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History Society visit Bonsall
Posted in History, Out & About on Monday June 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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History Society Trip
Posted in History, Out & About on Wednesday June 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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Carsington Flower Festival
Posted in Events, Out & About on Friday May 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The flower festival/well dressing/open gardens season is under way; do email us (parwich@hotmail.co.uk) about any coming up so we can include them in our Events Beyond page
This weekend sees the ever popular
St Margaret’s Church Carsington
Flower Festival
Strictly Dancing in Flowers
Saturday May 16 – Thursday May 21
10-30am – 7-00pm
home made refreshments available
Sandra & Rebecca’s Moonwalk
Posted in Out & About, People on Thursday May 14, 2009| 2 Comments »
As promised here is a picture of Sandra and Rebecca in their decorated bras ready for their Marathon length “power talk” around central London starting at Midnight this Saturday.
So far they have raised over £1000 for breast cancer projects.
You can sponsor them online at http://www.justgiving.com/rebeccajordan5 or there is a sponsorship form in the pub. There is absolutely no truth in the rumour that they will be collecting their sponsorship money in their fancy bras after the event.
Cheers
Colin B
Easter Events from the National Park
Posted in Events, Out & About on Friday April 3, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Cracking Easter holiday events at Peak District Visitor Centres
Spring Fun Days at Peak District National Park visitor centres will show how nature stages its own Easter egg-stravaganza in the wild.
Children can join in free fun activities while learning how to protect wild birds and other creatures at this crucial time of year for raising young in the national park. Games, competitions, painting, mask-making and nature walks will all be on offer. Along the way, youngsters can learn the importance of keeping dogs on leads so they do not disturb nests, cutting down on fire-risks and caring for the countryside.
Spring Fun Days are being held at: (more…)
Parwich’s favourite country pub: the winner.
Posted in 2009, Out & About, Posts of Note, Pub on Friday March 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
At the end of the day, just two votes separated our winner from our runner-up – but there can only be one winner, and we can now announce that the honour goes to…
(…long pause…)
(…drum roll…)
The Coach and Horses at Fenny Bentley.
With its award-winning reputation for consistently tasty food (using locally sourced produce wherever possible), served cheerfully and efficiently in pleasant surroundings, the Coach and Horses has become a perennial favourite for Parwichians who fancy a change of scenery.
The pub also offers a warm welcome to non-dining drinkers, in the cosy main bar area. (We particularly like perching around the high, round table in the far right hand corner.) The Marstons beer is also extremely well-kept, making this pub a great “all-rounder” for drinkers and diners alike.
Congratulations to the Coach and Horses!
And finally… no round-up of local country pubs would be complete without a reminder of everyone’s favourite public house of them all. The Sycamore is a true village local, which really does go the extra mile to serve its community – as demonstrated at the Great British Pub Awards 2008, lest we forget – and we are very lucky to have it.
Honorary mentions also go to the Parwich Royal British Legion – not a “public house” as such, but another fine place in which to drink and socialise.
After all, you know what they say:
“East, West, home is best!”
Parwich’s favourite country pub: 2nd place.
Posted in 2009, Out & About, Posts of Note, Pub on Friday March 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Our runner-up position is hereby awarded to The Duke of York at Elton – an establishment which takes a very different approach to our third placed pub, offering a truly traditional Derbyshire drinking experience.
Here’s what some of our readers had to say about it:
Original village pub. No fancy frills and trappings and even has its own village idiot! Try a Sunday Lunch visit.
It is refreshing to go to a pub where you can just enjoy a quiet pint of cask ale, without being pushed from pillar to post by people serving pub grub. The Barley Mow (Kirk Ireton) is also what I would regard as a ‘traditional’ pub, but in my opinion is nudged into second by the friendly, warm atmosphere at The Duke of York.
Parwich’s favourite country pub: 3rd place.
Posted in 2009, Out & About, Posts of Note, Pub on Friday March 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all who voted in our long-running “Parwich’s favourite country pub” survey. From an original list of fifty pubs – all within approximately 10 miles’ driving distance of Parwich – we can now announce the Top Three.
In third position, we have The George at Alstonefield.
Since being taken over by Emily Hammond in 2007, The George has shifted its focus towards high quality dining, in its simply but smartly refurbished restaurant. Meanwhile, the compact bar area remains cosy and welcoming.
Click here to read last year’s blog post, and click here for The George’s official website.
Parwich’s favourite country pub – the grand final.
Posted in 2009, Out & About, Posts of Note, Pub on Thursday March 5, 2009| 11 Comments »
Having started with a pool of fifty country pubs – all within an approximate ten mile driving distance from the centre of Parwich – our four regional heats have whittled the number down to a final twelve. But which of these is Parwich’s favourite? We’re about to start finding out.
For our grand final, we’ve made a couple of changes to the voting system. Firstly, you will only be permitted to vote for ONE pub – so please choose carefully! Secondly, you won’t be able to view the results until we announce them on the blog – which will take place on Friday March 13th.
Finally, do please feel free to lobby for your favourite pub in the comments!
Live blues in Hulland Ward this Friday.
Posted in Events, Music, Out & About on Tuesday February 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Lovers of blues music should be interested in a concert which is taking place at Hulland Ward’s village hall on Friday (February 27th).
The Daniel Smith Blues Band are a highly regarded outfit, who have picked up accolades from BBC Radio 2, The Guardian and the national blues press.
Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 4 of 4.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Tuesday February 24, 2009| 1 Comment »
(What’s this all about, then? Click here to find out more…)
For our fourth and final regional heat, you are invited to select your favourites from 14 country pubs in the North West area.
Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button.
The three pubs with the highest number of votes will proceed to our grand final.
Voting in the second heat (South East zone) is now complete. Our three finalists from this heat are:
- The Barley Mow, Kirk Ireton.
- The Red Lion, Hognaston.
- Ye Olde Gate Inn, Brassington.
Voting for the third heat (South West zone) remains open until this Friday, February 27th.
Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 3 of 4.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Friday February 20, 2009| 1 Comment »
(What’s this all about, then? Click here to find out more…)
For our third heat, the spotlight falls upon twelve country pubs in the South West zone.
Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button.
The three pubs with the highest number of votes will proceed to our grand final.
Voting in the first heat (North East zone) is now complete. Our three finalists from this heat are:
- The Bowling Green, Winster.
- The Druid, Birchover.
- The Duke of York, Elton.
Voting for the second heat (South East zone) remains open until next Tuesday, February 24th.
Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 2 of 4.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Tuesday February 17, 2009| 1 Comment »
(What’s this all about, then? Click here to find out more…)
For our second heat, we move down to the South East zone (roughly speaking, that is).
Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button.
The three pubs with the highest number of votes will proceed to our grand final.
Parwich’s favourite country pub – Heat 1 of 4.
Posted in Out & About, Pub on Friday February 13, 2009| 1 Comment »
Although Parwich is lucky enough to boast two fine drinking establishments of its own, we are also fortunate to have a large number of country pubs within a short driving distance.
Using Google Maps as a guide, and excluding town pubs in Ashbourne, Bakewell and Wirksworth, we have found a grand total of fifty country pubs within a rough 10-mile radius.
Since we have so many places to choose from, we thought it would be interesting to discover where Parwich folk like to visit, when they fancy a change of scene. Hence this poll – which will run in four heats followed by a grand final.
Naturally, we have excluded our own drinking establishments, as they would obviously have walked the contest! Instead, this is an exercise in discovering what lies further afield.
We have divided our 50 country pubs into four zones: North East, South East, South West and North West. (But in order to balance the numbers, we have moved some of the pubs between the categories – so the geographic locations are only approximate.)
For the first heat, here are the 12 pubs from the North East zone.
Please tick as many pubs as you like, before pressing the VOTE button.
The three pubs with the highest number of votes will proceed to our grand final.
If you have visited any of these pubs recently, then please tell us about them in the comments. You might be able to help others make up their minds, or help them discover some good new venues.
Our second heat will be along in a few days’ time.
Ilam open
Posted in Out & About on Friday December 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »
If you’re trying to think of somewhere (other than the sales) to go over the next few days, and running out of ideas about where to take the rellies, well good news. Ilam tearooms is open from 11am tomorrow until January 4th. If the weather is anything like it was today it’ll be gorgeous over there. These photos were taken this afternoon. (more…)
Parwich Guizers
Posted in 2008, Arts, Out & About, Posts of Note on Wednesday December 10, 2008| Leave a Comment »
For many years the Parwich Guizers (also known as the Brothm Mummers) have been bringing festive cheer to Parwich and beyond. Last Saturday, the group (Denis, Roy, Ben, Arnold, Rob, Ken and Brian) ventured out on the road again, taking their traditional Christmas play to Buxton in the afternoon, and to various local pubs in the evening.
You are invited to join the tour, watch Bold Slasher swinging his sword, and see the Doctor and his gurdy gout on this video:
By double-clicking on the video window, you can also watch this clip in a larger widescreen mode.
It is possible they will also magically appear on Christmas eve in the village, maybe at The Sycamore and The British Legion. Click here for more information on the Guizers and their play.
Ashbourne – Late night Christmas Shopping & Fun – Friday 12th
Posted in Out & About on Monday December 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Friday 12th December
Festive Fun Night and Late Night Shopping.
6.30pm – Children’s Lantern Parade
followed by Carol Singing in the Market Place.
Fun Fair, 100 year old Carousel, Live Entertainment, Market and Charity Stalls.
7.30pm Navivity Play in Church Street from children of all ages.
9pm – Shops close.
Be there early & enjoy the fun & you can still be back in Parwich to see the film (the one with the Abba songs) at 7.45pm
A-mumming we will go…
Posted in Events, Out & About on Sunday November 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Guizers and Mummers have been performing their ancient play for the last 25 years. This guizing play used to be performed in Biggin-by-Hartington in the 1930s and perhaps for many years before.
The group will be out again on Saturday December 6th, collecting for the Red Cross (Congo Fund) and a local charity.
The day’s activities start in Buxton:
- 1pm – Outside the Opera House
- 1.15 – The Club house (opposite Opera House)
- 1.45 – Grove Hotel – The Slopes
- 2.30 – Spring Gardens
- 3.00 – Kings Head – Market Place
- 3.30 – Beltane, Hall Bank
This is followed by a tour of some of our local pubs, starting at 8pm:
- The Bentley Brook
- The Coach and Horses (Fenny Bentley)
- The Bluebell (Tissington)
- The Waterloo (Biggin)
November Fog
Posted in Ballidon, Out & About, Photography on Saturday November 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Looking at the lush summer photos provided by Mr & Mrs Lamb below, it is quite striking to see just how different our landscape can be across the seasons. These photographs were taken on Saturday afternoon around the church at Ballidon. Thank goodness for cosy fires and warm cups of tea!
Walk on Sunday afternoon
Posted in History, Out & About on Friday November 14, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Following the trip to see a stage production of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the History Society is leading a walk to see the real thing, all are welcome (swords are not essential):
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See Sir Gawain on Wednesday
Posted in Arts, History, Out & About on Monday November 10, 2008| Leave a Comment »
It is still possible to join the History Society trip if you don’t mind risking getting tickets on the door.
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The Dovedale Dash
Posted in Out & About, Sport on Thursday November 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Graham’s comment on this week’s Stunner post is worthy of posting in its own right. Click here for the results of the 2008 Dovedale Dash:
Photo from the Ashbourne News Telegraph
Sunday saw the annual madness which is the Dovedale Dash. 1200 runners from all over the world, descend on Dovedale for a 5 mile run over hill and down dale (and through the river).
It was also the 44th consecutive occasion that Clive Russell has competed, and although he didn’t match his win in the veterans section last year, he was runner up. A truly amazing achievement.
He was joined by a gaggle of Linnel’s, a Drummond, a couple of Amos’s to name but a few.
I sadly was consigned to my sick bed with a bad case of Chinese bird flu (is there any other kind?) and couldn’t even spectate.
Well done Clive!
Reminder to book your tickets for Sir Gawain
Posted in Arts, History, Out & About on Monday November 3, 2008| 1 Comment »
Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for Parwich & District Local History Society’s trip to see Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, staged by the New Perspectives Theatre Company:
shanghai sunday morning
Posted in Out & About on Sunday November 2, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Having set my alarm an hour too early we have time to kill before our guide comes, plus I feel relatively human for the first time for a few days having struggled with tummy bugs and then a cold.
Yesterday was supposed to be a free day to explore the city so we set off for The Bund (in a green taxi as specified by the guide with our destination written in Chinese) This is a long strip of elevated promenade along the river. From it you can see all the beautiful colonial buildings most of which are now protected – the Chinese find these Western style grand houses fascinating but I think it’s a bit like many typical European cities.
Update from China.
Posted in Out & About on Saturday November 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Hi team,
There is so much to say about this amazing country of contrasts.
Yesterday, Brian and I went on the ‘Harmonious Train’ to visit the ‘Humble Administrators Garden’ in Suzchou. The Chinese love gardens, and everything has a symbolic deeper meaning – but basically they are trying to recreate their amazing countryside on a smaller scale. Every time you turn, a different beautiful view is framed either by a carefully placed tree or a hole in a garden wall and the Feng Shui creates harmony.
In contrast, a visit to a 5 star loo (yes, they are graded) demands huge will power to survive. I now have amazing bladder control and can manage all day with only one visit!!
China is proving to be all that I had dreamed about since I first wanted to visit thirty years ago. People are fascinated by us – particularly my blonde hair – and stare wherever we go.
Back in two days. Pity.
Best love,
Patti
Post Card from China
Posted in Out & About on Wednesday October 29, 2008| 3 Comments »
Hi Team
I am sitting here in my hotel room in Guilin, South West China on a hot and very humid afternoon, and it seems a small miracle that I can log on and catch up with all the news from home. I can see the famous steep sided mountains poking up up through the mist and hear the sound of Chinese drummers and protesters – someone always seems to be protesting here.
We wake to the sound of Chinese music and the sight of hundreds of workers of all ages doing their morning Tai Chi and then I log on to see beautiful Autumnal shots of Parwich and news of ‘Strictly’ – surreal.
Anyway, love and fond thoughts to you all,
Patti
Theatre Trip and a Sunday walk
Posted in Arts, History, Out & About on Tuesday October 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Parwich & District Local History Society are organising two related events: a trip to see Sir Gawaine & the Green Knight, staged by the New Perspectives Theatre Company, and a walk to Lud’s Church, the Green Chapel in the story.
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Adult Education places still available
Posted in Out & About on Monday October 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Brian Mullan of the Ashbourne Adult Community Education Centre for sending us details of this year’s courses with places still available, included are art, computing (open, CLAIT, ECDL, ITQ, web design, greetings card design), Spanish, English for speakers of other languages, first aid at work, maths for adults, tap dance, yoga and tai chi. Click here for information on days and costs (pdf format).
For more details or to register contact: Ashbourne Adult Education Centre, Cokayne Avenue, Derbyshire, DE6 1EJ, tel 01335 345 613, email ashbourneace@hotmail.com
Autumn Sun
Posted in 2008, Out & About, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday October 13, 2008| Leave a Comment »
These photos were taken in Wolfscote Dale behind Hartington on Sunday afternoon. It was glorious to see the turning leaves in the sunlight….and such a short drive from Parwich. Makes you forget all about the wet Summer!
Wild in the Streets
Posted in Out & About, Sport on Wednesday October 8, 2008| 1 Comment »
Whether you are an Upard or Downard, you will be interested in the feature length documentary “Wild in the Streets” by Hollywood film-makers Jimmy Zalcman and Peter Baxter that is to be premiered in Ashbourne’s Empire Cinema on Friday 17th October. This film explores Ashbourne’s Shrovetide Football. To see a trailer for the film go the the official Wild in the Streets website.
Tickets will be available through the Coach & Horses, Nigel’s Butchers or members of the player’s committee. Is this also something for parwich film to show?
Middleton Top and Leawood Pump
Posted in History, Out & About, Societies, Transport on Monday October 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday’s Local History Society trip was a great success. We started at Middleton Top, where the stationary engine was working. When the Cromford & High Peak Railway (now the High Peak Trail) was build in the late 1820s, to join the Cromford Canal to the Peak Forest Canal at Whaley Bridge, they did not have a set idea of what a railway should be. (more…)
Beyond Limits 2008: sculpture exhibition at Chatsworth House.
Posted in 2008, Arts, Out & About, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday October 5, 2008| 5 Comments »
For the third year running, Sotheby’s of London are staging Beyond Limits: a selling exhibition of modern and contemporary sculpture in the gardens of Chatsworth House.
This year’s display includes sculptures by Salvador Dali, Marc Quinn, Zadok Ben-David, Lynn Chadwick, Robert Indiana, Zaha Hadid, Richard Hudson and many more.
Our favourites this year were Marc Quinn’s giant bronze baby (“Planet”), which sits at the near end of the lake, and Robert Indiana’s “The American Love”, which sits at the far end. We were also very much taken by Jedd Novatt’s more abstract – and endlessly fascinating – “Chaos Vascos II”.
The exhibition runs until November 2nd and comes highly recommended – particularly on a clear, bright afternoon, when the sunlight displays the works to their best advantage.
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Which sculpture is your favourite? Please let us know in the comments.
History Society trip reminder
Posted in History, Out & About, Societies, Transport on Saturday October 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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Click here for more information on the two steam engines
Visit Shrewsbury
Posted in Out & About, Societies on Friday October 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
There are still some seats left on the Parwich Over 60s trip to Shrewsbury on Tuesday 14th October. You don’t have to be over 60 to come along.
Contact Alan L on 279 for more details or to reserve your seat(s).
Consall Gardens
Posted in Gardens, Out & About on Friday October 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Martin C also has passed on this tip from his mother-in-law, Joan S (moved to Ashbourne but not forgotten), that Consall Gardens in Staffordshire are well worth visiting. The Gardens are open every Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday from Good Friday to the end of October, so there is still time to visit before the end of the mseason. Would this be a good destination for a future Horticultural Society trip?
On reclaimed industrial land this 70 acres of landscape garden are the creation of one man, William Podmore, over many years. There is interest through out the year. (more…)
Explore the Peak District with Bruce the Bus or Tess the Train
Posted in Environment, Out & About, Peak Park, Transport on Wednesday October 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »
I am not sure how relevant this is to most of our readers, but I liked the pictures.
Bruce the Bus
There is a new leaflet encouraging people to explore the Peak Park by public transport:
Children can help plan days out across the Peak District with a new family-friendly leaflet featuring
Tess the Train
Bruce the bus and Tess the train. The “Hop on and Explore” leaflet is part of a Peak Connections campaign to encourage families with younger children to use public transport when visiting the area.
Click here to down load the leaflet as a pdf. (more…)
History Society visit two stationary steam engines
Posted in History, Out & About, Societies on Monday September 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »
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Click here for more information on the two stationary engines
‘All were found guilty’
Posted in 2008, Events, Out & About, Posts of Note on Tuesday September 2, 2008| 1 Comment »
Thank you to the contributor who sent in the above title and the following photos of Issy (Isabel) M and Tinker of Parwich, taken at the Mountain Rescue Demonstration Team at Longshaw Sheep Dog Trials on Saturday 30/8/08. These Sheep Dog trials are said to be the oldest in the country, having been run continuously (apart from the two World Wars) since 1898.
Fell racing in Bradbourne, Sunday August 24.
Posted in Events, Out & About, Sport on Sunday August 17, 2008| 8 Comments »
Never mind “Team GB”’s antics in the Olympics – come and watch “Team Parwich”, or better still come and be a part of “Team Parwich”, in the BRADBOURNE VILLAGE FELL RACE next Sunday 24 August at 10am.
It is run over two laps of a 3 Mile beautiful course, one of the most picturesque courses in the calendar – entry fee is £3 on the day.
There are also English Junior Fell Championship races for U8’s, U10’s, U12’s, U14’s, U16’s & U18’s – entry fee just £1. The U16 & U18 races will be held in conjunction with the main race and the other 4 junior races from noon.
You never know, you could be running alongside the great Roberto!
– Post supplied by Graham J.
Global Sounds Event Tonight At Wirksworth
Posted in Events, Out & About on Saturday August 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Three bands – Mankala Beat, Más Y Más and Quirky Turquoise – are due to take the stage on Saturday 16th August, 7pm – 11.30pm for an outdoor mini festival behind the Lime Kiln pub in Wirksworth.
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