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Oddfellows 175th Celebration
Posted in British Legion, Oddfellows on Friday September 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Wakes Week – The whole photo story
Posted in 2011, British Legion, Church, Competition, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Oddfellows, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Pub, School, Societies, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Saturday July 9, 2011| 2 Comments »
Another extremely successful Wakes Week is over and thanks must go to everyone who took part, spectators, participants, organisers and helpers, but without the hard work of the committee who meet, plan and co-ordinate the events we wouldn’t have this amazing week. So special thanks to Kerry Allsop, Janet Bainbridge, Sandra Chadfield, Roger Cundy, Liz Edge, Denis Laycock, Alan & Barbara Lowes, Paula Lynam, Sharon Swindell and Karen Wigley.
Next year’s Wakes begins on Saturday 30th June 2012.
The rest of this article contains all the Wakes posts and is a shortcut to any event or photo you may have missed. (more…)
Even More – The Parade & Village Market
Posted in 2011, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Sunday July 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows Parade – More Photos
Posted in 2011, Oddfellows, Posts of Note, Wakes on Sunday July 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Here are a few more pictures taken during the Oddfellows Parade on Saturday morning:
Oddfellows Odes
Posted in 2011, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »

OPENING ODE
Tune: “Stuttgart”
Outside the Sycamore Inn at the start of the parade
Brethren of our friendly Order,
Honour here asserts her sway;
All within her sacred border
Must her high command obey.
Join, Oddfellowship of brothers,
In this song of truth and love;
Leave disputes and strife to others-
We in harmony must move.
Honour to her courts invites us-
Worthy subjects let us prove;
Strong the chain that here unites us,
Linked with Friendship, Truth and Love.
In our hearts enshrined and cherished,
May these feelings ever bloom;
Falling not when life has perished,
Living still beyond the tomb.
175th Anniversary
Posted in 2011, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This year sees the 175th anniversary of the Parwich Odd Fellows:
More photos to follow.
Wakes Saturday
Posted in Competition, Oddfellows, Wakes on Friday July 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
During Wakes Week, each day’s programme of activities will remain at the top of the blog. Please scroll down for the rest of today’s posts, or click here for the full Wakes Week timetable.
Wakes Saturday
Saturday is the first day of Parwich Wakes week, and there is a full programme of events starting from 9.45am. To stay up to date will all Wakes activities either check the Wakes Notice Board on The Green or keep checking the Blog.
9-45am – Odd Fellows Procession (starting at Sycamore Inn)
The march continues to Parwich Hall, then Pool Croft.
11am – Church Service (at Parwich Church – all welcome)
Odd Fellow Procession continues after the Service
to Croft Avenue, Nethergreen House and The Fold…
followed by the Odd Fellows Dinner in the Memorial Hall. (more…)
Wakes Week – Detailed Programme
Posted in British Legion, Competition, Events, Films, Oddfellows, Wakes on Wednesday June 29, 2011| 3 Comments »
To stay up to date with all Wakes activities, keep checking PARWICH.ORG or the Wakes Notice Board on The Green.
This post contains the full programme of the whole week’s events, so that you don’t need to miss anything.
The Blog Team will endeavour to cover as many events as possible during the week, but if you have photos of any of the activities please email them into parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we may use them.
WAKES SATURDAY
Saturday is the first day of Parwich Wakes week, and there is a full programme of events starting from 9.45am.
9-45am – Odd Fellows Procession (starting at Sycamore Inn)
The march continues to Parwich Hall, Pool Croft and then…
11am – Church Service (at Parwich Church – all welcome)
Odd Fellows Procession continues after the Service to Croft Avenue, Nethergreen House and The Fold… (more…)
Oddfellows buttonholes (last reminder)
Posted in Oddfellows on Wednesday June 29, 2011| Leave a Comment »
A last reminder from Delia:
Many of you have already ordered your red rose buttonholes for the parade on Carnival Day, but if anyone would like one who has not yet ordered, then please let me know by 7pm on Thursday 30th June.
Thank you,
Delia
01335 390758 / 07773 487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
St George’s Day Parade
Posted in 2011, British Legion, Church, Oddfellows, Posts of Note, Societies on Sunday April 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Reminder: buttonholes for the St Georges Day Parade
Posted in British Legion, Oddfellows, Services on Wednesday April 13, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Oddfellows: if you would like a red rose buttonhole for the St Georges Day Parade on Sunday 17th April, please order by 6.00pm on Friday 15th April. Buttonholes, priced at £3.50, will be available for collection from the Legion from 9.00am onwards on the day.
Thank you,
Delia
390758 / 07773 487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
Events for St George’s Day
Posted in British Legion, Church, Oddfellows on Monday April 4, 2011| Leave a Comment »
St Georges Day Events
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, Oddfellows on Friday March 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Odd Fellows Race Night
Posted in British Legion, Oddfellows on Wednesday September 29, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Race Night at the Legion
Posted in British Legion, Oddfellows on Tuesday September 21, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Odd Fellows March 2010: Part Two.
Posted in 2010, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The Odd Fellows march continued its way through the village, with further refreshment stops at Croft Avenue, Nethergreen and The Fold. Before leaving Croft Avenue, the band made a special detour up to Andrew and Rachel’s house: a kind gesture that was much appreciated by all. After leaving The Fold, it was time for a three-course roast beef lunch in the Memorial Hall, served up by Val K and her team.
Here’s our second photo gallery; please click on each picture to enlarge it.
Odd Fellows March 2010: Part One.
Posted in 2010, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010| Leave a Comment »
2010 Wakes starts with the Odd Fellows march. The Church Service is at 11am this morning, the market on the Green (although some stall are already trading) is officially open from 11am – 4pm and the Carnival Parade begins at 6pm.
Alternative Dress Code?
Posted in Oddfellows, Wakes on Saturday June 26, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Is this a new dress code or is he just keen to get to the first drinks stop before everyone else?
Oddfellows – Buttonholes
Posted in Oddfellows, Wakes on Saturday June 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »
If you would like a red rose buttonhole for the parade on Wakes Saturday (26th June) please contact Delia on 390758. They cost £3.50.
Our Church & its fundraising
Posted in British Legion, Church, Music, Oddfellows on Saturday May 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Last Sunday, Parwich Church, raised £550 at the Church Fete, all this money went to the Church Restoration Fund. In the morning at the St George’s Day Service, £290 was donated in the collection, which was split between the British Legion and the Church. Thanks to everyone who supported the day.
This evening, again in aid of the Restoration Fund, there will be a Brass and Organ Concert in the Church at 7.30pm. The professional Brass group, Essentially Brass, from Leicestershire, are joined by the renowned organist of Pipes in the Peak fame, Christian Cartwright, in a delightful programme of light classics and popular tunes, old and new!
Tickets are only £7.50 for adults and £1 for children and this includes refreshments. Further details of the music and excerpts their music on You Tube can be heard here. Tickets are available on the door, by ringing 01335 390529 or online here.
Don’t forget the Church is organising a Skills Day this Monday, 2-5pm. A chance to enjoy and experience some of the skills people have to offer. Refreshments are available.
St George’s Day Parade
Posted in 2010, Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows, Posts of Note on Sunday April 25, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This morning’s St. George Parade started at the Legion, with the Parwich Odd Fellows (also supported by members of the Loyal Cavendish Lodge and their banner), the Cyberscouts and the Cadets all led by Doveholes Brass Band.
The procession made it’s way (via Parwich Hall) to the Church for a rousing service. All the hymns could be belted out, and were: “Guide me, O thou great Redeemer”, “Jerusalem”, “I vow to thee, my country” and “Onward Christian Soldiers”. The Vicar, brandishing a sword, gave an address on St. George as a Christian knight.
After the service the Parade continued on round the village before adjourning to the Legion.
Thank you to the Parwich Society of St. George for organising this event. For more photos (more…)
St George’s Day today
Posted in British Legion, Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Friday April 23, 2010| 1 Comment »
Last night our celebrations of St George’s Day got under way with a successful Quiz at the Sycamore Inn. Although today is the actual feast day (see our previous post on the history of St. George), the main events are on Sunday with the Odd Fellows Parade and the Church Service in the morning and the Fair on the Green in the afternoon:
Programme for Sunday 25th April
- 9-15am Legion open for people to gather
- 10-15am Odd Fellows, Cyberscouts & Cadets Parade starts at the Legion
- 11-00am St. George’s Day Service in St. Peter’s Church
- 1-00pm BBQ & Refreshments at the Legion
- 1-00 to 4-00pm Fair on the Green inc stalls, refreshments and live music
Celebration of St George’s Day is a recent revival, so do share your thoughts on what the day means to you or how the day used to be marked in the past. Any photographs of the celebrations (old or new) can be sent to parwich@hotmail.co.uk for inclusion in our reports of the events.
St George’s Day
Posted in British Legion, Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Wednesday April 21, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Also there will be events on the Village Green and elsewhere in the afternoon, so put this date in your diary.
St George’s Day Button Holes
Posted in Events, Oddfellows on Thursday April 15, 2010| Leave a Comment »
To order your red rose button hole for the St. George’s Day Parade on Sunday 25th April please contact Delia on tel. 390 758 as soon as possible.
Fair on the Green
Posted in Church, Events, Oddfellows on Saturday March 27, 2010| 1 Comment »
St George’s Day, a date for your diary
Posted in Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Thursday March 25, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Also there will be events on the Village Green and elsewhere in the afternoon, so put this date in your diary.
Can you remember?
Posted in Oddfellows on Thursday March 18, 2010| 3 Comments »
Now here’s a conundrum…. Bill W asked me for the trophy for the next Oddfellow’s quiz which will be held shortly, and I couldn’t remember where it ended up. I know that the team I was on won it, but I don’t recall who took it home. If you have the trophy, please can you let me know? Thanks Graham.
St George’s Day – Advance notice
Posted in British Legion, Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Thursday March 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Also there will be events on the Village Green and elsewhere in the afternoon, so put this date in your diary.
The Christmas Trees in the Church
Posted in 2009, British Legion, Church, First Responders, Memorial hall, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Pre-school, School, Societies on Wednesday December 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
There is a wonderful display of Christmas trees in the Church, decorated by the different societies, groups and individuals in the village. An enormous amount of effort has gone into this and if you haven’t already been in to have a look, please do.
Remember it is the Crib Service on Thursday at 4pm, everyone is extremely welcome.
Click to enlarge any picture.


Barbara & Ann’s tree – Twas the night before Christmas.


The Memorial Hall Committee’s tree, recycling the wooden roof shingles as the base of the decorations, which then represent the different groups that use the hall.

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Odd Fellows Ale
Posted in Oddfellows on Thursday December 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The last few bottles of Parwich Odd Fellows Ale are still available and would make a great Christmas gift.
You can buy it by the case or by the bottle. Each case contains 12 bottles and costs £26; alternatively you can buy individual bottles for £2.50.
Each bottle contains 1 pint and 5.2% alcohol.
To purchase this unusual product, which is unique to Parwich Odd Fellows, please contact Bill Whitfield on 390571 (home) / 07713 743295 (mobile).
Odd Fellows DVD and group photo
Posted in 2009, Classified adverts, Oddfellows, Posts of Note on Thursday July 2, 2009| 1 Comment »
The DVD of the 2008 Parwich Odd Fellows Parade (cost £6-00) is an hour long film of the parade, the service and much more: narrated by Brian Foden, it also contains information on the history of the Odd Fellows and interviews with members. This and the official 2008 photograph of the Parwich Odd Fellows at Parwich Hall (cost £1-50) can be bought from Arnold Chadfield tel 390-317.

Group photograph available at £1-50
Wakes starts Saturday
Posted in Oddfellows, Wakes on Friday June 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Saturday 27th June: Odd Fellows Parade & Carnival
9-30am Odd Fellows Parade starts from the Sycamore Inn (an earlier start than usual to fit in the popular new stop at Flaxdale)
11-am Odd Fellows Service in Parwich Church
1-15pm Odd Fellows Dinner in the Memorial Hall
11am to 4pm Village Market (with some 14 stalls) & Children’s Entertainment (including bouncy castle and face painting) & refreshments
6-00pm Fancy Dress & Carnival (parade assembles at the School)
6-15pm Fancy Dress Parade, followed on the Green by Hog roast, the A52s (until aprox. 8-30pm) and then Chris Houlihan
Also Westledine’s funfair
Odd Fellows film on Friday
Posted in Films, Oddfellows on Wednesday June 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Odd Fellows 2008 Parade
Posted in Films, Oddfellows on Monday June 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
click on poster to enlarge (more…)
Parwich Odd Fellows Ale – a unique brew!
Posted in 2009, Oddfellows, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday May 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Odd Fellows has commissioned its own specifically brewed ale. There are just four cases remaining, so if you want to try it you need to be quick!
Each case contains 12 bottles and costs £26; alternatively you can buy individual bottles at £2.50 a bottle.
In addition, there are just ten of the ‘special presentation packs’ still available – each pack contains 3 bottles, one of which is 1 of the first 24 bottles produced and has a special label to prove it! The presentation packs cost £11.
To purchase this unusual product, which is unique to Parwich Odd Fellows, please contact Bill Whitfield on 390571.
If you miss out, don’t despair – there will be a new but different brew produced for Parwich Odd Fellows for Parwich Wakes week!
A Bird’s Eye View
Posted in 2009, Church, Events, Oddfellows, Posts of Note on Saturday May 2, 2009| 1 Comment »
Last Sunday, a small team of ‘professional’ Parwich cameramen were asked to make a video record of the St. George’s Day Parade. The exercise was meticulously planned and good vantage points were identified the day before. One of these points happened to be the bell tower of St. Peter’s Church, providing a rather interesting panorama of the village. In addition to the filming, our roving reporter took a few still pictures to share with you.
Our St George’s Day Celebrations
Posted in 2009, A52s, Church, Cyberscouts, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note on Tuesday April 28, 2009| 4 Comments »
The Parwich Odd Fellows set in motion a very successful day. A big thank you to everyone, including the organisers, especially Mick Edge without whose vision, ideas and determination, the day would not have happened, all the helpers and those who came along and supported the day.
The morning’s march by the Odd Fellows and the Derbyshire Dales Cyberscouts, led by Doveholes Brass Band, followed the route of the Wakes March, though with fewer refreshment stops!! The Cyberscouts (including beavers, cubs and scouts) were particularly smartly turned out for their first parade in Parwich. It was very well supported and by the time the Church was reached for 11am there were more people than pews.
Andrew took the service of celebration: rousing hymns with the organ and brass band, dedication of two new kneelers commemorating the British Legion and Norman Edge; and the dedication of the four new banners for the Cyberscouts. Andrew’s address drew on St. George, the Good Samaritan and Jesus as examples of the importance of service to our communities.
The march continued around the village, finishing at the Memorial Hall for lunch and the chance to enjoy some live music.
The celebrations continued into the afternoon with the Church Fete. The afternoon was interspersed with Winster Morris Dancers and the well-known band the A52s.
St George’s Day Parade
Posted in 2009, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows, Posts of Note on Sunday April 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
St George’s Day Celebrations – Tomorrow
Posted in Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Saturday April 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
St George’s Day & The Church Fete
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Church, Cyberscouts, Events, Oddfellows on Friday April 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
As we have seen from earlier posts there will be a fun packed day on Sunday 26th April, starting with a Procession at 10.15am from The British Legion to the Church, led by the Oddfellows, Cyberscouts and Doveholes Brass Band, everyone else is then invited to join in. Hopefully there will be lots of children dressed up as St George or The Dragon on their way to the Church Service at 11am.
During the afternoon the Winster Morris Men and the A52’s will be entertaining us with live dancing & live music whilst the Church Fete is being held on The Green (if wet in The Church).
There are lots of attractions including Face Painting, Local Handmade Candles, Jewellery, lots of games including Famous Faces, Hoop-la, Box & Beanbag, a Crown Derby Raffle and Tombola.
A fete wouldn’t be complete with a Home-produce stall, so all cakes, jams, chutneys etc would be gratefully received. The Second Hand stall also needs plenty of bits, so you have a week to rake out those cupboards, lofts & garages for all those bits that you really don’t need, but others would love – Go rumaging!!
There will be an icecream van on The Green whilst Teas are available in The Church, whilst there you can enjoy seeing the Model Railway which has been especially set up for the ocassion.
What is needed – Home-made produce, Second Hand goods & Tombola Prizes






















































































