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History Talk in Bradbourne
Posted in Events, History, Societies on Wednesday June 11, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Plant sales
Posted in Societies on Thursday June 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »
History society – Alsop-en-leDale Walk
Posted in Societies on Thursday May 30, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Plant sales
Posted in Societies on Thursday May 23, 2024| Leave a Comment »
History society – Alsop-en-leDale Walk
Posted in Societies on Thursday May 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Projector
Posted in Societies on Tuesday May 7, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Update: Issue resolved
Please does anyone have a projector pdhs could potentially borrow this evening for our talk? (We may resolve the issue with the hall projector)
Please contact Sue H 334
Horticultural society gardening talk
Posted in Societies on Friday May 3, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Plant sales
Posted in Societies on Friday May 3, 2024| Leave a Comment »
History society – Alsop-en-leDale Walk
Posted in Societies on Friday May 3, 2024| Leave a Comment »
St George’s Day 2024
Posted in British Legion, Church, Events, Oddfellows, Oil, Pub, Societies on Sunday April 21, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Our thanks as always go to John L for his fantastic photos from yesterday’s celebrations



















Horticultural society gardening talk
Posted in Societies on Monday April 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »
HISTORY TALK AT BRADBOURNE VILLAGE HALL
Posted in Events, Societies on Saturday April 13, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Thursday 18th April 7.30 pm
Blowing hot and cold – the impact of weather on English church design from 11th century to modern times
An unusual and interesting angle on church architecture over a millennium.
Speakers Stephen JD Williams and Jean Yates
£5 pp, refreshments included
Horticultural society trip
Posted in Societies on Saturday April 13, 2024| Leave a Comment »
HISTORY TALK AT BRADBOURNE VILLAGE HALL
Posted in Events, Societies on Wednesday April 3, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Thursday 18th April 7.30 pm
Blowing hot and cold – the impact of weather on English church design from 11th century to modern times
An unusual and interesting angle on church architecture over a millennium.
Speakers Stephen JD Williams and Jean Yates
£5 pp, refreshments included
History Society – Cromford Mill tour
Posted in Events, Societies on Wednesday April 3, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Horticultural society gardening talk
Posted in Societies on Thursday March 28, 2024| Leave a Comment »
History Society – Cromford Mill tour
Posted in Events, Societies on Tuesday March 19, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Cromford Mill, the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill, was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Driven by the need for power he searched for a site to build a water powered mill and settled upon Cromford, using the Bonsall Brook and the Cromford Sough.
From then until around 1790, he continued to develop the mills, warehouses and workshops, which now form the Cromford Mills site. In the period between 1770s and the 1790s hundreds of Arkwright style mills were built around the country, using his machines and production methods. Arkwright had shares in many of them. His invention of the waterframe to spin cotton transformed the manufacture of cotton into England’s major industry and created a system of factory production that spread throughout the world. The cotton industry was a cornerstone of the industrial revolution.
The site grew rapidly, and Arkwright needed to attract more workers to the area; he expanded Cromford Village with the building of Derbyshire’s first row of planned industrial housing on North Street in 1776. Arkwright later built the marketplace, the Greyhound Hotel, and further housing for his growing workforce to create the village you see today.
Arkwright himself started from humble beginnings as an apprentice barber and wigmaker and went on to become one of the wealthiest men in the country. Keen to display his standing, he started to build Willersley Castle and St Mary’s Church, but sadly died before both were finished.
Our tour will include the Mill site with information about the production of cotton, and the village of Cromford. We will also see the newly finished Cromford Waterpower project which has reinstated a large 6m waterwheel and installed a 15kW hydro-turbine to power the mill buildings.
History society AGM
Posted in Societies, Uncategorized on Sunday March 10, 2024| Leave a Comment »

We will be discussing our programme of events for the year ahead and are very keen to hear your ideas and suggestions. The history walks have been popular so we are thinking about more of those, and there’s another archaeological investigation we are hoping to share more about, plus we’ve had a suggestion for a local visit.
Please come along and let us know what you think. ALL WELCOME!
The Legion will be opening specially for the meeting, with a volunteer behind the bar, so do come and support both!
History society AGM
Posted in Societies, Uncategorized on Friday March 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »

We will be discussing our programme of events for the year ahead and are very keen to hear your ideas and suggestions. The history walks have been popular so we are thinking about more of those, and there’s another archaeological investigation we are hoping to share more about, plus we’ve had a suggestion for a local visit.
Please come along and let us know what you think. ALL WELCOME!
The Legion will be opening specially for the meeting, with a volunteer behind the bar, so do come and support both!
Horticultural society quiz
Posted in Societies on Tuesday March 5, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Horticultural society quiz
Posted in Societies on Friday March 1, 2024| Leave a Comment »
There’s still space for another team, or to make up a team on the night. Come along tomorrow, ideally text Nina on 07834 766256 so we put on enough food!

Horticultural society quiz
Posted in Societies on Thursday February 29, 2024| Leave a Comment »
History society AGM
Posted in Societies, Uncategorized on Thursday February 22, 2024| Leave a Comment »

We will be discussing our programme of events for the year ahead and are very keen to hear your ideas and suggestions. The history walks have been popular so we are thinking about more of those, and there’s another archaeological investigation we are hoping to share more about, plus we’ve had a suggestion for a local visit.
Please come along and let us know what you think. ALL WELCOME!
Horticultural society quiz
Posted in Societies on Thursday February 22, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Horticultural society quiz
Posted in Societies on Thursday February 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Horticultural society funds distributed
Posted in Societies on Saturday January 20, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Horticultural society quiz
Posted in Societies on Thursday January 18, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Horticultural society AGM
Posted in Societies on Friday January 12, 2024| Leave a Comment »
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS
Posted in Societies on Thursday January 4, 2024| Leave a Comment »
The Parwich and District Horticultural Society has raised funds, largely through Open Gardens, which are available for organisations in Parwich and will be allocated at our AGM on 16th January 2024.
If you represent an organisation in the village which is in need of funding and would like to be considered, please submit an application in writing to parwichhorticultural@gmail.com BY 9TH JANUARY.
In your application please be specific as to how much you would like and what it is for. Please also include if you have secured or applied for full or part funding from other sources for the same thing.
If you have any questions please speak with Nina Martin or email as above.
Horticultural society AGM
Posted in Societies on Friday December 29, 2023| Leave a Comment »
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS
Posted in Societies on Friday December 8, 2023| Leave a Comment »
The Parwich and District Horticultural Society has raised funds, largely through Open Gardens, which are available for organisations in Parwich and will be allocated at our AGM on 16th January 2024.
If you represent an organisation in the village which is in need of funding and would like to be considered, please submit an application in writing to parwichhorticultural@gmail.com BY 9TH JANUARY.
In your application please be specific as to how much you would like and what it is for. Please also include if you have secured or applied for full or part funding from other sources for the same thing.
If you have any questions please speak with Nina Martin or email as above.
Village Christmas Tree
Posted in Carnival & Recreation, Photography, Societies on Saturday December 2, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Carnival and Recreation Committee would like to thank Tarmac for their continued generous donation of our village Christmas tree.
Our thanks also go to those who kindly stopped by to help with the decorations, and for the fantastic coffee!



FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS
Posted in Societies on Monday November 27, 2023| Leave a Comment »
The Parwich and District Horticultural Society has raised funds, largely through Open Gardens, which are available for organisations in Parwich and will be allocated at our AGM on 16th January 2024.
If you represent an organisation in the village which is in need of funding and would like to be considered, please submit an application in writing to parwichhorticultural@gmail.com BY 9TH JANUARY.
In your application please be specific as to how much you would like and what it is for. Please also include if you have secured or applied for full or part funding from other sources for the same thing.
If you have any questions please speak with Nina Martin or email as above.
Treasure in Parwich
Posted in Events, Societies on Wednesday November 22, 2023| Leave a Comment »
In March 2018 ‘Treasure’ was found by metal detectorists in Parwich. After a long wait, on Tuesday 24th October we were able to present our ‘Treasure’ and welcomed a number of experts to tell us more about what was found…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a packed evening. A full write up of the event, including content from the presentations, and images of the ‘Treasure’ is available on the History Society website here.

If you are interested in coming along to our meetings, receiving our emails or being actively involved in local history research and projects please email parwich.history.society@gmail.com
Parwich treasure!
Posted in Societies on Monday October 23, 2023| Leave a Comment »
The Parwich & District History Society invites you to join them for an evening on Tuesday 24th October at the Memorial Hall to celebrate the Parwich Hoard of Roman coins….

If you’d like more information or would like to subscribe to our mailing list, please email Parwich.history.society@gmail.com
Or visit the Society’s website https://parwichhistory.org
Parwich treasure!
Posted in Societies on Friday October 20, 2023| Leave a Comment »
The Parwich & District History Society invites you to join them for an evening on Tuesday 24th October at the Memorial Hall to celebrate the Parwich Hoard of Roman coins….

If you’d like more information or would like to subscribe to our mailing list, please email Parwich.history.society@gmail.com
Or visit the Society’s website https://parwichhistory.org
Apple pressing
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday October 18, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Some great photos from John Lord taken at the Apple pressing on Sunday at the Legion, organised by PDHS.
It was a chilly but fun afternoon, thanks to everyone who helped
Glynis Drummond, PDHS






History talk at Bradbourne Village Hall
Posted in Events, History, Societies on Monday October 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »
CANCELLED
Friday 20th October 7.30 pm
Blowing hot and cold – the impact of weather on English church design from 11th century to modern times
Speakers Stephen JD Williams and Jean Yates
Refreshments provided
Autumn apple press
Posted in Societies on Saturday October 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Autumn apple press
Posted in Societies on Saturday October 7, 2023| Leave a Comment »




















