Please take extra care on the B5056 towards the Bentley Brook, 2 lambs are out on the roadside just after the Chicks / Go Beyond driveway on the bad bends.
If you know whose they are please let them know asap.
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Lambs On The Road Nr ‘Go Beyond’ Driveway
Posted in Environment, Farming, News on Tuesday May 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Sheep Loose On B5056 Towards The Bentley Brook
Posted in Environment, Farming, News, Roads on Sunday May 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Clive M for the following:
There are two sheep out on the road halfway between Tissington Ford and Fenny Bentley. If anyone knows the owners, please pass this on.
A Big Thank You!
Posted in News, Parwich Panoramic 5, People on Friday August 6, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Much to our amazement and delight, Nia and Ed have decided to donate the proceeds from this year’s Panoramic 5 to the blog. We have a numbers of costs annually covering things like web hosting, storage, domain mapping (don’t ask), add free site and more. These costs have in the last few years been covered by generous donations from the PDHS, Parwich Welfare Fund, individual village resident donations and the team themselves. With Covid knocking out the PDHS open gardens the blog’s coffers were in danger of running dry so it is with great joy we received this incredibly generous donation! We now have sufficient funds for several years and even the possibility of upgrading some of our hosting services.
The team would like to thank Nia and Ed and also all the volunteers who helped with the event and the competitors on the night who collectively have made this donation possible.
Thank you all!
A very happy and emotionally overwhelmed Blog Team 🙂
Undelivered Mail?
Posted in News on Wednesday July 14, 2021| Leave a Comment »
If you’ve received a Royal Mail request card to pay a fee for postage for a letter, please rethink paying or if you have the time to visit their sorting office and take a look at the letter.I just did, and it looks like it’s fake letter. In fact, the Royal Mail sorting office have written ‘fake’ on the envelope.
I was told there are 20 addresses in the village that have received the request.
Happy for you to call me to discuss.
Alex 734
Collision
Posted in News, Police, Roads on Thursday August 6, 2020| 2 Comments »
Some time between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning someone has driven into our car while it was parked outside our house opposite to Pump Hill. We didn’t hear it happen and no note has been left. (see photos) To hit it going forward would have meant the other vehicle was on the wrong side of the road. But there are no skid marks or damage down the side of the car. Perhaps someone reversed into it? If anyone saw this happen or remembers passing and seeing (or not) the damage caused then any information would be gratefully received. Or if you have seen any suspicious new damage on any other vehicle!
Andrew M
Parwich Primary Make The Papers
Posted in News, School, Young people on Thursday July 16, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Parwich in The Times
Posted in News, Wakes on Friday July 3, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Primary School Update
Posted in Covid, News, School, Young people on Monday June 1, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Help with Self-Isolation
Posted in Health Care, News, People, Services on Sunday March 15, 2020| 16 Comments »
Hi, we just wanted to offer our help to anyone who may need it at the moment.
Between us, we go to Ashbourne, Wirksworth or Bakewell every day and we would be happy to pick up anything needed such as shopping, prescriptions or anything else. We are happy to drop it off anywhere in the area. We can also call to Hartington for prescriptions if needed.
Please just call if you need anything at all. If we are unable to answer straight away please do leave us a message and we will get back to you. Our numbers are:
Liz Edge – 07545 345 504
Karen Wigley – 07792 289 888
Rosie Ward – 07712 481 197
Many thanks,
Liz, Karen and Rosie
Burglary Dwelling & Non Dwelling
Posted in News, Police on Wednesday January 8, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Not in Parwich, thank goodness, but I thought worth posting-
There has been several Burglaries overnight in Bradbourne, Carsington and Newton Grange, Ashbourne..Anyone with information that may assist enquiries please contact PC15049 Beardshall at Matlock Police.
Ashbourne, Brailsford and Carsington Police
General Election Hustings
Posted in Church, News on Sunday December 1, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Monsdale Lane now clear
Posted in Environment, News, Roads on Saturday October 5, 2019| Leave a Comment »
EU Election Results
Posted in Local government, News on Monday May 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »
With a turnout of 34.7%, only slightly more than 2014, the Brexit Party took over the two seats previously held by UKIP and won a third from the Tories, who lost both theirs. The LibDems regained the seat they lost in 2014, and Labour held their one seat.
Congratulations to our new MEPs here in the East Midlands Region:
- Rory Palmer (Labour)
- Bill Newton Dunn (LibDem)
- Annunziata Rees-Mogg (The Brexit Party)
- Jonathan Bullock (The Brexit Party)
- Matthew Patten (The Brexit Party)
EU Elections on Thursday
Posted in Local government, News on Tuesday May 21, 2019| 1 Comment »
This Thursday (23rd of May) we are voting in the EU Parliamentary election, note if you don’t cast your vote, someone else’s choice will win. In the last election in 2014 there was a disappointing 33% turnout for our region. The Parwich polling station is the Memorial Hall with voting from 7am to 10pm.
In our region, the East Midlands, we have five MEPs, which in the outgoing Parliament were:
- Rupert Matthews – Conservative (standing again)
- Emma McClarkin – Conservative (standing again)
- Rory Palmer – Labour (standing again)
- Margot Parker – UKIP
- Jonathan Bullock – UKIP (now standing for the Brexit Party)
In this election you vote by selecting your preferred party, however continue reading to find out about the very varied 2019 candidate lists. (more…)
Congratulations to our re-elected District Councillor
Posted in Local government, News, People on Friday May 3, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Congratulations to Sir Richard, who has been re-elected as our Councillor here in the Dovedale and Parwich ward of Derbyshire Dales District Council
The results were
- Sandra Fearn (Liberal Democrats) 78 votes
- Sir Richard FitzHerbert (Conservative) 424 votes
- Sue Hodgson (Labour) 73 votes
The turn out was low, just under 44%. The Conservatives look set to retain control of the Council, though with a much reduced majority. See the District Council website for the full results.
Government Launches a Review of National Parks
Posted in Environment, News on Wednesday May 30, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The government has launched a review into the UK’s national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs).
Nearly 70 years after the country’s national parks were first established, aimed at opening up the countryside and allowing more people to connect with nature, DEFRA announced on Saturday that an independent panel will look at how these “iconic landscapes” meet the UK’s needs in the 21st century.
The review will explore how access to parks can be improved, how those who live and work in them can be better supported and their role in growing the rural economy. In addition; part of the review will look at whether there is scope for the current network of 34 AONBs and 10 national parks to expand.
Click here for a link to the full article.
Intravenous
Posted in News on Friday August 18, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Readers of Colin Galtrey’s books may like to know the latest John Gammon book is now available in Kindle and Paper back formats.
After Brexit is it Blexit?
Posted in About this site, News on Saturday April 1, 2017| Leave a Comment »
News has just arrived in the post this morning of a totally unexpected side effect of Brexit that is threatening the continued existance of the Parwich Blog and thousands of other similar small sites across the country. The team are so shocked that we thought we should share this news with you immediately.
WordPress, the company which provides the web building and publishing tools and hosts the website are informing all their clients that they may have to shut down all UK based operations. This seems to be something to do with their servers being located at the TBS site in Frankfurt. Under EU law all data held on servers within the EU must be subject to legal control by the European Court of Justice. As the UK intends to leave the ECJ this will create a conflict and likely that UK sites can no longer be hosted.
Under the Terms and Conditions of WordPress’ service all data held by them becomes theirs so we would not be able to move to another service or reconstitute the site elsewhere without infringing WordPress copyrights. So it looks like we will have no option but to close down the blog.
To read the full text of the WordPress letter we have scanned a copy here (more…)
The Hurt of Yochana
Posted in Classified adverts, News on Thursday March 2, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Colin Galtrey’s latest book has just been released and is now on sale at Amazon in Kindle and Paperback formats.
Thank you for letting us know Colin.
Neighbourhood Watch
Posted in News on Friday February 24, 2017| 1 Comment »
It appears that undesireable people were casing our properties last night, it was reported to me by a neighbor that people with head lights were wandering about in my orchard and in the Church Yard area for two hours last night. I will inform the police, please keep a watchful eye out for anything suspicious. Terry P
Super Moon
Posted in Environment, News, Photography, Weather on Wednesday November 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Clear skies permitting there will be a super moon on Monday 14th November 2016.
The moon will be the closest to Earth it’s been since January 1948. It will appear bigger than it has for almost 70 years. The next time the moon is closer will not be until 2034.
During the event, the moon will appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than an average full moon.
Lets hope for clear skies above Parwich.
Photo: Lynn C
Further reading: The Independent
Kiln Kane Access
Posted in News, Transport on Saturday September 17, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Due to our house move the upper part of the lane will be blocked on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st September.
Apologies for any inconvenience
Sue and Alan Purvis
Ashbourne Post Office still only limited service
Posted in News, Services on Saturday September 10, 2016| 1 Comment »
The Ashbourne News Telegraph reports that although you can get stamps or post parcels, there is not much else you can do at the Ashbourne Post Office at present:
The lack of full services at the post office inside the Co-op store in the Shawcroft Centre is now into its second week.
It is not known how quickly the difficulty will be resolved. Click here to see the full article. The nearest alternatives for us are Hartington and Winster, click here to find out more about local branches on the Post Office website.
The Sycamore re-launch
Posted in Events, News, Pub on Monday August 29, 2016| Leave a Comment »
There is a hive of activity at the Sycamore in preparation for the re-launch on Friday.
The grand re-launch: Friday 2nd September from 3pm, with live music from Elvis at 9pm
What’s New……
- Put some fizz into your weekend – Proscecco by the glass every Friday and Saturday
- Three hand pulled bitters
- New Beers on the bar, Magners, Stella, Robinsons Smooth
- New soft drinks ranges
- New stock coming to the shop soon, orders can be taken
- New menu from early October serving in the new dining room
- New decoration
A sneak preview of the refurbishments so far…
For more information and updates click here: The Sycamore – Kirsty’s Facebook page
Please confirm your Newspaper orders
Posted in News, Pub, Shop on Friday August 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »
The Sycamore redecorations are progressing well, so keep Friday 2nd September free in your diary for the grand re-opening (see https://parwich.org/2016/08/11/sycamore-re-launch-planned/).
Kirsty is continuing the newspaper orders, so if you have a paper on Saturday or Sunday they will be available to collect. Currently the Shop @The Sycamore is open each day from 10am to 2pm, and we will keep you updated as things progress.
However the list of who gets what newspaper has been mislaid, so if you could let Kirsty or Jane know what weekend papers you want that would be a great help. Either call into the Shop this lunch time or phone 390 212.
National Sports Week
Posted in News, School, Sport, Young people on Wednesday June 29, 2016| Leave a Comment »
It seems that the Pupils of Parwich Primary School had a great time last week as part of National Sports Week. There are some excellent photos on the Ashbourne News Telegraph website. It is great they had a chance to experience so many different activities:
Don’t forget that there are also regular photographic updates on the School website:
Let’s hope it has them ready for the Children’s Sports and the Hill Races next week
Parwich in tomorrow’s Stunner
Posted in News on Tuesday March 22, 2016| Leave a Comment »
In the light of the Sunday Times again featuring Parwich as one of the best places to live, the Ashbourne News Telegraph are running an article on this in tomorrow’s edition.
As today’s horrific news from Brussels comes in, it is good we can also reflect on what we value in our community and our environment.
A Top Place to Live
Posted in Environment, News on Friday March 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »
The Ashbourne Telegraph reports that the Sunday Times, due out this coming Sunday, has once again listed Parwich as one of the best places to live. Let’s hope it is more accurate than the report in The Times earlier this week which placed two of Tissington’s shops in Parwich!
A52s CD launch on Saturday
Posted in A52s, Music, News, Out & About on Thursday November 19, 2015| 1 Comment »
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/
Book your tickets for A52s CD Launch
Posted in A52s, Music, News, Out & About on Sunday November 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/
A52s CD Release in November
Posted in A52s, Music, News, Out & About on Thursday October 29, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/
A52s releasing new CD
Posted in A52s, Music, News, Out & About on Monday October 19, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/
Parwich in Derbyshire Life
Posted in News, People on Wednesday July 22, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The article on Parwich that was in the July issue of Derbyshire Life is now on their website too, click on the photo below to see the article:
Bin collections today – Wednesday 21st January
Posted in News, People, Weather on Wednesday January 21, 2015| Leave a Comment »
We have just received the following from Derbyshire County Council:
21st January collection update
Because of the overnight snow, today’s scheduled waste and recycling collections are on hold. We’ll be inspecting the roads later to check if it’s safe to collect. In the meantime please leave out bins and bags.
Please note it’s not just the condition of the roads on today’s scheduled rounds that are a concern, but also roads to and from our depot at Longcliffe.
Many thanks
New Picassos Found in Parwich
Posted in Arts, News, Photography, Weather on Friday August 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Parwich.org exclusive: our own David G has located three new paintings from Picasso’s ‘Blue Period’. They are thought to be the documented, but never previously seen series entitled “Sea or Sky“.
Furniture for sale
Posted in News, People, Shop on Monday July 28, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Janice W is selling a variety of furniture from three piece suite, dining table set, display cabinet, drawers and wardrobe as well as crockery and other bits and bobs all for very reasonable prices. Come to 3 West View over the weekend or contact Janice on 390281 or email lucywigley@googlemail.com to enquire. Below is a selection for sale:
Ashbourne firefighters on strike
Posted in News on Monday April 28, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced further strike dates following a national ballot for strike action last year.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) have said that FBU members will be striking on Friday, May 2, 12 noon until 5pm, Saturday, May 3, 2pm until 2am on Sunday, 4 May, and Sunday, May 4, from 10am until 3pm.
During times of industrial action, DFRS will continue to provide an emergency response service at a reduced level.
The Fire Service are asking members of the public to take extra steps to reduce the risk of a fire breaking out in their home and to take extra care when driving on the roads during times of industrial action. They DFRS say:
I would urge everyone to visit our website, www.derbys-fire.gov.uk where there is a wealth of fire safety advice and information available.
If you do have a fire, do not try to tackle this yourself, get out, stay out and call 999, we will respond.
The Ashbourne News Telegraph contains more details.
Nationwide states National Parks produce 18% house price premium
Posted in Housing, News on Wednesday March 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Nationwide has produced a special report stating that National Parks come with a house price premium of 18%. For more information read their full report.
Congratulations to Alan Wood for receiving the Arctic Star
Posted in History, News, People on Wednesday February 19, 2014| 2 Comments »
Alan Wood is awarded the Arctic Star
Massive congratulations to Alan Wood who after nearly 70 years has now received the Arctic Star to acknowledge the vital role he, and many like him, played in World War Two.
The medal is awarded for any length of service above the Arctic Circle by members of the British armed forces and the merchant navy. Alan served in the merchant navy during World War Two on board the S.S. Fort Yukon in the Arctic convoys to Murmansk, Russia.
The Ashbourne News Telegraph included a quote from Alan:
I was only 17 when I joined the merchant navy in 1944. I spent three months on a training course for Lifeboat and Seamanship on the T.S. Vindicatrix, in Sharpness, Gloucestershire.
After this I joined the S.S. Demeatation in Grangemouth on the Forth, and we proceeded to London to take troops and supplies to the Normandy beaches.
On the second trip to the beaches, the ship was damaged by an inland shore battery with a number of casualties. We returned to North Shields for repairs.
The next ship I was on was the S.S. Fort Yukon, which was loaded with supplies bound for Murmansk, Russia. We went from Manchester up the Clyde, where we met with other vessels and formed a convoy.
I can tell you it was bitterly cold in the Arctic Circle, but I wasn’t frightened by it, I didn’t really feel it. After discharging the cargo in Murmansk we loaded the ship with phosphate bound for London.
Whilst we were sheltering in the north of Scotland overnight we heard that peace had been declared. My next trip as on the S.S. Llandaff, which went empty from Newport, Wales to Philadelphia to fetch supplies for American forces in the Pacific, but then the atomic bomb was dropped and the Japanese surrendered. So we boarded coal in Philadelphia for northern Norway instead.
I’m delighted to have been given this medal, but it’s a shame it took so long because many of my colleagues and friends who were also involved have long since died.”
Tom Chambers stars in Great Train Robbery BBC drama
Posted in News, Tom Chambers on Monday December 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Tom Chambers will star alongside Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent in a BBC drama about the Great Train Robbery, to be screened on Thursday December 19th at 8pm. The Derby Telegraph has the full story.
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