Posted in Classified adverts, People on Thursday November 20, 2025| Leave a Comment »
An elderly couple in Parwich are looking for a little regular support ( daily morning preferred), one of which has become bed bound and looking for a little respite care and support for daily tasks.
Please contact me by mail with any help you can offer – Janettehandley1960@gmail.com
Many thanks, Janette
Posted in First Responders, Memorial hall, People on Thursday October 30, 2025| 1 Comment »
Parwich First Responder Group has been active for 20 years this month. 3 members have been volunteering since the start. Over the years there have been a total of 41 villagers who have been part of PFR, with a current active group of 6 with 3 awaiting their training course.
Our AGM is on Tuesday 2nd December at 7.15pm in the Memorial Hall. If you would like to find out more about Parwich First Responders please pop along.
I am sure you would like to join me in thanking all past and present First Responders who have attended over 120 callouts to life threatening conditions experienced by our friends and neighbours.
Sue Hughes
Chair of PFR
Posted in Classified adverts, Events, Health Care, People on Tuesday September 16, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I’m taking part in the Chatsworth 10k to help raise money for this amazing charity. Please take a minute to read about their work:
Blythe House Hospice offers counselling and bereavement support for any child aged from 4 to 18 years old whose loved one has died or who is living with a life-limiting illness. They also support patients, families and carers living across Derbyshire.
In addition to that they provide high quality 24/7 end of life care at home, offering patients at all stages of illness, family members and carers counselling; physio, occupational therapy, group support, specialist palliative clinics and nursing services.
Blythe House has, and still is providing support for us and so many other families who have suffered the loss of a parent or loved one. The guidance and support we’ve received has been the light at the end of the tunnel, they are a cup of tea when you really need one, they are a peaceful space to access invaluable help and advice from experienced counsellors.
Please donate what you can to help this amazing charity to continue to support children and families.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lucyburlinson
Many thanks, Lucy
Posted in Classified adverts, Events, Health Care, People on Saturday August 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I’m taking part in the Chatsworth 10k to help raise money for this amazing charity. Please take a minute to read about their work:
Blythe House Hospice offers counselling and bereavement support for any child aged from 4 to 18 years old whose loved one has died or who is living with a life-limiting illness. They also support patients, families and carers living across Derbyshire.
In addition to that they provide high quality 24/7 end of life care at home, offering patients at all stages of illness, family members and carers counselling; physio, occupational therapy, group support, specialist palliative clinics and nursing services.
Blythe House has, and still is providing support for us and so many other families who have suffered the loss of a parent or loved one. The guidance and support we’ve received has been the light at the end of the tunnel, they are a cup of tea when you really need one, they are a peaceful space to access invaluable help and advice from experienced counsellors.
Please donate what you can to help this amazing charity to continue to support children and families.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lucyburlinson
Many thanks, Lucy
Posted in Classified adverts, Events, Health Care, People on Tuesday July 29, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I’m taking part in the Chatsworth 10k to help raise money for this amazing charity. Please take a minute to read about their work:
Blythe House Hospice offers counselling and bereavement support for any child aged from 4 to 18 years old whose loved one has died or who is living with a life-limiting illness. They also support patients, families and carers living across Derbyshire.
In addition to that they provide high quality 24/7 end of life care at home, offering patients at all stages of illness, family members and carers counselling; physio, occupational therapy, group support, specialist palliative clinics and nursing services.
Blythe House has, and still is providing support for us and so many other families who have suffered the loss of a parent or loved one. The guidance and support we’ve received has been the light at the end of the tunnel, they are a cup of tea when you really need one, they are a peaceful space to access invaluable help and advice from experienced counsellors.
Please donate what you can to help this amazing charity to continue to support children and families.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lucyburlinson
Many thanks, Lucy
Posted in People on Wednesday March 5, 2025| 2 Comments »
Is anyone having problems with the O2 mobile signal? It has been off and on (mostly off!) here (Pond Cottage) for the last couple of days…
Posted in People on Sunday February 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Has anyone picked up an Amazon package for Mr P Brant at Knab House? Amazon states it has delivered it.
Posted in People on Thursday January 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »
The family of Paul Cooper would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for their support and kindness during such a very difficult time.
The generous donations given at the church, sent in cards and give to H. Lee and Sons came to £1,100, giving the Parwich First Responders and the Heart Foundation £550 each.
x Paul always found a way to laugh in the hardest of times x
Posted in Church, People, Pub on Monday December 30, 2024| Leave a Comment »
The funeral service for Paul Cooper will be at Parwich Church on the 7th of January at 11.15am. People are warmly invited for refreshments at The Sycamore Inn afterwards.
Family and bearers will go to Markeaton Crematorium – The Round Chapel, Markeaton, Derby DE22 4NH.
At the families request, there’s no need to wear black. Please dress to celebrate Paul’s life.
Donations in memory of Paul will benefit The British Heart Foundation and First Responders in Parwich. Donations can be left in church or given to the Funeral Directors H Lee and Son, Ashbourne.
Paul’s family would like to thank everyone so much for their kindness.
Posted in Church, People, Pub on Monday December 16, 2024| 2 Comments »
The funeral service for Paul Cooper will be at Parwich Church on the 7th of January at 11.15am. People are warmly invited for refreshments at The Sycamore Inn afterwards.
At the families request, there’s no need to wear black. Please dress to celebrate Paul’s life.
Family and bearers will go to Markeaton Crematorium – The Round Chapel, Markeaton, Derby DE22 4NH.
Donations in memory of Paul will benefit The British Heart Foundation and First Responders in Parwich. Donations can be left in church or given to the Funeral Directors H Lee and Son, Ashbourne.
Paul’s family would like to thank everyone so much for their kindness.
Posted in People on Saturday November 30, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Did anyone accidently accept an Amazon delivery this morning that was addressed to Paul Brant at the Old Smithy? If so, please can you call 07808 909 583 to arrange a hand over?
Many thanks
Paul and Jules
Posted in People on Tuesday October 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Christopher Harrison, a former vicar of Parwich, retired from his parishes of St Peter’s and All Saints in Nottingham and is now the chaplain of St Andrew’s in Pau, south west France in the shadow of the Pyrenees. Christopher was licensed in a service on Sunday 22 September and he and his wife Eva appear already to be settling in judging by photos of wine, cheese and a single malt whisky francais, “Ouiski Heppell”. Photos and screenshot below. Richard T
Posted in People on Wednesday September 4, 2024| Leave a Comment »
A Committal Service of Cremation for Mrs Eileen Ellis will be held at 11am on Friday 27th September at Markeaton Crematorium in the Main Chapel. This will be followed by a Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at St Peter’s Church, Parwich at 12.15pm.
Following the service, the family would like to invite all to join them at the Sycamore Inn, Parwich, to celebrate Eileen’s life and raise a glass (or two) in her honour.
Posted in Church, People on Sunday June 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »
The funeral for Irene Wilton will be held at 11am this Friday 21st June at St Peter’s Church, Parwich, followed by a service at Markeaton Crematorium (main chapel).
Sandra, Sharon and Andrea welcome anyone wishing to pay their respects to join them in the celebration of Irene’s life.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Parwich Church or Cancer Research.
Posted in News, People on Wednesday March 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »
With thanks to John L for this great picture and reminder that today is Darwin’s last day delivering here in Parwich.
I’m sure we all wish to thank Darwin for his many years of service to the village, during which time he has become part of our community. We wish you all the best for your retirement Darwin, and hope to still see you around.
Posted in Events, Football, People, Sport on Wednesday December 27, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Our thanks, as always, go to John L for sending through his pictures from the Parwich Christmas Day football match.
Posted in People on Monday August 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »
We had a call from someone claiming to be from BT, they had a lot of information i.e. our BT account number, they sent a text to Judith’s phone with a pin number. They knew when our last bill was and for how much. They said there was unusual activity around our Broadband and asked us to log in so they could show us. We did and then they asked us to look into other accounts to see if we’d been hacked i.e. our Amazon account. Low and behold a fraudulent activity was there! Well we thought it was there, when in fact, they “supposed BT” had changed / altered the screen we were looking at. To make a very long story short we cut the call and then did the usual, called the bank, changed Amazon password, logged the scam with BT and changed our BT password.
BT said they NEVER call their customers unless they have been requested to i.e. you, the customer rings them and they are responding to your request. If you get a call from BT out of the blue – hang up, it’s a scam.
Charles and Judith
Posted in People on Saturday May 20, 2023| 2 Comments »
Gill Simpson and family would like to thank you for all your kind wishes following Peter Simpson’s sad death last week. They would love to invite you to a celebration of his life on Friday June 9th at 3.15pm at Parwich Church followed by light refreshments at their home. Family flowers only please and a relaxed dress code.
The family are compiling a photo album of his life and would appreciate if any photographs of Peter could be emailed to pgsimpson29@gmail.com
Thank you.
Jackie B
Posted in People on Monday May 8, 2023| Leave a Comment »
My children last Saturday morning, went around the village and onto Minninglow Trail picking up litter.
They are asking if you have some spare pennies, would you sponsor them as they raising monies for their school.
Those that already have donated – a big thank you!
Thank you in advance,
Alex
Posted in Classified adverts, People, Services on Thursday April 27, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Following some serious house fires over the last few years Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are running a campaign to encourage over 65’s to undertake an online safe and well check.
#FindTheTime to help an older friend, relative or neighbour. For full information see below, including the link to complete the check:
https://www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc/?ref=DFRS
Posted in Classified adverts, People, Services on Saturday April 22, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Following some serious house fires over the last few years Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are running a campaign to encourage over 65’s to undertake an online safe and well check.
#FindTheTime to help an older friend, relative or neighbour. For full information see below, including the link to complete the check:
https://www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc/?ref=DFRS
Posted in Classified adverts, People, Services on Wednesday April 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Following some serious house fires over the last few years Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are running a campaign to encourage over 65’s to undertake an online safe and well check.
#FindTheTime to help an older friend, relative or neighbour. For full information see below, including the link to complete the check:
https://www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc/?ref=DFRS
Posted in British Legion, People on Wednesday November 23, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Posted in British Legion, People on Wednesday November 16, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Posted in British Legion, People on Tuesday November 8, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Food Corner, People on Friday October 21, 2022| Leave a Comment »
I have a large wheelbarrow of apples from my garden which is available to you all and in return, all I ask is a donation.
I am also skipping everyday this month for Cancer Research UK and all contributions from the apples will go towards my final online total.
Due to the poor weather, the wheelbarrow is not on the driveway but drop me a line, bring a bag round and I’ll fill it with apples for you.
Thank you,
Alex
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Posted in People on Wednesday September 21, 2022| Leave a Comment »
As many of you may know, our Ukranian guests have returned to Ukraine. Initially they went back to sort out documentation that was impossible to achieve from here. Since their return, they have felt relatively safe at home and have decided to stay there for the time-being.
If they decide to move on to another country, they will go to stay with family in USA.
We would like to thank everyone for the wonderful warm welcome that you gave to them and also for the huge amount of practical help that so many of you kindly offered and gave to them. While there were many logistical difficulties living in a village with limited transport they could not have been more warmly welcomed by you all.
Thank you
Paul and Caroline
Posted in People on Sunday September 11, 2022| 1 Comment »
We have received a letter for Laura Fordham, just addressed as Creamery Lane. If anyone knows what address Laura is at we can pop it in to her, or if you want to call to collect, we are at Barn Cottage on Creamery Lane.
Thanks
Donna J
Posted in Events, Over 60s, People, Sport on Sunday August 21, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Gardens, People on Sunday July 17, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Last week, members and guests enjoyed a day out at RHS Bridgewater. John Lord’s photos capture some of the scenes, including TV’s Carol Klein caught on camera!
To become a member of Parwich and District Horticultural Society and enjoy trips at discounted prices contact Jill Love, Jenny Letten or Nina Martin.
Posted in Events, People, Photography on Wednesday June 8, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Thank you Mark J for these pictures of Sunday’s picnic. If anyone else has any please send to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
A big thank to Cheryl and her helpers for organising ensuring it was such a great day!
Posted in People on Saturday May 28, 2022| 1 Comment »
Please welcome a new family to the village
Please say hello if you see any of us walking round the village.
Posted in Classified adverts, People on Wednesday May 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »
UPDATE – all sorted now!
Does anyone potentially, have an up right hoover box going spare please?
Thanks,
Alex 743
Posted in People on Tuesday May 17, 2022| Leave a Comment »
‘We have a Ukrainian family living with us and the mother of the family, Luda, is looking for a job in the village.
If you know of anyone in the village who is looking for a cleaner, a cook, a carer or any other role that doesn’t require excellent English, please would you get in touch with me.
Also, if anyone needs a wonderful cake for a special occasion, please do let me know as Luda is very talented and would be delighted to bake for you
Please contact me on 07767426107. Thank you Caroline H’
Posted in British Legion, Eating Out, Events, Music, People, Pub on Friday May 6, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Posted in People, Uncategorized on Friday May 6, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Please welcome Donna and Mark:
After what seems like an age we have finally made our big move to Parwich. We (Mark and Donna) moved in to Barn Cottage on Creamery Lane over the Easter Bank Holiday and whilst there is still A LOT of work to do on the house, we are settling in and are already loving life in Parwich. Thank you to everyone who has already said hello and introduced themselves whilst we have been finding our way around with our two dogs, Misty (black lab) and Tess (lurcher), we already feel very welcomed!
We decided to take the plunge and make our ‘escape to the country’ when we both found ourselves able to work from home. On the rare occasions when we have to venture to the office, I (Donna) am a digital project manager for the NHS in Leeds, and Mark is a software engineer for a small private company based out of Nottingham University delivering digital workflow solutions.
We moved from Clitheroe in Lancashire after falling in love with Parwich last year. We plumped for Barn Cottage as a project… it’s probably what you’d call ‘quirky’ and we have a long way to go with major renovations…. we plan to temporarily move out whilst we make the improvements and would love to be able to stay in the village during that time, so if anyone knows of anywhere that may be available for a six-month or so let, please let us know… we will do our utmost to cause as little disruption for everyone but please bear with us while we get there!
Aside from home (improvement) challenges and walking the dogs, we both love motorsports, F1 and MotoGP in particular, (that’s watching not participating!). Mark has a real passion for film and TV and runs his own online review site, and I’m a keen runner and looking forward to finding new local routes to explore/get lost on!
We can’t wait to get firmly rooted in Parwich life… be sure to say hello, we look forward to meeting you all!
Posted in People, Uncategorized on Thursday May 5, 2022| Leave a Comment »
It is some time since we have said welcome from the blog to our new residents. Lockdown didn’t help. If anyone has moved in over the last couple of years or so and would to say hello to the village please get in touch. To start us off please give a warm welcome to Kirsty:
Hello
My name is Kirsty Norman and I moved into the village a few weeks ago. I am living in Brook Cottage ( not the one nearest The Sycamore, the other one, next to the footpath that goes to the churchyard) so if you are walking past and see me, I would love it if you say “hello” 😊
I am new to Parwich but not to the area. Although a Southerner originally, I have been in Derbyshire since 1994.
Until recently, I was living in Alstonefield and prior to that, I was in Bonsall, near Matlock.
Back in the 90’s my family and I used to have The Watts Russell Arms pub in Hopedale and The Manifold Inn at Hulme End. So if you frequented either back in the day, I may have served you a beer or made you a ham cob!
My parents and sister also live in the area, in Alstonefield and near Longnor.
Thank you to those people that I have already spoken to, you have made me feel very welcome.
Regards
Kirsty
Posted in People on Tuesday April 26, 2022| 1 Comment »
It’s Roger’s birthday this Wednesday (27th) – if anyone would like to celebrate with him, there is an open invite to the Sycamore from around 8pm. Kirstie and Jane are providing some food!
Posted in Church, People on Sunday April 3, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Just a note to thank all the Parwich people who helped present St Peter’s Church in such fine form. I have had so many people contact me to CONGRATULATE ME !! on the same. The Service conducted by the Revd Christopher Harrison was enjoyed by so many , Tom’s children , Olive 7 and William 10 ,it seems stole the show but ‘‘‘twas excellent . And thanks to the Sycamore Inn for outstanding light refreshments during such lovely weather .
The Church looked just brilliant . Thanks
Thank You
Stuart C
Posted in People on Friday March 25, 2022| 1 Comment »
For anyone who may wish to remember Rosy followed by light refreshments at the Sycamore Inn. Thanks too to all those that have cleaned the church and the churchyard mowing is just great.
Thank You
Stuart C
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