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Carnival & Rec AGM – Monday Night
Posted in Societies, Wakes on Monday April 23, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Annual Parish Meeting in May
Posted in Alsop, British Legion, Catering 4 Parwich, Events, Films, First Responders, Fit 4 All, Local government, Memorial hall, Parish Council, People, Pikehall, Pilates, Police, Pre-school, Societies, Sport, Young people on Thursday April 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Duck Race Photos
Posted in 2012, Competition, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Societies on Saturday April 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Lots more photos of everyone enjoying the afternoon’s activity below.
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Parwich Crown Green Bowls Club
Posted in Bowls, Societies, Sport on Tuesday March 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Now I know you have all been champing at the bit over the winter, watching repeat after repeat on the idiot’s lantern, well now you need wait no longer to get in some gentle exercise and enjoy yourself. Yes, the bowls season is about to start.
As in previous years the green will be open for anybody who wants to have a go on Monday 2 April at around 6.30pm. Again we will be having practise every Monday at around this time. We desperately need more members so come along. All you need is a pair of flat soled shoes. The Club will lend you the bowls. So get yourselves down to Parsons Croft on Monday evening. It will change your life!
We still (just) have two league teams and the first match is on Thursday 5 April at home at 1.45pm. Come along and have a look. Support your Village team. You will even get a nice cup of tea and biscuit.
See you on the green.
John B.
Tomorrow – Parwich Tennis AGM
Posted in Societies, Sport on Thursday March 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Tennis Club AGM
Posted in Societies, Sport on Wednesday March 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »
St George’s Day Parade
Posted in Events, Oddfellows, Societies on Wednesday February 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Open Gardens 2012
Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies, Young people on Saturday February 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Thursday’s Horticultural Society Meeting
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday February 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Apologies for the error on the Calendar, this meeting is a Committee Meeting not the AGM.
Horticultural Meeting – Everyone welcome
Posted in Societies on Monday February 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Horticultural Society Meeting
Thursday 23rd February
7.30pm
Memorial Hall
Everyone Welcome
History Society AGM tomorrow
Posted in History, Societies on Wednesday February 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The Annual General Meeting of the Parwich & District Local History Society will be held at
7.30pm on Thursday 16th February 2012
in Parwich Memorial Hall
Meeting to discuss Queen’s Jubilee
Posted in Events, Parish Council, Societies on Tuesday February 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Wednesday 15th February – 7.30pm
Memorial Hall
Everyone is welcome to attend so that we can plan together how to make this a memorable and enjoyable village celebration.
Here are the initial ideas from the first meeting held on 3rd January regarding the celebrations will be held on the extra Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June. (more…)
Join in the Preparations for Queen’s Jubilee
Posted in Events, Parish Council, Societies on Saturday February 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Wednesday 15th February – 7.30pm
Memorial Hall
Everyone is welcome to attend so that we can plan together how to make this a memorable and enjoyable village celebration.
Here are the initial ideas from the first meeting held on 3rd January regarding the celebrations will be held on the extra Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June. (more…)
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
Sutton Seeds – Massive Discounts available
Posted in Societies on Wednesday January 4, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Just a reminder that Suttons orders are due with me by this Friday 6th January. Thanks to all of you who have already returned them. Helen P
Each year the Parwich and District Horticultural Society order seeds from Suttons on behalf of their members. By doing this together we are eligible for a bulk order discount. This year the discount is likely to be 40%, but could be as high as 52% if we maintain the level of interest shown last year. The discount on all other catalogue items such as plants and seed potatoes has been increased to 15%. For more details click here to read the original post.
The Parwich Guizers – a photographic history.
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.
Leading up to Christmas
Posted in British Legion, Catering 4 Parwich, Church, Crafts, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Music, Pub, Societies on Thursday December 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »
December
Thursday 15th, 7.30pm – Carols on the Green – The Green
Friday 16th, 7.45pm – Christmas Film Night – M.Hall
Sunday 18th, 12.30pm – Santa Sunday – The Legion
Sunday 18th, 3pm – Carol Service, St Peter’s & The Methodists – Parwich Church
Sun 18th, 7pm – Carol Service – Alsop Church
Mon 19th, 12.45pm – Christmas Lunch – Memorial Hall
Wed 21st, 8pm for 8.15pm – Christmas Dominoes Knockout – Sycamore
Christmas Eve
3pm – Crib Service – Parwich Church
8pm – Irish Christmas with Chris Hoolie – The Legion
11.30pm – Midnight Mass – Parwich Church
Christmas Day
9.30am – Holy Communion – Tissington Church
11.15am – Holy Communion – Alsop Church
Sat 31st – Irish New Year’s Eve Party with Chris Hoolie – The Legion
Events for Christmas
Posted in Alsop, British Legion, Church, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Music, Pre-school, Pub, School, Societies on Friday November 25, 2011| 3 Comments »
Festive Events for Christmas
November
Saturday 26th, 12-4pm – Pre-School Christmas Fayre – M.Hall
Sunday 27th, 2.30pm – Wine Tasting & Nibbles – The Legion
Wednesday 30th, 6-8pm – Ladies Pamper Evening – M.Hall
December
Monday 5th, 6-8pm – Delia’s Evening of Christmas Shopping & Flowers – M.Hall
Friday 9th, 6.15pm – Late Night Shopping & Festive Fun – Ashbourne
Friday 9th, 8pm – Winster Guizers – Sycamore
Saturday 10th, evening – Brothm Mummers – Scycamore & Legion
Saturday 10th, 8.30pm – Band Night with a “Pint of Mild” – The Legion
Sunday 11th, 3.30pm for 4pm, Christmas Darts Knockout – Sycamore
Monday 12th, 2pm – School’s Christmas Play
Tuesday 13th, 7pm – School’s Christmas Play
Wednesday 14th, 7pm – School’s Christmas Play
Thursday 15th, 2.30pm – School’s Christmas Service – Parwich Church
Thursday 15th, 7.30pm – Carols on the Green – The Green
Friday 16th, 7.45pm – Christmas Film Night – Memorial Hall
Sunday 18th, 12.30pm – Santa Sunday – The Legion
Sunday 18th, 3pm – Carol Service, St Peter’s & The Methodists – Parwich Church
Sun 18th, 7pm – Carol Service – Alsop Church
Mon 19th, 12.45pm – Christmas Lunch – Memorial Hall
Wed 21st, 8pm for 8.15pm – Christmas Dominoes Knockout – Sycamore
Christmas Eve
3pm – Crib Service – Parwich Church
8pm – Irish Christmas with Chris Hoolie – The Legion
11.30pm – Midnight Mass – Parwich Church
Christmas Day
9.30am – Holy Communion – Tissington Church
11.15am – Holy Communion – Alsop Church
Sat 31st – New Year’s Eve Party – The Legion
Sutton Seed order – massive discounts
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Monday November 14, 2011| 1 Comment »
Sutton Seeds & Ferndale Lodge
Each year the Parwich and District Horticultural Society order seeds from Suttons on behalf of their members. By doing this together we are eligible for a bulk order discount. This year the discount is likely to be 40%, but could be as high as 52% if we maintain the level of interest shown last year. The discount on all other catalogue items such as plants and seed potatoes has been increased to 15%.
By now those of you who ordered last year should have received your catalogue and order form, which should be returned to me before 6th January 2012. If you have already completed your order, please return it to me so that I can start filling in the paperwork.
Remember that you only pay for your goods once you have received them all. Payment is to PDHS via myself and not Suttons.
If you would like to place an order but have not done so before please let me know, so that I can get a catalogue to you. The only requirement is that you are a member of the PDHS, which costs just £2 per year.
At the AGM there were a few copies of the Ferndale Lodge (garden equipment specialists) catalogue. If you took one home, please let me know as I have the order forms and account number. You are entitled to a discount of 15% on all orders.
Happy gardening. Helen (362)
Fireworks Galore
Posted in 2011, Events, Photography, Posts of Note, Societies on Sunday November 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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.
Photos by JF-S
Horticultural Society – Chairman’s Report
Posted in 2011, People, Posts of Note, Societies on Saturday November 5, 2011| 1 Comment »
CHAIRMANS REPORT 2011
The last year has been yet another good one for the Horticultural Society. It has been difficult deciding in what direction to steer the Society but I feel we have weathered the last 2 years and are being as well supported by our members as we were in the past.
Entries were higher this year in the childrens show and there were some fabulous animals produced from fruit and vegetables. The main show was as unpredictable as ever and entries were affected by a wet summer and by many of us being at the Strong Man event the day before. However the auction was as popular as ever as the crowd were encouraged by the auctioneer, Mr Robert Bunting, to part with vast sums of money for superb produce.
Open Gardens was another great success and as usual the village rallied round to help us with the organisation. As a Thank-You to our Garden Openers we held a buffet reception on the Sunday evening and it was lovely to see everyone there. (more…)
Bonfire Night Tonight
Posted in Events, Societies on Saturday November 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Tonight – AGM – Horticultural Society
Posted in Memorial hall, Societies on Friday November 4, 2011| Leave a Comment »
AGM Social – Horticultural Society
Posted in Societies on Tuesday November 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Quiz Night Tonight
Posted in Pub, Quiz, Societies on Thursday October 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Film Night Tonight
Posted in Catering 4 Parwich, Films, Societies on Friday October 14, 2011| 1 Comment »
This Friday sees a new venture for the regular monthly films, Catering 4 Parwich (C4P) will be selling food, sweets and cans, as well as the usual tea & coffee, so Friday night is easy – come along and relax in the Memorial Hall, have your supper and enjoy this great film.
Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel comes to glossy life in this period romance. Robert Pattinson plays Jacob Jankowski, who studies veterinary medicine during the Great Depression. After a family tragedy, he loses everything, including the chance to graduate from prestigious Cornell, so he hops a train, where he finds himself part of the struggling Benzini Brothers Circus. Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson give mesmerising performances in this visually stunning and epic romantic drama, which tells the powerfully emotional story of two people who pursue their love against all odds, rules and conventions, set in the alluring and enigmatic world of a travelling circus, with wonderful performances from an elephant.
“A slice of pure Hollywood escapism”–The Sun
“Glorious piece of romantic drama”–Sunday Mirror
“A sensational romance”–Star
•Silent projection
•Hi Fi Sound
•Special hi-fi headphones for those with hearing difficulties, please ask.
Tonight – Old Parwich in Pictures
Posted in History, Memorial hall, Photography, Societies on Tuesday October 11, 2011| Leave a Comment »
60th Horticultural Show: photos and results
Posted in 2011, Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Posts of Note, Societies on Sunday September 4, 2011| 1 Comment »
Visitors to this year’s 60th Horticultural Show were treated to another fine display of locally grown flowers, fruits and vegetables. Other categories included eggs, cakes, scones, biscuits, pies, quiches, bread, jams, chutneys, canapes and photographs.
The prize-giving ceremony, which was presided over by Nia Linnell, saw Tony Marshall taking home no fewer than five trophies: a remarkable achievement. This was followed by the ever-popular auction of entries, with Robert Bunting doing the duties as auctioneer.
Congratulations are due to all those who won prizes, and thanks are due to all the entrants, to the Horticultural Society for organising the event, and to the judges who kindly lent their expertise.
Please click “Continue Reading” for a full gallery of this year’s exhibits, along with a complete list of prize winners.
Flower and Vegetable Show – Tomorrow
Posted in Competition, Flora, Memorial hall, Societies on Saturday September 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget it is the 60th Horticultural Show tomorrow. Come along and support the event, either by entering a class, by enjoying the exhibition or by buying produce at the auction.
Remember that entries are open at 8am and close at 11am on the morning of the show.
The show opens to the public at approximately 2:00pm
with trophies and prizes to be presented at 3:00pm.
Auction of exhibits will take place after the presentations.
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Bowls, Societies, Sport on Friday September 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Two losses this week, however, if a team can have a ‘good’ loss then we had one this week!
Tuesday League – 30 August – Away – Hathersage
As said on previous occasions this is a cracking venue. It’s a pity that they have such a good bowls team! They are second in the league and although we gave a good account of ourselves we were beaten by the better side 77 to 64. Even after this loss because other results favoured us we have managed to stay in fifth place in the league. Only one more match to play this season let us hope that we have a good game. We may even sneak into fourth.
Last match 6 September – Home – Whitworth Park
Matlock Thursday Friendly League – 1 Sept – Away – Lafarge (Hope)
Again a nice green, shame about the quarry silos! Although we only won one of the three doubles games we only were behind by 8 points. In the singles we won 4 out of the six singles and won this encounter by seven points. The overall result was therefore 128 to Lafarge and 127 to us. A good loss!
Last match 9 September – Home – Matlock Bath.
John B.
60th Horticultural Show – this Sunday
Posted in Competition, Events, Flora, Gardens, Memorial hall, Photography, Societies on Tuesday August 30, 2011| 2 Comments »
60th Horticultural Show – 4th September
Posted in Competition, Events, Memorial hall, Societies on Sunday August 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »
It is only two weeks to the Horticultural Show and this year is extra special, as it is the 60th show. By clicking on the picture below you can find out about each class, so you still have plenty of time to get organised, try out your recipes, give your veggies some extra TLC and practise your flower arranging. This year sees the return of the popular men’s classes, with a different theme, and the extremely popular photography class is also back.
Don’t forget that entries are open at 8am and close at 11am on the morning of the show.
The show opens to the public at approximately 2:00pm
with trophies and prizes to be presented at 3:00pm.
Auction of exhibits will take place after the presentations.
Hanging Basket Competition – The Results
Posted in 2011, Competition, Flora, Gardens, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Societies on Friday August 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Mr Bill Whitfield, of Leatherbritches Nursery, has very kindly judged the baskets for us again. He looked at 29 baskets altogether and it was quite a task for him to decide which one to put in 3rd place. Here are the three winners.
Michael Hart, Secretary of the Horticultural Society.
First prize – Two of Jack Cundy’s three splendid baskets. (Main Street) (more…)
Kitchen Base Units Needed
Posted in Classified adverts, Parish Council, Societies on Friday July 29, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council are looking for some kitchen base units for the Pavillion, which were ruined as a result of flooding last winter. So if you are replacing your kitchen or have a few units tucked away in a garage and you no longer need them, please let one of the Councillors know or email The Blog on parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Thank you
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Bowls, Societies, Sport on Saturday July 23, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Not a good week at all. We lost in both leagues. Unfortunately we do not seem to be able to put a consistently good run of wins together in either League.
Tuesday league – 19 July – Home – Ashwood Park.
Up until this season Ashwood Park have always been at least a top half of the table team and we have always struggled against them. They have been at the bottom of the league for some time and on their green earlier this season we beat them convincingly, however, when we played them this week they played to their usual high standard. If we carry on playing like this we will be at the bottm. We only managed to win one game and ‘comfortably’ lost the match 72 to 58. We had slipped to mid table, but with this result we are sure to drop into the bottom half.
Next match 28 July – Home – Bradwell.
Matlock Thursday Friendly League – 21 July – Away – Matlock Golf Club.
The Golf Club are always extremely competitive, even in the ‘Friendly League’ and this week proved no exception. They are third in the league and this weeks result will keep them there. We did not win any of the three doubles games and although we won four out of the six singles games some of our losses were quite heavy. We only scored 69 points to their 68. This made the overall match score a win for the Golf Club 131 to 111.
Next match 26 July – Away – Whitworth Park.
John B
No Evening Pilates until September
Posted in Pilates, Societies, Sport on Sunday July 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Pilates has now finished until September. Unfortunately because of a serious back injury a few years ago, Georgie has decided that she can no longer run the evening Pilates sessions, so the committee are now looking for a replacement teacher.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Pilates this year.
Trip to Felley Priory Garden & Hebbs Farm
Posted in 2011, Gardens, Posts of Note, Societies on Saturday July 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The coach was completely full as we set off to Felley Priory Garden, situated a few miles from Heanor. The weather was kind, and a pleasant morning was spent by all wandering through the 2.5 acre garden. There were some very unusual plants but luckily the gardener was on hand to help identify any that were not labelled. Although the rose garden had clearly suffered from the very dry weather, the newly planted White Garden was delightful.
The perennial herbaceous borders were full of colour and there were opportunities to take time to sit and enjoy the surrounding. Lunch was simple but tasty, although competition from a second coach party seemed to stretch the cafe’s capacity! However, everyone managed to eat, shop at the nursery and be ready to leave at 1.30pm for our onward journey.
We approached Hebb’s Farm with a little trepidation, as a previous group had given poor feedback. Hebb’s Farm is the private garden of Stuart Dixon, who has previously spoken to the Horticultural Society. Our fears proved groundless. The garden was lovely, with even more unusual plants and some more familiar ones. There were lots of places to sit and enjoy the different areas, and for those of us who have a permanent plant wish-list – the plants were all clearly labelled, note books and pencils were put to good use.
Stuart Dixon was a great host, very approachable and happy to share his knowledge and experience, it was a garden with a lot of soul. The afternoon was made complete by delicious scones and a cup of tea served by Stuart’s wife.
I think it is safe to say, “A good day was had by all”.
Thank you to Glynis for this report, with photos taken by Marion F-S
Wakes Week – The whole photo story
Posted in 2011, British Legion, Church, Competition, Events, Films, Memorial hall, Oddfellows, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Pub, School, Societies, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Saturday July 9, 2011| 2 Comments »
Another extremely successful Wakes Week is over and thanks must go to everyone who took part, spectators, participants, organisers and helpers, but without the hard work of the committee who meet, plan and co-ordinate the events we wouldn’t have this amazing week. So special thanks to Kerry Allsop, Janet Bainbridge, Sandra Chadfield, Roger Cundy, Liz Edge, Denis Laycock, Alan & Barbara Lowes, Paula Lynam, Sharon Swindell and Karen Wigley.
Next year’s Wakes begins on Saturday 30th June 2012.
The rest of this article contains all the Wakes posts and is a shortcut to any event or photo you may have missed. (more…)
Parwich Bowls Club
Posted in Bowls, Societies, Sport on Friday July 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Before starting on this week’s informative and knowledgeable details of the results of the league team a few words on the Bowls Extravaganza which took place on Wednesday night. We all thought, considering it was organised chaos, that it went off really well. Some of the participants were very good indeed. We will have to see if we can organise something else later in the year. Perhaps we can try and persuade some adults to have a go. Well done to all concerned. It was fabulous to see the bowling green so full!
Turning to the informative and knowledgeable details for this week, we lost both matches. We will have to get some of the children to play for us.
Tuesday league -5 July – Home – Lafarge.
Last week was not good, this week was somewhat worse. The only consolation is that Lafarge are a much bigger club than us and have more players. The other factor of course is they played better than we did. We were exactly half way in the league. No doubt we have dropped down into the bottom half.
Next match 12 July – Away – Chatsworth.
Matlock Thursday Friendly League – 7 July – Away – Wirksworth.
Again this week we did not do well in the doubles games, losing all three again. One game however was only a narrow defeat. We did alright in the singles though, winning 4 of the 6 and only just losing in the other two. The result though was 129 to Wirksworth and 111 to us.
Next match 14 July – Home – Chatsworth.
John B
Trip to Felley Priory & Hebb’s Farm
Posted in Gardens, Societies on Wednesday July 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Just a reminder for those of you who reserved a place on the Parwich and District Horticultural Society trip to Felley Priory and Hebb’s Farm on Wednesday 13th July. The coach will leave Parwich at 9.30am from the Green, and return at approx 5.30pm.
If you have booked a place and now cannot make it please contact Glynis on 561 as there is a reserve list.
Lets hope the sun shines!
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