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Moonlight and Snow – by JF-S

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Robin in flight

Thank you to J F-S

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Blue tit flying to the nuts

Blue tit preparing to land on the nuts

Great tit about to land on the nuts

Blue tit ‘fly past’

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Two more shots from JF-S

If your readers are not tired of my tit pictures, here are two more, taken in the wind rain and sun this morning


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A Cracking Night


JF-S

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Our roving reporter went for a short walk yesterday past the Bradbury’s farm up to the Tissington Trail. It was certainly a bit of a battle as the wind whistled down from Alsop. There were compensations though. Sporadically, the sun peeked out from behind the swirling clouds, bathing the dale in glorious sunshine. Here are a few pictures giving an impression of this blowy afternoon.

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Two rather lovely YouTube videos, from Peak District TV & Peak District OnLine, were sent into the Blog.

On a misty morning in the Peak District, the mysteriously named Chrome Hill and its neighbour Parkhouse, near Longnor, are brought to life.  Like a weary dinosaur, Chrome Hill appears to be sleeping. The spines on its back are grit stone, tough and hard wearing, but ready for the fight.  Both hills have views to die for and the scenery is simply breathtaking.


The majestic Roaches, on the western edge of the Peak District, north of Leek, rise out of the mists revealing a walker’s eye view from the top. The contorted stones are contrasted against the warmth of the sun, the heather a warm burnt amber amongst the bleak grey of the rock, a super area to walk.

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Arrivals & Departures


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Frosty Sunday

This lovely ‘Frosty Sunday morning’ photo was taken by Chloe W.  She and her friends were on a walk up the fields when she managed to snap this scene.

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As the air was clear and the sun was bright, our roving reporter headed up the hill by Town Head and made his way to Minninglow to take a few pictures.

Particular thanks to Frank R and son, who kindly allowed their photograph to be taken whilst they were moving their sheep to a different field.

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Out walking this afternoon – glorious sunshine so you don’t notice the chill in the air, after all it is January.

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A Hitchcock Horror

JF-S

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In Flight

Guess who got a new camera for Christmas and it’s a big one! JF-S says, “I’m not there yet, but on the way”. Well done John, a great start.

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Christmas Walk

This is the 4th year some of us have got together to do a Christmas morning walk. Everyone brought a contribution for the “picnic”, there were plenty of nibbles of lots and lots of mulled wine.

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Thanks to JF-S for the photos

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Merry Christmas to you all

I took this photo at 8.30 this morning, a glorious sight to wake up to on Christmas morning; the sunlight bouncing off the trees on Parwich hill.

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Andy explained that the Bible tells us that Jesus came into this world as a light into the darkness.

The questions is… What type of light?

In these photos, Andy is attempting to answer this question using a home made flame thrower!


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These photos are brought to you by JF-S. Please click to enlarge.




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Rob Francis writes:

You seek them here, you seek them there. For 25 years, they have mysteriously appeared then disappeared at Christmas.

This is a unique Parwich tradition inherited from Biggin-by-Hartington through Ambrose Wilton and Jack Cundy, who as boys traipsed along the railway, returning via The Newhaven Inn – back in 1936.

Click here to view photographs from the last 25 years (or click here for a full-screen slideshow).

This includes the guizers’ famous meeting with Paris Hilton (look at the smile on her face) and the first photograph that appeared in The Ashbourne Telegraph in 1985.

The guizers in all their shape-shifting forms wish you a Happy Christmas.

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Thanks to JF-S for these photos.






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For a large-sized, printer-friendly version of these photos, please open the current school newsletter PDF.

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For a large-sized, printer-friendly version of these photos, please open the current school newsletter PDF.

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This year’s Christmas production was fantastic! The children and staff worked extremely hard to make it enjoyable for all. Well Done to everyone who took part.

For a large-sized, printer-friendly version of these photos, please open the current school newsletter PDF.

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Carols on the green

Thanks to JF-S for these snaps from yesterday evening.






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Thanks to JF-S for sending us these photos of Delia’s evening of Christmas shopping and festive floral demonstrations, which took place in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening.





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The Sun


837 sun rise
857 sunset
Today 24 Nov 2011
– JF-S

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Inscribed in memory of Len and Shirley Gibbs of Lenscliffe, this bench was installed beside the Jubilee pond last week.

“What a nice gesture” says JF-S, who took these two photos.

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A work of Art!

Colours in our Old Dutch Hay Barn – JF-S.

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Spider, Spider


I saw this in the garden and thought that the colours of the spider were lovely – is it a common orb weaver?

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It was a super Bonfire Night last night, and the fireworks went on for ages – a fabulous event. Thank you to the Carnival & Rec committee for organising it, to C4P for the food and anyone else that helped.

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This guy looked as bit lost as he was seen staggering down Creamery Lane about 30 minutes ago.

If you see him,  do help him, as he’s going to be the star tonight.  Give your vote and support  to “Guy in Lights”, better than X Factor & Strictly, from 7.30pm, Live on Alsop Road. It’s Bonfire Night!


Well done Wyatt & the Marshalls.

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Trick or Treat

Love it or hate it, Parwich does “Trick or Treat” well, it is good-natured and friendly. Tonight there was a real buzz in the air, you could hear children’s voices full of excitement and their footsteps echoing up the path. Lots of effort had been put into the costumes and the enthusiasm of the children was matched by their readiness to say thank you.




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JF-S snapped these shots today, apple blossom and primroses in our garden, Lou’s primulas and John’s ceanothus. Put these with today’s “April” showers, do we know where we are?

Yes – 19 days to Halloween and only 73 days to Christmas!!

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It’s a girl!

Mother and calf are doing extremely well.  It’s lovely to think that now there will be two beautiful cows on Creamery Lane.  The only problem is the name, it has to begin with P and have a floral connection.



And she’s called…….

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Help – What am I?

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Butterflies

Common local butterflies, enjoying the warm spell.
– John F-S.



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This year’s Beyond Limits sculpture exhibition opened on Friday September 16th, in the gardens of Chatsworth House. There are 26 works on display, including pieces by Damien Hirst, Rene Magritte, Lynn Chadwick and Marc Quinn, and the exhibition runs until October 30th 2011.

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23. Damien Hirst – Myth
The spot at the far end of the Canal pond is always reserved for something special. In previous years, we’ve had Marc Quinn’s statue of Kate Moss and a smaller version of Antony Gormley’s Angel of the North – and this year, Damien Hirst’s two painted bronze horses, Myth and Legend, looked spectacular in the afternoon sunlight. You’ll see Legend further down in this post.

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Many thanks to Tim Yeomans for videoing last Saturday’s outstanding Strongman Competition. Tim has edited the whole three hour event down to a marvellous 10 minute film which captures the spirit of this event; the strength and determination of the competitors, the music of The A52s and the enjoyment of the crowds. Let’s hope that this event becomes a regular part of the village calendar.

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