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.
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.
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.
Posted in People on Sunday October 23, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Andrew M who sent this photo of Jason J settling down to a few bacon butties after his hard work as part of the village clean up gang!
Posted in People on Tuesday October 4, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Posted in People on Saturday September 17, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Mr and Mrs Roebuck of Orchard Farm were married yesterday at St. Peter’s, congratulations to the happy couple.
Photo: John F-S.
Posted in Events, Football, Out & About, People, Sport, Young people on Monday September 12, 2016| Leave a Comment »
THEY DID IT!!
Well done to Jason for completing Tough Mudder and to Charlie and Eva for completing Mini Mudder. A great time was had by all and the funds for Friday Football have been well and truly boosted. Thanks to everyone who’s sponsored and we’ll let you know how much was raised as soon as we know.
Jo J
For more photos (more…)
Posted in Football, People, Sport, Young people on Sunday September 11, 2016| Leave a Comment »
The new Friday Football is proving to be very successful, and here is a chance for us all to support it by sponsoring Jason who is running today:
Thank you for all for the sponsorship money and the good luck messages. Anyone still wishing to sponsor me please fill out the sponsor form in the legion or pop around to Hope Croft.
Thanks again!
Jason
Posted in People on Saturday September 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
To all my friends in Parwich.
My latest book “Looking For Shona” is now on Amazon.
It’s my first attempt at a Love Story so for those of you that get it I hope you enjoy.Thanks for your support
Colin Galtrey
Click here to see
Posted in People on Monday August 29, 2016| 1 Comment »
I would like to thank Liz & John H, Gill & Peter S, Mary R and Val & John K for all their help and for staying with me until the ambulance came when I broke my ankle. Thank you also to the Parwich Ladies Group for the lovely flowers. I am now progressing well and hope to be home soon.
Ada B
Posted in People on Saturday August 27, 2016| Leave a Comment »
A big thank you to Parwich Ladies Group for the beautiful flowers they have sent to me. Eileen E
Posted in People, Pub on Wednesday August 10, 2016| 2 Comments »
The Blog Team wish Janet and Rosie all the best in their new endeavours and their new home. It was nearly sixteen years ago that Janet took on the tenancy of the Sycamore Inn, and as well as all the hard work in maintaining a genuine local pub, she took on the shop, welcomed local groups and societies, for many years she was booking secretary for the Memorial Hall, provided a local collection point for prescriptions and directed countless delivery drivers, and much more.
Also there was the unseen support given to many, from phone calls to lifts, to such as looking after the man with presenile dementia who had lost his walking group until the Police could trace his carers. A local pub and shop are often 
the first place people go for information or help.
Also a big thank you to Steve for the many years he did a full day’s work farming, then greeted customers from behind the bar with a smile and friendly chat.
Posted in People on Sunday July 31, 2016| Leave a Comment »
The family of Fred and Ivy Brownlee wish them a Happy Anniversary – their 74th! Fred and Ivy were married in Mayfield on 1 August 1942 and they are still going strong. We are sure the rest of the village would like to join the blog team in sending congratulations to the bride and groom.
Fred and Ivy with Baby Barbara
Posted in British Legion, Carnival & Recreation, Church, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Music, Oddfellows, People, Photography, Pub, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Saturday July 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Updated 9/7/16
As always the Carnival & Recreation Committee do us proud, as can be seen in the proliferation of posts and photos here on the Blog. Indeed they come in fast and furious, so it can be hard to find what you are looking for. Here is a list of the posts and links to them, which will hopefully make reading the Blog easier:
Posted in People on Friday July 8, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Thank you Rita for this enthusiastic endorsement of Colin’s latest John Gammon novel:
Congratulations to Colin J Galtrey, our local author, on the launch of another book, an addition to the ‘Inspector John Gammon mysteries’ set in the Peak District. The book is the fifth in the series, titled “Annie Tanney”.
An exciting and enjoyable book to read. I recommend it!
Well done Colin,
Rita M
It is available both as a paperback and to download as an ebook.
Amazon:
Colin Galtrey: Author Public Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656645881278885/
Other Books in the series:
Posted in About this site, People, Photography on Monday June 27, 2016| 1 Comment »
The Blog Team said thank you to JFS yesterday over a cream tea. JFS has been a photographic stalwart, recording nearly every Parwich event for our website. It has been a mammoth task which he has approached not only with quiet fortitude but also displaying considerable artistic skill . We hope that he will continue to bring his camera with him every time he comes to Parwich.
Thank you so much for the silver swallow, a beautiful piece of delicate work. It was suggested that an ear lobe would be the place to wear it. However it will be placed on my sun hat. I will treasure it. JFS
Posted in Events, People on Sunday June 12, 2016| 1 Comment »
Here is a hip hip hooray and royally big thank you to the Parwich Carnival & Recreation Committee and Parish Council for the fantastic day yesterday, which was just perfect from start to finish.
What a lot of hard work and planning went into making that happen!
Debbie and Trevor W
Posted in Events, People on Sunday June 12, 2016| 1 Comment »
Posted in Events, People on Saturday June 11, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events, People on Saturday June 11, 2016| 1 Comment »
Thank you to Debbie W for allowing us to use these photos. Hopefully more will follow.
Note. The Parwich Royal British Legion also have a few great photos on their Facebook page.
Posted in People on Friday June 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
The Blog Team are keen to recruit new members, as well as general members, we would especially love to welcome any teenagers/young adults who have an interest in social media and blogging to bring a new fresh perspective to the team. If you would like more information or to express an interest just drop us an email.
We also need some roving reporters to help take photos and report on events in the village (especially Wakes!) if you are interested and could spare some time (little or a lot!) just let us know – any help so we can continue to provide coverage of these events is gratefully appreciated.
Posted in Events, People on Friday June 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
We are hoping the weather is going to be kind to us and everything can go ahead as planned – if there are any changes we will post them on here.
Please note that the rockets will now be launched at 10.30pm not 9.30pm as previously advertised.
If you are planning to attend don’t forget your picnic blankets, chairs and any refreshments (drinks and picnic items) to accompany the BBQ.
See you all there and start your sun dances!
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, People on Friday June 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Programme of Events – Saturday 11th June 2016 on Parson’s Croft
Staged in Conjunction with Parwich Parish Council
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL – SEE YOU THERE
2.00 pm Official Welcome
2.15 pm Cutting of the Birthday Cake & Toast to Her majesty the Queen, followed by the National Anthem
There will then be a choice of games & activities including Tennis, Bowls, Turbo Swing Ball, Rounders, and Volleyball
3.30 pm Judging of the Crown Competition by Nina Martin (see below)
The judging will be followed by the presentation of prizes to the winners of each class and to the winners of the Birthday Card Competition (The children at Parwich School have been designing birthday cards for the Queen. The two winning cards will, by June 11th. have been sent “From Parwich Village” to Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace).
4.00 pm Continuation of the games.
A Barbeque will be provided free of charge, but please bring your own liquid refreshments.
To help with ordering drinks for the toast and catering needs, if you intend attending please complete the slip posted through your letterbox or e-mail Lucy Maddocks (lucywigley@googlemail.com), or sign up on one of the lists in either the British Legion or the Sycamore.
9.30 pm Firing of rockets from the summit of Parwich Hill
Design and Make a Crown Competition
We are staging a ‘design a crown’ competition for this event.
Why not have a go? The prize in each class is a commemorative crown coin.
The three groups are:
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, People on Monday May 30, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Programme of Events – Saturday 11th June 2016 on Parson’s Croft
Staged in Conjunction with Parwich Parish Council
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL – please let us know you are coming by Tuesday 31st May
2.00 pm Official Welcome
2.15 pm Cutting of the Birthday Cake & Toast to Her majesty the Queen, followed by the National Anthem
There will then be a choice of games & activities including Tennis, Bowls, Turbo Swing Ball, Rounders, and Volleyball
3.30 pm Judging of the Crown Competition by Nina Martin (see below)
The judging will be followed by the presentation of prizes to the winners of each class and to the winners of the Birthday Card Competition (The children at Parwich School have been designing birthday cards for the Queen. The two winning cards will, by June 11th. have been sent “From Parwich Village” to Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace).
4.00 pm Continuation of the games.
A BBQ will be provided free of charge, but please bring your own liquid refreshments and any other picnic items.
To help with ordering drinks for the toast and catering needs, if you intend attending please complete the slip posted through your letterbox or e-mail Lucy Maddocks (lucywigley@googlemail.com), or sign up on one of the lists in either the British Legion or the Sycamore – please make sure you do this before 31st May.
9.30 pm Firing of rockets from the summit of Parwich Hill
Design and Make a Crown Competition
We are staging a ‘design a crown’ competition for this event.
Why not have a go? The prize in each class is a commemorative crown coin.
The three groups are:
Thanks are due to:
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Saturday May 28, 2016| Leave a Comment »
This weekend sees artists across the county opening their studios to the public as part of Derbyshire Open Arts.
The event runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th and Monday 39th May. In Parwich Ruby Hickmott and Gillian Radcliff are opening their studios.
For a further flavour of their work, see their websites:
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Monday May 23, 2016| Leave a Comment »
This weekend sees artists across the county opening their studios to the public as part of Derbyshire Open Arts.
The event runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th and Monday 39th May. In Parwich Ruby Hickmott and Gillian Radcliff are opening their studios.
For a further flavour of their work, see their websites:
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, People on Friday May 20, 2016| 1 Comment »
Programme of Events – Saturday 11th June 2016 on Parson’s Croft
Staged in Conjunction with Parwich Parish Council
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL – please let us know you are coming by Tuesday 31st May
2.00 pm Official Welcome
2.15 pm Cutting of the Birthday Cake & Toast to Her majesty the Queen, followed by the National Anthem
There will then be a choice of games & activities including Tennis, Bowls, Turbo Swing Ball, Rounders, and Volleyball
3.30 pm Judging of the Crown Competition by Nina Martin (see below)
The judging will be followed by the presentation of prizes to the winners of each class and to the winners of the Birthday Card Competition (The children at Parwich School have been designing birthday cards for the Queen. The two winning cards will, by June 11th. have been sent “From Parwich Village” to Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace).
4.00 pm Continuation of the games.
A BBQ will be provided free of charge, but please bring your own liquid refreshments and any other picnic items.
To help with ordering drinks for the toast and catering needs, if you intend attending please complete the slip posted through your letterbox or e-mail Lucy Maddocks (lucywigley@googlemail.com), or sign up on one of the lists in either the British Legion or the Sycamore – please make sure you do this before 31st May.
9.30 pm Firing of rockets from the summit of Parwich Hill
Design and Make a Crown Competition
We are staging a ‘design a crown’ competition for this event.
Why not have a go? The prize in each class is a commemorative crown coin.
The three groups are:
Thanks are due to:
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Monday May 16, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Art in Parwich
Come and see the vibrant paintings of Ruby Hickmott and Gillian Radcliffe over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 28th May to 30th May, 10 till 5pm.
– by Ruby Hickmott
For directions, see the Derbyshire Open Arts website, and look us up under ARTISTS.
Wave – by Gillian Radcliffe
Both of us paint landscapes and seascapes, Ruby in oils, Gillian in watercolour and mixed media. We will be working in our studios (more…)
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, People on Monday May 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Programme of Events – Saturday 11th June 2016 on Parson’s Croft
Staged in Conjunction with Parwich Parish Council
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
2.00 pm Official Welcome
2.15 pm Cutting of the Birthday Cake & Toast to Her majesty the Queen, followed by the National Anthem
There will then be a choice of games & activities including Tennis, Bowls, Turbo Swing Ball, Rounders, and Volleyball
3.30 pm Judging of the Crown Competition by Nina Martin (see below)
The judging will be followed by the presentation of prizes to the winners of each class and to the winners of the Birthday Card Competition (The children at Parwich School have been designing birthday cards for the Queen. The two winning cards will, by June 11th. have been sent “From Parwich Village” to Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace).
4.00 pm Continuation of the games.
A Barbeque will be provided free of charge, but please bring your own liquid refreshments.
To help with ordering drinks for the toast and catering needs, if you intend attending please complete the slip posted through your letterbox or e-mail Lucy Maddocks (lucywigley@googlemail.com), or sign up on one of the lists in either the British Legion or the Sycamore.
9.30 pm Firing of rockets from the summit of Parwich Hill
Design and Make a Crown Competition
We are staging a ‘design a crown’ competition for this event.
Why not have a go? The prize in each class is a commemorative crown coin.
The three groups are:
Thanks are due to:
Posted in People, Photography, Transport on Thursday May 5, 2016| Leave a Comment »
“Thank you to Angela D for posting the photo of us in the balloon this morning, we didn’t spot you but we did see David and Moss on their morning walk.”
Lynn C
Posted in Arts, Events, People on Monday May 2, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Art in Parwich
Catch of the Day – G Radcliffe
Come and see the vibrant paintings of Ruby Hickmott and Gillian Radcliffe over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 28th May to 30th May, 10 till 5pm.
The Cove at Craster, Seahouses – R Hickmott
For directions, see the Derbyshire Open Arts website, and look us up under ARTISTS.
Both of us paint landscapes and seascapes, Ruby in oils, Gillian in watercolour and mixed media. We will be working in our studios (more…)
Posted in People on Tuesday April 26, 2016| Leave a Comment »
There will be a family fun afternoon on Saturday 11th June from 2pm onwards to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. More details will be published shortly (and will arrive through your letterbox) but the event will take place on Parson’s Croft and will involve a toast to the Queen, BBQ, Crown Competition and lots of family games.
See you all there
Posted in Ornithology, People, Photography on Monday April 25, 2016| 2 Comments »
It is with mixed feelings that we post these great swallow photos, as we are losing John and Marion to Winster. However we wish them all the best, and hope that this is not the end of his fantastic contributions to the Blog, though they will inevitablely become fewer. Also we hope to further mark John’s photographic involvement with parwich.org soon.
The Blog Team
As the swallows move in to Parwich we move out! Cheers John F-S.
Posted in History, People on Wednesday April 13, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Christine B for posting these photos on our Facebook page. The first is her mum and dad in parwich, holding her sister 1948…(George and Olive Goldstraw), and the second herself, her sister, mum and dad standing on the steps of Crown House, where her grandparents lived …Mr and Mrs Goldstraw:
Posted in Events, People, Photography on Saturday April 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events, People, Photography on Saturday April 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Environment, People on Friday April 8, 2016| 1 Comment »
We would like to apologise to anyone who has been troubled by the sound of our son’s band recording this week. Particularly to our new neighbour who has just moved in. This will definitely finish today (Friday) as they will be going their separate ways. It seems that the roof lets through more sound than we expected when this experiment was planned so we won’t be repeating it. Thank you for your patience. Andrew & Nina M.
Posted in History, People on Monday March 28, 2016| 3 Comments »
Christine B (née Goldstraw) has put several posts on our Facebook page asking if people remember her late grandparents (see https://www.facebook.com/parwich/ – Visitor are posts lower down on the left hand side of the page).
Can anyone in the village remember my late grandparents? Left with hat on Mr Clifford Goldstraw, next to him Harriet Goldstraw. They lived at Crown House, Parwich.
Crown House, formerly the Crown Inn and the original home of the Parwich Oddfellows, is now called Crown Cottage.
Note: You can comment on this post or reply to the Facebook posts or alternatively if you are a member of Facebook you can message Christine directly through Facebook.
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, People, Societies, Wakes on Monday March 21, 2016| 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 2nd July.
Posted in People, Pub on Friday March 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »
The Ark in Ashbourne has thanked Hannah B and all who participated in raising £62 in a raffle held at the Sycamore on 27 February.
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