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A reminder that the latest minutes of the Parish Council included a planned clean up day on Sunday the 5th of October.

This will take place between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.

The following tasks were agreed

1. Removal of nettles form Pump Hill
2. Removal of bank vegetation where the brook approaches the Sheepwash and Jubilee Pond.
3. Litter picking.

During the meeting several members of the public indicated that they would help with these tasks if they could. Could anyone intending to support this work could confirm with the Clerk what they would like to do and if they would like refreshments provided at the end of the activity.

This will help with planning what happens on the day.

Parish Council

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Info from Lesley Bott

An “update” in early November is clearly unacceptable having had no signal since early August, so I have just been on Ofcom’s site here:  https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/service-quality/mobile-faults-guide which gives all the details of how to complain. They do not directly deal with individual complaints about mobile phone companies but will look into matters if they get numerous complaints about the same issues with the same company! They ask that you fill in a form so that they can monitor the situation which is here: https://ofcomlive.my.salesforce-sites.com/formentry/SitesFormCCTMonitoring  

There are alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme’s that will deal with matters (including compensation) and will help to resolve issues (advisable to read the  https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/service-quality/mobile-faults-guide first)

If you are with giffgaff (part of 02)  the ADR to raise a dispute here:  https://www.commsombudsman.org/raise-dispute/giffgaff

If you are with o2 the ADR to raise a dispute here:  https://www.commsombudsman.org/raise-dispute/o2 

I think that the more of us that do this the more likely we are to get thinks sorted out ASAP. Probably also an idea to copy and paste this post and put it on various sites in areas apart from Parwich.org that are also affected by the o2 outage.

In addition, Lesley has found the following info:

I’ve looked into things further and found this (applies to those with an 02/giffgaff contract):  

Under the “Consumer Rights Act 2015” a service provider must provide the contracted service with reasonable care and skill. I would argue that the service is not being carried out with reasonable skill and care if they can’t give you any service! 

In early 2009, Tom Prescot won a small claims case at Brentford County Court called Prescott v. Orange. (He was unable to get a proper signal at his office or house in an area that should have had good coverage. The claim was for breach of contract as he had an 18 month contract with Orange; Prescott argued that the contract implied a “reasonable expectation of service” given the long-term commitment of 18 months.

The result was that Mr Prescot was released from his contract & awarded £500 compensation.

Might be worth those of you that have a formal contract with o2/giffgaff to quote Prescott v Orange 2009 & Consumer Rights Act 2015!!

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Last night this  happened? I live at number three Sycamore cottages. I put a note on the windscreen of a driver who had parked basically across my drive.

I woke up to this this morning. The table  l found by the playground.

I would like some of the images posted on the blog so people are aware what can happen and also to see if anyone saw it going on which I doubt because they would’ve done it under the cover of darkness. It must’ve happened between 930 and 11 pm last night.

EvaB

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The village bonfire and fireworks will take place on Wednesday 5th November, 7pm on Parsons Croft. Now the cricket season is over please start taking your branches to the same site as last year. Please respect the cricket square.

Country Girls Grill will be attending to keep us happy and fed. They will be serving from 6.30 – 8.30pm. Drinks will be available in the pavilion (proceeds go to the Parwich Carnival and Recreation Committee).

Any questions or if you have a prize to donate to the raffle just let me know lucywigley@googlemail.com

Lucy M

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Tree down on Kiln Lane, about half way up.

Tricky but just passable on foot.

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The village bonfire and fireworks will take place on Wednesday 5th November, 7pm on Parsons Croft. Now the cricket season is over please start taking your branches to the same site as last year. Please respect the cricket square.

Country Girls Grill will be attending to keep us happy and fed. Drinks will be available in the pavilion (proceeds go to the Parwich Carnival and Recreation Committee). Full details to be shared shortly.

Any questions or if you have a prize to donate to the raffle just let me know lucywigley@googlemail.com

Lucy M

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O2 Network Update: DE6 1QJ

Sorry, a phone mast close to you isn’t working.

We’re sorry about the network issue you’ve been having. We have ordered the replacement parts required to fix this, but it’s taking longer than usual. We’re making progress but until we’re finished, you might have some trouble with your calls, texts and data, sorry. We will update you by Monday 3rd November 2025.

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Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees — Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) — who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

Guardian  “Richard Osman bestseller provides solid, star-stuffed entertainment”

Trailer link below…

https://youtu.be/50DYgzRBhFA?si=nlOtkgSw0iizJw95

SEPTEMBER 19th 7.45PM   

Free Entrance.   Refreshments.     Raffle

Parwich Memorial Hall

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Not sure if I should be pitching this photo to Derbyshire Life or the Racing Post, but I opted for Parwich.Org

Thank you to Parwich RBL Club and Parwich Oddfellows for a great evening from all at Parwich Cricket Club.

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The next meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on Wednesday the 17th September at 7:30 pm in the Memorial Hall.

The agenda is here.

This is a link to the biodiversity report prepared by the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the recommendations of the Horticultural Society which have been published on the Parish Council’s website.

Thank you

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Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees — Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) — who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

Guardian  “Richard Osman bestseller provides solid, star-stuffed entertainment”

Trailer link below…

https://youtu.be/50DYgzRBhFA?si=nlOtkgSw0iizJw95

SEPTEMBER 19th 7.45PM   

Free Entrance.   Refreshments.     Raffle

Parwich Memorial Hall

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Many thanks to the PDHS Committee and all helpers and entrants for a great show today!

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Update 4/9 Reunited with owner

This very friendly cat turned up at my backdoor at Rookery House yesterday and has been here all day in the rain. He or she is very friendly, wearing a chip on the collar( presumably to open a cat flap) and looks quite young.

In case anyone is looking for her, she is still  in the garden  and keeps coming to my backdoor.

 Sue H 334

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Anybody like some damsons?

Steve J

tel 248

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Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees — Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) — who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

Guardian  “Richard Osman bestseller provides solid, star-stuffed entertainment”

Trailer link below…

https://youtu.be/50DYgzRBhFA?si=nlOtkgSw0iizJw95

SEPTEMBER 19th 7.45PM   

Free Entrance.   Refreshments.     Raffle

Parwich Memorial Hall

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Just to let you know this coming Sunday (Sept 7^th ) at about 3pm, all mobile phones in Britain on 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren for up to 10 seconds, even if they are set to silent mode.

The phones will display the message below confirming that the alert is a drill

If you wish to avoid the alert, iPhone users should go to settings, search for “Emergency Alerts”, and turn off “Severe and Emergency Alerts”.

Android users can do the same, also searching for “Emergency Alerts” in settings and switching off “Severe and Emergency Alerts”.

A spokesman said: “Theatres are updating their pre-show announcements to remind audiences to turn phones off completely, helping to minimise disruption.

The AA, meanwhile, recommended that drivers familiarise themselves with the alert sound and vibration and do not interact with the message until they have stopped in a safe place with their engines switched off.

“On the day, drivers should simply stay calm and focus on the road. As always, only check your phone when you’re parked safely with the engine turned off.”

Thanks to MalcolmH for sharing this information

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Thank you very much to everyone who helped with, and supported our event this year.

Due to the success of the event, we have been able to donate £520.59 to St Peter’s Church.

The donation is to go towards fund raising for a new Memorial Garden for the burying of ashes in the churchyard.

We plan to hold another Flower Festival next year on Sunday 19 July 2026.

Thanks again to everyone involved!

Delia

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Shared by Adele Bonshor

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I have been in contact with O2 via their Facebook site messaging service  https://www.facebook.com/o2uk/ regarding our failed mobile signal, and they have escalated my complaint.

The social media site is the best way to contact O2 (for anything); it appears to be staffed by English people and they reply promptly. Phoning O2 is hopeless…

How long has the service been unavailable? I think at least since the 8^th August.

There has been no activity at the mobile mast site at Brook Close Farm.

I suggest as many people as possible complain to O2 via Facebook to try and get them to do something.  I had a message saying that they had planned work to be done on the 13^th and service would be restored by that evening…

UPDATED: 19/08 4pm

I have just had a further update from O2 – for the blog-

“Our engineers have identified a fault on the mast and have ordered the parts”

Martin C

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Beer festival is now open – come on down !

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We found a Rayban style pair of sunglasses in the fields between the Bradbury’s farm and Parwich Lees. Possibly lost by a PP5 runner?

Please call Sue on 390334

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Click this link to read the draft minutes of the meeting of Parwich Parish Council held on the 16th July.

Thankyou

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If you fancy a Sunday coffee treat the coffee pod is on the cricket pitch today to support the Minninglow March..

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The next meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on Wednesday the 16th July 2025 at 7:30 pm in the Memorial Hall.

The agenda is here.

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