Posted in Events, Memorial hall, Project Parwich on Saturday May 17, 2008| Leave a Comment »
If you’re quick, there are still a few tickets available for the make-over demonstration event at:
The Horns (see previous post)
Monday 19th May, 7pm for 7.30pm.
Tickets are £20 and there will be a raffle on the night. All profits will be donated to Project Parwich. For tickets please contact Jo-anne on 390722
Posted in Films, Memorial hall, Project Parwich, Societies on Saturday May 10, 2008| 2 Comments »
The following has been provided by parwich film:
Last night’s very well attended showing of St. Trinnian’s marked the end of our successful third Season (2007/2008).
We are now planning our 2008/09 Season. Up to now we have focused on mainstream block busters, but we are looking at a more varied programme next season, with possibly additional showings for children, young adults and minority interests. Do let us know what you would like to see, either by putting comments below, or by speaking to Arnold, Martin or Peter, or by emailing us on martin@orchidserve.com. We would particularly welcome input from teenagers and young adults, and would welcome any ideas how parwich film can support Project Parwich, for example you might be organising a fund raising event and would like to show a film or music videos as part of that event, or even just have photographs projected onto the screen.
Thank you to all that have supported us, to everyone that helps out with the film nights, and an especial thanks to the Memorial Hall Management Committee for setting up the group and providing our administration and accounting. We are a very good example of how new groups and new uses of the Memorial Hall can be promoted. Click here to find out more about parwich film
Posted in Events, Memorial hall, People, Photography, Project Parwich on Thursday May 8, 2008| 5 Comments »
Not content with setting up The Horns and looking after her family, Jo-anne Jewett has been busy writing a book to help “empower” normal women by dispelling the myths about make-up and teaching them how to achieve a professional look themselves. The book, which is due to be launched at Bennetts in Ashbourne in July, is called:
‘The Beautiful Truth’
Make-up-is-easy
Don’t believe the hype!!
More about the book later, because not only is Jo-anne launching her book but, inspired by the “before and after” photo sessions that were done for the book, she is also taking a more hands-on role and fulfilling her original passion as a make-up artist and training coach. The models for the book are not actually models, they are ordinary women, aged from 13 to 68 and mostly from Parwich! Do you recognise the person in the before and after photos below….?!
Posted in Memorial hall, News, Project Parwich on Thursday May 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »
There was an impressive turn-out at the Memorial Hall last night for the launch of Project Parwich. Val Stevenson began the evening by giving a presentation on “The Journey So Far“. After giving us some useful historical background on the rebuild project, Val went on to explain the committee’s strategy in more detail, and to give us some context for the approach that is being taken. In particular, she stressed the importance of our needing to demonstrate that a new hall will offer the potential for increased usage, from a wider range of users.
Having already secured a development grant of £23,500, we are now four months away from our next deadline: the submission of our application for a grant of £500,000 from the Big Lottery Fund‘s Community Buildings Programme. As applications for this programme are no longer being accepted, the message was clear: in terms of a full rebuild, it’s now or never.
If the grant application is successful – and we have every reason to feel confident that it will be – then a further £255,000 will still need to be sourced from elsewhere, in order for work to commence in Summer 2009. Although the fund raising group (led by Brian Beasley) is working hard on this, there is still a role for the rest of the village to fulfil. This was expanded on further by Patti Beasley, who explained the aims of Project Parwich.
As many of you will already know, Project Parwich is a twelve-month fund raising campaign by the village itself. The idea is to raise as much money as possible, while having a good time in the process. This will have the additional benefit of demonstrating that we are a self-organised community, who are taking an active and lively role in making the Memorial Hall project a successful one.
Last night’s suggested events included an auction of promises, a “millionaire’s night”, a 10k road run and a party/disco. There will be many more to follow. Ruby Hickmott is our official Events Organiser, who will be keeping a list of volunteers and putting together a calendar of events. (You can e-mail Ruby, or phone her on 323.) Everyone is encouraged to get involved, whether by planning their own event or by helping out at the many events that will be taking place between now and mid-2009.
The third and final speaker was Steve Riley from Marsh Grochowski Architects, who talked us through some of the current ideas for the new Memorial Hall. Although Steve was keen to stress that the building plans were still very much at a draft stage, he was able to give us a fairly detailed glimpse at the sort of building we might expect to see. (more…)
Posted in Events, Memorial hall, Project Parwich on Wednesday May 7, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events, Memorial hall, School on Sunday May 4, 2008| 8 Comments »
There is uncertainty about the use of the Parwich Memorial Hall by the Peak District National Park Authority for some up coming public events.
The Authority’s Conservation Officers, as Parwich residents have been notified, have booked the Memorial Hall for the public consultation meeting on Tuesday (the 6th May). The Authority’s Legal and Democratic Services also booked the Hall for a Planning Appeal on the 25th May (as requested by the appellants), but have since said that the venue is not suitable because of the limited facilities for disabled people.
They have expressed concern about lack of a T-loop (though they have their own portable loop system), about the step (this ‘step’ is a change in levels between the tarmac and the concrete plinth in front of the door; this difference in levels runs from 5cm at the lower end to 2cm at the upper end) and the lack of designated disabled toilets (the ladies’ toilet will just accommodate a standard wheelchair, but the user is likely to require assistance). (more…)
Posted in Events, Memorial hall, Project Parwich on Tuesday April 29, 2008| 10 Comments »
Here are a few words forwarded to us by Patti Beasley who is organising the PR for next weeks launch. The text of the Project Parwich letter is posted further down.
Hello Everyone – well by now you should all have received a letter, cheerfully delivered by Jane Harris and hopefully also seen the posters dotted around the village, inviting you to come to the launch of Project Parwich on May 7th.
While you are being plied with alcohol and enough nibbles to stop you from getting too tipsy we shall be explaining all about this exciting Fun and Fund Raising venture. It will be our opportunity to show that as always Parwich folks can rise to the occasion and get stuck in by having a great time while we raise money.
Don’t worry that (more…)
Posted in Events, Memorial hall, Project Parwich on Tuesday April 29, 2008| 1 Comment »
By now all households in Alsop en le Dale, Ballidon, Parwich and Pikehall should have received a letter announcing the launch of Project Parwich and your opportunity to see the plans for our new Memorial Hall. However just in case you have not seen the letter here it is:
What WE CAN do for OUR New Village Memorial Hall
‘Project Parwich’
You will probably know that we are getting nearer to realising our dream for a new Parwich Memorial Hall. Obviously the cost of this is substantial and as a village we could not possibly find all the money ourselves. We hope to be successful with our £500,000 bid from the Big Lottery Fund and other grants for which the Fund Raising Group is busy applying. However every penny we can raise will go towards making the hall a better-equipped building. If you think of the actual building of the new hall as a slice of bread then we could make the whole thing tastier by fund raising for the jam! This is where every member of our community can help. We will be showing the Lottery Fund that we can help ourselves, we will be having fun and making our contribution all at the same time. (more…)
Posted in Events, Memorial hall, Project Parwich on Saturday April 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Project Parwich – the Launch
Notices have gone out to all residents of Alsop en le Dale, Ballidon, Parwich and Pikehall announcing the launch of Project Parwich and an opportunity to see the architect’s plans for our new Memorial Hall:
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Project Parwich & our new Memorial Hall
Wednesday May 7th at 7.30pm at Parwich Memorial Hall
Come and join in with ‘Drinks and Nibbles’: to view the final plans for the new Memorial Hall and to launch ‘Project Parwich’, our Fun and Fundraising year for the Hall.
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Posted in About this site, Memorial hall, News on Thursday April 24, 2008| 1 Comment »
We now have more pages relating to the Memorial Hall on-line.
Firstly the pages here at PARWICH.ORG where you can share your comments
and secondly (what hopefully will become) more detailed information at PARWICHMEMORIALHALL.ORG
Will all members of the Committee and the Project teams have a look at them (using the navigation bars above) and either post your suggestions for improving these pages below or email your comments and content to parwichmemorialhall@hotmail.com.
The sections on Redevelopment, Funding & Finance, Publicity, the Committee & the Charity and Current Facilities will all have further sub-pages as more information comes in.
Posted in Events, Films, Memorial hall on Tuesday April 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »
The infamous school for ‘young ladies’, St T…’s , is once again facing dire financial crisis. While unorthodox headmistress Camilla Fritton (Rupert Everett) struggles to deal with the new Education Minister Geoffrey Thwaites’ tireless advances and his unyielding objective to transform her chaotic environs into a ‘respectable’ ladies college, the responsibility for saving St T…’s from its creditors falls to the anarchic pupils. The fearless girls gather together a motley crew of teachers, associates, and the rest of the school’s ungovernable and uninhibited pranksters, who, using their wit, sass, determination and ingenuity attempt to pull off the heist of the century and save the school from impending bankruptcy. A RIOT! (more…)
Posted in About this site, Films, Memorial hall, Societies on Thursday March 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »
There are new pages posted under the Directory of ‘Local groups and organisations‘ on this site. Have your say about what films you would like to see in Parwich, or post your reviews of the films we have already see.
Posted in Memorial hall on Monday March 24, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Amanda Johnson for providing us with this report.
The annual general meeting of the Parwich Memorial Hall was held last Wednesday (March 19th), with a succinct summary of a busy year from the Chairman (Mike Gerard-Pearse) and a clear explanation of the healthy bank balances of the Hall from the Treasurer (Ed Linnell).
The five elected members of the committee were re-elected without opposition: Mike Gerard-Pearse, Ed Linnell, Amanda Johnson, Janet Gosling and Sandra Chadfield.
The short (and sadly rather poorly attended) AGM was followed by an excellent presentation by Val Stevenson about the progress with the Big Lottery Fund Bid and how the Community came to be in this promising position in terms of potential funding for a new Hall.
Peter Trewhitt then displayed the new weblog and website pages, with an exciting account of how everyone can gain and share information and become involved.
There should be more Memorial Hall Pages on-line in the next few days, with the minutes of the meeting and the overheads from Val’s talk (Peter Trewhitt just needs someone to talk him through publishing traditional pages on the web – “I thought I knew what I was doing but it didn’t quite work”).
Posted in Memorial hall on Monday March 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
If you don’t know already, the bid for the new Memorial Hall (community hall) build is through to the final stage. We have received a grant of £23,350 towards drawing up the actual plans, getting planning permission and completing the final form. Having given us this money, if we can get our final bid right, the Big Lottery Fund must think we are in with a good chance for the rest of the £500,000.
We will have to provide some matched funding so if you have any ideas let the Committee or your User Group Rep know. This matched funding can be ‘in kind’ and we would like to hear from anyone with skills or materials that might be relevant.
To find out more come along to the Memorial Hall AGM at 7-30pm Wednesday 19th March.
Posted in Events, Memorial hall on Monday March 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Film night has come round again. Last month Atonement was seen by a near capacity crowd, so come along for a great time:
7-30pm Friday 7th March at Parwich Memorial Hall
Admission free
For more information on the film see http://www.elizabeththegoldenage.com
Posted in Events, Memorial hall, People, Societies on Wednesday December 19, 2007| 3 Comments »
What a great night, it was tense, it was close, just a few points in it. Six well planned rounds with interesting themes – Up the Union! A little bit of culture; A little personal; Odds & Ends, Truly General & finally Happy Christmas. Thanks Denis.
Seven teams battled it out, punctuated by well-earned drinks after each round (maybe that was my downfall!) At half time there were only 2 ½ points in it between the top 4 teams, so there was everything to play for. In the end it all came down to the last couple of questions, Minus 2 team were wrong-footed and pipped at the post by Ted’s Team. Well done to Tim, Sharon, Edith & Dawn who proudly strode away with the cup for the following year. Commiseration to Minus 2, Badger & Pauline, the runners-up, a fantastic effort seeing as they were only running on half strength. (more…)
Posted in Events, Films, Memorial hall on Tuesday November 27, 2007| Leave a Comment »
Following the well-attended screening of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at the Memorial Hall on Friday November 16th, our next screening takes place on Friday November 30th, at 7:30 pm.
This historical drama stars Ioan Gruffudd as the pioneering anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce, supported by Albert Finney, Michael Gambon, Rufus Sewell, Benedict Cumberbatch and Youssou N’Dour. You can find more out about the film at its official website.
Tickets are available from the village shop.
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