Continuing the rugby theme (well, sort of!!), here’s a remarkable shot of a balloon passing low over Monsdale Lane.
Many thanks J F-S.
Posted in Photography on Saturday February 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Continuing the rugby theme (well, sort of!!), here’s a remarkable shot of a balloon passing low over Monsdale Lane.
Many thanks J F-S.
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Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Sunday January 22, 2012| 2 Comments »
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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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.
Posted in Environment, Films, Photography, Walks & Rides on Saturday January 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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.
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Thursday January 19, 2012| 3 Comments »
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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.
Posted in 2012, Photography, Posts of Note on Friday January 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Friday January 6, 2012| 2 Comments »
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.

Click to see more tits in action. (more…)
Posted in Ornithology, Photography on Tuesday December 27, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Posted in 2011, Photography, Posts of Note, Walks & Rides on Sunday December 25, 2011| 2 Comments »
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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Posted in 2011, Church, Photography, Posts of Note on Saturday December 24, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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!
Posted in 2011, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday December 22, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Posted in 2011, Arts, British Legion, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Pub, Societies on Thursday December 22, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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.
Posted in 2011, Memorial hall, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Monday December 19, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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For a large-sized, printer-friendly version of these photos, please open the current school newsletter PDF.
Posted in 2011, Photography, Posts of Note, School on Monday December 19, 2011| Leave a Comment »

For a large-sized, printer-friendly version of these photos, please open the current school newsletter PDF.
Posted in 2011, Photography, Posts of Note, School, Young people on Monday December 19, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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.
Posted in 2011, Events, Photography, Posts of Note on Friday December 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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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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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.
Please click on each to enlarge.
Posted in Photography on Monday November 14, 2011| 3 Comments »
Posted in Gardens, Photography on Monday November 7, 2011| 1 Comment »
Posted in 2011, Events, Photography, Posts of Note, Societies on Sunday November 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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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!
Posted in 2011, Photography, Posts of Note, Young people on Monday October 31, 2011| 1 Comment »
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.




Lots more photos – to enlarge just click on the photo. (more…)
Posted in 2011, Flora, Gardens, Photography, Posts of Note on Wednesday October 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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Posted in 2011, Pets of Parwich, Photography, Posts of Note on Friday September 30, 2011| 13 Comments »
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…….
Posted in Environment, Photography on Friday September 30, 2011| 4 Comments »
Posted in 2011, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday September 29, 2011| 1 Comment »
Posted in 2011, Arts, Out & About, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday September 18, 2011| 4 Comments »
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.
Please click on each photo to enlarge it.
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.
Posted in 2011, People, Photography, Posts of Note on Friday September 9, 2011| 1 Comment »