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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Happy Christmas from Germany
Posted in Classified adverts, People on Friday December 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simon’s retirement
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note on Saturday November 21, 2009| Leave a Comment »
As most now know Simon is retiring from the Postal Service. He has been delivering our letters for the last 11 years, always with a friendly smile and often going well beyond the call of duty.
You can still leave your messages and a donation for his present at the Shop in the Sycamore or with Martin and Jean at Gibbons Bank.
The presentation will follow the Methodist’s Xmas Concert in St Peter’s at 2.30pm on Sunday 13th December, when there will be mince pies and refreshments. Every one is welcome either for the concert and mince pies, or just for the mince pies afterwards.
Please could you let Martin or Jean (tel. 529 martin@orchidserve.com) know if you would like to attend so that they can make sure there are enough refreshments for you!
Don Lowndes in 1974 video clip
Posted in People, Sport on Saturday November 21, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Paul Foot for pointing out there is an on-line video clip including a short interview with Don Lowndes in a 1974 TV feature on Shrovetide Football at the Media Archive for Central England.
Click here to see the video clip.
Welcome to Sam, our youngest resident
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note, Young people on Wednesday November 11, 2009| 9 Comments »
Well here is a picture in of our son and Parwich’s newest resident (well if no one has moved in since the 1st), Samuel Frank Harrison. He was born at 06:45 on the 1st November in the Royal Derby Hospital weighing in at 8lbs 10oz. I am very pleased to say that both he and Gill are doing great and Sam is now back up to his birth weight.
Best regards Matt, Gill, Izzy and Sam Harrison
Lest we forget: Thomas Hadfield
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note on Monday November 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Caroline Colvin for sending us the following.
I read on parwich.org that you are gathering information on the people named on the war memorial and have read with interest details already posted. I believe the following information relates to the THOMAS HADFIELD named on the war memorial and may also be of some interest:
Pte THOMAS HADFIELD, Lincolnshire Regiment, died 15/07/1917. Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium.
THOMAS was the son of Isaac and Sarah Ann (née Kirkham) Hadfield who lived at Lenscliffe, Parwich.
Thomas seems to have worked as a railway flagman before joining the army. He joined up to 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, in August 1914 (reg. no. 10594), and served for a total of two years 323 days before he was killed in action (place unknown) on 15/16? July 1917. (His documents state he was 28 years old on joining the army in 1914, although this does not tie-in with his age on various other documents, census records etc.)
Remembrance Sunday tomorrow
Posted in British Legion, Memorial hall, People on Saturday November 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Though Remembrance Day is technically the 11th of November, usually we mark it on the nearest Sunday, which this year is tomorrow the 8th November:
- In Parwich Church there is a joint Anglican and Methodist Remembrance Service at 10-15am.
- In Alsop Church the Remembrance Service is at 10-45am
To understand more about the origins of the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Day click here to see our last year’s post.
The deaths in Afghanistan make Remembrance Services much more immediate this year, but there are also reasons closer to home that make this year more significant.
Given our Memorial Hall is currently being rebuilt, it is a good time to think about how we remember those who gave their lives. The names on our War Memorial and where they are buried can be seen by clicking here. The majority are buried or commemorated overseas, but Pte Ronald Cotterill and Trp Robin Philips who died during World War II are buried in Alsop Church Yard.
Parwich & District Local History Society is gathering any information on the people named on the War Memorial (e.g. Brunskill Lowes), so please send any information you have to them or to us here at PARWICH.ORG.
Simon’s Retirement
Posted in People on Saturday November 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
As most will now be aware Simon has already take his well-earned retirement and is just filling in until early January, when his replacement will take on his round.
To find out how you can say thank you and wish Simon a good retirement (more…)
Happy Birthday Peter
Posted in People on Friday November 6, 2009| 7 Comments »
Happy Birthday Peter.
Thank you for all your hard work, not only on the blog, but also in the village.
Best Wishes from the Blog Team.
Simon the Postie in the papers
Posted in People on Thursday November 5, 2009| Leave a Comment »
There is a great article on Simon’s retirement in today’s Derby Evening Telegraph (click here to see a shortened version of the article on the paper’s website). The paper also includes a very good photo of Simon, which unfortunately is not on their site.
Britain’s Got Talent
Posted in Music, People on Thursday November 5, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Just to let you know that my Mum had secretly entered my Dad (Don Keyworth) for BGT and they’ve heard this morning that he’s got an audition at the NEC in Birmingham on15th Dec!!
Best regards,
Cheryl
Best wishes to Don at the NEC next month from all of us here at PARWICH.ORG! Hopefully he will get through to a stage when we can all vote for him.
Sudden death of Lionel Webster
Posted in People on Wednesday November 4, 2009| 1 Comment »
Our sympathies to the family and friends of Lionel Webster who died suddenly aged only 61 years on Monday 26th of October. Many will know him through his jeweller’s shop on the Market Place in Ashbourne, where for several decades a reliable traditional service was provided with a smile.
Although living near Buxton his roots were here in Parwich. He spent his childhood at Church Farm, where his family moved after leaving the Sycamore Inn in 1903, obviously well before Lionel was born.
Outside his busy professional life, he was president of the Leek and District Football League.
Staffordshire Police say:
Just before 7pm on Monday 26 October officers were called to a home in Barlaston. Paramedics were already in attendance but, despite their efforts, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, the man’s death is being treated as unexplained and officers are making further inquiries about the circumstances surrounding the death.
The deceased has now been formally identified as Lionel Webster, 61.
A 67-year-old woman and a 74-year-old man, both from the Barlaston area, were arrested in connection with the incident. They have both been bailed, pending further inquiries, until early December.
A name from the War Memorial
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday November 3, 2009| 3 Comments »
Hopefully this is only the first in a series of posts letting us know something more about the people behind the names on the War Memorial in St. Peter’s Churchyard.
(Jack) Brunskill Lowes (1912 to 1944)
Thank you to Alan for sharing this information on his father who died on active service on the India Burma boarder during the Second World War.
Jack Lowes was born in 1912 and spent his early childhood in Workington on the Cumbria coast. His father apparently abandoned the family, resulting in his mother putting her three children into the workhouse. Jack was aged 11years, his brother Thomas aged 9 years and their sister Elizabeth aged 3 years. Elizabeth died of pneumonia within three weeks of admission to the workhouse.
Jack and his brother were moved to an orphanage near by where he remained until aged 14 years, when he was sent to be a farm labourer.
Obviously Jack had his sights on the wider world and aged only 16 years he joined the Lancashire Fusiliers. (more…)
Halloween Photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note, Young people on Saturday October 31, 2009| 16 Comments »
Through the swirling mists emerged a figure, a friendly witch ready to welcome all the vampires and ghosts to her haunted home. Fearsome spiders and their webs dance over the ghoulish gate illuminated by the witches pumpkin.
Then THEY arrived!! (Lots of scary pics) (more…)
Congratulations to Peter Harrison
Posted in People on Monday October 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
It is good to hear about the successes of former residents, and the Rev Christopher Harrison must be very proud of his son, Peter, gaining a scholarship to Clare College, Cambridge. Well done!
Peter has been awarded the organ scholarship at Clare, to begin next autumn. He will be reading maths and physics alongside this.
It was of course very useful, in previous years, having a village church with a freely accessible organ on which Peter could practise, and he played for services on several occasions both at Parwich and other churches in the group. He also received a good training in church music by being in the choir at St Oswald’s church, Ashbourne.
Over the past four years at Winchester he has been taught by Malcolm Archer, who was previously director of music at St Paul’s Cathedral, and also by Paul Provost, who was organ scholar at St John’s College, Cambridge. In Nottingham Peter now plays for some services at St Mary’s, and also sometimes sings in St Mary’s choir.
2009 Poppy Appeal
Posted in British Legion, People on Friday October 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday saw the launch of this year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. You can donate on-line (click on the poppy above to go to the Royal British Legion website) or get your poppies locally at the Parwich Legion and the Sycamore Inn.
Obviously the memory of those who died in action is more to the fore this year as we are rebuilding the Memorial Hall, part of our community’s recognition of their sacrifice and a celebration of what they fought for.
World War I
- Pte Albert Roberts, The Sherwood Foresters, Died 30/09/1915, aged 20yrs; YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Belgium
- Pte Leonard Twigge, The Sherwood Foresters, Died 10/04/1916 aged 21yrs; ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY, MONT-ST. ELOI, France
- Pte Thomas Twigge, The Sherwood Foresters, Died 04/03/1917 aged 20yrs; THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, France
- Sgt Fred Moorcroft, The Sherwood Foresters, Died 03/01/1918, aged 22yrs; PHILOSOPHE BRITISH CEMETERY, MAZINGARBE, France
- Pte Herbert Steeples, The Sherwood Foresters, Died 16/08/1918; GRIMSBY (SCARTHO ROAD) CEMETERY, UK
- Pte Robert Shipley, The Sherwood Foresters, Died 23/04/1917; ARRAS MEMORIAL, France
- Pte Thomas Hadfield, Lincolnshire Regt, Died 15/07/1917: VLAMERTINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, Belgium
- Pte Arthur Calladine, Rifle Brigade, Died 20/09/1917; TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Belgium
World War II
- Pte Ronald Cotterill, R.A. S. C., Died 03/08/1943, aged 26yrs; ALSOP-EN-LE-DALE (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD, UK
- Sgt Brunskill Lowes, Lancashire Fusiliers, Died 25/05/1944, aged 34yrs; IMPHAL WAR CEMETERY, India
- Grdsn William Mace, Grenadier Guards, Died 06/08/1944, aged 32yrs: BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY, France
- Tpr Robin Philips, Royal Armoured Corps, Died 17/08/1943; ALSOP-EN-LE-DALE (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD, UK
- Pte Jack Steeples, The Sherwood Foresters, Died 24/04/1943, aged 23yrs; MASSICAULT WAR CEMETERY, Tunisia
Retirement of Simon our Postie
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note on Friday October 23, 2009| 5 Comments »
As some of you may be aware Simon has already take his well-earned retirement and is just filling in until early January, when his replacement will take on his round.
Simon has been serving the village for the last 11 years and we felt we wanted to do something to say thank you and good retirement (more…)
More on Breaking Poynt
Posted in Music, People on Tuesday October 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »
It is now some years since Don and Linda gave up the Sycamore and Colin moved out of Parwich, but the family, not so far away, still have strong links to the village. So for those who want to know more about the band ‘Breaking Poynt’, here is a clip on YouTube:
See also:
We are always happy to hear about the sons and daughters of, and former residents of Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich and Pikehall, so do keep us updated.
More Memories of the old hall
Posted in 2009, Memorial hall, People, Posts of Note on Saturday October 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Two years ago we had a lovely party in the Hall to celebrate our daughter’s 40th birthday. (Balloons by Christine and David Goldstraw.) Cheers John F-S.
In celebration of a village wedding
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note on Wednesday October 14, 2009| 1 Comment »
Hasn’t it been a wonderful autumn for weddings, and today the Blog was sent the following:
“What a beautiful village!” “I thought villages like this existed only in novels”, “What a wonderful church – it’s so well looked after”. “How lucky you are to live here.” “Isn’t everyone so friendly?” “What an idyllic setting for a wedding.”
These were just some of the comments that our guests (from all over the world) made when they came to Cassie and Dan’s wedding. They are right, it is a wonderful church and village but it takes many (unseen) hands to make a happy occasion such as this.
Even Christopher Harrison found the most beautiful apposite poem about a wedding surrounded by green fields, called ‘Epithalamium’ by Francis Warner, to use in his address at the wedding.
So with the help of the blog may we say thank you to our particular unsung heroes, who worked so hard to help make the church beautiful for Cassie and Dan’s wedding. We make no apology for some very flagrant advertising for some of our local craftsmen and women who deserve our support. (more…)
A Brian Rich local history talk – next Wednesday
Posted in Events, People on Saturday October 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Brian Rich is well known to many in the history society and always presents an excellent lecture. This talk is sponsored by Keele University. Ben (665) is going if anyone needs a lift.
Quiz Winners
Posted in People, Pub on Friday October 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Last night’s Bob Matthews Quiz went well with five local teams and three teams of visitors. A big thank you to all who organised it and to quiz master Bill. Congratulations to the winning team.
Macmillan Coffee Morning update
Posted in News, People on Wednesday October 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The amount raised at the Biggest Coffee Morning in the World has risen since putting up the last post – to £380. Sandra and Rebecca again would like to thank everyone for their support and donations.
Congratulations and best wishes
Posted in Events, People on Saturday September 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
All of us here at PARWICH.ORG extend our best wishes to both of today’s happy couples.
The Bride arrives at Church
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note on Sunday September 20, 2009| 2 Comments »
With all best wishes to both the Bride and Groom following yesterday’s wedding:
Town & Country Supplies
Posted in Out & About, People on Tuesday September 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
As you are probably aware Town & Country Supplies has been sold to Countrywide.
Town & Country Supplies was run by myself and my business partner for the last 20 years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people in Parwich and surrounding area who traded and supported us in that time, its been my pleasure and privilege to serve you and know you, I wish you all the best for the future.
I am sure I will see some of you in the Sycamore in the near future.
Regards
Terry Pickard
Note: the Coutrywide store in Ashbourne is being lauched on Saturday and Sunday.
Congratulations
Posted in People on Saturday September 5, 2009| 3 Comments »
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New window installed in St Peter’s
Posted in 2009, Church, Ornithology, People, Posts of Note on Thursday September 3, 2009| 3 Comments »
Today Michael Stokes of MDS Stained Glass installed the new stained glass window, designed by David Pilkington, in the Lady Chapel. This exquisite window commemorates James Hetherington (2002-2004) and his great-grandfather Joseph Thornton (1903-1992). The location of the window is particularly appropriate as it is next to the Millennium windows, also designed by David Pilkington, to celebrate all the children living in the parish in 2000.
Local Artist in London Exhibition
Posted in Arts, People on Tuesday September 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Local artist Esther Tyson will be exhibiting six of her paintings at The Society of Wildlife Artists‘ 46th Exhibition in London.
If you fancy a trip to London the exhibition is being held at the Mall Galleries, the Mall. There is a Private View (2 pm to 8 pm) and opening by Chris Packham at 3 pm on the 22nd September – a limited number of Private View Invitations are available from the Sycamore. The exhibition will then be open until the 4th October 2009, every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
Here’s a sneak preview of one of the paintings that will be included in the exhibition, which is called “Brown Hare in Parsnip Field Furrow”.
Peter Harrison at St. Paul’s Cathedral
Posted in Music, People on Friday August 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Christopher’s son Peter accompanied St Mary’s Choir (Nottingham) in St. Paul’s Cathedral on the organ recently. Well done Peter.
For more information see Nottingham Evening Post‘s website.
Thank you to Richard T for forwarding the link.
Summer Exhibition of Paintings this Weekend
Posted in Arts, People on Friday August 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Evie Burlinson and Gill Radcliffe will be showing paintings at Ticknall this coming Bank Holiday. Why not make a day of it, visiting nearby Calke Abbey and the exhibition at the nearby Dame Catherine Harpur School in Rose Lane, Ticknall.
This annual exhibition of up to 1000 paintings is a unique event, raising money for charity. The standard of exhibits is high, attracting a large number of artists from all over the Midlands showing work in a variety of styles. Ticknall is a marvellous setting for this bonanza; superb home prepared lunches and refreshments make the event quite special for an enjoyable day out over the August Bank Holiday.
Saturday 29th August, Champagne Preview 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Tickets £5.00 each. (This ticket will act as a full weekend pass)
Sunday 30th 8.00am – 6.00pm entrance £2.00 each, children free.
Monday 31st August 8.00am – 5.00 pm, entrance £2.00 each, children free.
The biggest and probably the best open exhibition of paintings outside London – A great day out
Posted in Arts, People on Wednesday August 19, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Evie Burlinson and Gill Radcliffe will be showing paintings at Ticknall this coming Bank Holiday. Why not make a day of it, visiting nearby Calke Abbey and the exhibition at the nearby Dame Catherine Harpur School in Rose Lane, Ticknall. This annual exhibition of up to 1000 paintings is a unique event, raising money for charity. The standard of exhibits is high, attracting a large number of artists from all over the Midlands showing work in a variety of styles. Ticknall is a marvellous setting for this bonanza; superb home prepared lunches and refreshments make the event quite special for an enjoyable day out over the August Bank Holiday.
Click on poster to enlarge.
Saturday 29th August, Champagne Preview 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Tickets £5.00 each. (This ticket will act as a full weekend pass)
Sunday 30th 8.00am – 6.00pm entrance £2.00 each, children free.
Monday 31st August 8.00am – 5.00 pm, entrance £2.00 each, children free.
Parwich on BBC Radio Derby
Posted in People on Tuesday August 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »
If you missed the Parwich feature on Radio Derby’s Ed George Show today (including interviews with Denis Laycock, Mick Edge and Martin Compton), you can play it again on the BBC iPlayer.
Click here for this afternoon’s Ed George Show (the interviews start about 1 hour 10 minutes into the show).
Congratulations to Brian & Patti
Posted in People on Friday August 14, 2009| 2 Comments »
Florence Harris
Posted in People on Friday August 14, 2009| 1 Comment »
Funeral Service at St Peter’s Church, Parwich
11-30am Monday 17th August 2009
then Marketon Crematorium at 1pm
Family flowers only, donations to Cyclists Fighting Cancer.
PARWICH.ORG would like to extend its sympathy to Paul and his family and to Janet and to Brian and their families.
Radio Derby visit to Parwich
Posted in News, People on Thursday August 13, 2009| Leave a Comment »
BBC Radio Derby reporter, Nick Wilmot, visited the Sycamore Inn and the Memorial Hall today.
He interviewed a number of local residents and several of these interviews will, if all goes to plan, be broadcast on Tuesday 18th August between 2pm and 3pm on the Ed George Show.
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