The book is available from Mavis at Springfields for £4.99
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Mavis Writes Again
Posted in People, Young people on Monday April 9, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Rannoch runs Marathon des Sables
Posted in People, Sport on Sunday April 8, 2018| Leave a Comment »
For those who aren’t watching the Commonwealth games it is fun watching the blue dot that is Rannoch moving across the sand…. Nia
Click here for the link to follow Rannock
Mary Rawlins
Posted in People on Friday March 2, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Judith, John and all the family wish to thank everyone who attended Mary’s funeral service, for all the cards and kind messages of sympathy received during their recent sad loss.
Also thank you for the generous donations received amounting to £1200, which has been split between The British Heart Foundation UK and Dovedale Friends of Cancer Research UK.
Thank You
Posted in People, Uncategorized on Sunday February 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Paul and Karen would like to thank everyone who came to our Ruby Wedding party and for all our lovely presents and cards
Mary Rawlins
Posted in People on Wednesday January 31, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Mary passed away unexpectedly at the Derby City Royal Hospital on 13th January 2018. Her funeral will take place at St Peter’s Church on Friday 2nd February at 1.15 pm prior to cremation at Markeaton Crematorium. Her family invites people to join then at the Sycamore afterwards.
Searching for Family
Posted in People on Monday January 8, 2018| 7 Comments »
Hello….I am from Saskatchewan, Canada. My Grandfather George Taylor Prince was born in Parwich and came to Canada in 1903. He left behind his parents,Thomas and Martha Prince and siblings, Sarah Jane, Annie, Martha, Louisa and half siblings, Fanny Hadfield, Clifford and William Hadfield.
Annie Prince married Eli Higgenbbottom and had seven children: Horace, Fred, Albert, Annie, Jessie, Harold and Hubert. Would anyone have information on surviving relatives of Annie and Eli Higgenbottom’s children. Any information or suggestions on how to locate would be greatly appreciated. (I have come to a dead end on Ancestry.com)
I thank you in advance for any help….Sorry, I meant to include the information that my Grandfather George Taylor Prince and his family are from the Parwich area.
Charlaine Prince
A New Career at 82!
Posted in Classified adverts, People on Thursday December 21, 2017| 3 Comments »
Mavis Dale lost her husband Frank just over a year ago and, having been married for 61 years, Mavis knew she had to find something to do to help fill the gap. Spurred on by a request from her teacher granddaughter Becky, Mavis rose to the challenge of writing a story about an animal and a spaceship! An unusual combination but one requested by Becky’s class. Mavis didn’t stop there. Inspired by village life and her family, Mavis created several short stories suitable for children. Advised by her neighbour Ian Johnston to contact the Peak Advertiser, Mavis became an author in print.
Mavis considers herself to be very much a Parwich person. Born in Brassington as Mavis Swindell, the family moved to Lenscliffe when Mavis was 3 years old. Mavis attended Parwich school and then passed her 11+ to attend the grammar school in Ashbourne. Until a bus was provided Mavis and others had to walk to Alsop Station to catch the train to Ashbourne to get to school, a mode of transport which Mavis enjoyed.
As a young woman Mavis worked in the offices at Ballidon which is where she met husband- to- be lorry driver Frank Dale. Mavis took the initiative, casually suggesting that Frank might like to come to Parwich Wakes. Frank turned up and that was the start of a courtship which culminated in marriage at Parwich Church in 1954. They started married life in Frank’s home county of Staffordshire before moving to South Wingfield and then fulfilled Mavis’s desire by returning to Parwich, the place she considered to be home, when they moved to Springfields in 1967 with their two sons Alan and Stephen.
Despite having a family to look after, and later grandchildren to spend time with, Mavis was kept busy with doing the paperwork for the haulage business. She is still involved in this side of the business, working alongside her daughter- in- law Caren.
Mavis likes to keep busy and we may well have the pleasure of reading more of her tales in the future.
Her booklet of delightful short stories can be bought from Mavis at £4.50, 50p of which will go to Children in Need. Copies are also available at Nethergreen Farm.
Mavis Tells a Story
Posted in Classified adverts, People on Wednesday December 13, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Happy Christmas from Lu
Posted in People, Uncategorized on Monday December 4, 2017| 1 Comment »
Lu Matthews is wavering Christmas cards this year and giving the money that she would have spent to Rannoch Linnell, who is running the gruelling Marathon des Sables. He is trying to raise £10,000 for the charity Walking with the Wounded. Please help support him too. Lu wishes you all a very Happy Christmas.
Ian’s Mystery
Posted in Classified adverts, People on Sunday November 26, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Thank you John B for spilling the beans on Ian’s mystery:
Did you know there is another author in the Village – John ‘Ian’
Johnston, of Rowan Trees, Parwich – The book is titled ‘Mystery R.I.P.’,
a murder mystery, has just come off the printing press. If you would
like a copy you can get one from Ian for the giveaway price of £3. Give
him a call on 739.John B
One Remembered Today
Posted in History, People on Sunday November 12, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Many thanks to Karen Watson who brought this article from the ANT to our attention.
Twigge Family Tree Enquiry
Posted in People on Wednesday October 25, 2017| 4 Comments »
I am looking for info on Elaine Twigge & Janet Twigge, Daughters of Reg and Cassandra. am doing family tree.
Cousin Shaun Doyles son of John Doyles better known as Tony.
Meet the Neighbours
Posted in People on Wednesday October 11, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Mel and Matt Neville moved with their Spaniel Gizmo into Rathbourne Croft on the 4th August 2017. They had moved to the village from Matlock where they had been living together for 2 years until their wedding in February 2017. Mel and Matt met through the dating website Eharmony and were drawn together through their love of the outdoors and their mutual desire for children and the country way of life. Mel gave birth to their daughter Amy on the 14th September this year. They chose to live in Parwich as it gives them the country home and quiet way of life they both crave, and having lived here for the past 6 weeks are happy that they have made the right decision. They both feel as though they have found their dream home in their dream location, and look forward to meeting the rest of the village when they are able; in particular they are looking forward to enjoying a drink in the legion, as soon as Amy lets them!
As a footnote, Mel would be interested to hear from anyone keen to be involved in a local mother and baby group.
Support for CHICKS
Posted in People on Tuesday October 10, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Along with my friend, Annette, I have decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro next August to raise some vital funds for their very worthy cause. We have begun the training but the bigger challenge for us is raising the £7000 sponsorship money we have committed to. So far, we have held cake stalls in Ashbourne, set up a bonus ball, and planned fundraising evenings.
Many of you will be aware of the national children’s charity, CHICKS, a branch of which is on our doorstep in Fenny Bentley. CHICKS provides free respite breaks to disadvantaged children from all over the UK. This year they need to raise £1.5 million to continue providing vital breaks for vulnerable children who might be living in poverty, be young carers, be victims of bullying or abuse, or have been bereaved.
How can you help?
- You can buy a steak & ale pie / mince & onion pie/ Christmas cake from us (prices vary depending on size). These have already been selling like hot cakes (excuse the pun).
- You can sponsor us directly (see details below)
- You can do anything else you can think of to help us achieve our target!
Thank you for taking the time to read this. This is a challenge very close to our hearts and made even tougher because I don’t like small insects and Annette doesn’t like small mammals!
Tracey Fentem and Annette Froggatt
For pies/cakes requests, contact Tracey on 07772 758470.
Donations can be made in person at our place of work – FitzHerbert Primary School, by cheque in the post to us (please make it payable to Tracey Fentem) or bank transfers can be made to our Fundraising Account Sort code 40-28-01, Bank Account Number 11012258 and Reference number to our account is 72521429900.
Lucy in Action
Posted in People, Uncategorized on Monday October 9, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Ian Brownson for sending us this photograph
Local rider Lucy Dale racing at Darley Moor yesterday.
Colin Galtrey’s Latest Book
Posted in Classified adverts, People on Thursday October 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Colin Galtrey’s latest book I Am Fawn Jones is now out. For those who are interested, it is available on Amazon in Kindle and paper format.
Thank You Alison & Shaun
Posted in People, Sport, Young people on Friday September 22, 2017| Leave a Comment »
A big thank you to Alison and Shaun Edge for supplying Friday Football with an amazing combined pool and snooker table… the children really appreciate this kind gift. I am sure we will get many hours of use!
Jason J
New Vicar
Posted in Church, People on Thursday September 21, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Richard T for the following:
The Rev Carollyn McDonald is the new Vicar of Parwich. She was licensed in a service at Tissington by the Bishop of Repton, Bishop Jan McFarlane.
Carollyn, who becomes priest in charge, has wide responsibilities and these include looking after Tissington, Fenny Bentley, Thorpe and Alsop-en-le-Dale.
(Carollyn on the left)
A Village Wedding
Posted in People on Saturday September 16, 2017| 2 Comments »
Meet the Neighbours
Posted in People on Monday August 7, 2017| 6 Comments »
Well I guess after staying under the radar for the last 15 months it’s time we said ” Hi “. Chris & I live at Hall Gates with our two cats , Toby & Willow. Our move to Parwich only brought us a short distance from Buxton in May 2016.
Chris runs his own business – Derbyshire Stock Fencing LTD & covers most areas of the UK & I am a Reiki practitioner.We both love the great outdoors so to be able to enjoy the peace & tranquility that Parwich offers is a real privilege. We are both avid motorcycle / road racing enthusiasts & top up this passion whenever we can – hence the photo !!!!!!
Karen & Chris Roome
Which is the more (in)famous?
Posted in People, Tom Chambers on Sunday July 2, 2017| 1 Comment »
Thank you to Alice C for providing this photo of two well known Parwich faces
Wakes Village Market
Posted in People, Wakes on Saturday June 17, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Wakes Village Market
Posted in People, Wakes on Thursday June 1, 2017| Leave a Comment »
A Big Thank You!
Posted in Parish Council, People on Wednesday May 24, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council would like thank all who helped with the clean up day on Parsons Croft.
More pictures of the pavilion before, during and after can be seen here
Thanks from us all as well!
In the (more recent) News……
Posted in History, People, School on Sunday May 21, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Karen Watson (nee Steeples) who has shared this newspaper cutting with us. It is from the Ashbourne Telegraph December 1970 and records the retirement of Mr Fearn. Karen is on the photo and is easily identified! Can anyone identify the other children? I think I have spotted Janet Bainbridge (nee Goldstraw).
Wakes Village Market
Posted in People, Wakes on Friday May 19, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Wakes Village Market
Posted in People, Wakes on Friday May 12, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Meet the New Bloggers
Posted in People on Tuesday May 9, 2017| 1 Comment »
The Blog Team have great pleasure in introducing to you two new guest bloggers!
Firstly our gardening (in)expert Monty Who. You may have already seen his ramblings in the Two Feet Apart postings, writing as The Hauty Culturist.
Monty, by his own admission, is a sometimes keen but inexperienced gardener. He is happy to share what he learns and encourage others to share their knowledge. The driving force behind Monty is his wife, affectionately referred to as Mrs. Monty, the real source of Monty’s monthly job list and projects. Mrs. Monty is a wannabee racing tipster who has already tipped the Grand National winner here on the blog. Monty is still in the dog house for failing to put a bet on her tip (though he did back the winner at Uttoxeter in the Midlands National). Monty is often mistaken for his more illustrious gardening namesake but as can be seen from his picture here he can be easily recognised by his stylish and snappy dress.
Secondly, the newest member of the team, food and cookery expert Michelle N. Starr.
Michelle loves cooking and has a great knowledge of food and drink. In her monthly blog she will be introducing some of her favourite dishes using local and seasonal ingredients. Never afraid of controversy she will also be enticing feedback on the great issues that have occupied the finest culinary brains for centuries in her “Let’s have a (re)heated debate” section. Finally we will have the answers to questions such as brown sauce, red sauce? and baked – hot ot cold? Michelle is keen to try new recipes but as can be seen from her picture she does like to keep her favourite ingredients close at hand at all times.
Look out for Michelle’s first posting coming very soon and please welcome her to the team.
Both our new team members are hoping to get lots of advice and suggestions from blog readers so please feel free to add comments on their posts or send ideas into parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks- and by way of a leaving present….
Posted in Ballidon, History, People on Thursday May 4, 2017| 2 Comments »
We’ve been living at the Vicarage for the last few months, but sadly we’ll be moving out in June (the Diocese want to sell).
But we just wanted to say how welcome lots of people in the village have made us feel.
And to tell you (though you all knew it anyway) just what a fantastic place Parwich is.
We’re not going just yet – but whilst we’ve been here we’ve been busy setting up a travel company.
Don’t worry, this isn’t a sales pitch – it’s aimed at people from abroad travelling to the UK.
But here’s a little blog that I’ve written that you might want to point people to.
I suppose it’s a bit of a love-letter to some of the land here-abouts.
Hope you like (but don’t worry if you don’t’).
With best wishes
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Wakes Village Market
Posted in People, Wakes on Tuesday April 25, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Carnival and Recreational Committee AGM tonight
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, People, Societies, Wakes on Tuesday April 25, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The Carnival & Recreational Committee AGM is taking place tonight at Parwich British Legion. The meeting is due to start at 7.30pm – everyone is welcome.
Don’t forget Wakes this year starts on Saturday 1st July.
Carnival and Recreational Committee AGM
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, People, Societies, Wakes on Monday April 17, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The Carnival & Recreational Committee AGM is taking place on Tuesday 25th April at Parwich British Legion. The meeting is due to start at 7.30pm – everyone is welcome.
Don’t forget Wakes this year starts on Saturday 1st July.
Carnival and Recreational Committee AGM
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, People, Societies, Wakes on Saturday April 1, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The Carnival & Recreational Committee AGM is taking place on Tuesday 25th April at Parwich British Legion. The meeting is due to start at 7.30pm – everyone is welcome.
Don’t forget Wakes this year starts on Saturday 1st July.
Chadwick Family
Posted in People on Wednesday March 8, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Hospital Trust, are trying to track down any family of Colin Chadwick, who married Alice Twigge in 1942 in Ashbourne, They both went into Parwich care centre, They have photos, certificates etc. Would be lovely if we could reunite these with the family.
Please contact,
Tricia Watson 07977706732 or email trishwatson@fsmail.net
Help Cheryl Raise Money for Cancer Research
Posted in People on Tuesday March 7, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Please click on image to enlarge it.
To go direct to Cheryl’s fundraising page, click here.
There is also a sponsor form in the Legion and there will be one in the pub from Thursday evening.
‘Thank you’ message from Paul & Lucy
Posted in People on Tuesday December 6, 2016| Leave a Comment »
We have received the following message and photos:
Paul, Lucy and baby Erin would like to thank everyone so much for all of the cards, presents and well wishes, we feel truly blessed by everyone’s kindness.
Thank you !
Clive Dashes for the 51st Time!
Posted in People, Sport on Saturday November 12, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Meet the Nearly New Neighbours!
Posted in People on Monday October 31, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Andrew and Ruth Collie [Rowan Cottage] would like to thank everyone we have met for their warm welcome to Parwich. We moved from Kent on April27th and managed to get everything unpacked between snow showers! We have brought Jenny our dog and three hens with us. Our three children Mark, James and Thomas are all living and working elsewhere but have visited over the summer.
Meet More New Neighbours
Posted in People, Uncategorized on Monday October 31, 2016| 1 Comment »
Viv and Jon Micklefield have recently moved into Gardeners Cottage (previously home to Sue and Alan Purvis). After taking the plunge to relocate from Surrey, they’d set their hearts on living in the Peak Park and can’t believe their luck to have discovered Parwich. Viv is a freelance feature writer and is already starting to explore the local area on foot, whilst Jon who works for the automobile industry will take to pedal power at any opportunity, up hill and down dale. They are both looking forward to becoming part of village life.
Meet the Neighbours
Posted in People on Friday October 28, 2016| 3 Comments »
Jenny and Trevor Letten have recently moved into Knab House (Pam Slater’s). They are both retired and have moved up from Essex. This is the first time either has lived in a rural community and they are completely new to village life but are looking forward to participating in a variety of activities. Trevor is interested in model railways and enjoys cycling. Jenny has previously been involved in running Guides . They have a black and white cat called Pepe.
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