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Stronger for Longer
Posted in Health Care, Memorial hall on Saturday January 3, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Lucy’s Fundraiser for Blythe House Hospice
Posted in Classified adverts, Events, Health Care, People on Tuesday September 16, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I’m taking part in the Chatsworth 10k to help raise money for this amazing charity. Please take a minute to read about their work:
Blythe House Hospice offers counselling and bereavement support for any child aged from 4 to 18 years old whose loved one has died or who is living with a life-limiting illness. They also support patients, families and carers living across Derbyshire.
In addition to that they provide high quality 24/7 end of life care at home, offering patients at all stages of illness, family members and carers counselling; physio, occupational therapy, group support, specialist palliative clinics and nursing services.
Blythe House has, and still is providing support for us and so many other families who have suffered the loss of a parent or loved one. The guidance and support we’ve received has been the light at the end of the tunnel, they are a cup of tea when you really need one, they are a peaceful space to access invaluable help and advice from experienced counsellors.
Please donate what you can to help this amazing charity to continue to support children and families.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lucyburlinson
Many thanks, Lucy
Lucy’s Fundraiser for Blythe House Hospice
Posted in Classified adverts, Events, Health Care, People on Saturday August 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I’m taking part in the Chatsworth 10k to help raise money for this amazing charity. Please take a minute to read about their work:
Blythe House Hospice offers counselling and bereavement support for any child aged from 4 to 18 years old whose loved one has died or who is living with a life-limiting illness. They also support patients, families and carers living across Derbyshire.
In addition to that they provide high quality 24/7 end of life care at home, offering patients at all stages of illness, family members and carers counselling; physio, occupational therapy, group support, specialist palliative clinics and nursing services.
Blythe House has, and still is providing support for us and so many other families who have suffered the loss of a parent or loved one. The guidance and support we’ve received has been the light at the end of the tunnel, they are a cup of tea when you really need one, they are a peaceful space to access invaluable help and advice from experienced counsellors.
Please donate what you can to help this amazing charity to continue to support children and families.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lucyburlinson
Many thanks, Lucy
Lucy’s Fundraiser for Blythe House Hospice
Posted in Classified adverts, Events, Health Care, People on Tuesday July 29, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I’m taking part in the Chatsworth 10k to help raise money for this amazing charity. Please take a minute to read about their work:
Blythe House Hospice offers counselling and bereavement support for any child aged from 4 to 18 years old whose loved one has died or who is living with a life-limiting illness. They also support patients, families and carers living across Derbyshire.
In addition to that they provide high quality 24/7 end of life care at home, offering patients at all stages of illness, family members and carers counselling; physio, occupational therapy, group support, specialist palliative clinics and nursing services.
Blythe House has, and still is providing support for us and so many other families who have suffered the loss of a parent or loved one. The guidance and support we’ve received has been the light at the end of the tunnel, they are a cup of tea when you really need one, they are a peaceful space to access invaluable help and advice from experienced counsellors.
Please donate what you can to help this amazing charity to continue to support children and families.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lucyburlinson
Many thanks, Lucy
Breast screening, Ashbourne
Posted in Health Care on Wednesday August 2, 2023| 1 Comment »
Re: mobile breast screening unit outside St Oswalds Hospital in Ashbourne
I am not sure if you have noticed that this unit is back and sited outside St Oswalds – it will be there for the next couple of months. I am sure you are aware – anyone between 50 and 70 should be invited for a mammogram every 3 years .. now the unit is here it may be worth checking if you are due and also if you have been invited for a scan.
WOMEN OVER 70 – It has recently been drawn to my attention by a friend of Val K that although they stop calling you for screen when you reach 70 ….you can still get a screen every 3 years by making a phone call . See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/breast-screening-for-women-aged-71-or-over/71-or-over-you-can-still-have-breast-screening-if-you-choose . Our local area phone number is 01332 785 691. May be appropriate for you or for a relative or a neighbour. I rang last week and had a scan this week – no problems and the staff in the mobile unit were delightful. Results will be through in 2 weeks.
If you wish to go for a screen but have difficulties arranging it or getting there do please let us know and we will try to help.
Stay well. Jean and Martin C 529
Drop In CPR Training – Parwich First Responders
Posted in First Responders, Health Care, Pub on Monday June 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Drop In CPR Training – Parwich First Responders
Posted in First Responders, Health Care, Pub on Wednesday May 31, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Drop In CPR Training – Parwich First Responders
Posted in First Responders, Health Care, Pub on Monday May 15, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Spare Covid Test Kits
Posted in Classified adverts, Health Care on Sunday November 27, 2022| Leave a Comment »
These have now been taken
Spare C-test kits (2 x 5 kits)
I bought a small supply of Covid test kits last August to take with us on my annual visit to Holland. Thankfully we didn’t need them.
I now have 2 sealed boxes of 5 kits each to spare for anyone who can make good use of them. Shelf life till March 2024.
Please call me on 440. Saskia T
Thank You
Posted in Gardens, Health Care, Young people on Tuesday April 5, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Thank you for those who made a donation in return for apples from our orchard last year. We raied £40 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
All being well, apples will be available again this year with donations gratefully accepted for the same charity. Don’t forget your carrier bag!
Ruth L , 517
Covid Vaccinations for the Over 18s
Posted in Health Care on Friday June 18, 2021| Leave a Comment »
If you are over 18 you can book your Covid jabs by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
Vaccination Update
Posted in Health Care on Monday May 17, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Click on the link to watch Dr Penny Blackwell give an update on the vaccination programme and vaccination passports
Vaccination for over 45s
Posted in Health Care on Tuesday April 13, 2021| Leave a Comment »
If you are over 45 you can now book your vaccination at one of the vaccination centres by visiting
Or you can wait to be contacted by your GP
South Derbys Dales Vaccination Update
Posted in Health Care on Saturday April 3, 2021| Leave a Comment »
This week’s update from Dr Penny Blackwell can be seen here
Vaccine Video Update
Posted in Health Care on Monday March 22, 2021| Leave a Comment »
The video update for the South Dales area which includes Ashbourne can be seen here
The pause in vaccination for April relates to first vaccinations only. 2nd vaccinations will continue.
Vaccination Update
Posted in Health Care, Uncategorized on Saturday March 20, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Dr Penny Blackwell, the lead doctor for the South Dales vaccination area which includes Ashbourne, has announced today:
We have 2400 AZ vaccines for first doses and 1170 Pfizer for 2nd doses coming to the South Dales in the next week, so keep an eye on your phones!
Covid Vaccinations for 50 & over
Posted in Health Care on Wednesday March 17, 2021| Leave a Comment »
If you are aged 50 or over you can now book your vaccination at one of the centres using this link
or wait to be contacted by your GP practice
Ashbourne Vaccination Update
Posted in Health Care on Monday March 8, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Please click on the link for the recent update video: https://www.facebook.com/hannagebrook/videos/290495562418645
Vaccinations for over 56 year olds
Posted in Health Care on Saturday March 6, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Update: this is now available for 55s and over
People over 56 year are now being offered the opportunity to book a vaccination at one of the NHS vaccination centres. You can book an appointment via this link https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/?fbclid=IwAR1NXwqCE9qEM5S8albrGmfDN_MXSdF11X11lwTPf62qH70XtDgEN0QPjTQ
If you wish to wait for a vaccination via your GP practice you are entitled to do so.
Ashbourne Vaccination Update
Posted in Health Care on Wednesday February 24, 2021| Leave a Comment »
This first half of this week’s video gives the update for the area including Ashbourne. It can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/hannagebrook/videos/1184092175383142
Vaccination Update for Ashbourne Doctors
Posted in Health Care on Monday February 15, 2021| Leave a Comment »
This week’s update can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/hannagebrook/videos/1774873632679899
Give a Little Wave
Posted in Health Care, People on Tuesday February 9, 2021| Leave a Comment »
My father, Alan Oldfield, has been ill for several months now, he used to be very active in the village. Id like to cheer his day by asking for people to wave if they pass by.
If you take a walk round Parwich and pass by Chestnut Cottages , give a wave at number 6 to the gentlemen sitting by the window. This is Alan Oldfield, he will be 90 in August and would love to see you wave to say hello. He spends most days looking out the window watching the world go by so please say ‘Hi’ with a wave. It will cheer him up no end.
Thank you , from Janette H his daughter
Ashbourne Vaccination Update
Posted in Health Care on Monday February 8, 2021| Leave a Comment »
The update video can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/hannagebrook/videos/3972427809436852
Royal Derby Donation Update
Posted in Covid, Health Care on Tuesday February 2, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Thank you all for your amazing support, I’ve been overwhelmed with the amount of people wanting to get involved.
We’ve already gathered a whole load of hand creams, lip balms and biscuits, and I’ve placed a large order today with the £200 of monetary donations.
Furthermore, a massive thank you to Adele Bonshor for organising a similar collection in Tissington which will be donated alongside ours
The Parwich collection box will be out through to the end of this week if anyone still wishes to drop in any hand cream or lip balms.
I’ll post again next week with our grand total of donations before they’re dropped off for delivery to the Royal Derby Hospital.
Vaccination Update
Posted in Health Care on Monday February 1, 2021| Leave a Comment »
For this week’s vaccination update which includes Ashbourne please click on the link https://www.facebook.com/hannagebrook/videos/846451475915063
Bag It! Bin It!
Posted in Environment, Health Care, Pets of Parwich on Sunday January 31, 2021| Leave a Comment »
We’ve received a number of reports concerning dog fouling around the village. There are numerous signs and bins around the village like this one-
Whilst recognising that the majority of dog owners in the village do clean up after their dogs it is sadly not everyone. Please remember to bag it and bin it.
Also there seem to be a number of dogs allowed to wander free around the village. Please accompany your dog at all times otherwise there is a risk of it fouling around the streets and also getting into fields with stock. During this lockdown there are very few visitors in the village so we can’t push the blame onto outsiders.
Particular “hot” spots at the moment appear to be:
Area around the school;
The footpath beside Smithy Close;
Parsons Croft.
Thank you on behalf of all Parwich residents.
Support the Royal Derby Hospital
Posted in Covid, Health Care, Uncategorized on Monday January 25, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Hello,
I’m arranging a collection of goodies to be taken in for the amazing staff team at Royal Derby Hospital, as a small token of appreciation for all they are doing.
Having spoken with one of the ICU team I understand that handcreams and lip balms would be very much appreciated, as would biscuits for tea breaks etc.
If anyone would like to get involved there are a couple of ways you can help:
I will arrange to leave a box at the top of our drive (The Orchards) to accept donations of hand creams, lip balms etc.
Alternatively, if it’s easier to donate a monetary amount I will gladly collect it all together and place an online order for some supplies at the end of this week. You’d be welcome to either pop cash in an envelope into our letterbox or contact me to arrange a bank transfer if easier.
I’m hoping to have enough of a collection ready to drop over early next week.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, and please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any queries at all.
Many thanks
Rosie (07712 481 197 or Parwich 458)
Volunteers Needed
Posted in Health Care on Thursday January 21, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Please see the link below if you are interested in volunteering with the vaccine rollout. They are ramping up the vaccinations in Derby Arena and still need steward volunteers. I am happy to provide more information about what it entails.
https://joinedupcareers.co.uk/careers/call-arms
Sue H 334
Vaccination Update
Posted in Health Care on Monday January 18, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Dr Penny Blackwell, clinical lead for the South Dales area for NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning has given a briefing on how the vaccination programme is going at St Oswalds. To see the briefing click the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/2917885761604275/permalink/3750127575046752/
Lifts for Vaccinations
Posted in First Responders, Health Care on Wednesday January 13, 2021| Leave a Comment »
If anyone is absolutely stuck for a lift to receive their immunisation against Covid 19, several First Responders are becoming available to help out once they have themselves been vaccinated. We would wear masks and possibly at least be preferable to a taxi or bus.
As we are already volunteering at various sites to help with the rollout we may not be free. However please call Sue H on 334 if you do need transport to and from your vaccine and we will do our best.
DDDC to move into Tier 2
Posted in Covid, Health Care on Thursday October 29, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Latest news from Derbyshire Dales
Derbyshire Dales to move into Tier 2
PLEASE SHARE | The Derbyshire Dales moves into the COVID HIGH Alert Level (Tier 2) from 00:01 this Saturday, 31 October. The Government’s announcement that all of Derbyshire becomes Tier 2 from the early hours of Saturday comes as the rate of COVID19 infections continues to rise rapidly across the UK.
Wasp Nest
Posted in Environment, Fauna, Health Care on Tuesday September 15, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Carl W for this warning
Please be aware there is a wasp nest in a hole in the ground approximately one third of the way up the sledging field/Cowes Close.
It’s on the right hand side quite close to the footpath.
Message from Derbyshire Constabulary: Stay Safe
Posted in Covid, Eating Out, Health Care, Police, Pub on Tuesday June 30, 2020| Leave a Comment »
As businesses such as pubs and restaurants open their doors to the public from Saturday 4 July, we are offering advice to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Please remember that social distancing rules continue to apply and you may be expected to queue outside venues or at the bar once you are inside and provide your details at each premises you visit to assist with track and trace.
We all have a responsibility to stop the spread of coronavirus so maintain a distance of two metres from those around you.We anticipate that the city, and towns across the county, will be busy when establishments re-open for the first time so if you need to book a taxi, make sure you do so well in advance.
The advice is that you should avoid using public transport where possible but if you do need to use a train or bus, remember that face coverings must be worn.
Extra officers will be on patrol this weekend to make sure that people can enjoy the county’s pubs, clubs and restaurants safely.
Owners of on-licences premises will need to have the appropriate risk assessments and plans in place to ensure both staff and customer safety. Owners should seek advice from their local environmental health officers and licensing teams for further advice if required.
Inspector Emma Marshall said: “It’s great for the local economy that the pubs and restaurants can re-open, however people visiting need to be aware that their evening out is likely to be very different from previous nights out in the towns and cities.
“People will need to be patient as queues are likely to be longer than expected and respect the rights of other to socially distance while everyone takes the opportunity to enjoy themselves. We will be supporting our colleagues in environmental health to identify breaches and take appropriate action where necessary.”
Councillor Jonathan Smale, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetpride, said: “Derby has been awarded Purple Flag status as a safe and welcoming place to come and enjoy a night out for the past six years. Coronavirus isn’t going to change that. We’re working really hard with our great venues to ensure that it’s going to be just as safe to come into Derby and enjoy a really good night out whilst following the necessary guidelines to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
“Things are obviously going to be different and so we’re asking people to be respectful, patient and work with us to make sure we can continue to enjoy a safe night out.”
District Council Coronavirus All Party Statement
Posted in Covid, Health Care, Local government on Tuesday June 16, 2020| Leave a Comment »
All of the District Council’s political groups have signed up to a joint statement calling on central government to ensure that the needs of local communities are fully considered as coronavirus lockdown eases.
The statement – issued by the leaders of the Conservative, Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat groups – calls on Secretary of State Robert Jenrick to review all strategies and regulations “to make sure that our communities are protected from uncontrolled excess visitor numbers that could contribute to a second wave of the virus”.
Appeal to ‘Respect and Protect’ the Dales
Posted in Covid, Health Care, Local government on Wednesday May 13, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The Leader of Derbyshire Dales District Council is asking would-be visitors to think twice before making a trip to one of the most beautiful regions in England.
The relaxation by the Government of coronavirus travel guidelines means many people who live both inside and outside the area may be contemplating a trip to the Dales’ visitor hotspots.
But the Council’s Leader Councillor Garry Purdy said: “While I totally understand the temptation to seek some respite from the constraints placed on all of us by the coronavirus crisis, my appeal to anyone considering a trip is not to focus so much on what you can now do but rather what you should do.
“Visiting the Dales right now will undoubtedly create tensions in our communities as well as placing pressure on our roads and emergency services, and, as a former police officer myself, I have a massive amount of sympathy for the policing job now facing the force.
“I am fortunate to represent an area of the Dales that includes Matlock Bath, which is a magnet for tourists at this time of year, but I am asking visitors to respect and protect the residents of Matlock Bath and all of the district’s many honeypot villages by staying away for now.
“We will welcome you back with open arms when this virus is properly under control – our leisure and tourism businesses, most of which continue to be closed, need your support in the long term. But, for now, please don’t put our already limited local services under unnecessary pressure.”
Clinically Vulnerable Residents – Message from DDDC
Posted in Covid, Health Care, Local government on Thursday April 16, 2020| Leave a Comment »
It has been brought to our attention that many of our most vulnerable residents
may be missing out on essential support because they haven’t responded to a recent NHS letter, delivered to them as they are classed as being clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus.
Unfortunately, as a district council, we have no way of knowing who these residents are. Worse, some are likely to be difficult to reach via our usual communications channels. It would be much appreciated therefore if you could spread the word in your communities.
We have today launched a campaign urging family and friends to register for support on behalf of people who have received the NHS letter – anyone can do this online at www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
We’re also again encouraging anyone not classed by their GP or hospital clinician as being clinically extremely vulnerable, but still needing support, to register for help via the County Council’s Community Response Unit atwww.derbyshire.gov.uk/gethelp or call 01629 535091 Monday to Friday 9amto 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm.
You can share our Facebook campaign post here or re-Tweet our Twitter post here. We are also issuing this to our e-newsletter database and to local media.
A Message worth Sharing from PDNPA
Posted in Health Care on Friday March 27, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Meat and Vegetables
Posted in Covid, Health Care on Sunday March 22, 2020| 2 Comments »
We are indebted to Malcolm H for passing this on to us –
I bought meat from Andrew Holmes Butchers in Tissington yesterday and he told me he is able to take telephone orders.He also has an arrangement with Fresh Choice vegetables of Ashbourne in that they will deliver telephone orders to him and keep them in their cold room so that you can collect both veg and meat orders at once. A great help as it obviously avoids the necessity to travel into Ashbourne
A J Holmes, The old Slaughter House Chapel Lane Tissington tel: 01335 350186Fresh Choice,22 St John Street, Ashbourne tel: 01335 300850I hope this helps
Books and DVDs for the coming weeks
Posted in Health Care, Offers on Friday March 20, 2020| 2 Comments »
As people start to social distance and in, some cases completely isolate, I’ve put together a collection of books and DVDs which anyone is welcome to take. They are placed on a small bookcase outside my home, 8 Sycamore Cottages.
Whilst I am well and have been social distancing for over a week now, I have spritzed the items with alcohol spray just to make sure. Fellow villagers are also welcome to take, swap and leave their own books and DVDs.
My favourite genres are a bit dark so you’ll find mysteries and gothic horror mostly with a few biographies, memoirs, historical fiction and lighter topics. DVDs include musicals and Downton Abbey.
It would be nice if any has spare children’s books to leave them for other villagers who are homeschooling. A spritz of spray on all donations would also be appreciated but I’ll check throughout the weekend too as it’s meant to be bright and clear so I’ll keep it out until Sunday evening.
In a couple of weeks, I’ll repeat the exercise.
Stay well, stay strong and look after each other.
Caroline G xox
Coronavirus Help
Posted in Covid, Health Care, People on Wednesday March 18, 2020| 3 Comments »
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