Paul B has reported that there is a tree down on Dale Road covering the whole road. Please be careful as visibility isn’t great so it’s easy to hit. Location https://maps.app.goo.gl/twkSfLxu4woPYcpw6?g_st=aw
The Salt Path, based on the book by Raynor Winn, describes an extraordinary journey of resilience, hope, and self-discovery. Based on a supposed true story, this visually stunning film follows the life of Raynor and her husband Moth as they embark on a 630-mile trek along the South West Coast Path in England. Faced with personal challenges and homelessness, the couple finds solace in the healing power of nature and the breathtaking landscapes that surround them. It is a story that touches hearts, highlighting the indomitable spirit of the human soul and the transformative power of wild camping. The film stars Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.
Thank you to everyone who came along and supported last nights event it was a great turnout and we hope you all had a great time.
The generosity of people last night was greatly appreciated, as was the hard work of all the volunteers (which is still continuing with the big clean up orchestrated by the amazing Roy Millward and his young apprentice Phil Kirkham). A special thank you to Parwich Parish Council for their kind donation towards the fireworks. So from me and the Committee, THANK YOU it all means we can carry on for another year.
Please can you ensure that no one passes the blue rope barrier around the bonfire until the Committee have completely cleared the site. The area is out of bounds to all until then.
The star prize has just freshly been delivered by the very talented Pamela F 🤩. A very delicious looking chocolate and vanilla sponge..
Tickets are available this evening on the gate or by contacting Karen Wigley. We also have lots of other lovely prizes. Funds from the raffle are used to help fund this free event.
Also don’t forget Country Girls Grill will be serving from 6.30pm just inside the gate on the cricket pitch.
The village bonfire and fireworks will take place tonight from 7pm on Parsons Croft.
Country Girls Grill will be serving food from 6.30 – 8.30pm. Drinks will be available in the pavilion (proceeds go to the Parwich Carnival and Recreation Committee).
The Salt Path, based on the book by Raynor Winn, describes an extraordinary journey of resilience, hope, and self-discovery. Based on a supposed true story, this visually stunning film follows the life of Raynor and her husband Moth as they embark on a 630-mile trek along the South West Coast Path in England. Faced with personal challenges and homelessness, the couple finds solace in the healing power of nature and the breathtaking landscapes that surround them. It is a story that touches hearts, highlighting the indomitable spirit of the human soul and the transformative power of wild camping. The film stars Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.
The village bonfire and fireworks will take place on Wednesday 5th November, 7pm on Parsons Croft.
Country Girls Grill will be attending to keep us happy and fed. They will be serving food from 6.30 – 8.30pm. Drinks will be available in the pavilion (proceeds go to the Parwich Carnival and Recreation Committee).
Biggin 2:30 pm Remembrance (Village Hall and Monument)
Sunday 16th November – 2nd before Advent
Tissington 8:00 am Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer
Hartington 11:00 am Service of the Word and Baptism
2:00 pm Standalone Baptism
Alsop 11:15 am Holy Communion
Sunday 23rd November – Christ the King
Hartington 9:15 am All Age
Parwich 9:15 am Morning Prayer
Thorpe 11:15 am Holy Communion
Sunday 30th November – 1st Sunday of Advent
Fenny Bentley 11:15 am Benefice Holy Communion celebrating Advent
Parwich 3:00 pm Children’s crafts in Church
Biggin 6:00 pm Carols round the tree / in the village Hall
Weekday morning prayer in different churches
These are informal occasions for anyone who feels they would like to pause and worship for 15-20 mins with Revd Nicola. All are welcome – no advance notice (or ongoing commitment) required. Start time 9:30am. At Thorpe we use the Northumbria Community morning prayer liturgy, at other churches Church of England Common Worship morning prayer or NC as feels best to those present.
Thurs 6th Nov – Thorpe
Tues 11th Nov – Alsop
Fri 14th Nov- Hartington
Tues 18th Nov – Tissington
Thurs 20th Nov – Thorpe
Fri 28th Nov- Hartington
Currently FitzHerbert School collective worship is held nearly every Monday in term time in Fenny
Bentley church at 09:10. Community members, young or old, are all welcome. Not on 24th November.
The O2 mast serving Parwich and neighborhood is expected to be repaired early next week.
Derbyshire Dales MP John Whitby said he had received confirmation from O2 today minutes before he was due to meet Parwich residents to discuss the impact of the three month outage.
Mr Whitby met about 40 Parwich residents at the British Legion who have been without a full O2 service and unable to receive vital messages from doctors, hospitals and banks.
O2 assured Mr Whitby that the “rare part” for the mast arrived Thursday evening and an engineer will be on site early next week. Some residents questioned why the repair wasn’t an immediate priority after the lengthy disruption to residents.
Mr Whitby said in a statement: “It is vital that remote, rural communities have mobile and digital connectivity; this is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
“I have visited Parwich and spoken with residents affected by the significant disruption caused by the outage and extended loss of the O2 signal. Without reliable access to essential services, vulnerable residents are left isolated. Doctors, hospitals, and health centres are unable to contact patients resulting in missed messages and missed appointments.
“Residents cannot access their bank accounts, or make payments.
“Local tradespeople are losing business and suffering financial loss.
“Energy companies are forcing customers onto higher charging rates because meter readings cannot be taken. None of this is acceptable.”
Mr Whitby added: “I have contacted O2 and been assured that it is now in receipt of the essential element of the mast that provides mobile connectivity. I have also been assured by O2 that a specialist engineer will be visiting the site week commencing 27th October 2025. I will be monitoring developments closely, and continuing to work with residents to ensure they have the mobile and digital connectivity they need and are entitled to.”
Mr Whitby said he proposed to raise telecoms issues identified by residents in an an oral of written question to Government ministers. He agreed it was time that the telecoms sector provided a service comparable with the electricity and water industries that begin repairs with urgency.
The car pictured is partially blocking Parwich Hall front gate. It is reported as having been parked there for a fortnight. Anyone know who it belongs to?
Please could whoever owns the white Peugeot on Parsons Croft kindly move it to the opposite side of the car park where the hedge has been cut or contact Phil K or Lucy M. Phil is trying to arrange the completion of the hedge cutting but this can’t be done till the car is moved. Thank you
Derbyshire Dales MP John Whitby is concerned about the O2 outage in Parwich which is making life difficult for a significant number of us. He plans to come to the British Legion on Friday 24 October between 11am and midday to hear about the issues his constituents are experiencing. He has been in touch with O2 but, like us, has received no satisfactory explanation for the outage and why it is taking so long to fix. My understanding is that he has been in touch with the appropriate minister at the Department of Science Innovation and Technology which oversees the sector.
So do come along on Friday 24 October to tell him how the outage is affecting you.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the bonfire it is now at its maximum size so please can we ask that you no longer bring anymore large items to site.
See you on the 5th November. Remember that Country Girls Grill will be on site from 6.30pm serving hot food so even if you don’t want to watch the fireworks you can always grab some food 😁.
Derbyshire Dales MP John Whitby is concerned about the O2 outage in Parwich which is making life difficult for a significant number of us. He plans to come to the British Legion on Friday 24 October between 11am and midday to hear about the issues his constituents are experiencing. He has been in touch with O2 but, like us, has received no satisfactory explanation for the outage and why it is taking so long to fix. My understanding is that he has been in touch with the appropriate minister at the Department of Science Innovation and Technology which oversees the sector.
So do come along on Friday 24 October to tell him how the outage is affecting you.
The new film picks up two years after Downton Abbey: A New Era, with much of the film’s action centred on the scandal a divorce.
Elsewhere, the question of Downton’s future is always on the table, with many wondering what will become of the fortune left from the wealthy family of Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern).
When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Bringing back original cast members, including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale follows the family and their staff as they enter the 1930s and lead Downton Abbey into the future.
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
The new film picks up two years after Downton Abbey: A New Era, with much of the film’s action centred on the scandal a divorce.
Elsewhere, the question of Downton’s future is always on the table, with many wondering what will become of the fortune left from the wealthy family of Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern).
When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Bringing back original cast members, including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale follows the family and their staff as they enter the 1930s and lead Downton Abbey into the future.
Thank you to all who have already bought plants. There are still trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and house plants. The sale will continue until Monday 13th October with additional trees and plants now added.
The herbaceous plants are reduced to half the shown price.
If interested just knock on the front door for more information
Residents will see from the agenda that it includes provision to make arrangements for the retirement of the Clerk. After nearly ten years in this role I have decided that the time commitment necessary is more than I wish to continue to commit to. Unfortunately much of this is associated with the ever increasing requirements Parish Councils are expected to comply with. But I also hope that after this amount of time the Council will benefit from the fresh input and experience that another Clerk could bring.
The timing of this decision has been carefully considered in relation to the normal cycle of meetings, auditing, budgeting and Council elections so as to cause as little disruption as possible. None the less, some impact on the activities of the Council may be inevitable.
When advertising for the post begins it will be open to residents as well as those outside the village to apply. It is not necessarily a requirement that they have current, or previous, experience, or qualifications, as a Clerk. It is possible, as I did, to make use of suitable training and on-line resources to learn how to fulfil the role.
I will be supporting the Council, and residents, through this transition.
I have found my time as Clerk interesting to say the least. I would like to thank all those who have helped me over the years, especially present and former Councillors.
The new film picks up two years after Downton Abbey: A New Era, with much of the film’s action centred on the scandal a divorce.
Elsewhere, the question of Downton’s future is always on the table, with many wondering what will become of the fortune left from the wealthy family of Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern).
When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Bringing back original cast members, including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale follows the family and their staff as they enter the 1930s and lead Downton Abbey into the future.
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
Removal of nettles form Pump Hill
Removal of bank vegetation where the brook approaches the Sheepwash and Jubilee Pond.
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.
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!!
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.
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
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
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.
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”
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