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Call for Parwich Village Show trophies

If you celebrated with a win at last year’s Show and still have a trophy at home, please can you return this to Jill Love at Wheatsheaf Cottage by 31st August at the latest.

Many thanks, Parwich & District Horticultural Society

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We have received the following from DCC which may be of interest to a number of groups in the village:

We’ve launched our Action Grants scheme and groups, clubs, local charities and other non-profit organisations working in communities across the county can download the online application pack.

Our leader, Councillor Barry Lewis, said:

“Over the next two years there will be 2,000 grants of up to £500 on offer to help groups fund projects and events which will benefit their local communities.

“Whether it is to organise a village fete, pay for a youth club activity or to help promote exercise and sport, we’re inviting people who are active in their community to apply.

“Just a little financial help can make all the difference between being able to provide a much-needed local activity or not. If we can help make it happen then it could create a lasting legacy of enjoyment and participation across in communities across Derbyshire.”

 

The themes of the grants are:

Youth activity
Community safety
Community activity
Physical activity and sport
If a group’s planned project is based on any of those themes, the online application pack will let organisers know what they can and can’t apply for.

Decisions on grant applications will be made after regular application round deadlines.

The first deadline is 30 June 2018, so groups hoping to get funding for schemes in the school summer holidays are advised to apply before that date.

We’re also inviting applications for a limited number of medium grants of up to £5,000 and larger grants of up to £10,000 for projects which can have clear local support and will provide a lasting benefit for a Derbyshire community.

The full criteria for these grants is also in the application pack.

Applications for medium and larger grants will be considered annually, with the first deadline also 30 June 2018.

The Action Grants scheme will run until 31 May 2020.

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We will be delivering envelopes to the Village over the next few days for the membership renewal for Parwich & District Horticultural Society.

Membership is £2-00 per person and should be returned to Knab House in the envelope provided and the enclosed form completed.

Jenny Letten

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At the AGM it was decided to donate a total of £700 from the Open Gardens proceeds to various village groups.The groups to benefit were Parwich School, Parwich Over Sixties Club, Parwich Church, The Memorial Hall, Parwich Bowls Club and Pikehall Defibrillator Fund-raising Group.

Thanks to all who helped towards raising the funds.

Sue A

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The AGM for the Society is due to be held at 7.30pm 3rd November in the Memorial Hall.  All are welcome to attend whether members, prospective members or those just curious.  Refreshments will be available as will be the Suttons Seeds Catalogues with the unique number for members to claim their 50% discount on items ordered from it.
Societies and Groups within the village are also reminded that decisions are made at this meeting on the distribution of  the money raised  from Open Gardens.  It is necessary that requests for donations are made in writing, stating how the money will be used, to Sue Ash either by letter or email to egertonashes@gmail.com before this date.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Don’t forget the Quiz on Saturday.

Sue A

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A reminder that Horticultural Society subscriptions are now due. At £2 per person which gives you discounts on garden trips, on Suttons Seed orders and annual show entries it is a bargain! Subscriptions can be dropped off with Lynn at Stubley, Sue at Bluebell Cottage, Fiona at Nethergreen Farm or Glynis at Cosheston.

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It is coming to the end of another horticultural year, Open Gardens was a success and showcased our beautiful village, thank you to everyone who opened their gardens and helped on the day. Despite difficult growing conditions this year many of you entered produce in the the horticultural show, although we could always do with more entries. This year’s trips to Scampston Walled Garden and Jackson Wold in North Yorkshire and Bransdale in Rutland (Geoff Hamiltons garden) were enjoyed by all, thank you to Glynis for organising. Thanks to all those who have paid their membership subscriptions and contributed to the funds raised at these events; the society was able to make donations to Football Friday, Parwich Over 60’s, Parwich.Org, Parwich School Eco Committee and the Parwich Church.

2017 will see a few changes on the committee as both Lesley Goodman as secretary and Liz Henbery as treasurer are stepping down. Lesley first joined the committee in 2008, organising Open Gardens since 2010 and became our secretary in 2012, she will however remain as a valued member of the team. Liz first joined the committee in 2006 becoming the treasurer in 2010, Liz has decided to have a well earned rest from the society, can we tempt her back sometime? A big thank you ladies for all your hard work. The new secretary and treasurer respectively will be Sue Ash and Lynn Comley.

Subscriptions for 2017 are due in January and letters will be circulated to members soon.
Membership remains the same, £2 per person, this entitles you to subsidised garden trips, discounted entries to the annual horticultural show, 50% discount off seeds and 15% off all other items at Sutton’s Seed Catalogue. Please ask Helen Pitts if you would like a catalogue.

Thank you for your continued support. New members are always very welcome.

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At it’s AGM last Friday, the Horticultural Society made the following donations:

Football Friday  £200

Parwich Over 60s  £100

Parwich.Org  £100

Parwich School Eco Committee £50 for winter bedding plants and compost

Parwich Church – donation to be made to a future Church fundraiser for new lych gates.

The Horticultural Society was able to make these donations as a result of another successful Open Gardens in 2016 which was supported in so many ways by the village. Open Gardens 2017 will take place on Sunday 25th June.

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Friday 4 November 7.30 pm

Memorial Hall

all welcome

Any groups or societies wanting to apply for a donation should contact Lesley Goodman in writing prior to the meeting.

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Friday 4 November 7.30 pm

Memorial Hall

Any groups or societies wanting to apply for a donation should contact Lesley Goodman in writing prior to the meeting.

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