Posted in Out & About, People on Friday January 23, 2015| 1 Comment »
Do you recognise this former Blog Team member, now playing Dame Trott in Knaresborough Players production of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at the Frazer Theatre in Knaresborough?
The Pantomime is receiving excellent reviews, so if you are near Knaresborough …
Posted in News, People, Weather on Wednesday January 21, 2015| Leave a Comment »
We have just received the following from Derbyshire County Council:
21st January collection update
Because of the overnight snow, today’s scheduled waste and recycling collections are on hold. We’ll be inspecting the roads later to check if it’s safe to collect. In the meantime please leave out bins and bags.
Please note it’s not just the condition of the roads on today’s scheduled rounds that are a concern, but also roads to and from our depot at Longcliffe.
Many thanks
Posted in About this site, People on Thursday January 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Welcome to our newest Blog Team Member, Steve J, who officially signed on today as an ‘administrator’ of parwich.org. Steve started learning the WordPress software today, and with the various updates, he may have to be doing update training for the rest of us.
Also watch this space as we hope soon to have news on further expansion.
Fiona H, Lucy M, Emma S & Peter T
Posted in People on Thursday January 8, 2015| 4 Comments »
We would just like to let everyone know that John and I exchanged contracts on Tuesday, with Robert Roebuck and Angela Dunlop, who are now the new owners of Orchard Farm! They are very excited about coming to live in Parwich.
They move in on Thursday 15th and we know everyone will make them feel very welcome. We are so pleased that they are very keen to take on Tom’s and Douglas’s Barns. We have loved our 30+ years at Orchard Farm, and 15+ years of running the holiday cottages; we shall miss both a very great deal but are very happy the way things have turned out and warmly welcome Angela and Robert.
Happily we are staying in Parwich, renting Hallgates for the time being while we look for somewhere to buy, hopefully in the village. We are now in complete chaos in two houses at the moment, and thank you so much to all the kind souls who have popped in to offer practical help and comfort! It is much appreciated.
The final move is on Tuesday, possibly running over onto Wednesday when we will finally close the door on that part of our lives…
(You may be relieved to know that birds are already coming to the feeders John has put up at Hallgates!)
Marion F-S
Posted in People, Tom Chambers on Monday January 5, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Tom Chambers is back on BBC1 in the new series of ‘Father Brown’, week days at 2.15pm. It starts today, so if you miss it you can catch up on BBC iPlayer (click here for more details). Series 3 runs for fifteen episodes, and Stuart says episode fourteen is a big one for Tom.
Stuart also says:
He has just finished White Christmas at the Dominion Theatre and is now becoming a judge on the ‘Strictly’ Tour with Craig and his professional dancing partner Camilla Dallerup.
You can find out more about the Tour, which starts in Birmingham on the 26th of January, by clicking here.
Posted in People on Monday January 5, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Posted in People, Walks & Rides on Sunday December 28, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Lynn C for these photos of today’s Christmas outing – and thanks to the Legion for organising the walk. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Posted in Events, People on Wednesday December 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
In commemoration of the first World War football match between the Allies and Germany on Christmas Day 1914 the legion is organising a short 30 minute match to take place on the football pitch at 11.00am on Christmas Day. Everyone welcome – if you are interested in playing tell Carl at the legion or email richiemaddog@googlemail.com. The legion opens at 11.30am.
Posted in Events, People on Monday December 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
In commemoration of the first World War football match between the Allies and Germany on Christmas Day 1914 the legion is organising a short 30 minute match to take place on the football pitch at 11.00am on Christmas Day. Everyone welcome – if you are interested in playing tell Carl at the legion or email richiemaddog@googlemail.com. The legion opens at 11.30am.
Posted in British Legion, Environment, People, Young people on Sunday December 21, 2014| 4 Comments »
It’s looking promising for clear(ish) skies on Christmas Eve for a bit of Santa spotting but if not, there’s a very good chance of seeing him going back home at 4.31pm on Christmas Day in the south west.
Cheryl
Also the good folk of the White Peak might catch a glimpse of him today as he pays Parwich British Legion a flying visit between 1 and 2.30pm.
Posted in People, Pub, Tom Chambers on Saturday December 20, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Strictly glitter ball visits the Sycamore:
(I hope you don’t mind Alison, we stole your photos from Facebook?)
Posted in People on Saturday December 20, 2014| 11 Comments »
Unfortunately, following a short stay in Long Meadow Care Home, Darley Dale, Jack passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at lunchtime yesterday 19th December 2014.
Funeral details to follow.
Roger C
Posted in People, School on Friday December 19, 2014| 2 Comments »
The Blog Team wish Caroline Rogers all the best for the future. We value the close relations she has fostered between the School and the wider community, especially from our point of view with the Blog.
We hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy the fresh challenges the New Year will bring.
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, Events, People on Wednesday December 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Below are a few photos from a lovely night singing carols on the Village Green with Ashbourne Town Band. Even a bit of rain couldn’t dampen the festive spirit, all helped by the mulled wine and mince pies.
Thanks to John F-S for the photos
Posted in People on Tuesday December 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Just to let you know….. Tom Chambers and Aled Jones will be on the Gino cooking program, today (Tuesday) at 12.30 lunchtime on itv 1…..
Thank you to Stuart for letting us know.
Posted in Events, People on Tuesday December 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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Posted in Carnival & Recreation, People on Sunday December 7, 2014| 1 Comment »
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Posted in People on Thursday December 4, 2014| Leave a Comment »
100 households in Parwich have joined the Parwich Phone Book.
If you haven’t but would like to be in this popular Parwich listing plus contact Fiona on 191 or Fiona@nethergreenfarm.plus.com
Posted in People, School on Wednesday November 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Posted in People on Tuesday November 25, 2014| Leave a Comment »
To everyone in Parwich, I would like to say a very sincere thank you for all your kindness in sending cards, messages, donations and loving thoughts to me and the girls following Brian’s death.
We have been overwhelmed by it all. It still seems very unreal and I miss him so much. Although hard, it has been so lovely to read words describing what he meant to people and how they remembered him. We have so many great friends and memories from our time in Parwich, and he treasured all those.
Also a special thanks to everyone who came up to Cumbria to be with us and give us support. He would have been very proud and honoured.
I don’t know how I will get over this ache and it will take a long time but I will try to be positive like he was. Thank you again.
Love Barbara and family
Posted in Housing, People on Sunday November 23, 2014| 9 Comments »
Posted in Arts, Memorial hall, People on Sunday November 23, 2014| 1 Comment »
You still just have a chance to see Esther’s work in the Memorial Hall. By popular demand the Exhibition is staying open till 5.30pm today.
The Exhibition contains a fascinating selection of studies, sketches and finished paintings on a wide range of subjects: including Esther’s work in Senegal, local farming and wild life and the Meynell Hunt. Here are a few photos taken this afternoon:
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall, People on Sunday November 23, 2014| 2 Comments »
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall, People on Friday November 21, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Arts, Ornithology, Out & About, People on Saturday November 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Artists to Africa
The arrivals and departures of summer migrants, such as Swallow, House Martin and Cuckoo, hint at the changing seasons and deliver a sense of connection with distant lands. In January 2014, a team of four SWLA artists accompanied the British Trust of Ornithology’s Head of International Research on a trip to Senegal. By bringing artists and scientists together we set out to raise the profile around some of the issues facing our African migrants.
Esther will be showing some of her Senegal fieldwork in the Memorial Hall on the 22nd and 23rd of November 10am – 4pm along with some local work.
Studying migration (more…)
Posted in Arts, Events, Memorial hall, People on Friday November 14, 2014| 1 Comment »
Posted in People on Monday November 3, 2014| 4 Comments »
Our sympathies are with Barbara and the family. Brian made a huge contribution to the village over the years and will be very much missed.
Posted in British Legion, Events, People on Monday November 3, 2014| 2 Comments »
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the BBQ on October 25th that was organised by Paul and Lucy in memory and celebration of Carol Cooper.
A fantastic £804.50 was raised, all of which is going to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Posted in People, Tom Chambers on Saturday October 25, 2014| 2 Comments »
I’ve just heard from Stuart that Tom is on Radio 2 this morning at 11.30.
He will be on the Graham Norton show, along with Aled Jones.
Posted in British Legion, Events, People on Saturday October 25, 2014| 1 Comment »
Posted in British Legion, Events, People on Monday October 20, 2014| 1 Comment »
Posted in Events, Gardens, People, Quiz, Societies on Friday October 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Events, People, Young people on Wednesday October 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
To enable this year’s bonfire to happen we need your wood, logs – anything suitable to burn on the village bonfire (please do not bring anything with metal or nails such as mattresses, pallets or sofas!).
Please take your items to the bonfire field on Alsop Road. The site is available to start building the bonfire now – so the more we can get the better.
The bonfire will take place on Wednesday 5th November 2014 from 7pm. There will be a bonfire, Best Guy competition, fireworks and refreshments.
Any questions email lucywigley@googlemail.com
Posted in Church, People on Wednesday October 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The funeral for Brian Foden will take place at 1.30 pm on Thursday 16 October at St Peter’s Church, followed by a burial in the churchyard. There will then be refreshments in the Memorial Hall. Jon and Sam have requested family flowers only . Any donations will go to the Derbyshire Air Ambulance which came to Brian’s aid a few years ago and which he recognised as a vital resource for the village.
Our sympathies are with Jon and Sam and other members of Brian’s family. Brian made a huge contribution to the village over the years and he will be very much missed by all.
Posted in Events, Gardens, People, Quiz, Societies on Monday October 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Posted in British Legion, Events, People on Monday October 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Arts, Out & About, People on Friday October 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Today sees the start of an exhibition including the work of two Parwich artists, Lewis and Ester:
THREE by THREE
St.John Street Gallery, Ashbourne
SHOW STARTS 10th OCT 2014
‘Our artist in residence, Lewis Noble, has invited a group of extraordinary and diverse talents to exhibit in this outstanding exhibition of paintings and ceramic sculpture.‘
The exhibition “Three by Three” will continue until 1st November.
Posted in People on Thursday October 9, 2014| 1 Comment »
The funeral for Brian Foden will take place at 1.30 pm on Thursday 16 October at St Peter’s Church, followed by a burial in the churchyard. There will then be refreshments in the Memorial Hall. Jon and Sam have requested family flowers only . Any donations will go to the Derbyshire Air Ambulance which came to Brian’s aid a few years ago and which he recognised as a vital resource for the village.
Our sympathies are with Jon and Sam and other members of Brian’s family. Brian made a huge contribution to the village over the years and he will be very much missed by all.
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