Archive for the ‘Oddfellows’ Category
Parwich Oddfellow Christmas Draw
Posted in Oddfellows on Monday December 28, 2020| 1 Comment »
Thank You
Posted in Church, Oddfellows, People on Thursday November 12, 2020| Leave a Comment »

Val, Simon, Phil and Rosie want to thank everyone for their support over the last few weeks, and especially on Tuesday. It was very much appreciated to have so many friends and villagers at the church to welcome the funeral cortege, with special thanks going to the Parwich Oddfellows who gave a guard of honour for John.
There is an audio recording of the eulogy given by Mick Edge which we will try and post somewhere when technology allows, for those who were unable to come into the church and hear it in person.
Donations received are to be split between Ward 216 at Royal Derby and Cancer Research UK, the total currently stands at just over £800.
Thank you again x
John Kirkham
Posted in Church, Oddfellows, People on Sunday November 8, 2020| 1 Comment »
The funeral for John Kirkham is to be held this Tuesday 10th November at St Peter’s, Parwich. Due to the current lockdown restrictions it will be a small family service.
Val, Simon, Phil & Rosie welcome anyone wishing to pay their respects to be on the village green at approximately 10.50 to welcome the cortege, as well as joining the family for the burial at approximately 11.30.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be given for Ward 216 at Royal Derby Hospital and Cancer Research UK.
St George Parade Duck Race
Posted in Oddfellows, Sport on Friday September 18, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Held at Tissington Ford on September 12th 2020
1st Prize: Richard “Tarzan” Wheeldon – £50
2nd Prize: Pam Baggott – £30
3rd Prize: Declan Wells – £20
Thank you to all the people who sold the ducks. Also a big thank you to Wyatt, Sam and Shaun without who’s help we could not have held the race.
PS – Thanks to the cheerleaders Janice and Ann
A thousand years of celebration
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, Church, History, Oddfellows, Wakes on Saturday June 27, 2020| 2 Comments »
Villages’ Wakes grew out of communities celebrating their church’s patron saint. For us that is St Peter whose feast day is the 29th of June, still used to to calculate the start of Parwich Wakes; our Wakes beginning on the nearest Saturday to the 29th of June.
The current St Peter’s Church was built in 1872/73, replacing the smaller Norman building also dedicated to St. Peter. We can see some features of the old Church today in the current building, including the tympanum over the west door, the archway of the west door, the archway between the tower and the nave and the carved faces high up in the side chapel. It is thought that the old church was built in the late eleventh or early twelfth century and would almost have certainly been dedicated to St. Peter as it is unusual for the dedication to be changed. It is possible that there was a previous Saxon church here, but the evidence is inconclusive.
The old St Peter’s in a nineteenth century water colour
So we have been celebrating as a community at the end of June for at least nine hundred years, though perhaps much longer. These celebrations from the start would have included a lot more than just a church service. Processions and theatricals would have been included, possibly by the fourteenth or fifteen century involving a play celebrating Robin Hood and Maid Marion. The prettiest or best dressed youngsters might even have be elected to be that year’s Marion and Robin, a precursor to out Carnival parade and fancy dress competition. It is likely that there were local sports, foot races and perhaps archery competitions, certainly when archery practice was compulsory from the fourteenth right up to the sixteen century. ‘Beers’ were a big part of the celebrations, where local guilds and groups brewed beer to sell during the revels. This tradition was revived not so long ago with the Oddfellows Ale, brewed by Leatherbritches. The ‘beers’ raised money either to fund candles and devotion in the church for each guild’s favourite saint or to help guild members when times were hard. (more…)
Oddfellow’s Announcement for Wakes Saturday
Posted in Events, Oddfellows, Wakes on Friday June 26, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Following a request from the carnival committee, the Parwich Oddfellow committee members have decided to parade the Oddfellow banner on Wakes Saturday, through the village, following behind the band music at 3pm. They will follow the normal Oddfellows walk route.
It would be appreciated if you could support them from the safety of your garden as they pass through the village.
Thank you from the Parwich Oddfellow committee.
Oddfellow Birthday Celebration
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Wednesday January 29, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Pie, Peas & Disco Evening for RNLI
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Wednesday October 16, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Oddfelllows would like to say….
A huge thank you to everyone who helped with and supported the Pie, Peas and Disco night to raise money for RNLI.
An amazing £760 was raised!
Disco tomorrow night at the Memorial Hall
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Friday October 11, 2019| Leave a Comment »
UPDATE: The pies have been ordered for tomorrow, but if anyone would like to join us for the Disco only, it will be £5 on the door from 8.30 pm onwards. All ticket money will go to the RNLI.
Pie, Peas and Disco!
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Sunday October 6, 2019| Leave a Comment »
For those who are interested in attending next Saturday’s ‘Pie, Peas and Disco’ event in aid of the RNLI, we would like to remind you that in order to finalise numbers we do require that you LET BILL KNOW BEFORE close of play on MONDAY 7th OCTOBER.
The Hall will be open at 7.30 pm, with food at 8.00 pm.
If you get to the Hall before 8 pm you will be entered in a free prize draw!
Pie, Peas and Disco!
Posted in British Legion, Events, Oddfellows, Pub on Friday October 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
For those who are interested in attending next Saturday’s ‘Pie, Peas and Disco’ event in aid of the RNLI, we would like to remind you that in order to finalise numbers we do require that you LET BILL KNOW BEFORE close of play on MONDAY 7th OCTOBER.
The Hall will be open at 7.30 pm, with food at 8.00 pm.
If you ge tto the Hall before 8 pm you will be entered in a free prize draw!
Pie, Peas and Disco!
Posted in British Legion, Oddfellows, Pub on Friday September 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow! Oddfellows’ Funday
Posted in British Legion, Events, Oddfellows on Friday September 13, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Pie, Peas and Disco!
Posted in Events, Oddfellows, Pub on Friday September 13, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows’ Funday
Posted in British Legion, Events, Oddfellows on Wednesday September 11, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows’ Funday
Posted in British Legion, Events, Oddfellows on Wednesday September 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Odd Fellows’ Buttonholes
Posted in Classified adverts, Oddfellows on Wednesday September 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
🌹Oddfellows 🌹
If you would like a red rose buttonhole for the parade at Hartington on Saturday 7th September, please order by 8pm on Thursday. Buttonholes priced at £3.50, will be available for collection from the Legion at Hartington on the morning of the parade.
Thank you, Delia. 390758 / 07773 487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
Pie, Peas and Disco!
Posted in Events, Oddfellows, Pub on Monday September 2, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows Buttonholes
Posted in Classified adverts, Oddfellows, Uncategorized on Saturday August 31, 2019| Leave a Comment »
🌹Oddfellows 🌹
If you would like a red rose buttonhole for the parade at Hartington on Saturday 7th September, please order by 8pm on Thursday. Buttonholes priced at £3.50, will be available for collection from the Legion at Hartington on the morning of the parade.
Thank you, Delia. 390758 / 07773 487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
Oddfellows’ Funday
Posted in British Legion, Events, Oddfellows on Saturday August 31, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows Parade
Posted in Oddfellows, Wakes on Saturday June 29, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Wakes: Saturday’s Events
Posted in British Legion, Carnival & Recreation, Eating Out, Events, Memorial hall, Music, Oddfellows, Pub, Wakes on Friday June 28, 2019| Leave a Comment »
What’s on Where – Wakes Saturday | |||
Day | Time | Event | Location |
Sat 29th | St Peter’s Day | ||
Sat 29th | 9.45am | Oddfellows’ Procession starts | Sycamore Inn |
Sat 29th | 10am to 2pm | Wakes Village Market (click here re booking a stall) |
The Green |
Sat 29th | 11am | Oddfellows’ Service | Parwich Church |
Sat 29th | 12.30pm onwards |
Ladies Lunch (children and even gents welcome, contact Kirsty tel 01335 390212 to book a table) |
Sycamore |
Sat 29th | open 12.30pm |
Wakes @ the Legion Cobs & Drinks promos – 12.30pm Oddfellows pre-dinner drinks – 1pm Chill Out Zone – 8pm |
Legion |
Sat 29th | 1.15pm | Oddfellows’ Dinner | Memorial Hall |
Sat 29th | 2-4pm | Face Painting by Tiger Cheeks (our own Lucy B) |
The Green |
Sat 29th | 5.30pm | Ice Cream Van | The Green |
Sat 29th | 6pm | Carnival Parade assembles |
School |
Sat 29th | 6.15pm | Grand Carnival Fancy Dress Procession circles village with judging on the Green |
The Green |
Sat 29th | approx 6.30pm |
Fun Fair | Sycamore Green |
Sat 29th | 7.30pm | Hog Roast & live music | The Green |
Click here to see the Wakes Programme; also look out for event photos and reports here on the Blog.
Buttonholes
Posted in Classified adverts, Oddfellows on Friday June 21, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows 🌹
If you would like a red rose buttonhole for the parade on carnival day and have not yet ordered, please do so by 8pm on Thursday. Buttonholes, priced at £3.50 will be available for collection from outside the Sycamore Inn on the morning of the parade.
Thank you, Delia 390758 / 0777 3487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
Oddfellows’ Bowls Day
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Thursday June 13, 2019| Leave a Comment »
St George’s Day Pictures
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, Oddfellows on Sunday April 28, 2019| 1 Comment »
Thank you to John Fuller-Sessions for this selection of pictures from today’s 10th anniversary St George’s Day parade.
Buttonholes
Posted in Classified adverts, Oddfellows on Wednesday April 24, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows 🌹
If you would like a red rose buttonhole for the St. George’s Day parade on Sunday, please order by 8pm on Friday. Buttonholes, priced at £3.50 will be available for collection from the Legion on the morning of the parade.
Thank you, Delia 390758 / 0777 3487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
Leatherbritches Nursery and Oddfellows Table Top Sale
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Tuesday November 13, 2018| 1 Comment »
The Abersoch branch of the RNLI has now been presented with the money raised from the Leatherbritches and Oddfellows Table Top Sale – please see below for some pictures of the handover and the lifeboat station.
A night at the races…
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Wednesday October 17, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Update: So far over 20 people have signed up for this event but there a still a few places left!
If you are interested please contact Shaun Marshall as per the details at the bottom of the poster.
Oddfellows Table Top Sale
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Thursday October 11, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Leatherbritches and Oddfellows Table Top Sale – this weekend!
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Friday October 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »
A night at the races – don’t forget to register interest.
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Tuesday October 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »
There has been a good response so far and the deadline for registering interest has been extended to the end of this week….
This Weekend!!! Oddfellows’ Friendship & Family Funday
Posted in British Legion, Events, Memorial hall, Oddfellows on Saturday September 29, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Leatherbritches and Oddfellows Table Top Sale
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Friday September 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows’ Friendship & Family Funday
Posted in British Legion, Events, Memorial hall, Oddfellows on Saturday September 22, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Leatherbritches and Oddfellows Table Top Sale
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Friday September 21, 2018| Leave a Comment »
A night at the races…
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Friday September 21, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Leatherbritches and Oddfellows Table Top Sale
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Friday September 14, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows’ Friendship & Family Funday
Posted in British Legion, Events, Memorial hall, Oddfellows on Friday September 14, 2018| Leave a Comment »
A night at the races…
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Wednesday September 12, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows’ Friendship & Family Funday
Posted in British Legion, Events, Memorial hall, Oddfellows on Friday September 7, 2018| Leave a Comment »