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Thank you to contributors to the Gardens and Childrens’ Show

Posted in 2008, Events, Gardens, Posts of Note, Societies on Sunday June 22, 2008| 1 Comment »

We would like to express our appreciation to everyone who contributed to a highly successful Open Gardens and Childrens’ Show.

Despite the wind, the gardens were looking beautiful and we would like to thank all those who invited us into their gardens and allowed us enjoy the results of their hard work.

Thank you also to the children who submitted exhibits to the show. Your creations were wonderful!

We would also like to thank you if you were involved behind the scenes – those who organised the event, donated plants, baked scones, served yummy cream teas, did the washing up….plus others who undertook the thousand other unsung jobs! Your efforts allowed us all to have a really good time.

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Help appreciated this afternoon

Posted in Societies on Sunday June 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »

If you can spare a little time this afternoon to help with washing up or serving cream teas it would be greatly appreciated.  Call in at the Memorial Hall anytime from 2pm – 6pm. 

Thank you.

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Dry (but windy) weather expected for Gardens Open Day.

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Saturday June 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »

When the heavens opened for last year’s Gardens Open Day, the “positive spin” went something like this:

“Well, it’s a good thing in a way; the true enthusiasts won’t care about getting wet, so the gardens will be less crowded and we’ll all get a better view…”

This time around, I’m guessing that we could all put up with the occasional bottle-neck in return for some halfway decent weather!

The good news is that the Met Office are predicting dry conditions for most of Sunday. As it’s always difficult to know which forecast to pick from the Met Office site (are we closer to Bakewell, Buxton or Sudbury?), here are the current snapshots from all three: (more…)

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Parwich Children’s Horticultural Show & Scarecrow Competition 2008

Posted in Gardens, School, Societies, Young people on Saturday June 14, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to Parwich & District Horticultural Society for supplying the following:

The Children’s Horticultural Show as always is to take place alongside the village Scarecrow Competition and Open Gardens next Sunday 22nd June 2008.  To enter your Scarecrow, place it in a visible location in Parwich village, and let us know about it on the day by 11-30am at the Memorial Hall.

Entry for all classes is free.  The Children’s Schedule is as follows: (more…)

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September Flower & Vegetable Show

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Saturday June 14, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to Parwich & District Horticultural Society for supplying the following:

Don’t let the children next weekend upstage the main Parwich Annual Flower & Vegetable Show, which this year is on Sunday 7th September.  Now is the time to start thinking about what you might want to enter.  Tony and Rita (well done you both) nearly swept the board last year, so everyone else start planning.


Photo taken at judging of 2007 Main Show

The Schedule has not been finalised, but here is a list of the classes that were in last year’s Show.  (more…)

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Trip to Stratford upon Avon

Posted in Events, Societies on Monday June 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget the trip to Statford upon Avon tomorrow, depart from The Green at 8am.  Organised by the Over 60’s but as one of them recently said to me, “We’re young at heart”.

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Brassington Tour

Posted in Events, Out & About, Societies on Wednesday June 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget Parwich & District Local History Society have organised a guided walk around Brassington this evening (Wednesday 4th June).  Meet outside the Miners Arms in Brassington at 7-30pm, refreshments will be available in the same Pub at the end of the walk.  The weather is looking promising.

All are welcome and there is no charge.

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Horticultural Society June Update

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies, Young people on Tuesday June 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Following last night’s Horticultural Society Committee meeting here are a few things to keep in mind:

Sunday 22nd June: Open Gardens & Children’s Show Mid-Summer Magic
also Ashbourne Brass Band will be playing on the Green

  • If you are willing to open your garden and have not already spoken to Dot Hart please contact her on tel. 456
  • If you can help circulate posters contact Dot Hart
  • If you can come along to help set up at 5-30pm on Saturday 21st June
  • If you have any spare plants we can sell on the Plant Stall please let Peter Trewhitt know (tel 287) or bring them along to the Memorial Hall on the Sunday morning
  • If you have any prizes for the Tombola please get them to Ann Beech in advance or bring them along on the Sunday morning
  • If you can help with teas on the afternoon please let Pat Barnett know
  • Children and parents if you do not have a Children’s Show Schedule already please contact Mike Hart (tel 456) or Ann Beach, or look out for the link on the Society’s SHOWS page
  • Do think about entering the Scarecrow competition.  Scarecrows can be located anywhere on the Parwich Open Garden route.  Entry forms need to be submitted by 11-30am on Sunday 22nd.  The winner will be announced at the Children’s Show prize presentation at 5-15pm
  • If you have any friends or family that might be interested in coming along to go round the gardens (2pm to 6pm) let them know.

Abel Shipley Memorial Trophy for Hanging Baskets

  • Entries are invited for this new Trophy.  Please hand in a completed entry form at the Memorial Hall on Sunday 22nd June by 12am, or if you are not able to come along then, please let Mike Hart or Peter Trewhitt know in advance.  Judging will take place during Wakes Week.  (more…)

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Wakes Week Village Market

Posted in Events, Societies on Friday May 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »

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WI & Local Rituals

Posted in Events, History, Societies on Wednesday May 14, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget tomorrow’s WI meeting:

‘Local Rituals’ a multi-media presentation
(including Winster Morris & Parwich Guizing)
by Rob Francis
7-30pm Thursday 15th May, Memorial Hall
Non-members welcome

   

Winster Guizers 1875                         Parwich Guizers 1992

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Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Tuesday May 13, 2008| 1 Comment »

There are still spaces on the Horticultural Society’s trip to

Sheffield Botantical Gardens
Wednesday 21st May
depart Parwich Village Green 8-45am

The Gardens have undergone a multi-million pound restoration over a number years and are well worth a visit.  Non-members are welcome.  To reserve places phone Dot tel. 456 or Peter tel. 287

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Castle Howard trip

Posted in Out & About, Societies on Sunday May 11, 2008| Leave a Comment »

There are still places available on Tuesday for the trip to Castle Howard.  The bus leaves at 8am from the bus shelter on The Green.  The forecast looks good, so it will be a wonderful opportunity to explore this magnicent house & gardens.

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parwich film 2008/09

Posted in Films, Memorial hall, Project Parwich, Societies on Saturday May 10, 2008| 2 Comments »

The following has been provided by parwich film:

Last night’s very well attended showing of St. Trinnian’s marked the end of our successful third Season (2007/2008).

We are now planning our 2008/09 Season.  Up to now we have focused on mainstream block busters, but we are looking at a more varied programme next season, with possibly additional showings for children, young adults and minority interests.  Do let us know what you would like to see, either by putting comments below, or by speaking to Arnold, Martin or Peter, or by emailing us on martin@orchidserve.com.  We would particularly welcome input from teenagers and young adults, and would welcome any ideas how parwich film can support Project Parwich, for example you might be organising a fund raising event and would like to show a film or music videos as part of that event, or even just have photographs projected onto the screen.

Thank you to all that have supported us, to everyone that helps out with the film nights, and an especial thanks to the Memorial Hall Management Committee for setting up the group and providing our administration and accounting.  We are a very good example of how new groups and new uses of the Memorial Hall can be promoted.  Click here to find out more about parwich film

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Alan Titchmarsh beware!

Posted in 2008, Gardens, People, Posts of Note, Societies, Young people on Wednesday May 7, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to Di Turnbull for sending in this post.

What a great time we had planting up the border outside the hard play area.

Cloe, Courtney, Josh and Dan helped to put down the stone around the access paths and seating area a few months ago and were keen to help with the design and planting of this area too. And what a help they were – fantastic! We planted through the weed-suppressing membrane, adding fresh compost and fertilizer, covering the plants again with the bark chippings. Keen to learn, their enthusiasm never wavered in the three hours it took to make the area look attractive. Josh did, however, remind us of the importance of being finished by 6.20pm, for ‘Doctor Who’!

They all said that they were going to ask others to take care not to walk on the area and to keep it looking good. A sense of ownership? – I think so.

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Parwich Tennis Club play host to Cromer

Posted in People, Societies, Sport on Tuesday May 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to Val & Glynis for sending in this post.

This weekend it was Parwich’s turn to host the annual tour match vs Cromer Tennis Club. (On alternative years Parwich visit Cromer) The weekend started with a friendly get-together in the Sycamore on Friday evening to catch up on the news and events of the past 12 months. Following on from the club’s junior tennis coaching on Saturday, there was a social tennis competition between the two clubs, which lasted late into the afternoon. 

Val Stevenson arranged a near mystical match play to ensure that everyone got to play with all the other players of the opposite sex – in the tennis sense – so mystical in fact that Val herself won!  Good weather and good tennis meant a fun day in which Parwich’s unconventional play often beguiled the more polished Cromer players. For example Chris Harrison’s electric net play!

The day was rounded off with a lively dinner in the Coach and Horses at Fenny Bentley. 

The “Match Proper” for the Burgess Trophy took place on Sunday morning, and turned out as close as ever.  Towards the end, Parwich were 4-6 down with two rubbers to play. Then youngsters Oon Yarlett and Zander Drummond won their set and nail-bitingly Di Bunting and Rob Drummond won the final set.  At 6-6 Parwich had taken the match – won narrowly based on the overall number of games won.

Following the match, chilli, crumble and Pavlova were enjoyed in the Thornton Pavilion, washed down with champagne kindly supplied by Cromer.  Colin Sims toasted both the Centenary of Cromer TC, which they celebrate this year and Parwich TC’s 10th Anniversary, which was last year.  To date the Burgess Trophy has been competed for eight times with both clubs having wond on four occasions!  The ninth match will take place in Cromer in early September 2009, on their beautiful grass courts.

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Next History Society Meeting

Posted in Events, History, Societies on Friday May 2, 2008| 1 Comment »

Click here to find out more about Parwich & District Local History Society

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“The English & Their Gardens”

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Wednesday April 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget tonight’s illustrated talk organised by the Horticultural Society:

The English & Their Gardens
by Danny Wells
7-30pm Wednesday 30th April
Parwich Memorial Hall

All Welcome

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Talk on “The English & their Gardens

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Sunday April 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Parwich & District Horticultural Society

The English and their Gardens
an illustrated talk by Danny Wells

7-30pm Wednesday 30th April
Parwich Memorial Hall
(Raffle & Refreshments – All welcome – Cost: Members £1, Non-Members £2) 

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“How to get mugged by Parwich Tennis Club, and enjoy it!”

Posted in People, Societies, Sport on Tuesday April 22, 2008| 4 Comments »

(Thanks to Graham for supplying this post.)

The Grand opening of the superb hard play area on Sunday morning was followed by an equally auspicious event in the afternoon – “The Chairman & Presidents day” organized by the Parwich Tennis Club.

Flushed with success playing for the football team in the opening round robin competition in the morning (oh yes, they really were that desperate), Glynis suggested I would be welcome to turn my hand to an equally alien game of tennis in the afternoon for the open competition which marked the club’s Chairman and Presidents competition. Having already lost all sense of reason, and been subject to anaesthetising levels of public humiliation, I figured that there was little left to lose in terms of personal dignity. After all, it was a pretty miserable day, and the highlight left for me on Sunday was a pre-dinner pint of Pedigree or three, so I hastily agreed. After all, I already had my trainers and track suit on, so I didn’t even have to go home to change.

The enthusiastic members of the tennis club convened at 1:15pm to be addressed by one Lt. Col. Linnell (Nia), who explained and subsequently orchestrated the order of events with the usual cool efficiency of an Officer and mother of four. The format of the competition would be another round robin, this time with 19 players whose ages ranged from 12 to 50, where each player would face 14 short matches of “short tennis”, with the winner being the one who racked up the most points during their respective matches.

This is going to be like taking candy off a baby, I thought – half of the competitors were youngsters, and the rest seemed so nice that when confronted by a ruthless winner (me), they would surely crumple in the face of such determined opposition. And besides, they were so welcoming, and happy that I had joined in, the only difficulty seemed to be coming to terms with my waltzing off with their first prize.

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Last Night’s Environment Group Meeting

Posted in Environment, Societies on Tuesday April 22, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Peter Trewhitt supplied the following:

For an hour or so we took over the front bar at the Sycamore, so the casual drinkers participated in the meeting whether they wanted too or not. Some 12 people participated in the discussions on the Conservation Area appraisal with ideas from two other people not present being included. Despite the demands the Memorial Hall redevelopment will place on people’s time we strongly felt the Environment Group should continue, with some five people so far committing to the Group.

Overall the feeling about the National Park Authority’s consultation document on the Parwich Conservation Area was positive. It was recognised that a lot of work had gone into producing a good description of village. Individuals had some comments on the detail of the appraisal document, though it was recognised that it was impossible for everyone to agree on all of the detail. However it is hoped that people will raise some of these points directly with Sue Adam and the Peak Park Authority’s conservation team.

What we felt was important was the overall characterisation of the village. It is important that we conserve the village as a mixed living working community and not just a set of buildings. A letter to the Authority will be prepared from the group looking at the following:

  • The village as a living community (more…)

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Fun & Games at the Grand Opening

Posted in 2008, Events, People, Posts of Note, Societies, Sport, Tom Chambers on Sunday April 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Parwich sport has never had it so good, as dozens of fans crowded together supporting this impressive occasion. The ground was hard & the conditions were cold but we witnessed drama, mental resilience & the breathless physical fitness of so many.

We may not have had the hordes of celebrities who were present last night at Calzaghe’s fight, we were just more selective choosing Dr Sam Strachan (aka Tom Chambers) to open the occasion. One of his more memorable & very astute statements was “may every ball be in” as he manfully cut the recycled red ribbon to the hard play area. Di who opened the proceeding stated that she “particularly enjoyed the kiss” from heart throb ‘Sam’ of Holby City fame.

Three teams were competing for the accolade of champion of champions, the single sex team of the Netball players and the mixed teams of footballers & tennis players.

For further tales & photo click below.

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Parson’s Croft and Sports Facilities.

Posted in Events, Services, Societies, Sport on Saturday April 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Do you or your family use the sports field and area on Parson’s Croft?

If so, there is a great opportunity for you to play a part in its management.

We are holding a preliminary meeting next Saturday 26th April at 10:00 a.m. to see if there is interest in forming a group to look at various issues.

This group would consider topics related to

  • Maintenance
  • Promotion
  • Development

If it goes ahead, the group will make recommendations to the Parish Council on matters related to the whole area.

So if you are a user, would like to be a user or are an adjoining resident, why not have your say?

We hope that the group will be Positive and Proactive, ensuring that this wonderful facility is available, and continues to develop, for years to come.

– Paul Drummond
– Di Turnbull

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Grand Opening & Sports Fun

Posted in Events, Societies, Sport on Saturday April 19, 2008| 1 Comment »

Tomorrow                      Sunday 20th April                         Tomorrow
Grand Opening of the Hard Play Area
11am

by Holby City Celebrity Dr Sam Strachan (aka Tom Chambers)

Followed by some interesting sports matches

Local umpires include our experts Don & Amanda
ready to see that fairness & gamesmanship prevails
Watch out for the Red Cards!

Everyone Welcome to come along & watch the fun.

Refreshments available

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Environment Group Meeting

Posted in Environment, Planning, Societies on Friday April 18, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Monday               – Don’t forget the Village Action Group –               Monday

are holding an Open Meeting to discuss
our Environment and the PDNPA Conservation Area Appraisal

8pm Monday 21st April
Sycamore Inn

All welcome!

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Planting Summer Containers

Posted in Events, Gardens, Societies on Wednesday April 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »

The WI meeting this Thursday 17th April, 7-30pm at the Memorial Hall, is a talk and practical demonstration on

Planting Summer Containers
by Sarah Rhodes of Leatherbritches Nursery

Sarah is a most entertaining speaker, has lots of ideas and hopefully will also have plants and some containers on sale at the end.  Non-WI members are welcome.

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Future upkeep of Parson’s Croft

Posted in Services, Societies, Sport on Sunday April 13, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Following the previous post on the successful resurfacing of the hard play area and the community work day, Di Turnbull has sent us further information:

P.A.R.C. stands for Play Area Resurfacing Committee. It was set up purely to organise the resurfacing of the hard play area. It is a sub-committee of the Parish Council. After the opening on the 20th April, recommendations for the maintenance and upkeep of the area will be forwarded to the Parish Council and then P.A.R.C. will disband.

We are hoping to have a preliminary meeting during April for anyone who has an interest in managing, maintaining and promoting the whole of the Parson’s Croft sporting area – a new ‘Field Management Committee’. This would involve all user groups – cricket, tennis, bowls, football, netball etc.- Parish council reps. and adjoining residents (or any residents for that matter), who would like to play an active role in this fantastic facility. We are so lucky to have it and would like to keep it in tip-top condition.

Di also added the following discussion point:

A couple of years ago, I set up a fundraising section on the Tennis Club website, which has clickable banners. These have tracking codes embedded and earn the Club commission on sales. It has been working fine so far but could be much more widely used. For some time I have been wondering how to open this up to the whole village, as I’m sure many people buy internet goods, who are not aware of this scheme. There are lots of banners on the site and it’s just a matter of clicking through the link to the merchant. There is a ‘Fundraising Sitemap’, which shows all the companies and their commission rate. Then there are the two links pages, split into categories – one with general companies and another for sports gear.

If enough funds were raised, this may be an opportunity to benefit all user groups/villagers in relation to the Parson’s Croft area.

(Pheadair’s note: We have not addressed the issue of using PARWICH.ORG to generate income yet and we see extending community involvement as our first priority, though a few people have already made suggestions and it is planned that we will participate in the Memorial Hall fund raising. Do add your thoughts.)

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This afternoon – Bowling Club Open Day

Posted in Events, Societies, Sport on Sunday April 13, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget this afternoon from 1.30pm there is the Bowling Club Open Day.  It is your chance to find out more about bowling – bowls & refreshments are available.

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Sharing Parwich History 2

Posted in Events, History, Societies on Friday April 11, 2008| 1 Comment »

The informal meeting at the Sycamore last night went well. Some eight of us met and looked through a collection of press cuttings and some photographs taken by the Ashbourne Telegraph, from the last fifty years. However by the end of the evening the group had been swelled by others who had come in for a drink, but were interested in the cuttings.

We did have some discussion about how a wider audience could get to see these materials, and the archives held by the Local History Society. There is not enough material for anything on the scale of the 2002 exhibition in the Church, but it would be interesting for villagers to know what is there. Nowhere in the village is currently suitable for a permanent display, but does have anyone suggestions for something more temporary?

Dates for your diary:

7-30pm Thursday 8th May an illustrated talk on “History of Cromford Mill” at the Memorial Hall (£1 members, £2 non-members).

7-30pm Wednesday 4th June an evening tour of Brassington, meet in front of the Miner’s Arms (no charge).  Contact Peter Trewhitt tel. 287 with a rough idea of numbers.

7pm Wednesday 11th June an evening tour of Parwich, laid on for Wetton Local History Group but others welcome to join in, meet in the Sycamore Inn car park (no charge).

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Sharing Parwich history

Posted in Events, History, Societies on Wednesday April 9, 2008| 1 Comment »

Don’t forget the History Society are holding an informal meeting at the Sycamore tomorrow (Thursday 10th April) at 8pm in the back room. The idea is to come along and share any information you have or memories you have or share any topics you want to find out more about. The idea is to explore recent history: your life time, your parents’ life time and your grandparents’ life time.

We have set no specific agenda as we want to see what interests the people who come along. However if no one has any specific topics in mind we have several fall backs, including local working life, the carbide shed and the Methodist Chapel. This is a new venture for the History Society, but if successful we will hold more such events.

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Parwich over 60s mystery trip.

Posted in News, Out & About, Societies on Wednesday April 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Our thanks to Denis Laycock for providing us with this post.

Parwich Over Sixties began their new season of visits with a mystery trip. 37 members set off at 6 o’clock with our driver, as usual, keeping very quiet as to our destination.

We soon found ourselves up on the A515 and heading towards Buxton. We were rewarded with some excellent views across the Staffordshire Moorlands as the sun slowly sank in the skies: beautiful shades of green in the fading light.

From Buxton some of us were in ‘new territory’: the A5004 along Long Hill, overlooking the Goyt Valley and then via Kettleshulme to Macclesfield and eventually our destination, The Knot Inn at Rushton Spencer. Several of us had seen a number of hares as we were travelling, and near Kettleshulme a couple of red deer were seen in the woodlands. At The Knot we ejoyed an excellent evening repast before returning home under starlit skies with a beautiful crescent moon (Brrr….more frost!) Back in Parwich just in time to get the heat on in the garden frame after another lovely trip.

Thanks to our driver David, who somehow always finds somewhere new to take us.

Our next visit is Castle Howard near York on May 13th. At present we have spare places on this trip which may be available to non Members. The coach leaves the Green at 8am.  Contact Alan Lowes (tel. 279) to reserve a place, the cost will be £8-50 entry to Castle Howard plus the coach costs.

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Close fought victory for Bowls Team

Posted in News, Societies, Sport on Wednesday April 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Despite the cold, the showers held off and the setting sun was visible at Ashwood Park in Buxton last night. The Tuesday Team had a close run match taking two games out of the four. However they won the match with an overall score of 74 to 72. Congratulations on a very promising start to the season.

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Ploughed On Despite Snow.

Posted in News, Societies, Sport on Tuesday April 8, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Our thanks to Di Turnbull for submitting this article.

Following the resurfacing and refurbishment of the hard play area on Parsons Croft, the P.A.R.C. committee arranged a working group to complete maintenance tasks, before the official reopening on 20th April 2008, at 11a.m.

What we didn’t expect was a fall of snow that very morning!

Undeterred, we all met, completing the necessary repairs. This involved replacing some of the posts and boards and beginning to form a planted area on the perimeter path.

It turned out to be a beautiful sunny morning. We worked hard but also had lots of fun. In four hours, the job was done. Amazing what can be achieved with a few tools, some cement, a bit of muscle and a packet of chocolate biscuits!

Thanks go particularly to the Tennis Club, whose members made up the majority of the volunteer workforce.

We all look forward to using this superb village facility in the years to come.

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Bowling Season starts today

Posted in Events, News, Societies, Sport on Tuesday April 8, 2008| 1 Comment »

Parwich Crown Green Bowling Club’s 2008 season starts today. They have two teams that play regularly through the summer, as well as informal sessions. The team in the Matlock Tuesday League has its first match this evening away at Ashwood Park in Buxton. The team in the Matlock Friendly League (over 50s) has its first match on Thursday evening away at Chatsworth. Best wishes to the two teams who will have to wrap up warm this week. Let’s hope they escape the April showers; snow showers that is.

Don’t forget the Club is having an open session at the Bowling Green, Parson’s Croft this Sunday afternoon 13th April from 1-30pm onwards. Bowls and refreshments provided. (more…)

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Horticultural Society Update

Posted in Events, Societies on Saturday April 5, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Firstly, here is a reminder for the Horticultural Society trips planned for this summer; non-members are welcome, though if they are oversubscribed members will be given priority. Also don’t forget that the Society’s two season tickets for Lea Gardens are available to members (contact Peter Trewhitt tel. 287).

Wednesday 21st May
with a 9am departure from The Green
A visit to Sheffield Botanical Gardens
(Cost approximately £10 per person, including travel and guided tour. Please contact Dot Hart tel. 456, or Peter Trewhitt to book a place.)

Friday 25th July
if there is sufficient demand there will be at trip to
Tatton Park Flower Show
(Let Dot or Peter know if you are interested by the end of April. We nearly have the numbers, so if you are thinking of going get in touch soon so we can book a coach)

Parwich Primary School Competitions & Children’s Horticultural Show

The School geraniums will be given out at the end of lessons on Friday 25th April, and we hope that this year Stepping Stones will also be included. Next year we are thinking about using a different plant; does anyone have any suggestions for a suitable plant that the children can bring on into flower, starting after Easter, in time for the Show in late June. (more…)

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Horticultural Committee Meeting Tonight

Posted in Gardens, Societies on Friday April 4, 2008| 1 Comment »

Tonight, Friday there is a committee meeting for the Horticultural Society – 7.30pm at Nia’s.

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Tonight is film night

Posted in Events, Societies on Friday April 4, 2008| 8 Comments »

Don’t forget 7.45pm tonight is film night in the Memorial Hall. For more details click here. Also:

Alternative Films Night?

Parwich Film have been discussing the idea of a second film night in the month showing less commercial films. This could include classics of the cinema, foreign language films or art films. Do let them know what you think of this idea, whether you would want to attend, or what you might like to see?

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Bowling Season Starts Soon

Posted in Events, Societies, Sport on Tuesday April 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Parwich Bowling Club starts its 2008 season next week (Tuesday 8th April). Also they will be holding an open session for anyone interested in joining the Club or just having a go:

Parwich Bowling Club Open Day
1-30pm Sunday 13th April
at the bowling green, Parsons’s Croft
All welcome; bowls and refreshments provided

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Parwich Carnival & Recreation Committee AGM Report

Posted in Events, News, Societies on Tuesday April 1, 2008| 1 Comment »

Report from AGM – March 26th 2008

The Carnival Committee held a successful & well attended AGM in the Royal British Legion last Wednesday, March 26th.

Chairman Denis Laycock welcomed a full complement of existing committee members together with newcomers Sharon Swindell (making a welcome return after an absence of several years) and Louise Laycock. He was able to report on a successful Wakes Week last year. In spite of adverse weather our only losses to planned events had been the Village market on Wakes Saturday and children’s sports on the Monday. We had certainly been more fortunate than many villages organising similar events. Other events druing the year had included a successful November 5th bonfire and the annual ‘Carols on the Green’, both of which had been well supported.

None of this would have been possible without the hard work of committee members and several long standing supporters who always make themselves available when needed. We owe them all a big ‘thank you’.

Treasure Roger Cundy was able to report a satisfactory bank balance. The accounts – kindly audited by Peter Rawlins – showed that Wakes had make a slight profit, due to an excellent collection of £190 on the Saturday, and the very successful ball race. Profits go towards the village bonfire and the carol evening.

The elections showed all existing committee members willing to stand again and with newcomers we now have a good sized committee, with a good balance of age groups. We are however always keen to welcome any newcomers. Wakes Week itself is very demanding, and to be honest, we cannot have too many members! Roger Cundy and Sandra Chadfield were re-elected as Treasurer and Secretary, and Denis Laycock remains as Chairman.

The first Committee Metting followed on from the AGM when we began making arranges for this year’s Wakes Week. After all, it is only 12 weeks away!

Thank you to Denis Laycock for submitting this report.

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Thinking of seeing a film?

Posted in Films, Societies on Saturday March 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »

As well as having another film showing coming up next Friday, the 4th April, Parwich Film has added to its links section a number of other film societies in easy reach of our villages and the independent cinemas in the towns and cities that surround the Peak District (there are a surprising number).

Also the links section will point you to a number of film review sites, in case you fancy seeing a film but don’t know what to see.

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Parwich Film has new web pages

Posted in About this site, Films, Memorial hall, Societies on Thursday March 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »

There are new pages posted under the Directory of ‘Local groups and organisations‘ on this site.  Have your say about what films you would like to see in Parwich, or post your reviews of the films we have already see.

Click here for the Parwich Film pages

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