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It’s that day of the week again with the Ashbourne News Telegraph out. Here are the items that relate to our immediate area:

• p.2 Mention of Memorial Hall architects Marsh-Grochowski’s recent awards.
• p.2 & 17 Updates on Tom’s progress in Strictly Come Dancing (click here to see the article.)
• p.8 An article promoting the work day to help clear the flood damage in Parwich. (Unfortunately a week too late, as the day was last Sunday.)
• p.62 Ashbourne Town Darts: Shant 4 – 5 Legion; Sycamore 7 – 2 Tiger A; and White Hart 6 – 3 Legion A. (There is a League Meeting at 8-30pm at Compton Social Club tomorrow.)

Also go to the paper’s website for an on-line poll on who readers think will win Strictly Come Dancing. At the time of writing Tom had 100% of the votes (all two of them). Here are some other items of more general interest: (more…)

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The BBC’s East Midlands Politics Show are sending a reporter to Parwich on Wednesday morning to find out about our ideas on local democracy.  Readers of PARWICH.ORG will know that Defra are conducting a consultation on direct elections to the National Park Authorities, and that there is local interest in this issue.

Parwich Parish Council support some form of direct elections to the Peak Park Authority as do 90% of those who responded to our on-line poll.  Any further comments added below will be passed on to the BBC reporter.

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It’s that day of the week again with the Ashbourne News Telegraph out. Here are the items that relate to immediate area:

• p.7 A page feature on Tom Chambers and Strictly Come Dancing: “Tom goes through with steamy salsa”
• p.9 Longcliffe Quarries are given planning permission for their new head quarters at Curzon Lodge in Longcliffe, relocating from their existing site at Brassington Moor Quarry.
• p.54 Ashbourne Town Darts.  The report gives a sumary of reults and current league table positions.  It has been a good week for Parwich with the following results: Nag’s Head 2 – 7 Parwich Legion; Sycamore 5 – 4 The Bullets; and Parwich Legion A 5 – 4 The Shepherds.  The League meeting is at 8-30pm Thursday 27th Nov at Compton Social Club.

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It’s that day of the week again with the Ashbourne News Telegraph out. Here are the items that relate to Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall:

• p. 8 Feature on Tom Chambers and Strictly Come Dancing
• p. 9 Full page feature on Denise Ball’s skydive raising funds for Breast Cancer (click here to see more at PARWICH.ORG, and click here for the Ashbourne Telegraph article also with a video clip)
• p. 27 Don’t miss Parwich & District Local History Society’s visit to Lud’s Church on Sunday (meet 12-30pm Sycamore Inn car park to share cars)
• p. 31 The Tissington Area Safer Neighbourhood Team will meet at 7-30pm Monday 17th November in Parwich Memorial Hall (all welcome)
• p. 55 Ashbourne Town Darts: Parwich Legion 7 – 2 Cock Inn; Sycamore 4 – 5 The Bullets; and Waterloo 9 – 0 Parwich Legion A
• p. 55 Hartington Darts & Dominoes: knock out dominoe singles saw Badger Walker (Legion H) getting through to the semi-finals.

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It’s that day of the week again with the Ashbourne News Telegraph out.  Here are the items that relate to Asop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall:

• p.3 Speed cameras are monitoring roads in the Ashbourne area this week including the A515 through Alsop en le Dale.
• p.13 A page feature on Strictly Come Dancing: “Tom’s Latin arrogance puts him in the next round“.
• p.23 Don’t miss Parwich’s foremost rock band the A52s at the Legion on Saturday from 8-30pm.
• p.43 Public Notice for the Peak Park Authority’s planning surgery in Parwich 5pm to 8pm on 12th Nov (see post at PARWICH.ORG for details).
• p.51 Results and League positions for Ashbourne Town Darts: Division One, Legion 4 – 5 Plough Anglers; Division Two, Shoulder 9 – 0 Sycamore; and Division Four, Vaults 4 – 5 Legion
• p53 Hartington & District Darts and Dominoes knockout singles tournament with the following included in the quarter finals P Allsopp (Sycamore), J Edge (Legion), R Smith (Legion) and G Critchlow (Legion).  It was an all Legion final between G Critchlow and R Smith, with R Smith winning. (Note, the article does not say if it was darts or dominoes.)

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Local items are a little thin in this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph, not even mention of Tom or Debbie:

• p.6 Planning application to move the garage and build an extension at Catlow in Parwich.
• p.7 Feature with photograph on last week’s Indian music presentation in Parwich School.
• p.31 Gardener’s Cottage is indicated on Bagshaw’s advert as under offer, so the Parwich property market has not completely stalled.

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When I was about 10 my grandfather said when you get older time speeds up.  I did not take him seriously, but though I still have 30 years to reach the age my grandfather was when he made this remark, it can’t be Wednesday again already, can it?  Well, if not my Ashbourne News Telegraph has come early.

Here are the items related to our immediate area:

• p.4 A full page feature on Tom, Strictly and his wedding. (Click here to read the article.)
• p.5 A short article on the Poll here at PARWICH.ORG on Local Democracy in the Peak Park: a survey.
• p.53 Darts & Dominoes league table positions, with the Legion and the Sycamore standing 4th in Darts div A and div B respectively and the Legion 4th in Dominoes div A.  Is four our lucky number?

Here are some further items that might be of interest:  (more…)

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Thank you to Lynne G for sending this in.

I was watching BBC breakfast just after 7.20 this morning when they were doing a series on how people are coping with the credit crunch (it’s probably one of those items that gets repeated a few times through the whole programme). They said that tomorrow (Wednesday) the item will be coming from the Peak District where they will be seeing how small villages are coping with the credit crunch. Could be interesting – let’s hope they decide to come to Parwich!

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Here the stories from our immediate area in this Ashbourne News Telegraph:

• p.4 An article on Tom Chambers, his wedding on Sunday, recent TV coverage of Tom and of Parwich and his preparations for Saturday’s episode of Strictly.
• p.6 An excellent summary of Christopher Harrison’s work as priest in charge for Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington, of his work as Rural Dean and of his hopes for his new role in Nottingham City Centre Church Group.
• p.7 Congratulations to William Bunting (of Alsop en le Dale) on his presentation of a Bishop’s Badge in Derby Cathedral last week.  The Badges are awarded in appreciation of the dedicated work of lay people who contribute to the life and health of the Diocese.
• p.47 A plug for this Friday’s curry & quiz night in aid of Parwich School.
• p.61 Ashbourne Town Darts results: Parwich Legion won 8-1 against the Cock Inn; Sycamore won 6-3 against the Wheel but the Legion’s second team lost 7-2 to the Rose & Crown (click here for article).
• p.64 Ashbourne Dominoes Leagueresults with the Sycamore currently in 5th place (out of 11 teams) in their Division.

Here are some other stories that might be of interest to our viewers: (more…)

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The take over of Hartington Cheese Factory (previously part of the Dairy Crest Group) by Long Clawson Dairy Ltd has been referred to the Competition Commission (formerly the Monopolies & Mergers Commission) this week.  They are gathering evidence and invite comments from interested parties by 24th October.

Their report may not be available until March 2009, prolonging the uncertainty for the 180 employees.  To find out more see the Competition Commission’s News Release.

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There is not a lot of news from our immediate area in this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph:

• p.2 “Tom jives to top of leader board” reports the weekend’s Strictly episodes and local responses. Also talks about preparations for Tom and Clare’s wedding, the day after he next dances on Saturday 18th Oct.
• p.13 The restoration of Bradbourne Mill has won the Master Builder 2008 award for best Large Restoration Project in Yorkshire and Trent.
• p.41 Bob Matthews Quiz tomorrow at 8pm in the Sycamore Inn.
• p.60 Ashbourne Town Darts results and standing in the leagues so far.

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It is that time of the week again and the Asbourne News Telegraph is out again.  Here are some local links:

• p.2 Yesterday the Park District National Park Authority met residents of Hartington, they plan to include Parwich amongst the villages visited next (click here to see our earlier post, and here to read the article.)
• p.6 & 7 Two page spread on the Biggest Coffee Morning in the World in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, including Sandra and Rebecca’s in Parwich which raised £450.
• p.11 “Gas canister causes blaze” reports last week’s fire in Parwich.  At least Val, the fire didn’t make the front page as you feared.
• p.11 Planning permission refused for a new access drive at The Old Barn, Pikehall (this is an update on the information in the paper).
• p.17 Planning permission granted for indoor swimming pool at Parwich Lees (this is an update on the information in the paper).
• p.21 “A Team’s 33 top grades”: an article on QEGS’ very successful GCSE students including our own Catherine Bunting.  Best wishes with your A Level courses.
• p.27 to 38 The new starters at Parwich Primary School are photographed on p28 in this First Day at School 12-page pull out.  Parents and grandparents be sure to buy your copy.
• p.62 Darts results for the Jennings Cup 1st Round: the Sycamore won 7-2 against Compton A, and the Legion won 9-0 against Nags Head Ladies.

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Unfortunately the fire brigade had to be called to Parwich again.  Late this afternoon (Wednesday) three fire engines attended a workshop/garage fire by Dodd’s Hill.  Fortunately no one including the dogs was hurt.

Commiserations and best wishes from all at PARWICH.ORG to the K family and especially to Philip.

Let us hope that having had three call outs (the first being a false alarm), we won’t be needing them again for a while.

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Here are some items from this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph that might be of interest:

• p.3 “Tom has magic in his hips says judge”. (Click here for the text of their article on Tom Chambers in Strictly Come Dancing.)
• p.5 Best wishes to PARWICH.ORG contributor Heather H who is currently with QUEGS in Northumberland competing in the 2008 Fieldfare Keilder Challenge final.  Do let us know how you get on Heather.
• p.9 At various locations on Friday the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning will be taking place to raise money Macmillan Cancer Support.  In Parwich all are welcome to School View between 9 and 12am (for more details see post on this site).
• p.21 Article on the Sycamore Inn’s winning Best Pub in the Midlands and National Best Community Pub (read our post), with a photo of Janet.  There will also be a feature on this in Thursday’s Derby Evening Telegraph.
• p.21 Photo of the 12th July wedding of Alan Walker and Emma Bradbury that took place at Alsop Church.
• p.28 Pirate Night on Saturday at Parwich Legion (see poster on this site for more details).
• p.45 Darts results: the Sycamore won 7-2 against the Red Lion; the Shant won 7-2 against the Legion; and the White Hart won 6-3 against the Legion ‘B’ team.

Possibly also of interest are:  (more…)

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The Ashbourne News Telegraph hits the mean streets of the Derbyshire again today (17/09/08).  Here are some items of local interest:

• p1 & p4-5 The unveiling of the sculpture a Shrovetime Hug in Ashbourne last weekend.  The paper is running an opinion poll and plans to have a video of the event on their website.  See also Tim Baker’s Shrovetide blog.
• p2  Car fire in Parwich Parish last Friday with two fire engines and the police attending the blazing 4×4 in the Dale (the Newhaven road) near Middlemoor Farm in the early afternoon.  (This was their second visit to Parwich that day, the earlier had been a false alarm following a toddler’s experiments with the telephone.)  See also the Comment section “Busy days for police” on p.4. (more…)

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Today’s Ashbourne News Telegraph (10th Sept 2008) unsurprisingly focuses on last weekend’s flooding in the area.

• p.3 Of the various articles on the flooding we are mentioned under the heading “Chaos and destruction“.  The article describes and pictures (the photograph used came from our post) the damage to our roads and paths and includes a short interview with Janet at the Sycamore.  (The paper also warns more heavy rain is expected tomorrow.)
• p.4 The Comment section comments favourably on PARWICH.ORG (see post below for the full text).
• p.6 Derbyshire Cyberscouts receive £500 for new equipment.
• p.15 The Hug, a sculpture representing Ashbourne Shrovetide Football is to be unveiled at 10-30am on Saturday at the Waterside Park development (i.e. in front of Homebase).
• p.19 Ashbourne Churches Together is launching an appeal to help those affected by the floods in India where some 2,000 people have died.  Donations can be sent to Elizabeth Hurfurt, 81 Derby Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1BH, cheques payable to ACT Patna Partnership.  For more information contact the Vicar on 01335 390 226.
• p.47 Ashbourne Town Darts 2008/09 Winter League starts this evening.  Best wishes to the Legion against the Cross (Div 1), the Sycamore against the George & Dragon A (Div 2), and the Legion A against the Bowling Green (Div 4).

As always add anything we have missed to the comments section below.

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Caroline Rodgers reports:

Parwich School has not escaped unscathed. The damage to the road leading up to school means the area is unsafe, but also inside the building, water has flooded the Key Stage 1 area as well as the toilets. Ged has sandbagged the area to try to prevent further damage, but with the rain still falling we shall just have to watch and see.

The boiler room flooded too, the pump is still working in there and will hopefully continue to do so.

All the damage has been photographed and reported to Derbyshire.

I will keep everyone posted with regards to school opening on Tuesday.

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As Patti B says in a comment left this morning:

Many people in the village have suffered terrible damage with flooded homes. Does anyone need help? Please post replies if we can be of any assistance.

If you or any of your neighbours could do with a helping hand, then do please give us a collective shout in the comments box below.

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If the ‘movers and shakers’ of Alsop, Ballidon, Pikehall and Parwich were away last week they must be on a fortnight’s holidays.  It was particularly hard to find any local links in this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph 3rd Sept 2008, not even a photo of Debbie.  I found only one specific mention, though thank you Patti for pointing out the one that was missed (I had thought it odd there was nothing on the Snail Trail):

• p.5 Ashbourne 50+ Forumhave various speakers giving information about the planned new Ashbourne Hospital at the Ashbourne Leisure Centre from 10am to 12-30pm on Friday 12th September.  Anyone needing help to get to the event phone 01629 532 446 no later than tomorrow, or email christine.hopkins@derbyshire.gov.uk.
• p.20 This weekend sees the start of the Wirksworth Festival (click here for the Festival website and the full programme).
• p.23 Our MP Patrick McLoughlin has arranged for a free tour of Parliament on the 28th of October.  Constituents interested in being included should write to Patrick McLoughlin MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or email him on partick.mcloughlin.mp@pariament.uk
• p25. Parwich Snail Trail, an advert along with editorial comment on Saturday’s fund raising event for Project Parwich (the new Memorial Hall).  From 10am to 4pm (admission £1) there will be 20 stalls arround the village selling everything from new and unwanted gifts to books, household furniture items, furniture and antiques. (Postponed because of bad weather.)  (more…)

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Are all the movers and shakers of Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich & Pikehall on holiday?  Well here are some possible local interest items in today’s (27th August 2008) Ashbourne News Telegraph:

• p.2 Hartington Cheese Factory is now officially owned by Long Clawson Dairy Ltd.  People wanting to comment on this to the OFT have until Friday (either email the case officer Marie Didierlaurent on marie.didierlaurant@oft.gsi.gov.uk or phone her on 0207 211 8427).
• p.3 QEGS students again set new records, this time with their GCE results.  Congratulations to all, particularly to Catherine B who achieved 10 A/A* grades.  The Great Roberto may be over shadowed by the successes of the next generation.  (Denstone College students also achieved excellent results.)
• p.5 On Saturday Ashbourne councillors will be undertaking a traffic survey, volunteers to help are wanted.  This is part of their campaign for an Ashbourne bypass on the A515.
• p.6 The suspect in the Biggin cannabis raid, Ming Huang, was remanded in custody to appear in court again this week (see our previous post).
• p.27 Wirksworth Festival‘s Art & Architecture Trail is to run on the weekend of 6/7th September.
• p.28 Craft Fair in Tissington village hall on Saturday.
• p.28 The Riff Raff Festival will be taking place on 12, 13 & 14th of September near Hulland Ward.  Tickets limited to 400.
• p.29 Ashbourneis ahead of Parwich in the race to provide allotments (see our previous post).  The 1908 Smallholding and Allotments Act states councils should be funding such endeavors.
• p.38 Public Notice issued by County Council re. new speed limits on stretches of the A515.  Various additional 30, 40 and 50 mph speed restrictions to be applied.  It effects our stretch but the notice does not make it clear what speed limits are being imposed where.
• p45 Report on Bradbourne Fell race, but their photographer seems to have missed ‘son of’ and Graham (see our post for more photos).
• p.46 Presentation of trophies last Friday night for the Summer Pool League.  The Sycamore was runner up for the Captains Trophy.
• p.47 Results of the Summer League Footballlist Biggin in fourth place over all, though a few matches are still to be played this week.

As always let us know what we have missed.

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The weeks just role by and it’s Wednesday again, with the Ashbourne News Telegraph – 20th Aug 2008- dropping on my doormat again.  Stories this week include:

• p.1 M&S bid to open a food store on the Waterside retail estate, which is presumably mixed news for Ashbourne. (p.7 also the Stunner is running a pole to see what its readers think, see their website.)
• p.2 Members of the public are invited by the Office of Fair Trading to have their say on the takeover of the Hartington Cheese Factory.  To contact the OFT either email the case officer Marie Didierlaurent on marie.didierlaurant@oft.gsi.gov.uk or phone her on 0207 211 8427.
• p.3 QEGS students achieve the best ever A-level results with a 97.7 pass rate, and an average score that places the School 12th in the Country.  Well done all, but especially our local youngsters!
• p.8 ‘Village closer to new hall dreams’ reports our success at last week’s planning meeting and the Peak Park Authority’s comendations of the proposed new Memorial Hall.
• p.9 Refuse collections and recycling collections will be a day late next week because of the bank holiday.
• p.10 Article on Abel Shipley and the Horticulture Society hanging basket competition revived in his memory. (Click here to read our post.)
• p.11 As always the Stunner is not the Stunner without mention of our Debbie, pictured this week with other representatives of the Volunteer Centre and our MP, Patrick McLoughlin.
• Click here for final results of the Summer Football League

Thank you to the paper for the two plugs for PARWICH.ORG and as aways let us know what we have missed.

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