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Local businesses to get a strong new voice

Posted in Events, Farming, Local government, Local Links, Peak Park, People on Friday April 22, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Businesses of all sizes in the Peak District are being given a strong new voice with the creation of a group to promote the area as a place to do business.

Called Business Peak District the group will be led by a wide range of representatives from the business community. It will represent all businesses in the area covered by the Peak District National Park and the High Peak, Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire Dales districts or boroughs.

All businesses are being invited to join an event to find out about the group and its plans at Thornbridge Hall, near Great Longstone, on Monday 16 May, 5-8pm. It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is. Maybe you are even thinking of starting a new business.

The group hopes to: (more…)

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Hens for Sale

Posted in Classified adverts, Farming on Friday February 11, 2011| Leave a Comment »

For Sale:

3 Pure bred marans (point-of-lay pullets) – £15 each

5 Indian Game crosses (point-of-lay pullets) – £10 each

Please call 390286 if you are interested.

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Do you need a large turkey?

Posted in Farming on Wednesday December 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Tom Fentem, one of our local farmers from Biggin, has been let down by one of his suppliers due to the recent weather. As a result he has some large turkeys for sale. The turkeys are farm reared and weigh 35-45 lb. Tom is willing to sell them at ~£2/lb – so you’d be looking at in the region of £70-80 per bird. Delivery within a 10 mile radius is free.

If you are interested please call Tom on 390291.

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Play area popular with new residents

Posted in Farming, Ornithology on Friday May 28, 2010| Leave a Comment »

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Tissington & Brassington Businesses win awards

Posted in Eating Out, Farming, Peak Park on Friday April 23, 2010| Leave a Comment »

The Environmental Quality Mark has been awarded to the Bluebell Inn and to Hoe Grange Farm and to Bent Farm. Congratulations to all three (more…)

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Wanted – hen pen / small shed

Posted in Farming on Friday February 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Does anyone have a hen pen or a small garden shed suitable for 5 hens that they no longer need?

If so, please contact Parwich 390286.

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Local Spring Watch

Posted in Farming, Flora, Photography on Tuesday January 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »

When the snow melts the first flowers of the year should be appearing: the yellow aconites and even the shoots of snow drops. Lambing and calving may not be that far away.

How about sending in your photos to PARWICH.ORG (email parwich@hotmail.co.uk) of the ‘firsts’ of the year as they occur.

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Pikehall in the snow

Posted in Farming, Photography, Pikehall on Tuesday January 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »

With this picture taken from Gotham Grange Farm, spare a thought for those with roads not being gritted at all. School and shops are for some still inaccessible.

Thank you PB

(More photos from Pikehall, Ballidon, Alsop, etc are always welcome)

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Harvest Celebrations at St Peter’s

Posted in Church, Farming on Sunday September 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »

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Ashbourne Show tomorrow

Posted in Events, Farming, Out & About on Friday August 14, 2009| Leave a Comment »

If you are looking for something to do tomorrow, go to the 118th Ashbourne Show at the Polo Ground, Osmaston (off the A52 just south of Ashbourne). For more details click here or on the photo.

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Some legs at the Manifold Show

Posted in Farming, Photography on Sunday August 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Four legs, good. Two legs, bad.

John FS

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Manifold Valley Agricultural Show: photo gallery.

Posted in 2009, Farming, Out & About, Photography, Posts of Note on Saturday August 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Thanks to Kevin S for these images. Click on each to enlarge. Alternatively, click here to view them as a slideshow.

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Manifold Valley Agricultural Show.

Posted in Events, Farming, Out & About on Friday August 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »

The 30th annual Manifold Show takes place tomorrow (Saturday 8th August), at The Arbour, Castern Hall, Ilam. Admission is £5 for adults, £3 for 12-16 year olds, and free for under 12s. Parking is also free.

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Pushing The Boundaries In Maize-Growing

Posted in Farming, Pikehall on Sunday May 3, 2009| 4 Comments »

Just beyond the High Peak Trail railway bridge on the road to Pikehall, the following extraordinary sight greets you.

The field is planted with forage maize. Warmth is important to this particular crop, so rows of biodegradeable plastic are installed to trap the energy of the sun. Each plastic strip covers two rows of maize and the crop bursts through the membrane. Growing forage maize has never before been attempted in this area due to the temperature, so the success of this ‘high altitude’ planting will be interesting to watch.

By the way, forage maize is not intended for human consumption so this crop will not find its way to our dinner plates!

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NFU Centenary

Posted in Farming on Wednesday December 17, 2008| Leave a Comment »

This year sees the centenary of the National Farmers Union. The actual date for the founding of the NFU was 10th December 1908.

Peter Kendall NFU President
will speak on issues currently being faced by farmers
7-30pm Tuesday 23rd December
at the Bluebell Inn, Tissington

Do let us know if any other events are happening locally.

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Information from Lynn Burrow our Peak Park Ranger

Posted in 2008, Environment, Farming, Peak Park, Posts of Note, Services on Monday October 6, 2008| 1 Comment »

Many thanks for the following information from Lynn Burrows, the Peak District National Park Ranger for our area:

The Peak District National Park Authority’s Area Team in the Parwich, Ballidon and Alsop en le Dale area

The Peak District National Park Authority’s Ranger Service provides a crucial link between the authority and the local community – relaying information, complaints and compliments. We also carry out much of the work on the ground in local communities for the National Park Authority.

The Peak District National Park Authority has two main jobs:

To take care of the landscape, wildlife and culture of the Peak District so that it will be here for future generations to enjoy
And to provide opportunities for people to understand and enjoy this fabulous and inspiring landscape.

This is supported by a third aim which is to help sustain the communities that live within the Peak District.

As rangers this means that we are involved in a wide variety of activities and in the recent past I have carried out the following type of work in your area: (more…)

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2008 Most Promising Young Farmer

Posted in Farming, People on Monday September 22, 2008| 1 Comment »

As well as the Sycamore Inn’s award, last week also saw a young Parwich man receiving well earned recognition. At last Friday’s Ashbourne Young Farmers’ dinner dance, Ben C. was named as ‘the Most Promising Young Farmer of the Year’.

Well done Ben from all at PARWICH.ORG. This is especially significant as you were up against others who had the advantage of living on a family farm.

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Parwich News Telegraph?

Posted in Farming, News, People, Planning, Sport, Wakes on Wednesday July 9, 2008| 1 Comment »

In stark contrast to last week’s issue, today’s issue, 9th July 2008, of the Ashbourne News Telegraph is positively brimming with Parwich stories.

p. 4 An excellent whole page feature on Parwich Wakes along with photos and the results of the Carnival judging
p.6 A further near full page feature on the new Annunciation Window (the Graham Window) in Parwich Church
p.10 The report on Ashbourne Young Farmers’ annual rally and field day at Chatsworth again contains some familiar names: well done Ben Chadfield in the junior tractor driving
p.21 A short report on the submission of the planning application for our new Memorial Hall (see also p.44 and our recent post)
p.23 Debbie is back from the States, and issuing a call for volunteers to help in various capacities at Carsington Water (see Volunteer Centre’s website)
p.44 Public notice issued by the PDNA announcing the consultation periods for the planning applications for the Memorial Hall rebuild and an extension to Station Road Farm, both in Parwich (see Planning pages at PDNPA web site)
p.53 Parwich Hill Race results in full colour (see also the time sheets)
p.54 Congratulations to Robert Cundy of Bradbourne whose bird came first in the Ashbourne Flying Club race from Hullavington (Wiltshire)
p.54 Summer Football results update

As always let us know about anything we have missed (especially any Alsop, Ballidon & Pikehall stories).

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What the papers say

Posted in Events, Farming, News, Young people on Wednesday June 25, 2008| 1 Comment »

In today’s (25th June 2008) Ashbbourne News Telegraph are the following our readers might find of interest:

P.6 A great page feature on Sunday’s Children’s Show (even though I say it myself). Seriously with four photos, a big thank you to the paper for including the results in full. Everyone including the children worked really hard, so it is good to get the recognition.
P.7 The 13th World Toe Wrestling Championship is to take place at the Bentley Brook Inn on Friday (6pm to 9pm). TV coverage and celebrities! However make sure you are not too hung over to enjoy Wakes Saturday.
P.9 Councillor Ray Caswell is to step down from Ashbourne Town Council because of ill health. Many will know Mr Caswell. We would like to take this opportunity to send Mr Caswell our best wishes, and look forward to his continued excellent representation of our ward (Dovedale Ward) on the County Council. (more…)

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Chewing the cud

Posted in 2008, Farming, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday June 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to Mike G for the photos of these fine beasts:

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Ashbourne Telegraph this week

Posted in Church, Farming, News, Out & About, Planning, Services on Thursday May 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »

I have spotted three stories with local links in the Ashbounrne News Telegraph this week. The main one being an article on the closure of the Chapel several weeks ago. Also our own Debbie Webster featured in an appeal for volunteers for Ashbourne Arts Festival (to find out more contact the Volunteer Centre). Finally congratulations to Charles Bunting for his success in the Ashbourne Farmers’ Club judging of beef cattle last Friday.

As always let us know about anything I missed.

Five hours later: so far you have pointed out the following

A letter from Patriotic of Parwich p.12
Guided walks in Tissington, led by Sir Richard (10-30am Sat 31st May, 10-30am Sat 14th June and 6-30pm Tues 29th July) p.32
Planning Application for change of use of former Parwich Shop to domestic use, application no. NP/DDD/0408/0307 (any interested party comments must be in within 21 days) p.44
Ashbourne Town Darts, both the Legion and the Sycamore Teams will be playing in the Divisional Finals on Friday 30th May p.53

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NFU Centenary

Posted in Events, Farming, History on Saturday May 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »

This year sees the centenary of the National Farmers Union. The actual date for the founding of the NFU was 10th December 1908. Do let us know if any local celebrations are planned. Also we would welcome any suggestions for more farming related posts and contents for this site.

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