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A message from Andrew and Rachel

Posted in People on Thursday June 17, 2010| 2 Comments »

Thankyou so much for all your cards, messages, phone calls, visits and offers of practical help. We have been overwhelmed by all your expressions of love and support, and they have been a great comfort to Andrew, and me.

What a wonderful village we live in, Parwich is a very special place and you are all very special people. Thankyou, thankyou for your friendship and for helping Andrew through this very difficult time. He has had his first ten days of chemotherapy, with all its side effects, but he is gradually starting to eat again and to feel a little better. It lifts his spirits every day when I take him your cards and messages, and share the life of the village with him. All being well, he will be allowed out of hospital for a week or so before starting the second month of chemotherapy, possibly next week.

We send you all our love and so many thanks. Rachel.

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No charges to be made relating to Lionel’s death

Posted in People on Saturday June 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »

The Police have passed their file on the death of Lionel Webster on to the Coroner’s Court.  Though arrests were previously made, the Crown Prosecution Service have decided that no prosecutions should be made.  The inquest hearing will take place in the next month or so.

Lionel Webster was brought up in Parwich, and always had a friendly word for customers in his jeweller’s shop in Ashbourne Market Place.

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Race For Life

Posted in People on Tuesday June 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Sue H is doing Race For Life in Nottingham on Sunday in aid of Cancer Research. If anyone would like to sponsor her please contact on 334.

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Derbyshire Open Arts Festival – This Weekend

Posted in Arts, Events, People on Monday May 24, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Ruby Hickmott is exhibiting at 4 Church Walk, pop in and have a look at her work.  She also has brochures available of all the participating venues this weekend.

For more details of this festival click here

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Ruby Hickmott & Open Arts

Posted in 2010, Arts, People, Posts of Note on Thursday May 20, 2010| 2 Comments »

Ruby Hickmott is one of a number of very talented artists that live in our beautiful village.  Over the next Bank Holiday weekend we are fortuntate enough to have the opportunity to view her work as part of the Derbyshire Open Arts Festival that is taking place all over Derbyshire.   She can be visited at her studio, 4 Church Walk anytime between 11-5, Saturday to Monday.  Please click below to view a selection of her work.

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Ruby is a professional artist who sells original work and runs art based workshops for all ages and abilities.  Her painting embraces an extensive range of materials and techniques that capture the Derbyshire landscape and the South West coast.

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Festivals of Interest this Summer

Posted in Arts, Events, Music, Out & About, People, Pikehall, Y-Not on Monday May 17, 2010| Leave a Comment »

May Bank Holiday Weekend
 Derbyshire Open Arts
Saturday 28th – Monday 31st May
A visual arts and crafts event across the county. This free event invites you to visit artists and craftspeople in their showspaces and workplaces to purchase and view their work. There are many opportunities to talk to the artists and watch them work, as well as taking in the beautiful Derbyshire scenery over the weekend.  Free brochures with maps are available to download or from libraries, tourist offices or from the artists themselves.

Ruby Hickmott will be exhibiting at this year’s event, in her home, 4 Church Walk.   She always welcomes visitors over this weekend and it is a joy to see her work.  We will be doing a separate focus on Ruby’s work during the week.

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Ashbourne Festival   18th June – 4th July
Another summer of entertainment in prospect and another year of great entertainment beckons. Once again this festivals aims to bring you perennial favourites, familiar faces and well chosen internationally famous artists. Together they make up the melting pot that is Ashbourne Festival.
Ticket Sales are now open Monday – Sunday 10am – 5pm 01335 343666 or call in at Ashbourne TIC – for a full list of events click here.

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Buxton Festival 7th – 25th July

The Peak District hills host a friendly crowd of opera, music and literature lovers from all over the country during July’s Buxton Festival.

A morning literary series, afternoon concerts and rarely-performed opera in the evening offer a rich and unique cultural experience, attracting big names and a faithful audience to an historic and beautiful setting.  Online booking is available.

Y not Festival – July 30th – August 1stFor one weekend a year, the gorgeous Peak District countryside of Pikehall is home to the Y-Not Festival. Y Not is an intimate music festival steering away from the huge corporate events so many others have become.   A varied and electic range of music, from country folk, to indie rock and everything in-between.  Y-Not is a showcase for all that is fresh and exciting in global music. From emerging talent and breaking bands to established acts, if you want to catch a band on the cusp of success this is your chance.

Many of the acts across the weekend will be camping right there with everyone else, giving the whole weekend a sense of intimacy hard to find anywhere else. And you may just have heard the campfire songs once that night already…

Wirksworth Festival – 10th – 26th September
with the Free Visual Arts Trails Weekend – Sat 11 & Sun 12

Great Art in Unexpected Places

Three weeks of events, with a special focus each weekend on-
Art & Architecture Trail
Contemporary Art Focus weekend of exploration and artist talks
A new Community Celebration to close the Festival.

More details including downloadable brochure will be available nearer the time

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Celebrating Skills Video

Posted in 2010, Events, People, Posts of Note on Wednesday May 5, 2010| 6 Comments »

Thank you to Martin for this video clip of Monday’s skills sharing event:

See below for more photos

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Activities Today

Posted in Alsop, Arts, Church, Events, People, Societies, Sport on Monday May 3, 2010| 2 Comments »

Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard at Alsop from 11am – 4.30pm.

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Tennis Social Afternoon – 1-6pm – Welcoming all Present, Past and Future Members.  Lots of games with a handicap system.  Please bring a plate of food.
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Skills afternoon in Parwich Church – 2-6pm.  Taste, Watch, Learn, Experience and Do.  Refreshments available.

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Skills Day – on Bank Holiday Monday

Posted in Church, People on Sunday May 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

 

It dawned on us recently how blessed our village is with individuals with the most extraordinary range of talents and interests – from painters, through quilters, potters, bee keepers, metal detector researchers, meteorologists, caterers, flower arrangers, to record producers! – sometimes skills quite hidden from view.

Do you have an interest/talent/knowledge that you would like to share & celebrate with us? Or come along and see what is on show!

Do please contact us – and help us celebrate the amazing diversity of human interest and enquiry.

Martin and Jean 390529

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St George’s Day videos for 2009

Posted in 2010, Church, Events, People, Posts of Note on Friday April 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Martin C has recently uploaded a three-part video of last year’s parade, featuring some high-flying camera work from Mike H in the bell tower (in Part 1), the church service (in Part 2) and some interviews with the participants (in Part 3). The total playing time is just over 25 minutes.

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Please Sponsor Colin

Posted in People on Wednesday April 28, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Colin Beesley is doing a 10km run at Larwood, Worksop on 9th May to raise money for an all terrain wheelchair for our friend’s nephew Benjamin. Benjamin is 10 years old. He suffers form Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a chronic degenerative disorder that occurs in about 1 in 3500 male births. Benjamin can still walk short distances but for anything else he needs a wheelchair. His NHS one will only operate on smooth flat surfaces which rules out a lot of the activites he still enjoys.
You can either sponsor Colin directly, by contacting his agent Rebecca (390318), or online at Just Giving .  This final link goes straight through to Ben’s page.  Thanks for your support

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The Continuing Story of Dorothy and the Daffs

Posted in Gardens, People on Thursday April 15, 2010| Leave a Comment »

A few days ago, we published a post on Dorothy L and the blooming daffodils in her woodland garden. This post was picked up by a reporter from The Ashbourne News Telegraph, who promptly came to the village with a photographer. Dorothy was interviewed and we are expecting a small spread to be published next Wednesday. Can’t wait!

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Skills Celebration Day

Posted in Church, Memorial hall, People on Wednesday March 24, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Skills Celebration Day
St Peter’s Church, Parwich
Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 

It dawned on us recently how blest our village is with individuals with the most extraordinary range of talents and interests – from painters, through quilters, potters, bee keepers, metal detector researchers, meteorologists, caterers, flower arrangers, to record producers! – sometimes skills quite hidden from view.

We would like to put on a day in the church celebrating some of our talents and interests – and maybe arrange lessons in these skills in the future.

Do you have an interest/talent/knowledge that you would like to share & celebrate with us? Or maybe someone you know? Maybe another member of your family?

Do please contact us – and help us celebrate the amazing diversity of human interest and enquiry.

Jean and Martin Compton 390529  or martin@orchidserve.com

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Alsop Hall – a historical query.

Posted in Alsop, History, People on Tuesday March 23, 2010| 19 Comments »

We have received the following enquiry from A. Jackson, regarding the history of Alsop Hall.

I have a query about Alsop Hall and the family that resided there.

I recently bought two books, both with inscriptions on the inside. The first (called Lost Gip by Hesba Stretton) has the following inside: “To John, from Mrs Heald, Alsop Hall, Derbyshire“. Could you tell me anything about both these names? Probably written around the 1900s (due to the age of the book).

The second book I believe to be from the same place, as they were purchased from the same stall, are the same age and by the same publisher. The second is inscribed: “Awarded to Jane Lamb for lessons and attendance in the year 1900.” Again (although the books may in fact not be linked), could anyone tell me anything of this Jane Lamb?

I realise family histories are hard to track, but I’m intrigued to know something of these three people: John, Mrs Heald and Jane Lamb.

I look forward to hearing from you!

If you are able to assist with this enquiry, please leave a comment or e-mail the blog team: parwich@hotmail.co.uk.

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Two great charity events to support.

Posted in Events, Gardens, Out & About, People, Sport on Tuesday March 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Culland Hall Open Garden &  Spring Fair – Sunday 25th April 11am-4pm.

Culland Hall in Brailsford will be hosting the fifth annual Open Garden and Spring Plant Fair on Sunday, 25th April 11-4pm. There will be unusual plants for sale from leading specialist nurseries and RHS exhibitors in aid of local charity ‘The Mid-Derbyshire Association for Mobile Physiotherapy’, which has been providing home based physiotherapy for over 25 years to housebound, and often isolated people, living in the Derbyshire Dales area. For details of last year’s event, click here.

Ashbourne Breast Cancer Walk around Carsington Water on Saturday May 8th at 2.30pm.
 
Follow in the footsteps of our own Rebecca and Sandra’s great achievement last year…….
 
Do something amazing and join in the Ashbourne Breast Cancer Walk – open to walkers of all ages, both men, women boys and girls. Enter as a family or get together some friends from your work, college, school or community. Even get the neighbors involved, every person counts!
 
The starting point will be the Carsington Water Visitor Centre leaving at 2.30pm therefore early arrival is recommended for all walkers, registration is required from all walkers including children.
 
Click here to get all the details about the walk including a page to pre-register (there are already 450 people registered to walk). Last year there were 900 walkers who raised nearly £10,000 ! With your help this could be even bigger in 2010.
 
Did you know…..?      Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK.

Book both these dates in your diary, there will be more details over the next month.

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Spotted on Google Street View…

Posted in 2010, People, Posts of Note on Thursday March 11, 2010| 6 Comments »

If you hadn’t already realised it, Parwich is now visible via Google Street View. The Google car seems to have picked a quiet, sunny afternoon to visit us… but wait a minute, who is this mysterious figure? Answers on a postcard, please…



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Andy spies on Secret Sunday activities…

Posted in Church, People on Tuesday February 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Well, well, well… what’s going on here then?

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Former vicar composes hymn

Posted in Church, Music, People on Friday February 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Christopher Harrison, the former vicar of our of Parishes is featured in today’s Nottingham Evening Post.  Click on the image to see the full article as a pdf.

Sunday saw the première of the hymn “City built with skills of thousands“, composed by Christopher.  It was sung for the first time by the Choir at the High Sheriff’s Legal Service in St Mary’s in Nottingham’s Lace Market.

The hymn can be listened to on the Evening Post’s website.  Click here to go to their website, and then select the link “CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE HYMN” about a third of the way down the article.

Congratulations and best wishes to our former Blog Team Member from all here at PARWICH.ORG.

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New Vicar in place

Posted in 2010, Church, People, Posts of Note on Thursday January 28, 2010| 3 Comments »

Welcome again to the Rev Andy Larkin and his family.  Although they have now been living in Parwich for several weeks, yesterday saw Andy officially take charge of the five parishes of Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington, Parwich and Alsop en le Dale.

In St Peter’s, which was filled to capacity with members of the five congregations, representatives of the diocesan clergy and friends and visitors, Robert Shields Esq (on behalf of his father) and Sir Richard FitzHerbert, joint patrons of the parishes, presented our new vicar to the Right Rev Humphrey Southern, Bishop of Repton.  (more…)

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Tomorrow – Everyone welcome to our new Vicar’s induction

Posted in Church, People on Tuesday January 26, 2010| Leave a Comment »

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Everyone Welcome to Andy’s Induction Service

Posted in Church, People on Wednesday January 20, 2010| Leave a Comment »

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Everyone is invited to

the induction of the Rev’d Andy Larkin
as Vicar of our 5 parishes

on Wednesday 27th January at 7.30pm
at St Peter’s Church

Come along and welcome our new Vicar

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Unsung Heroes

Posted in People on Saturday January 16, 2010| 4 Comments »

As the snow recedes, it is worth reflecting on those people who have kept things going during our recent spot of weather.

We have just received a note of appreciation for amazing milklady Christine G, who did not miss a day in her deliveries with a lorry full of highly spillable milk! We really don’t know quite how she did it, but her reliable service is very much appreciated.

Let us know of any other people who went beyond the call of duty.

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Collections from Ashbourne

Posted in People on Tuesday January 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Ben is going into Ashbourne later this afternoon, if you need anything urgently, prescription etc please ring him on 665.

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Transport help

Posted in People on Monday January 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Andy & Jo (our new vicar & his wife) have emailed in to parwich.org offering any assistance with transport during this difficult weather period.  So if you need a prescription, stranded by the snow etc, they have 4wd and are happy to help out.

If anyone else is available to join our emergency help list, please email either parwich@hotmail.co.uk or ring Jane B or Ben 665 and they will co-ordinate the help.

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On Loan

Posted in People on Saturday January 9, 2010| 1 Comment »

This post is really a comment to a comment – on the post “New business in Parwich”

Debbie W

I have some antlers John could borrow…

JF-S

I met this chap in the summer and I am now negotiating with him. Santa does not mind.

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New business in Parwich just opened

Posted in 2010, People, Posts of Note on Friday January 8, 2010| 4 Comments »

Never mind rickshaws, why not hire the latest mode of transport – ideal all weather terrain – corners well, especially in deep snow. 

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Neighbourly Help

Posted in 2010, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday January 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »

This is real community service, the Parwich way.  Thank You. JF-S

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“John loves being human quarry…”

Posted in Local Links, News, People, Sport on Thursday January 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Oops, we nearly missed this one: here’s a recent feature in the Derby Evening Telegraph on Parwich’s John Rawlings, who talks about his work as a “human quarry” for the Four Shires Bloodhounds. A lengthy piece, which makes for fascinating reading.

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Another strange building

Posted in 2010, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday January 5, 2010| 1 Comment »

To enlarge, click on each photo.
 
It’s the Hermit of Parwich with his begging bowl – JF-S

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A message from Simon.

Posted in People on Tuesday January 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Dear Friends,

I have now finally retired from the Royal Mail and thought it a good time to write to you all.

Barbara & I would like to thank you for the warm welcome you gave us at the Carol service in December.

I am overwhelmed with the collection you made along with the book showing all your kind wishes. I certainly wasn’t expecting that. I have yet to decide what I’m going to buy.

That you all very much. I wish you all the best and a happy new year.

Kind regards,

Simon

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Parwich to Tissington

Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note on Thursday December 31, 2009| 1 Comment »

On Christmas morning 23 hardy sorts met on The Green and walked over to Tissington and were welcomed by 7 non walkers with coffee, gluvine and nibbles, so giving them the strength to stagger back to Parwich for their Christmas Dinner.

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“Whole new ball game for John.”

Posted in Ballidon, News, People on Saturday December 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Thanks to Matt H for alerting us to this story (and photo) in the current edition of the Ashbourne News Telegraph.

The man responsible for turning up Ash Wednesday’s Shrovetide ball is in fact Matt’s uncle: John Harrison, who (along with Matt’s late father and aunt Christine) was born and lived for many years in Ballidon.

John is also responsible for making the balls for each year’s Shrovetide matches, spending about 15 hours on the construction of each ball.

There’s more on next year’s Shrovetide matches here and here.

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Suspicious looking character, lurking!!

Posted in People on Tuesday December 22, 2009| 1 Comment »

Hear no evil                           See no evil                            Speak no evil

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Parwich blogger has feature in today’s Guardian

Posted in Music, People on Friday December 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Congratulations to one of our team, Mike A, whose part time music reviewing has resulted in this latest article in today’s Guardian newspaper about the 25th anniversary of Band Aid’s Do they know it’s Christmas.

As well as his own blog, Mike has written a number of features for the Nottingham Evening Post and the Guardian;  it is good to see his writing getting recognition.  Click here to read his article.

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Happy Christmas from Germany

Posted in Classified adverts, People on Friday December 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Mani and Iris from Germany send their Christmas Greetings.  They most recently were here in September and wanted to be remembered to everyone they know:

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Parwich Says “Thank You” To Simon and Barbara

Posted in 2009, Church, People, Posts of Note on Sunday December 13, 2009| 2 Comments »

Simon our postman will be doing his round for the last time on 2nd January after 11 years delivering the post to the people of Parwich. We could not have wished for a more dedicated and helpful person to deliver our mail. Through rain, snow and shine, Simon has always looked after us with a smile and a wave. We will be very sorry to see him go.

It was wonderful therefore to have the opportunity this afternoon to thank him and his wife Barbara.

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Lionel Webster’s Memorial Service

Posted in People on Saturday December 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »

A memorial service is to be held for Lionel Webster in St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne at 3pm on Monday 14th December.

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PARWICH LADIES TRIUMPHANT

Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note, Sport on Sunday December 6, 2009| 2 Comments »

After years of honing set plays and individual passing skills the Parwich Ladies Netball Team have finally reached the dizzying heights of CHAMPIONS OF THE LEEK INDOOR WINTER LEAGUE!!!!!!

The season has been one of nail biting end to end matches with great athleticism and stamina being demanded from all players. The post baby tummies have been replaced with 6 packs. Explosive muscle power in the legs has resulted in some very shapely calves. Excessive use of over head and chest passes has caused a certain pertness in the bosom which can only be of benefit for the dress choice for the prize giving ceremony!

The defence of Sarah (the long legged blonde), Nia (the aging mother of 4) and Alex (the bouncy night nurse) have gelled to become a formidable force. Only the Leek Hockey Club Girls caused pain to the threesome as they dared to take on the blocking techniques.

Sandra (the speedy over head Queen) continued to whizz from end to end bringing defence and attack together despite her variations in hair arrangements.

The shooters Jannette (who really can get it in from anywhere!) and Ruth (the most versatile player ever) have been named as THE BEST SHOOTERS IN THE LEAGUE. For every 100 shots at least 95 were guaranteed goals. Those that missed were put down to interference from the rowdy crowds that gathered to watch our performances.

WA is the position played by Wendy (the most graceful and gentle player ever) and she calmly fed the ball into Ruth and Jan without ever looking flustered in the 4 months of play.

People of Parwich – you are privileged to have such sporting excellence in your midst. The team are now carbo loading for a month before taking on All Comers next year.

A big Thank you must go to the staff at Leek for organising and umpiring the League. Also on the occasions we have needed to play reserves we are indebted to Jo (from the Pink Ladies) and Pip ( who sponsors us) for managing to just fit in and play our game.

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Memorial Service for Lionel Webster

Posted in People on Wednesday December 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Although we do not yet have full details, today’s News Telegraph reports there is to be a memorial service for Lionel Webster in Ashbourne on Monday 14th December.

Lionel’s funeral service took place last week on Thursday 26th November at Harpur Hill followed by a cremation service in Macclesfield.

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Angela Dodds

Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note on Wednesday November 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Angela Dodds died recently in Belgium where she has lived for a number of years.  Angela spent her childhood in Parwich, her family living at Hallcliffe from the 1940s to the 1960s.

The Dodds family were an important part of village life and are still remembered by many locally with affection.  Angela’s parents, Major Dodds and Lady Crompton-Inglefield, are buried together in Parwich Churchyard beneath the chestnut tree near the east end of the Church.

Our sympathy and best wishes goes out to all her family.

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