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Farewell from Stephen & Nadica Village

Posted in 2012, People, Posts of Note on Tuesday February 14, 2012| 3 Comments »

We have received the following message from the Villages:

Firstly we would like to apologise for making our goodbyes in a less personal manner than we would have wished. We had hoped to host a Farewell drinks get-together but recent predicaments have meant we find ourselves challenged just to deal with our move. Once we are sorted out we hope to address the matter. We will be in Bakewell temporarily whilst we explore our next bolt holes both locally and in London, so hope to bump into familiar faces regularly. Our family has enjoyed a wonderful 12 years in Parwich and we feel sure that the new owners of Shaw Lane House (Charles & Judith Bailey) will feel the same.

Enclosing our warmest good wishes.

Stephen, Nadica, Archie & Louis Village

 

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The Future of Stepping Stones

Posted in 2012, Posts of Note, Pre-school on Friday February 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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The Light continues

Posted in 2012, Church, Posts of Note, Young people on Sunday January 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »

A great turn out for our second Let There Be Light children’s event. Thanks to all who came and helped create such a special event. Full photos can be seen on our church facebook page http://www.facebook.com/fivechurches.

Revd Andy Larkin.

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Ashbourne’s entire market stolen by thieves

Posted in 2012, News, Police, Posts of Note on Thursday January 26, 2012| Leave a Comment »

To read more about the theft, which took place in the early hours of this morning (Thursday), please click on the following items:

Ashbourne News Telegraph: Ashbourne’s market stalls stolen.

BBC News: Ashbourne has entire market stolen by thieves.

Derbyshire Dales District Council: Ashbourne market hit by depot break-in.

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More flying photos of the Tit family

Posted in 2012, Ornithology, Photography, Posts of Note on Thursday January 26, 2012| Leave a Comment »

This post should not be made available to Martin C. (see comments)

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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Windy, with sunny spells!

Posted in 2012, Photography, Posts of Note on Sunday January 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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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Frosty Sunday

Posted in 2012, Photography, Posts of Note, Young people on Tuesday January 17, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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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Village Lunch, future dates & menus

Posted in 2012, Catering 4 Parwich, Events, Memorial hall, Posts of Note on Tuesday January 17, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Twenty eight people sat down to the Village Lunch on Monday and we enjoyed an exceptionally nice cottage pie followed by fruit crumble & custard.  There were 4 guests, the “Old Codgers Walking Group”, who have relatives in the village and they have already booked for next month’s lunch.

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Future Dates and Menus – always a Monday at 12.45pm in the Memorial Hall – £5 for 2 courses followed by tea or coffee.

February 13th – half term for Parwich School, so everyone welcome
Fish, Chips and Peas  – Sticky Toffee Pudding

March 12th
Lamb Hot Pot,  Swede & Carrot and Peas – Rice Pudding & Jam

April 16th
Gammon, Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes & Parsley Sauce – Apple Sponge & Custard

May 14th
Meat & Potato Pie & Vegetables – Lemon Meringue Pie

June 11th
Chicken in White Wine Sauce, Vegetable & New Potatoes – Trifle

July 9th
Ham Salad & New Potatoes – Jam Roly Poly & Custard

The menus are subject to change depending on availability, so please check the blog or Val (458) if necessary.

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Wind turbine proposal ‘too tall’ for national park

Posted in 2012, Environment, Farming, Peak Park, Planning, Posts of Note, Sustainability on Monday January 16, 2012| 3 Comments »

The following statement was issued today by the Peak District National Park Authority. This relates to the recent planning application for a wind turbine at Hill Top Farm. (more…)

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Not a bad place to live – part 2…

Posted in 2012, Photography, Posts of Note on Saturday January 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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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Not a bad place to live!

Posted in 2012, Photography, Posts of Note on Friday January 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »


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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Parwich Prepares for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Posted in 2012, Events, Parish Council, Posts of Note, Societies on Thursday January 5, 2012| 1 Comment »

A meeting was held on 3rd January 2012 to discuss the preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Our celebrations will be held on the extra Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June 2012.

A number of suggestions were raised by those that attended: Denis and Pauline Laycock, Nia Linnell, Matthew Harrison and Caroline Healy.

Initial ideas are:
 To hold a tea time street party on the stretch of road from the pub down towards Blanche Meadow (so that this stretch of road could be closed off)
 Entertainment for the children
 Live Music
 Fireworks
 Beacon lighting on Monday 4th June to join with the national beacon lighting and further beacon and fireworks on Tuesday 5th
 Lamplit Parade, using torches, tea lights or candles, led by an accordion player
 BBQ
 Celebration cake
 Commemorative mugs

A letter will be sent to every household to request a voluntary contribution towards the costs and the Village Societies will also be approached.

These are just initial thoughts and we would greatly appreciate any suggestions and help to help take the plans further.

The next meeting will be held at 7.30pm on 15th February in Parwich Memorial Hall

Everyone is welcome to attend so that we can plan together how to make this a memorable and enjoyable village celebration.

Caroline Healy Chair of Parwich Parish Council
Denis Laycock Chair of the Carnival and Recreation Committee

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Wettest December since 1999?

Posted in 2012, Posts of Note, Weather on Monday January 2, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Our weatherman on the hill reports:

December 2011 has been possibly the wettest month recorded in Parwich since 1999. with 132.7 mm of rain.

Rainfall in 2011 amounted to 644.4 mm – about the normal quantity.

The wettest year in the period was 2000 with 1229 mm, followed by 2002 with a total of 1077 mm.

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