Parwich Ladies and others on yesterday’s trip to Buxton Opera House,
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Parwich Ladies at Buxton Opera House
Posted in Events, Out & About on Wednesday October 21, 2015| Leave a Comment »
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/
Cyclists Survey
Posted in Out & About, Peak Park on Saturday October 10, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Call for cyclists to reveal their cycling habits in the Peak District National Park
Information is being gathered on the use of the following cycling routes that have been created through the Pedal Peak Phase II project:
• The Little Don Link – between Sheffield and the Trans Pennine Trail, via Stocksbridge and Langsett.
• The Staffordshire Moorlands Link – between Stoke and Leek via the Caldon Canal.
• The White Peak Loop – linking the Monsal Trail with Matlock, and the High Peak Trail with Buxton.
• The Hope Valley Link – linking Hathersage to Bamford.
The online survey opens on Monday October 12 and will be available until Monday November 23
www.surveymonkey.com/r/PedalPeakII
Tim Nicholson, Peak District National Park transport policy officer, said: “We are interested in finding out how the project has affected cycling in and around the Peak District and would like cyclists to help us by completing the survey which asks about where and how they cycle in the area.
“This information will help us plan where more new routes could be introduced and will help provide evidence when we come to apply for funding for them.”
The survey results will form part of an evaluation report to be submitted to the Department for Transport in March 2016 on the success of the Pedal Peak II Project.
The Pedal Peak Phase II project won funding from the Department for Transport in 2013 to improve facilities for cyclists in and around the National Park. The project partners are the Peak District National Park, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Derbyshire County Council, Sheffield City Council and Staffordshire County Council.
Cobra Fit
Posted in Out & About, Sport on Monday July 27, 2015| 1 Comment »
Although outside our area, this is strongly endorsed by a local resident. Apologies Keeley for the delay in posting it, but we were waiting to get a response from all of us on the Team before publishing.
I’ve been going to cobraFit for almost a year now and feel fitter, healthier and in better shape than I’ve ever done. CobraFit is suitable for both men & women and covers a wide range of ages. The eldest person being 71!
If you’re interested why not try a ‘taster’? Contact Alison for more details – quoting the Parwich website.
Keeley B.
Tissington Church Fete on Sunday
Posted in Church, Out & About on Friday July 24, 2015| Leave a Comment »
As this is very near and St. Mary’s is part of the same group of parishes as Parwich and Alsop Churches, our readers may be interested in:
Nepal
Posted in Out & About on Monday July 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Although outside our area, readers might be interested in this event. It should be a fascinating evening:
Nepal
Posted in Out & About on Thursday June 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Although outside our area, readers might be interested in this event. It should be a fascinating evening:
Culland Hall Open Gardens on Sunday
Posted in Gardens, Out & About on Thursday June 11, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Though outside our area, these gardens are well worth a visit and the event is for a good cause, the Mid Derbyshire Mobile Physiotherapy Service.
Culland Hall Open Gardens & Specialist Plant Fair
Sunday 14th June 2015, 11 am – 4 pm
Culland Hall will be opening their exquisite gardens in aid of The Mid-Derbyshire Association for Mobile Physiotherapy on Sunday 14th June. (more…)
Two ‘Must See’ Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Out & About on Wednesday May 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Parwich horticultural society visit to Stony House Cottage Garden and Nursery , and Ashwood Nursery – 10 June
There are a few places left for our forthcoming trip to these two ‘must see’ gardens . If you would like to join us please call Glynis on 561.
Could those who have reserved their seat please let Glynis have the balance of payment by 1 June.
This Year at Tissington
Posted in Church, Events, Flora, Out & About on Friday May 15, 2015| 1 Comment »
Yesterday, Ascension Day, saw the start of this year’s Tissington Well Dressings. Thank you John F-S for these photos:
Despite yesterday’s hold ups on the A515, let’s hope Tissington has an excellent time. The Dressings remain in place until next Wednesday.
Ladies go to Longnor
Posted in Crafts, Events, Out & About on Sunday March 1, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Ladies March Event
Posted in Events, Out & About, Societies on Saturday February 21, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Ladies 2015
Posted in Events, Out & About, Societies on Friday February 20, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The Parwich Ladies Group meet once a month for a varied range of activities; here is their outline programme for 2015.
Keep your eye on the Diary page here at parwich.org for any updates.
Life after Parwich
Posted in Out & About, People on Friday January 23, 2015| 1 Comment »
Do you recognise this former Blog Team member, now playing Dame Trott in Knaresborough Players production of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at the Frazer Theatre in Knaresborough?
The Pantomime is receiving excellent reviews, so if you are near Knaresborough …
TONIGHT – A52s at the Legion!
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events, Music, Out & About on Saturday December 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A52s at the Legion – Saturday 13th December
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Events, Music, Out & About on Friday December 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Izaak Walton Christmas Party
Posted in Classified adverts, Out & About, Young people on Tuesday December 2, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Although this is outside our area, the Blog Team felt, as it is free, that this Christmas event may be of interest to some local parents:
‘Let there be Light’ on Sunday
Posted in Church, Events, Out & About, Young people on Thursday November 27, 2014| 1 Comment »
Book early to ensure places; visit the Peak Five Facebook page for more information.
Advent Antics: Peak Five Children’s Event
Posted in Church, Out & About, Young people on Saturday November 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Book early to ensure places; visit the Peak Five Facebook page for more information.
Izaak Walton Christmas Party
Posted in Classified adverts, Out & About, Young people on Tuesday November 18, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Although this is outside our area, the Blog Team felt, as it is free, that this Christmas event may be of interest to some local parents:
Peak Five Advent Antics
Posted in Church, Out & About, Young people on Sunday November 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Book early to ensure places; visit the Peak Five Facebook page for more information.
A52s at the Ketch next week
Posted in A52s, Music, Out & About on Saturday November 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The A52s have posted information on their next gig on their Facebook Page:
The A52s plus special guest are playing an acoustic set at the Ketch, next Wednesday 19th November. All welcome.
See also the Ketch website.
Artists to Africa
Posted in Arts, Ornithology, Out & About, People on Saturday November 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Artists to Africa
The arrivals and departures of summer migrants, such as Swallow, House Martin and Cuckoo, hint at the changing seasons and deliver a sense of connection with distant lands. In January 2014, a team of four SWLA artists accompanied the British Trust of Ornithology’s Head of International Research on a trip to Senegal. By bringing artists and scientists together we set out to raise the profile around some of the issues facing our African migrants.
Esther will be showing some of her Senegal fieldwork in the Memorial Hall on the 22nd and 23rd of November 10am – 4pm along with some local work.
Studying migration (more…)
Talk on local Lead Mining
Posted in History, Out & About on Tuesday November 4, 2014| 1 Comment »
Thank you to Bradbourne Local History Group for the following information:
Jean Castledine who runs the local history group has arranged for John Jones to talk about
Lead Mining & Lead Miners in Derbyshire
and in particular in the local area. The talk will be held on
Thursday 6 November 2014 at 8pm
in the Bradbourne Church Hall, entrance fee will be £3 (including refreshments) and all are most welcome, so do please spread the word.
Local History Talk in Bradbourne
Posted in History, Out & About on Sunday October 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Bradbourne Local History Group for the following information:
Jean Castledine who runs the local history group has arranged for John Jones to talk about
Lead Mining & Lead Miners in Derbyshire
and in particular in the local area. The talk will be held on
Thursday 6 November 2014 at 8pm
in the Bradbourne Church Hall, entrance fee will be £3 (including refreshments) and all are most welcome, so do please spread the word.
THREE by THREE
Posted in Arts, Out & About, People on Friday October 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Today sees the start of an exhibition including the work of two Parwich artists, Lewis and Ester:
THREE by THREE
St.John Street Gallery, Ashbourne
SHOW STARTS 10th OCT 2014
‘Our artist in residence, Lewis Noble, has invited a group of extraordinary and diverse talents to exhibit in this outstanding exhibition of paintings and ceramic sculpture.‘
The exhibition “Three by Three” will continue until 1st November.
Trip to Salford Quays
Posted in Out & About, Over 60s on Thursday October 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »
October Over 60s Trip
Posted in Out & About, Over 60s on Wednesday October 1, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Buzzard with a broken wing
Posted in Ornithology, Out & About, People, Photography on Saturday September 27, 2014| 4 Comments »
Welcome to Parwich to Lynn C and family, it is always good to have new contributors:
My son and his girlfriend were climbing at Cheedale (Wye Valley) yesterday and found a young buzzard with a broken wing at the base of the cliff. With only a blue IKEA bag to capture and carry the buzzard, they beat a hasty retreat back to McMurtry & Harding in Ashbourne. We thought people may like to see a close up shot of the bird. We are waiting to hear how the buzzard recovers.
Lynn C
A52s at Wirksworth Festival
Posted in Arts, Out & About on Friday September 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Today sees the start of the Wirksworth Festival, click here to visit the Festival website, tomorrow and Sunday having the Art & Architecture Trail. It’s always a fascinating way to spend a few hours or more.
Also our own A52s are playing there on Sunday afternoon (check out their Facebook page for times and locations).
Trip to Melton Mowbray
Posted in Out & About, Over 60s on Friday September 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Phone John to book seats
Over 60s September Trip
Posted in Out & About, Over 60s on Saturday August 30, 2014| Leave a Comment »
In the Mist
Posted in Environment, Out & About, Photography, Weather on Wednesday August 27, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Thank you David G for these photos captioned “Although they can be a blot on the landscape, they can also be MISTYcal“.
Debbie’s Nest Watch
Posted in Ornithology, Out & About, Photography on Wednesday August 27, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Photos continue to be added to the story of these American goldfinch chicks. Click here to see the slide show.
Carsington in Sunshine
Posted in Environment, Out & About, Photography on Monday August 25, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Thank you John F-S for this reminder of sunnier times and addition to our (albeit very short) series of places to visit this holiday season.
A Parwickian in New York
Posted in Ornithology, Out & About, Photography on Thursday August 21, 2014| 4 Comments »
Thank you Debbie W for responding to our call for more photographs, though these are perhaps a little outside our area. However in August we allow some latitude (some 72 degrees in this case):
Although I’m no John F-S or David G, thought people might enjoy the attached. I write this while on holiday here at my dad’s house in upstate New York (Canandaigua, Finger Lakes region).
I found a nest on his property while picking wild blackberries. Field research means I now know it is a bird called an American Goldfinch? I decided to take one photo a day, at the same time each day (10:00 am) and gave myself approximately 1 to 2 minutes to get the shot to ensure as little disturbance as possible to the nest and contents. I’m being watched closely by ‘mom’ who flies to a near by tree and watch – and scold me rather loudly – during each photo ‘session’.
The story so far…
Three more photographs added 22nd August 2014, and a further three photos added 23rd Aug:
Yesterday all was quiet on the nest front, everyone was asleep. Today they were awake and hungry! It is really interesting to note that some birds are now opening their eyes, and also the feathers are beginning to come in for their wings. I counted five little beaks – so far all eggs are still accounted for.
Another photo added 25th Aug:
Mystery Tour
Posted in Eating Out, Out & About, Over 60s on Thursday August 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Things to do in August?
Posted in About this site, Out & About, Sport on Tuesday August 5, 2014| 1 Comment »
After tonight’s Parwich Panoramic Five things usually go quiet on the Blog until the start of the School term and Annual Flower & Vegetable Show in early September, though this year we do have the Local Authority sponsored Family Games events. However if you have any suggestions or photographs of things to do or places to go in August do email them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we can share them on the Blog.
Here are a few photographs I have taken yesterday and today at Arbor Low, Robin Hood’s Stride and Hobhurst Cave in Deepdale. These are on my list of places to take visitors, so, as I now have visited them quite often, I am looking forward to getting ideas of new places to add to the list.
Peter T
Over 60s June Trip
Posted in Out & About, Over 60s on Sunday June 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Culland Hall Open Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Out & About on Sunday June 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
PRIVATE ESTATE’S EXQUISITE 4 ACRE GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY
Specialist Plant Fair and Open Gardens
Culland Hall, Culland, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3BW
SUNDAY 8th JUNE 2014, 11am – 4pm
Tucked away down a winding Derbyshire lane lies Culland Hall and its’ exquisite 4 acre gardens. Nurtured over the past twenty years by owner Lucy Thompson, this gem of a garden is open just one day each year in aid of local charity Mid Derbyshire Association for Mobile Physiotherapy – a charity close to Lucy’s heart.
It is pretty rare to find a garden offering quite so much – over 100 varieties of roses (look out for Konigin von Danemark), a Victorian walled kitchen garden, woodland walk, colour-themed borders inspired by Sissinghurst, amongst others, and a huge selection of rare and specialist plants. All this sits majestically, surrounded by lake and parkland, under Culland’s beady-eyed flock of Lleyn and Jacob ewes.
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