Many thanks once again to J F-S for these astonishingly vivid photographs.
This picture shows one of two nuthatches that visit on a regular basis.
This photo shows a greater spotted woodpecker enjoying a feed.
Archive for the ‘Photography’ Category
Ornithological Delights
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday October 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Parwich From A Different Perspective
Posted in 2012, A52s, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday October 15, 2012| 4 Comments »
Mike H writes:
A friend of mine has a rather hair-raising hobby – his idea of a weekend jaunt is to take his microlight for a spin. A couple of weekends ago Howard decided that he was going to take off from Leicestershire and head north-west to take a look at the beautiful village of Parwich (as I keep telling him about it!). Ace photographer Mark was also on board and was able to take some interesting snaps from above. I thought you might be interested to see them…
Autumn colours
Posted in Photography on Sunday October 14, 2012| 2 Comments »
Thanks to Kevin S for these photos. To view them in their full glory, please click on each image.
New Band in Parwich
Posted in 2012, Music, Photography, Posts of Note, Young people on Friday October 5, 2012| 1 Comment »
Thank you to Jane B for spotting this new musical phenomenon:
Four youngsters from Parwich could be the latest band to emerge from this small village, which already has a history of launching successful new musicians. The four, who still have to come up with a band name were heard to be practising on the corner of Croft Avenue and Creamery Lane, singing “We will, we will rock you”, using improvised instruments.
Eat your heart out Queen!
The Grand Unveiling
Posted in 2012, Arts, Memorial hall, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday October 1, 2012| 2 Comments »
Thank you to Kevin S for these great photos of this afternoon’s celebrations at the Memorial Hall marking the unveiling of Hayley Powell’s new sculpture ‘The Dance of Life’:
Full gallery: (more…)
Mealtime On A Hosepipe
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday September 28, 2012| 1 Comment »
Many thanks to J F-S for sending us this beautiful picture of a young coal tit eating a sunflower seed:
World Premiere this Sunday
Posted in Arts, Memorial hall, Photography on Thursday September 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »
As part of the celebration Tea Party this Sunday there is a presentation by Youlgrave based artist, photographer, writer and naturalist Christine Gregory on her recent work.
Christine works in a range of mediums, but especially impressive are her wildlife photographs taken in the White Peak. It will be a great treat to see her fantastic photographs on the big screen in the Memorial Hall. We are particularly lucky in that we will get a sneak preview of her new book, not officially being launched until next week (click here for details of the official book launch on Tuesday 2nd October). Copies of this book will also be available for purchase.
Christine Gregory‘s presentation will start at
5pm Sunday 30th October in Parwich Memorial Hall
All are welcome, no charge.
Goldfinch Fisticuffs
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday September 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Our resident ornithological snapper J F-S has sent us this striking picture of two goldfinches. Unfortunately the photograph is striking in more ways than one!
J F-S says:
Sorry to say the Olympic goodwill has not filtered through to the goldfinch population.
Is there more than one pot of gold?
Posted in 2012, Photography, Posts of Note on Wednesday September 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Proof that there is more than one pot of Gold in yonder hills and dales around Parwich…
– Saskia T
Please click to enlarge.
Is there a pot of gold down there in the valley?
Posted in 2012, Photography, Posts of Note on Tuesday September 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Cheryl W for this photo, which was taken at 7.30am this morning.
Please click to enlarge.
Drink and Swallow
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday September 8, 2012| 1 Comment »
Take a look at this enthralling sequence of photographs taken by J F-S.
Our number one wildlife photographer writes:
Swallows often drink at the Parwich pond. The adult birds do this very neatly just kissing the water. The new young birds take sometime to master the skill. You can see their first efforts in this series of pictures.
Horticultural Show 2012 – the results.
Posted in 2012, Events, Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Posts of Note, Societies on Monday September 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Here are the full results from this year’s Horticultural Show.
Please click on each image to enlarge it.
Our round-up starts with the cups and trophies. Individual winners in each class can be found further down in this post.
The Harry Hopkinson Memorial Cup, for the best floral entry exhibit: Helen Pitts.
Horticultural Show 2012 – photo gallery
Posted in 2012, Events, Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Posts of Note, Societies on Monday September 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Full results for this year’s Horticultural Society Flower and Vegetable Show will be posted later today. In the meantime, please click “Continue Reading” and then click on any picture to start viewing the gallery. Photos are courtesy of John F-S and Kevin S.
Grub’s up.
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday September 2, 2012| Leave a Comment »
JF-S
For those of you who have difficulty in viewing the slide show or wish to see larger images, click below and then click on an image. (more…)
Flying high over Parwich
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday August 31, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Baby Swallows waiting to be fed
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Wednesday August 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
From JF-S
Life at the Pond
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday August 26, 2012| 1 Comment »
JF-S patiently spends hours looking for the perfect swallow shots and here he has very skillfully caught the swallow drinking at the pond and then flying off.
New family in Parwich
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Wednesday August 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Cookery & Kitchen Classes at The Show
Posted in Competition, Photography, Societies on Tuesday August 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Horticultural Show – Sunday 2nd September
Full Horticultural Show Programme
For the entry form click here
Ashbourne Show
Posted in Events, Photography on Monday August 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to JF-S for these photos.
Seen on the pond this evening
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Wednesday August 15, 2012| 3 Comments »
A party of four ducks visited the pond briefly tonight, but JF-S is wondering what are they?
Click on the photo to enlarge.
Blooming marvellous
Posted in Flora, Photography on Tuesday August 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Horticultural Show Photo Competition – Come on have a go!
Posted in Competition, Photography, Societies on Monday August 13, 2012| 1 Comment »
This year there is a rather special judge for the Photograph competition: an ex-Kodak specialist. He has had a great deal of experience in judging at various shows and competitions. He will not just be awarding points for technical merit but will be looking for originality and interest. If you enjoy using a camera please have a go at the classes in this year’s show on Sunday 2nd September.
For details of all other classes click here.
For the entry form click here.
Yesterday’s Manifold Show
Posted in Events, Photography on Sunday August 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
A record number of visitors visited the Manifold Show yesterday, so thank you JF-S for sending in some interesting photos of the event.
Photos from the Olympics dressage party
Posted in 2012, Olympics, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday August 12, 2012| 2 Comments »
Thanks to our dressage correspondent Patti B, who snapped these three shots aboard the party boat…
Patti’s medal cake at the dressage party
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Brazil vs South Korea: Olympic Semi-final at Old Trafford
Posted in Olympics, Photography, Sport on Sunday August 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Panoramic Five 2012: yet more photos!
Posted in 2012, Local Links, Parwich Panoramic 5, Photography, Posts of Note, Sport on Wednesday August 8, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Our thanks to the @ashbournepeople Twitter account, for alerting us to their photo galleries of this year’s PP5 race.
Let There Be Light: Photos
Posted in Church, Memorial hall, Photography, Young people on Wednesday August 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Photos from the recent “Let There Be Light” summer party have been uploaded to Peak Five’s Facebook page.
Present and Future
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday July 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
A Grand Finish to the Opening Ceremony
Posted in Olympics, Photography on Saturday July 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Sent in by JF-S
New Home Delivery Service
Posted in 2012, Photography, Posts of Note, Young people on Thursday July 26, 2012| 2 Comments »
JF-S has sent this sequence of photos into the blog catching Wyatt on the move. Just click on any photo to enlarge the image and see them all as a slide show.
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- This isn’t as easy as it looks.
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- It’s OK I’ve got the hang of it now.
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- Oops, going round bends isn’t as easy. Sorry Mum, it’s scrambled eggs tonight.
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- This is the life, now who’s going to push me!
This sums up Summer 2012
Posted in Flora, Photography on Friday July 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
JF-S
I’m Hungry
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Saturday July 14, 2012| 2 Comments »
JF-S
Two swallows, captured by the lens of JF-S
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday July 8, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Please click to enlarge.
A young swallow in St. Peter’s porch.
A swallow resting on the road.
Hill race photos
Posted in 2012, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Our thanks to JF-S for these shots.
If anyone has a copy of the race results, could they please mail the blog team on parwich@hotmail.co.uk?
We would also be grateful for any other photos and/or reports from Wakes Week 2012, as the blog team is suffering from an unfortunately timed “staffing shortage” this week.
A wren in full song
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday July 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »
JF-S
Wakes Carnival Parade 2012 – Photo Gallery
Posted in 2012, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Sunday July 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
As you’ll see from these photos, Saturday evening’s rain failed to dampen the spirits of those who took part in this year’s Wakes Carnival Parade, where villagers were joined by the Ilkeston Town Band and, of course, the “happy campers” from Notts D.A.
Each photo can be enlarged by clicking on it.
Rain this afternoon
Posted in Photography, Weather on Thursday June 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
There were some massive rain drops this afternoon during the torrential rain. It would be interesting to know how much rain fell.
Click on the photo to make them even bigger!
Childrens’ Horticultural Show 2012: photo gallery
Posted in 2012, Memorial hall, Photography, Posts of Note, Young people on Sunday June 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Open Gardens 2012: photo gallery
Posted in 2012, Flora, Gardens, Photography, Posts of Note, Societies on Sunday June 24, 2012| 8 Comments »
Eleven Parwich households opened their gardens to visitors today, and thankfully the rain was kept at bay all the way through the afternoon – a rare stroke of luck, indeed!
This week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph – copies of which are still available – carried a full page colour preview of the event, with photos taken from previous years, and perhaps this helped to encourage what felt like a healthy turn-out of visitors.
This year’s delayed summer also meant that we were able to see these gardens at a somewhat earlier stage of development, with poppies, lupins, peonies and aquilegeas all providing unexpected splashes of colour.
Thanks are due to the Parwich & District Horticultural Society for organising the event, which also included cream teas and a plant stall at the Memorial Hall, as well as the childrens’ show of paintings and plants.
If any of our readers has photographs of the childrens’ show, we would be delighted to receive them. In the meantime, here are a selection of shots from this year’s gardens, all of which can be clicked to enlarge.
1. Pond Cottage
2. Cosheston
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