Yesterday was my day off, so I went and had breakfast at Carluccio’s and then went to see Billy Elliot, a way of relaxing away from the pressures of my Olympic work.
I have to say that if you are coming down for an event it really is worth spending the day in the Olympic Park. So far there haven’t been any queues, it just slows down a bit as you go through security. There might be a few more queues once athletics starts, but they have it pretty well sorted.
It is good to hear how many people enjoyed the opening ceremony, not only have I met Danny Boyle, I know him as I went to school with him (same bus, him boy’s school, me girl’s). I also know Seb Coe from when I was at Loughborough and met his mum and dad, so I was contemplating interrupting their joint press conference to say ‘Hi’! (more…)
Archive for the ‘People’ Category
Update from our Olympic Correspondent
Posted in 2012, Olympics, People, Posts of Note on Friday August 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
City born, but country bred
Posted in 2012, People, Posts of Note on Thursday August 2, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Mike through his time at Parwich Shop and involvement in local groups and Dales Housing, is well known to most of our readers. Thank you to David for allowing us to reproduce this:
The invisible ribbon that connected Mike’s journey in life ran right across the open landscapes of the North of England…. the dales and the hills, the moors and the lakes. (more…)
Mike’s funeral
Posted in People on Sunday July 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Sue and David have asked us to post the following information:
Monday 30th July
The cortège will leave the Rathbone Flats at 2-45pm
if any vehicles wish to follow on
The Service will be held at 3-45pm
at Markeaton Crematorium in Derby
(click here for address and link to map)
Whether you can make the journey to Derby or not,
please everyone, from the village and beyond, do come along to a short “Farewell” in the Memorial Hall starting at 5.30pm.
There’ll be a bit of “pub grub” (but no quiz)
and a glass or two for a final toast.
We very much look forward to seeing you all.
Family flowers only, but a small donation to
the Border Collie Trust in Staffordshire would be appreciated.
From our Olympic Correspondent
Posted in 2012, Olympics, Out & About, People, Posts of Note, Sport on Saturday July 28, 2012| 1 Comment »
We are lucky to have had this email from our very own Parwich Olympic Correspondent, Val S :
I went to the dress rehearsal for the Opening Ceremony last night. The opening scenes were shot in Parwich and then they move on to Belper. We are not allowed to tell – see #savethesuprise – but if you are going out, record it, trust me, it is worth it and it does start in Parwich!
I am off now for another day of slog and fun, so many languages, so many countries. The Park is packed and there is no public in there yet! I am working down here on the Help desk in the Main Press Centre (MPC) which together with the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) forms part of a large media complex at the northern end of the Olympic Park to which there is no public access. The work is 24 hours a day as some-one is always awake somewhere! (more…)
Mike Goulden’s Funeral
Posted in People on Thursday July 26, 2012| 1 Comment »
Sue and David have asked us to post the following information:
Monday 30th July
The cortège will leave the Rathbone Flats at 2-45pm
if any vehicles wish to follow on
The Service will be held at 3-45pm
at Markeaton Crematorium in Derby
(click here for address and link to map)
Whether you can make the journey to Derby or not,
please everyone, from the village and beyond, do come along to a short “Farewell” in the Memorial Hall starting at 5.30pm.
There’ll be a bit of “pub grub” (but no quiz)
and a glass or two for a final toast.
We very much look forward to seeing you all.
Family flowers only, but a small donation to
the Border Collie Trust in Staffordshire would be appreciated.
Jo-anne blogs for Maybelline
Posted in People on Wednesday July 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Parwich’s resident make-up expert Jo-anne Jewett has written an article for the blog maybellinebook.com, which is hosted by Maybelline heiress Sharrie Williams. Please click here to read it.
An Update from our MEP
Posted in Local government, People on Saturday July 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Hazel B playing at Y-Not
Posted in Music, People, Y-Not on Friday July 20, 2012| 2 Comments »
Parwich singer-songwriter Hazel B from Hallgates will be playing at the Y-NOT festival on the Friday. At last year’s festival, Hazel performed a great set on the open-mike stage. She was then booked by the organisers to be on the main bill this year.
Some of Hazel’s new songs will shortly be available for free download by readers of PARWICH.ORG.
Our Kid
Posted in People on Sunday July 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »
David Goulden, ( referred to by Mike as “our kid”) asked us to post the following :
As an occasional overseas visitor, can I use the website to say thanks to the village for its kind support in the last couple of days following the death of my brother.
It came as a great shock – as I guess it did to many of you – but it was especially painful to be far away in Vienna and to know nothing.
Generously, several people have taken the time to e-mail me and the information has been of great comfort.
Mike was a simple guy who liked the simple things in life – community, integrity and purpose. His was a good life, well-lived.
His funeral will be on July 30 in Derby.
Emails for David Goulden can be sent to parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we will forward them to him.
Mike Goulden
Posted in 2012, People, Posts of Note on Sunday July 15, 2012| 6 Comments »
As many of our readers will already know, Mike Goulden passed away very unexpectedly this week. He went into hospital on Tuesday and died in the early hours of Thursday morning.
He was very well known to everyone in the village for the hard work that he put into keeping the shop going for a number of years and his involvement in the community in general. Most recently he was very active with Dales Housing and was a Committee Member for the Local History Society.
It seemed appropriate for us to put this note on the Blog today, as Mike has been a staunch supporter of Parwich.org and a regular contributor with photographs (including the one above) and comments; every Sunday as ‘our Weatherman on the hill‘ he supplied us with the Weekly Weather stats.
Our sympathy goes out to his brother, David and to his family and all the friends that he leaves behind. We will supply further information when we are able.
Summer Bulletin from our MEP
Posted in Local government, People on Monday July 9, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Hill race photos
Posted in 2012, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Our thanks to JF-S for these shots.
If anyone has a copy of the race results, could they please mail the blog team on parwich@hotmail.co.uk?
We would also be grateful for any other photos and/or reports from Wakes Week 2012, as the blog team is suffering from an unfortunately timed “staffing shortage” this week.
July/August Church Magazine
Posted in Church, People on Wednesday July 4, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Click on the picture to open the Summer issue of the Parish Magazine. Current and past magazines can also be read on the Peak Five Website.
Congratulations to Andy, who has been asked to become Rural Dean and look out for the Open Air Service at Carsington Water at 3pm on July 15th.
Wakes Carnival Parade 2012 – Photo Gallery
Posted in 2012, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Sunday July 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
As you’ll see from these photos, Saturday evening’s rain failed to dampen the spirits of those who took part in this year’s Wakes Carnival Parade, where villagers were joined by the Ilkeston Town Band and, of course, the “happy campers” from Notts D.A.
Each photo can be enlarged by clicking on it.
Lesley has been found!
Posted in People on Friday June 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Regarding our recent “Does anyone know Lesley?” post, we received this message today:
With the help of the ‘Parwich’ website, two people made contact with information about Lesley, resulting in her being tracked down. Although I personally haven’t spoken to Lesley, I am reliably informed that one of the organisers of our school reunion managed to make contact and that Lesley will be attending the reunion on 7th July. So, thank you for enabling a good outcome!
Susan A
Video: Diamond Jubilee Tea Party and Parwich Village Photo
Posted in 2012, Catering 4 Parwich, Events, Memorial hall, People, Posts of Note on Thursday June 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Martin C for sending us this lovely video of Tuesday afternoon’s celebrations.
Faces at the Jubilee Tea and Procession
Posted in 2012, Catering 4 Parwich, Events, Memorial hall, Parish Council, People, Posts of Note, Societies, Young people on Thursday June 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to JF-S for the photos, all photos can be enlarged by clicking on them.
Photos: Diamond Jubilee Tea Party in the Memorial Hall
Posted in 2012, Events, Memorial hall, Parish Council, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Tuesday June 5, 2012| 3 Comments »
Doubtless there will be many more to come! Please click on each to enlarge.
Support our local artists
Posted in Arts, People on Sunday June 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Please pop in and support Ruby and Gillian who are exhibiting their paintings in the village over the Bank Holiday for Derbyshire Open Arts. Ruby is open on Sunday and Monday and Gill is open Sunday to Tuesday.
Derbyshire Open Arts in Parwich
Posted in Arts, People on Friday June 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire Open Arts Festival 2012 is on for 4 days over the June Bank Holiday, Diamond Jubilee Weekend – Saturday 2nd – Tuesday 5th – 11-5pm.
Ruby Hickmott – Work in mixed media, mainly land/seascapes, paintings & sketches.
Email: rubyarts@tiscali.co.uk : www.rubyhickmott.co.uk
Gillian Radcliffe – Expressive work in watercolour, oil and mixed media, wild seascapes, landscapes and contemporary images inspired by Derbyshire, Norfolk, Italy and South Africa.
Email: gillradcliffe@w3z.co.uk Flaxdale House, Parwich, Ashbourne DE6 1QA (Open every day)
Click here for a map showing all venues participating in the event
Click here for an online brochure
Does anyone know Lesley?
Posted in People on Monday May 28, 2012| 2 Comments »
I don’t know whether anybody is able to help but I am trying to locate a sixty year old woman, Lesley (nee Yates), with whom I attended Lady Manners School in Bakewell. Being our sixtieth year, a school reunion has been arranged for the first weekend in July. I have only recently been contacted but, due to the passage of time being an obstacle to finding people’s whereabouts, I was asked if I could assist with locating others, one being Lesley Yates.I think Lesley lived in Great Longstone, near Bakewell, during our schooldays. I believe that she subsequently moved to Parwich after marrying a local man from the village, although I cannot recall her married name. The reason that this sticks in my mind is that I am originally a Brownson (father Wallace Brownson who married Stephanie, paternal uncle Godfrey Brownson who married Mary, paternal grandparents Wallace and Clara Brownson from Townhead and The Cottage, Nether Green) and I remember being envious that Lesley lived in the village that held some lovely childhood memories for me. In fact, I have just spent the last two hours reminiscing over photographs, tales and information on the internet.Lesley will now be around 60 years old.If you are able to help, that would be great, especially given the paucity of information that I have provided. If not, then thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail.Susan A
Update – June 22nd 2012: Lesley has been found.
Art exhibition in Parwich & across Derbyshire
Posted in Arts, People on Saturday May 26, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Gillian Radcliffe (open Saturday – Tuesday) and Ruby Hickmott (open Saturday – Monday) will be exhibiting their paintings in Parwich during this festival.
Bee Swarm
Posted in People on Thursday May 24, 2012| 3 Comments »
Bee swarm on Tuesday 22nd May
A big thank you to Rita, Tracy Ann and Alice for helping me locate a swarm of bees on Tuesday, the day we got back from holiday. I am pleased to say the swarm is now safely hived. This was a big swarm and at this early stage of the season there is good prospect of some honey before the end of the summer. As the saying goes, a swarm in May is worth a load of hay.
If anyone comes to know of a swarm of bees needing to be hived, please ring me on 390433 or my mobile 0774 0626 804, and I will respond with alacrity. Swarming bees are normally engorged with honey and are fairly docile and hence unlikely to sting, but it is best not to approach a swarm unless you are wearing protective clothing and have a smoker.
Mike R
To Everyone from Rachel R
Posted in 2012, People, Posts of Note on Thursday May 17, 2012| 1 Comment »
Dear Everyone
I can’t tell you how moved I was on my last Sunday in Parwich Church when you gave me such a lovely farewell, and such a generous and unexpected gift. I felt really sad to be leaving you all, but I know that our bonds of friendship will remain strong, and I look forward to seeing many of you when I return to the village from time to time. I still feel like a stranger down South, and miss you very much. Parwich will always be a very special place to me, and I shall live on my bank of happy memories.
The garden tokens are a wonderful gift. I have bought some plants, and I am looking for a bird bath which will be a permanent reminder of all of you, and which you can see when you visit me! (This is a genuine and open invitation).
The lovely “New House” cards that I received from you have been decorating my walls ,and keeping me company for the past few weeks. Thank you so much.
With my love and gratitude for all your love and support over the Derbyshire years.
From Rachel
Plans for the Pavillion
Posted in Eating Out, News, People on Wednesday May 16, 2012| 2 Comments »
We have received the following message from Paul and Evie Burlinson:
“Hello,
Evie & I would like to put everybody in the picture regarding our intentions for the cricket pavilion. We are hoping to operate a small cafe / tea room at specified times during the summer months this being subject to raising the necessary finance to install a toilet & washbasin which is a legal requirement. As there is no drainage to this area this would necessitate the installation of a septic tank at an estimated all in cost of £2,200. The tennis club have offered an extremely generous amount towards these costs and Emma Spence has very kindly pledged a donation. At present Rob Clarke and myself are striving to remedy flood damage to the kitchen and also carry out new internal decoration (costs up to now have reached £200.00 for materials alone). In addition, there is no hot water and we need a new cooker and catering equipment.
So, ‘why bother’ you might ask… Well, we feel that the pavilion is a valuable asset to the village and its inhabitants and that our project will be of beneficial interest and value to our community. In order to achieve our goal we need some help! We would gladly appreciate any assistance (financial or practical) that you may have to offer. [Please note, we are not intending to feather our nests by any stretch of the imagination but we believe that this project will regenerate what is currently an underused area of our lovely village and maybe even rekindle interest within the cricketing fraternity and more – who knows?!!]
If you are able and willing to help, please call in at the Green, contact us on 488, or speak to Rob or Emma.”
Captions Please
Posted in 2012, Ornithology, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday May 14, 2012| 26 Comments »
JF-S has just returned from holiday in Cornwall and although the weather was mixed on the good days he was able to relax in the jacuzzi with his friend.
“The wettest April” says the Weatherman on the Hill
Posted in 2012, People, Posts of Note, Weather on Tuesday May 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The current TV and Radio news weather items has prompted me to look back at April over the last few years. Without doubt April 2012 has been a little on the damp side, certainly more than a heavy dew! It is interesting to see the wide variation over the same month in different years – 18mm in 2007 and 132 mm this year.
Thank you to the Weatherman on the Hill.
Two Parwich Artists exhibiting in June
Posted in Arts, People on Tuesday May 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire Open Arts Festival 2012 is on for 4 days over the June Bank Holiday, Diamond Jubilee Weekend – Saturday 2nd – Tuesday 5th – 11-5pm.
Ruby Hickmott – Work in mixed media, mainly land/seascapes, paintings & sketches.
Email: rubyarts@tiscali.co.uk : www.rubyhickmott.co.uk
Gillian Radcliffe – Expressive work in watercolour, oil and mixed media, wild seascapes, landscapes and contemporary images inspired by Derbyshire, Norfolk, Italy and South Africa.
Email: gillradcliffe@w3z.co.uk Flaxdale House, Parwich, Ashbourne DE6 1QA
Click here for a map showing all venues participating in the event
Click here for an online brochure
An update from our MEP
Posted in Local government, People on Tuesday April 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Spring Clean for Charity – Help the Red Cross
Posted in People on Sunday April 22, 2012| 1 Comment »
Annual Parish Meeting in May
Posted in Alsop, British Legion, Catering 4 Parwich, Events, Films, First Responders, Fit 4 All, Local government, Memorial hall, Parish Council, People, Pikehall, Pilates, Police, Pre-school, Societies, Sport, Young people on Thursday April 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Spring Clean for Charity
Posted in Events, People on Wednesday April 11, 2012| 1 Comment »
Duck Race Photos
Posted in 2012, Competition, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Societies on Saturday April 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Lots more photos of everyone enjoying the afternoon’s activity below.
(more…)
Diamond Jubilee – Are you celebrating yours?
Posted in 2012, People, Posts of Note on Wednesday March 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire William Tucker is inviting local couples celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 2012 to contact him.
As part of Her Majesty’s Jubilee Tour of the United Kingdom, HM The Queen is to make a joint visit to Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire – based in Nottingham – on Wednesday 13th June, 2012.
During that visit HM The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, will attend a reception and Mr. Tucker wants Diamond Wedding couples from Derbyshire to have the opportunity of attending that Reception.
Says Mr Tucker, “I have no idea how many couples in Derbyshire are celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary this year but there is an opportunity here to make it rather special for some that are doing so.”
Up to 18 couples can be invited to the Reception, i.e. 36 people in total. In the event that more than 18 couples apply then each of the District / Borough / City Councils within the County will be asked to choose two couples each to ensure a fair distribution of invitations from across Derbyshire.
In the first instance, couples wishing to be considered should send a copy of their Wedding Certificate, together with a covering letter, to:-
Diamond Jubilee
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire
Town Hall
MATLOCK
Derbyshire DE4 3NN
Any enquiries should be directed to Debra Heaton, Secretary to the Lieutenancy, telephone 01629 761126 or email: debra.heaton@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 4th May 2012.
Update from our MEP
Posted in Local government, People on Wednesday March 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Drawing underwater: Part Five
Posted in Arts, Esther Underwater, People on Thursday March 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »
In September 2011, I was able to showcase some of the work I produced last summer, in the annual show of the Society of Wildlife Artists, at the Mall Galleries, London.
The exhibition of all my underwater art and more was due to be on show in Dorset in May… but due to a slight change of plan, it has been postponed till later this year!
I will keep you all posted, and I will have a mini-show in the village hall before the work heads south.
– Esther
Make Up Masterclass
Posted in Events, People on Monday March 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Parish Council – Council Tax Precept 2012/2013
Posted in Parish Council, People on Friday March 9, 2012| 5 Comments »
Before I go completely apoplectic at the parish council meeting on Wednesday 21 March 2012 can anybody tell me how an increase in the precept of such magnitude can be justified?
Derbyshire County Council …………. Increase in Council tax….. 0.0%
Derbyshire Police Authority……….. . Increase in charge……. … 0.0%
Derbyshire Fire Authority ……………. Increase in charge……. … 0.0%
Derbyshire Dales District Council ….. Increase in Council Tax …..0.0%
Parwich Parish Council……………… Increase in Council Tax….. 46.1% !!
For a village of less than 400 souls this is some kind of increase. What on earth can a Parish of this size spend an additional £2000 on?
I am not aware of any costs to the Parish Council other than an extremely expensive Parish Clerk, an expensive Internal Auditor, and a mowing contract, that even before the debacle of last year, would have made Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club green with envy.
Please let me know?
(PS you should have seen the diatribe before I watered it down!)
John B
Council Tax
Posted in Parish Council, People on Friday March 9, 2012| Leave a Comment »
I have just recieved my council tax bill for this coming year, and despite the announcement on Parwich webb site that there is a council tax freeze untill 2016, this does not appear to be the case.
According to the breakdown on the bill the offending party is Parwich Parish Council, whos spending forecast has gone up by a staggering 46.2%, what is it that they do not understand about the word austerity.
Mr Cameron is trying to bring local government spending under control, but he obviously has not heard of the village of Parwich. This rise is totaly unaccepable, and I must ask this is rectified without delay.
Regards Mr T.Pickard
Make Up Masterclass – New Date – 30th March
Posted in People on Tuesday March 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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