Archive for the ‘People’ Category

Townhead House

Posted in 2009, History, People, Posts of Note on Saturday January 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Following the photographs of Townhead House in a post last year, thank you to Eileen Brownson for sending us several photographs of an oil painting of the house:

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Eileen indicates that this is one of several pictures that

were painted by my Gd Mother Fanny (Brooks) Brownson The little girl was my Auntie Laura Brownson They are oil paintings, we have them here, unfortunately some are badly damaged, my daughter JoAnn has had a few repaired but that is very expensive, the other pictures are of Scottish cattle, I didn’t include those. All are signed by my gd mother and dated, barely recognizable. Glad you can share them with everyone interested.

Given the difficulties in photographing paintings here is another shot of the same view. (more…)

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Jo-anne’s make-up workshop – a few places left

Posted in Events, People on Wednesday January 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »

There are still a limited number of places left on Jo-anne’s Make-up Workshop, which is being held at the Bentley Brook from 10.30 to 4.30 on Saturday 10th January.

The workshop consists of a full day’s make-up course and costs £125, which includes coffee and lunch.

To book a place contact Jo-anne on 01335 347666, info@joannejewett.com, or at home.

The day will include the following topics:

  • skin care
  • eyebrow shape
  • choosing colours
  • make-up tuition and application – the steps
  • questions and answers
  • you’re gorgeous and you can do it!

Why not treat yourself and book a place….?!

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Happy Birthday Don from Parwich.org

Posted in People on Saturday January 3, 2009| 1 Comment »

Have a great birthday weekend – make the most of today as tomorrow you will be a decade older!

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Christmas Day Stroll

Posted in People on Friday December 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Making room for the turkey. (more…)

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Where are our sheep?

Posted in Church, People on Tuesday December 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »

shepherdsTwo delightful shepherds were seen wandering around Parwich today. Were they looking for their sheep?  Find out tomorrow.  Come along tomorrow at 4pm to Parwich Church and see The Nativity Play and Christmas Eve service.

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Parwich in fine voice

Posted in 2008, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday December 23, 2008| 1 Comment »

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What a super evening, there must have been almost 100 people singing on The Green, we even managed an original compilation, Once in Royal David’s City to the tune of Hark the Herald Angels Sing – the original was better than our version. Thanks to Chris for accompanying us and to Barbara, Mary & helpers for providing mulled wine & mince pies. More photos… (more…)

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Memories of Parwich in the 1960s, from a former resident of “Stanworth”.

Posted in 2008, History, People, Posts of Note on Monday December 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »

We were delighted to receive a couple of friendly and informative e-mails from Bernard Tapp, who lived at “Stanworth” on the Alsop Road in the 1960s. Over to Bernard…

It was not until I saw the end of “Strictly” last night that I discovered that Tom came from Parwich. My link goes back to 1965 when I was appointed Head Teacher at Clifton Primary School at the age of 31. We had to move from Northampton.

Estate agents in Ashbourne offered us the choice of three farms to buy! Exploration led us to the Moore’s builders and I was offered a plot of land opposite the Legion for £450. Moore designed and built the house I called “Stanworth” (Stone House) and we lived there for four years until I took another post near Bristol. I am Bernard Tapp, my wife, who died in 1997 was Meg, and the three youngsters are Marion, Trevor and Jayne.

I can tell you a few tales of how we were gradually accepted in the village. As Alan and Violet Oldfield said, “When they tell you you are not digging the garden right you are in”. Someone coming out of the Legion did, and we were.

We were “Nobs” according to Alan, and when Col Sir John Crompton Inglefield was unable to open the village fete, Meg was called in at the last minute. She had to buy a hat! I remember he called his wife Bunty.

We were friendly with Cath and Cliff Goldstraw, but they have both passed on. My dog once sat outside the Sycamore all night in drenching rain, ‘cos their bitch was on heat!!

If you want me to rack my brains further, I will. Like when my toddler son threw Violet and Alan’s gnomes in their pond, and then followed them in in the middle of winter, or when he and another lad, whose name I have forgotten, smeared wet tarmac in their hair after I had had a “Cheap” delivery from the quarry. We could buy cheaply some left over loads at the end of the day.

I won’t bore you any more but please e-mail m.robinet@blueyonder.co.uk if you want to chat. I still keep in touch with the Oldfields, and have been onto the History Society Website.

Regards,
Bernard Tapp

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Parwich in the press.

Posted in Local Links, News, People, Pub, Tom Chambers on Sunday December 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »

We’re not quite sure how this happened – but a nice article appeared in today’s “Fenland Citizen” on the subject of last night’s Strictly Come Dancing shenanigans at the Sycamore, featuring lengthy quotes from Janet. Click here to read the article in full.

Meanwhile, Friday’s Derby Evening Telegraph included a article on the various changes planned for the Bennetts group of department stores, with extensive quotes throughout from incoming managing director – and Parwich resident – Simon Ingham. Click here to read the article in full.

Update: Thanks to Christopher Harrison for pointing us in the direction of this Press Association article on Parwich’s reaction to Tom’s win.

“We are all totally on cloud nine. It’s unbelievable. We are so happy for Camilla.” – Tom’s dad Stuart.

“Everyone was really happy for him when he won. It’s a close-knit community and everyone knows him.” – Janet, landlady of the Sycamore.

“People know him here as Tom and it’s strange to think of him as a celebrity because he’s so normal when he comes back to the village.” – Reverend Christopher Harrison.

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The A52s triumph at The Sycamore

Posted in 2008, A52s, Arts, Music, People, Posts of Note on Sunday December 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »

After Friday’s performance at The Sycamore, The A52s have made available on Youtube some highlights of their performance.

Your chance to sing along once again to I Saw My Baby Wearing Santa’s Beard or Death is not the End – alternatively if you were unfortunate enough to miss the gig, see what all the fuss was about:

1. Death Is Not The End
(also featuring the massed voices of The Sycamore Chorale)

To watch the other three A52s videos from Friday night: (more…)

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Jo-anne’s Book – Special Price for Locals

Posted in People on Wednesday December 17, 2008| Leave a Comment »

bookcoverFollowing last week’s successful book launch, Jo-anne would like to offer local residents her new book, “The Beautiful Truth: Make-up Made Easy”, at the special rate of £10.

This offer is only available to locals and to take advantage of it, please contact Jo-anne at the Horns (347387), at Hope Croft, or by email (info@joannejewett.com).

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Book Launch

Posted in 2008, Events, People, Posts of Note on Monday December 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Parwich resident, Jo-anne Jewett, launched her new book “The Beautiful Truth: make up made easy” today.  There was a potential mishap last Saturday with the whole stock of the book nearly being left in the rain outside an empty house by the delivery men.  Fortunately the Vicar, out walking the dog, was able to intercede, and offer temporary sanctuary at the Vicarage.

The Beautiful Truth

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Parwich residents on BBC1’s Politics Show.

Posted in 2008, News, Opinion, Parish Council, Peak Park, People, Posts of Note, Services on Monday December 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »

For those of you who may have missed yesterday’s Politics Show on BBC1, here’s a chance to catch up with the segment of the programme which featured Parwich residents (Lynette, Peter, Chris, Ray and Karen) expressing their desire to see greater democratic accountability within the Peak District National Park Authority. Well done to all of them for making their cases so eloquently.

Vodpod videos no longer available.

ADMIN: As the number of Parwich-related videos is beginning to stack up, we have added a separate VIDEOS section to the column on the right hand side of this page.

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Tom & Camilla at The Sycamore on Tuesday

Posted in People on Sunday November 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »

We have been reliably informed that Tom & Camilla will be in the village on Tuesday evening, appearing at The Sycamore. The BBC will also be present, so everybody will be welcome at the pub ready for 8pm. Fingers crossed for tonight – the results.

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Freda & Sheila Goodbye

Posted in People on Friday November 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Freda and Sheila are now settled in their delightful flat in Ashbourne after a successful move today. It is a major wrench for Freda having spent almost all her life here, but she is really pleased with her new home & Sheila is so excited, it is a joy to see. They have already had their first visitors and they are really looking forward to seeing other familiar faces. They want to keep close links with the village, already they are booked in for the Over 60’s Christmas Lunch.

It would be really nice if between us all we could organise some transport over to Parwich when we have different events on. For example, the first one being the Christmas Carol Service, when Freda’s annual Christmas Cake will be raffled (maybe someone could collect them & someone else takes them home). If you are willing to help out occasionally please let Jane B (665) or Peter (287) know.

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Dorothy Foden – in memory

Posted in 2008, Church, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday November 25, 2008| 7 Comments »

Dorothy Foden, of Brook Cottage, was well loved by many people in Parwich and beyond.  She was very much at the heart of St. Peter’s church, as well as being a strong supporter of Parwich Methodist chapel.  A new altar frontal in her memory, donated by Brian, was last week put in place in the chapel at St Peter’s.  It was made by Jenifer Baines of Littleover, Derby, using the fabric ‘Venetian Tapestry’.  Jenifer is an old friend of Andrew and Rachel Robinson, as well as being someone I have got to know through the Derbyshire-India links.  The frontal enhances the chapel enormously, and it is very fitting that it should be in a part of the church which is also used by Parwich Methodists for their twice-monthly service.

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The frontal will be dedicated during the Carol Service on Sunday 14th December at 5.00 pm, along with the first of the kneelers which have been made in memory of Ambrose Wilton.

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“The Beautiful Truth” – Book Launch!

Posted in Events, People on Tuesday November 25, 2008| Leave a Comment »

bookcover Jo-anne Jewett’s book, “The Beautiful Truth – Make-up is Easy, Don’t Believe the Hype.” is being launched on December 8th at Bennetts, Ashbourne at 1.00 pm on Monday 8th December. A champagne and canapés reception will follow from 5.30 pm at The Horns.

 

Jo-anne would welcome friendly faces from the village, so pop in and have a look and a chat.

The book can be purchased for £15.95 after Monday 8th December from Bennetts and The Horns. Alternatively you can pre-order and buy the book from Jo-anne’s web site http://www.beautifultruth.co.uk.

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Goodbye Freda & Sheila

Posted in 2008, People, Posts of Note on Monday November 24, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Best WishesHaving spent virtually all their lives in Parwich, Freda & Sheila are moving to Ashbourne at the end of November. They have a delightful two bedroomed flat with super south facing views overlooking the town and up towards Derby Road.

It will be extremely sad to see them both leave Parwich but hopefully they will be regular visitors, especially if there are any volunteers to help them with transport from time to time.

Last year Sheila enjoyed a memorable helicopter ride for her 60th birthday and Freda is renowned for her fabulous Christmas cake which is raffled for the Church. Also their table decorations always enhance the Open Gardens teas.

They both spent their early childhood at Mellow Meadow Farm before moving into the village, firstly at Japonica and then Shaw Lane Cottage; in 1995 Freda moved to Smithy Close, with Sheila living for some years at Bradbourne Mill Farm.

Freda and Sheila, best wishes to you both in your new home!

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Vicar featured in Nottingham paper

Posted in Church, People on Tuesday November 18, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Yesterday the Nottingham Evening Post ran a fascinating feature on Rev Christopher Harrison, who is moving from the parishes of Aslop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington to Central Nottingham.

Christopher HarrisonUnder the title “Thatcher and drugs and rural Derbyshire – Nottingham’s new vicar tells his story” here are some extracts:

For Christopher, 51, is on the cusp of taking up a new challenge as the vicar of three of Nottingham’s most prestigious city centre churches, All Saints, St Mary’s and St Peter’s.

“The three Nottingham churches have a traditional liturgy but they are quite modern in outlook and there’s a lot of engagement with the community,” he said.

He believes his disparate experiences of the tough and the talkative, from council estates to parish council meetings, will stand him in good stead for his Nottingham career.  (more…)

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Rocking for Remembrance

Posted in A52s, Events, People, tagged , on Saturday November 8, 2008| 8 Comments »

This evening the A52s burst upon the Parwich music scene with a sophisticatedly raw blend of rock, folk and almost anything else you could think of … The Legion Hall was probably way above its audience limit for this new sound whose edge was so cutting you could hear it through much of the village – as you can see below –

– or by clicking here .

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Trace members of your family who served with…..

Posted in History, People on Thursday November 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »

THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS.

Ashbourne Library
Friday 7th November – 7pm
Free

Come to a genealogy evening with Clifford Housley.  Bring along photos, medals and any memorabilia.  Cliff is a volunteer with the Regimental Museum’s database in Nottingham and will bring it along.

Part of the BBC Remembrance 90 Celebrations.

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Some six Parwich men died on active service with the Sherwood Foresters during the First World War:

  • Sgt. Fred Moorcroft

  • Pte. Albert Roberts
  • Pte. Robert Shipley
  • Pte. Herbert Steeples
  • Pte. Leonard Twigge
  • Pte. Thomas Twigge
Do let us know about more about these and other local men who served either with this regiment or with other regiments in the Great War.

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Welcome to Parwich

Posted in People, School on Monday November 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Student teacher Miss Rebecca Copley, from the University of Derby, will be visiting Parwich Primary School on Wednesday in preparation for her block placement in Key Stage 2.

Rebecca, all of us at PARWICH.ORG hope you will enjoy your time at the School, and are sure that both you and the children will gain from the placement.

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The Final Postcard from China

Posted in People on Sunday November 2, 2008| 1 Comment »

Today was our last day in China. It’s been something of a marathon 12 hours but a magical and perfect end. It’s going to be difficult not to be too lyrical. We took The Harmonious Train two hours south west to Hangzhou- described by Marco Polo as the world’s most beautiful city. I could agree and I daresay the other thousands of Chinese who also came on their family day felt the same.

We came to China’s most romantic and famous West Lake (there are thirty others) Xi Hu, immortalised by countless poets. The rain was pouring down in torrents but there, between a sea of colourful Chinese umbrellas, was this monochrome vision of pagodas rising through the mist clad mountains above a lake dotted with dragon boats. I thought I had fallen into a film set. A small cruise on the lake passed romantic images of weeping willows and arched bridges. (more…)

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Get well Allie!

Posted in People on Wednesday October 29, 2008| 1 Comment »

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Alsop en le Dale and India – historic photos

Posted in 2008, Alsop, Church, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday October 23, 2008| 1 Comment »

Jean Allen, of Croft Avenue, who lived for many years at Woodeaves, just outside Fenny Bentley, has shown me some splendid photos of people from Alsop en le Dale dating back to the 1920s. Her father, Charlie Allen, was stationmaster at Alsop when the trains still ran on that line. These provide a remarkable glimpse of Alsop church and parish, from a time when there was a Sunday School and choir!

See them below, or click here (which includes a full screen option) –

I have also uploaded onto Youtube some photos from our link diocese in India, Patna, which date from the late 1800s. These were shown to me earlier this month by the Bishop of Patna, Philip Marandih, and show scenes from the early years of the Christian missionaries among the Santal tribe in the village of Taljhari. Click here to see them.

Christopher Harrison

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Meet The A52s!

Posted in 2008, A52s, British Legion, Events, People, Posts of Note on Monday October 20, 2008| 1 Comment »

If you took a Tuesday evening stroll along Smithy Lane this Summer, you may have heard the sound of clinking beer bottles, manic strumming, improvised accordions and uncontrollable laughter. This, ladies and gentlemen, was the sound of The A52s creating music. In the first week, the band learned some notes. In the second week, they tried putting them in the right order. As the weeks went by, these top musicians learned enough notes to do a debut gig! Terrifying huh?! We think so too!

The band turned down frantic offers from lesser venues such as the NEC and the O2 Arena, opting instead for the prestigious yet intimate Parwich Legion. The band will appear 8.30 to 9ish on Saturday 8th November. Make a note in your diaries for an evening of fine entertainment. Free admission (in fact, the band may be paying you)!

The A52s is Parwich’s foremost folk-rock band, comprising 4 musicians at the top of their game (which happens to be Snap):

The A52s Publicity Shot

The A52s Publicity Shot

Rob ‘Squeezebox’ Francis (concertina accordian, guitar & vocals)
Lewis ‘Bassnote’ Noble (piano accordian, guitar & vocals)
Chris ‘Deliverance’ Radlett (banjo, 12 string guitar & vocals)
Mike ‘The Ax’ Hughes (guitar & vocals)
The A52s In Full Effect

The A52s In Full Effect

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Psst… don’t look over your shoulder…

Posted in A52s, People on Sunday October 19, 2008| 14 Comments »

…but THE A52s are coming.

You heard it here first!

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Award Winning Artist in the Village!

Posted in 2008, News, People, Posts of Note on Wednesday October 15, 2008| 2 Comments »

Many congratulations to Esther Tyson, our recent artist addition to the village (see previous post).

She has won not one but two(!) prestigious awards for her art work, which are:

The RSPB Award for “Bullfinch Study” and the Capmark Europe Art Award (first prize) for “Early beginnings – Moorhen nest building”.

Interestingly, the Moorhen picture (see below) was based on Esther’s studies of the Parwich village pond.

Both awards were presented by Germaine Greer at the Society of Wildlife Artists Annual Exhibition 2008 at the Mall Galleries, London on the 23rd September (see photo below).

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Best wishes to Christopher, Isobel and the boys

Posted in Church, People on Monday October 13, 2008| 4 Comments »

The rest of the Blog Team would like to congratulate Christopher and give our very best wishes to him and his family.  Not only are we losing a repected vicar, but also a valued member of the Blog Team, though our loss is Nottingham City Centre Church Group‘s gain:

       

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Vicar to move to Nottingham

Posted in 2008, Church, News, People, Posts of Note on Monday October 13, 2008| 1 Comment »

It is with much sadness that I have announced that we will be moving from Parwich in February – I have been asked to be priest in charge of three churches in the centre of Nottingham. 

St. Mary’s is situated in the Lace Market; St. Peter’s is in the heart of the shopping area, next to Marks and Spencer’s, and All Saints is near to the Arboretum and to Trent University.  Our years in Parwich have been wonderful in so many ways, but working in the heart of a major city will also offer some splendid opportunities.  

I expect that we will leave Parwich in early February – my licensing service in Nottingham is on Sunday 22nd February at 3.00 pm.   The process of finding a new vicar for Parwich will involve the drawing up of a profile of the group of five parishes, which will be put to possible applicants.  This will be overseen by the bishop and his colleagues, but the main work on the profile needs to be done here.

At least it’s not too far from here – do come and visit!   Details of the parish are at www.nottinghamchurches.org

Christopher

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Denise’s skydive for the Derby Breast Cancer Unit: The Video!

Posted in People on Saturday October 11, 2008| 6 Comments »

Many thanks to the Prof for uploading this excellent video to YouTube.

You’ll feel like you were up in the air with Denise! Toe-curling stuff!

To view this video clip in full screen mode, please click here, and then select the “full screen” button (which is second from the right at the bottom of the video window).

Click here to read more about Denise’s skydive.

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Tom’s Rosette Girls

Posted in People, Tom Chambers on Thursday October 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Thank you Stuart for sending us these photos:


Clare, Nikki, Fiona and Georgie, the Rosette Girls

Tom’s fiancée and her bridesmaids attended the show last Saturday and made Tom Rosettes per the enclosed photos.  Austin’s children who attended too, loved the Rosettes, Ah Austin did not have any BUT HE STILL WON.  For more photos (more…)

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Do you need any building services….?

Posted in People, Services on Wednesday October 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Whereas many of you will know Simon Wheeldon returned from Ashbourne to his home village of Parwich some months ago, did you know he offers building and landscaping services…..?

At the moment, Simon has found himself with some free time on his hands and is available for jobs of all sizes. So, if you have any general building works that need urgent attention (e.g. stone work, dry lining, plastering, patio / garden works etc.), you know who to call…..!

Simon can be contacted on 390571 or 07527 391090.

Don’t forget to check the local business directory for alternative building services and all sorts of other businesses.

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Parwich on TV

Posted in People, Pub, Tom Chambers on Monday October 6, 2008| 3 Comments »

East Midlands Today is broadcasting short interviews with Stuart, Phyllis, Shannon, and Nikki & Giles when they were watching ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Sycamore on Saturday.  There are also some general shots of the village and of the pub interspersed with clips of Tom and Camilla’s jive, which has got them through to the next round.

Click here to see the clip.

  

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Outstanding Osteopathy

Posted in Classified adverts, Opinion, People on Saturday October 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »

After a long time with a pretty severe back problem and lots of money spent trying to cure it, I have found an ace!  Stephen Marshall at Peak Osteopathy (Alport near Youlgreave) Tel 01629 636997.  He has straightened me out and I fell as right as rain at last.

Thank you to Don for giving us this invaluable information.

I would also like to say how much I have been helped  with a hip problem, from being in regular discomfort and needing cortisone injections, now I am currently pain free since being “worked over” by Stephen.

When you ring you need to leave a message and he is excellent about ringing you back promptly – as he works from home he will often be able to slot you in when other osteopaths make you wait for several days.  Another advantage with Stephen is that he is honest with you about how many sessions you might have to attend and whether or not it is a problem that he can help you with.  He is also very local.

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Any information on the Calladine family?

Posted in People on Wednesday September 24, 2008| 5 Comments »

We have received two emails from Sandra Yould in Australia, who is researching the Calladines of Parwich and Alsop:

I just googled Parwich and found your site. May I congratulate you all. It’s great – I even had a play with the jigsaw puzzles! (My husband’s CALLADINE ancestors lived in Parwich and many are buried there. We actually visited the lovely village for a day in 1999.)

and secondly

now that you have offered it would be nice if you could say something about a ‘down under’ cousin seeking information on the Calladines of Parwich and Alsop.

My email address is sandyyd@tpg.com.au

So if you have any information on the Calladines of Parwich and Alsop do add a comment below or contact Sandy Yould.  For more information on our local history see Parwich & District Local History Society.

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2008 Most Promising Young Farmer

Posted in Farming, People on Monday September 22, 2008| 1 Comment »

As well as the Sycamore Inn’s award, last week also saw a young Parwich man receiving well earned recognition.  At last Friday’s Ashbourne Young Farmers’ dinner dance, Ben C. was named as ‘the Most Promising Young Farmer of the Year’.

Well done Ben from all at PARWICH.ORG.  This is especially significant as you were up against others who had the advantage of living on a family farm.

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First Dance

Posted in People, Tom Chambers on Saturday September 20, 2008| 1 Comment »

(To view this clip in full-screen mode, click on this video a second time – then select “watch in high quality” – then click on the “full screen” icon in the bottom right hand corner of the playing window.)

Tom and Camilla were the first to take the floor on this evening’s Strictly Come Dancingwith a ChaCha.  The judges’ score of 28 puts them currently in second place behind Austin Healey and Erin Boag, however to make sure they are not in the dance off they still need our votes.  The results will be announced on the Sunday show at 8pm.  (more…)

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Denise’s Sponsored SkyDive!

Posted in 2008, News, People, Posts of Note on Saturday September 20, 2008| 5 Comments »

Congratulations to Denise, and thank you to the Professor for sending this in:

She’s Done It! Denise’s Sponsored SkyDive! She’s a Star!

If you cast your minds back to July, many of you will have filled in Sponsorship Forms for Denise’s Skydive in aid of the Derby City General Hospital Breast Cancer Clinic.

On 19 July we went out to Langar airfield (between Nottingham and Grantham – and the home of the British Parachute Schools Skydiving Centre). The winds blew and blew, and if a jump had been made Denise would probably have landed in the Netherlands. We waited all day, and eventually returned disconsolate (to drown our sorrows in a pub in Markeaton).

Since then a combination of dreadful weather and domestic problems intervened to make a jump impossible, but on Tuesday 16 September we were told that Wednesday weather would be ideal – we should get there as early as possible. So we turned up at 10.30 – only to find mist and a very low cloud-base which would make tandem jumps for starters unsafe. The day went on and on.

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Tom featured in today’s Derby Evening Telegraph

Posted in People, Tom Chambers on Saturday September 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Tom Chambers is featured on page 3 of today’s Derby Evening Telegraph.

Stuart said Tom wants to succeed on the show to make people in the county proud.

He said: “He really wants to help put Derbyshire on the map and everyone should get behind him.”

Patti, who lives in Parwich, has known Tom since he was at school and is certain the village will back him all the way.

She said: “When Holby City first started we all watched the show in the pub.  He may be on TV but he’s still our Tom.

“If he goes right to the end, and I think he ought to, I’m sure the village will have a fantastic party.”

Extra copies of the paper are on sale at the Sycamore.

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Watch ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Sycamore

Posted in People, Pub, Tom Chambers on Saturday September 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »

newshop09.jpgThe Sycamore Inn is opening early this evening at 6pm so that those who want can come and cheer Tom along collectively.  There is an extra large plasma TV especially for tonight.  ‘Strictly’ starts at 6-10pm so you will need to be prompt to get your drinks and settle down for the start.

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