorming led to a radical change in location and setup for this year’s ball race. Light, flimsy plastic balls were jettisoned in favour of sturdy tennis balls – Andy Murray no longer needs them! Gone also were the low-tech crates used last year to hold and release the balls. This year’s solution was…….a digger!!!! Never let it be said that the Committee doesn’t think big!


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Concert next week.

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Happy July 4th

Happy July 4th to our local US citizens (inc. Debbie, Evie and Lynette):

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The various local groups are working hard getting Parwich Church ready for tomorrow’s start to the Flower Festival.

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Chapel auction is today

Parwich Methodist Chapel is due to be auctioned by Fidler & Taylor this evening (Thursday 3rd July) at 7pm at the Green Man Hotel in Ashbourne, unless sold before by private negotiation.

We understand the guide price is £40,000, though interested parties are advised to discuss any possible change of use with the Peak District National Park Authority’s planing service in advance.

(Note added Friday 4th July:  the Chapel was sold for £76,000.)

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Flower Festival in the Church

Friday 4th July to Sunday 6th July
Flower Festival
St Peter’s Church, Parwich

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Whether you plan to impress or be impressed come along to:

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Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf

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Community Forum & Road Safety.

If you are interested in going to the Community Forum & Road Safety Partnership being held at Tissington Village Hall on Wednesday 16th July at 7.30 please send in your forms by this Friday so that they have an idea of attendance numbers. 

If you wish to talk to to PC Ian Cooper 1525 about this meeting & any ideas you may have, please contact him on  0845 123 33 33, by email at ian.cooper.1525@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk or call in to Ashbourne Police Station.

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Concert in Parwich Church

The date of St Anselm’s school concert has been changed.  The details are now as follows:

St Anselm’s School Concert
7-15pm Tuesday 8th July
St Peter’s Church, Parwich
(tickets at £5 are available on the door)

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The Wakes Children’ Sport (fingers crossed for the weather) will take place at Nether Green at 6-30pm.  It is open to any children upto and including 11 years old who want to take part.

Click here for details of the events.

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This year’s Fancy Dress and Carnival was nothing short of specticular! It seems like the whole village turned out to support the event. Here are a few pictures of the procession. Click on ‘Continue Reading’ below.

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Events on Wakes Sunday

Sunday’s programme is:

  • 11-00am The Campsite ‘Songs of Praise’ Service (on Parson’s Croft, or if wet in the Church)
  • 12-00am Fun and Games (with the campers at Parson’s Croft)
  • 6-00pm Treasure Hunt (for junior and full village versions meet on the Green)
  • 8-00pm Wakes Bar-B-Q (at the Legion, whatever the weather)

 Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf

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2008 Parwich Wakes Timetable

Details also published the day before each event.

 Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
i.e. details of all individual races.
   
All timings provisional, check the notice board for final details
 
Sat 28th 9.45am
11am
Oddfellows Parade from The Sycamore
& Church Service
Around Village
Sat 28th  11am – 4pm Village Market, Refreshments & Children’s entertainment The Green
Sat 28th 6pm Fancy Dress & Carnival – start from the School The Green
Sat 28th 7.30pm  Evening Entertainment
Hog Roast
Holymoorside Band until 8.30pm
Chris Houlihan & James McKinlay’s disco
Tables, Chairs & Gazebos provided
The Green
Sun 29th 11am12am Campsite Service
followed by Fun & Games with the Campers
Parsons Croft (if wet service at the Church)
Sun 29th 6pm Evening Treasure Hunt  – adults & a children’s hunt The Green
Sun 29th 8pm WAKES BAR-B-Q
whatever the weather
British Legion
Mon 30th 6.30pm Children’s Sports Night Nether Green
Tue 1st 7pm
7.30pm
8pm
Hill Race Night
Local Mother’ Race
Junior Hill Race
Senior Hill Race
 
Wed 2nd   Stongest Man Competition Sycamore Inn
Thu 3rd 7pm
8.30pm
 
Pet Show &
 Wheelbarrow Race
 (new route!)
Memorial Hall Car Park
Fri 4th 7pm The Ball Race British Legion
Fri 4th 7pm
7.30pm
Race Night in the Legion including the Ferret Furlong & The Legion Grand National British Legion

 

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Ball Race on Friday

At 7pm on Race Night (Friday 4th July) there will be an improved version of last year’s new event, the Ball Race.  Tickets cost £1 and are available all week.  Don’t miss out on your chance to win a massive cash prize:

 

1st Prize £50
2nd Prize £25
3rd Prize £10

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Parwich Hill Race

Parwich Hill Race is on Tuesday 1st July this year.  There are three main events with runners competing for the following trophies:

7-00pm Local Mothers’ Race

  • The Paula Lynam Trophy

7-30pm Junior Hill Race

For children 14 years old and under.  Local children are defined as those who were, or still are, eligible to attend Parwich School.

  • The Hauliers Trophy for the outright winner and individual trophies for the first three places
  • The BMAC Trophy for the first Girl (outright) and individual trophies for the first three Girls
  • The Russell Trophy for the first local Boy and individual trophies for the first three local BoysThe Foden Trophy for the first local Girl and individual trophies for the first three local Girls

8-00pm Senior Hill Race (Entry £3)

  •  The Harley Lowndes Cup for the outright winner and individual trophies for the first three places  (more…)

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