Please click each image to enlarge it – and don’t forget to click “Continue Reading” for many, many more.
Alternatively, please click here for a slideshow, which will display all the images on full screen.
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Please click each image to enlarge it – and don’t forget to click “Continue Reading” for many, many more.
Alternatively, please click here for a slideshow, which will display all the images on full screen.
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Posted in 2011, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »

OPENING ODE
Tune: “Stuttgart”
Outside the Sycamore Inn at the start of the parade
Brethren of our friendly Order,
Honour here asserts her sway;
All within her sacred border
Must her high command obey.
Join, Oddfellowship of brothers,
In this song of truth and love;
Leave disputes and strife to others-
We in harmony must move.
Honour to her courts invites us-
Worthy subjects let us prove;
Strong the chain that here unites us,
Linked with Friendship, Truth and Love.
In our hearts enshrined and cherished,
May these feelings ever bloom;
Falling not when life has perished,
Living still beyond the tomb.
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11am – The Campsite ‘Songs of Praise’ Service (on Parson’s Croft, or
if wet in the Church),
12am – Fun and Games (with the campers at Parson’s Croft)
Tug of War & Volleyball + other games and alot of water
6-pm Treasure Hunt – Assesmble on The Green, whatever the weather
Junior Treasure Hunt for the Under 14’s – devised by Pippa Sillitoe
Village Treasure Hunt – over 13’s – devised by Tim Rider
8pm – Wakes Bar-B-Q (at the Legion, whatever the weather)
The Parwich British Legion is open from 1.30pm – 3.30pm then from 6-11pm
The Sycamore Inn is open all day till late
Posted in 2011, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Our annual visitors from the Camping and Caravanning Club’s Nottinghamshire District Association are with us once again, staying at Parson’s Croft until Monday. They are always a welcome presence on the Carnival Parade, and we particularly hope that they will enjoy tomorrow’s “Fun and Games”, which starts at midday.
Posted in Roads, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget that Main Street and Church Walk will be closed today (Saturday) between 6pm and 830pm for the Carnival.
Both roads will be closed again for the Hill Race on Tuesday, between 630pm and 9pm.
Posted in 2011, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This year sees the 175th anniversary of the Parwich Odd Fellows:
More photos to follow.
Posted in Events, Wakes on Saturday July 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
All Wakes Events are in blue – for a detailed programme click here.
| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| . | . | Saturday 2nd – Friday 8th Wakes Week |
. |
| Saturday | 9-10.45am | Saturday Morning Bulk Rubbish Collection | Parwich |
| 9.45am | Wakes Saturday Oddfellows Parade |
starts from The Sycamore | |
| 10.30-10.45am | Saturday Morning Bulk Rubbish Collection | Ballidon | |
| 11am | Oddfellows Service | Parwich Church | |
| 11am-4pm | Village Market & Entertainment | The Green | |
| 11am | Oddfellows Service | Parwich Church | |
| 6pm for 6.15pm | Fancy Dress Parade & Carnival | assemble at School steps | |
| 7.30pm | Hog Roast & EntertainmentIlkeston Band until 8.30, then Chris Houlihan | The Green | |
| Sunday | 10.30am-noon | Club Tennis | Tennis Courts |
| 11am | Campsite “Songs of Praise” Service | Parsons Croft, Church if wet | |
| 12 noon | Fun and Games with the Campers | Parsons Croft | |
| 6pm | Treasure Hunt | assemble on The Green | |
| 8pm | Wakes BBQ | British Legion | |
| Monday | 6.30pm | Bowls Club Practice Night | Bowling Green |
| 6.30pm | Children’s Sports Night | Nether Green | |
| 6.30-8.30pm | Guided walk through Bletch Brook Valley | meet at The Sycamore | |
| Tuesday | 7pm | Local Mothers’ Race | . |
| 7.30pm | Junior Hill Race | . | |
| 8pm | Senior Hill Race | . | |
| Wednesday | 2pm | Pilates for the Over 60s Cancelled |
Memorial Hall |
| 6.30pm 7.30pm |
Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth |
Memorial Hall | |
| 7pm | Children’s Bowls & Golf Target Competition | Parsons Croft | |
| Thursday | 6-7pm | Circuit Training Cancelled due to Wakes |
Memorial Hall |
| 7pm | Wakes Ball Race | Pump Hill | |
| 7.15pm (after ball race) | Children’s Film Show: animated Romeo & Juliet | Memorial Hall | |
| Friday | 6pm-7.15pm | Parwich Primary School’s 150th Anniversary Reunion & Celebration: school open to visitors | Primary School |
| 7.15pm for 7.30pm | Slide Show: history of Parwich School | Memorial Hall | |
| 8.30pm | School anniversary social event: wine, cheese and pate | Memorial Hall | |
| Saturday | 7.30pm | Fashion Show & Sale | Memorial Hall |
| Sat 9th –Wed 27th | . | Buxton Arts Festival A feast of opera, music & literature | Buxton |
| Sunday | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| 10.30am-noon | Club Tennis | Tennis Courts | |
| 11.15am | Holy Communion | AlsopChurch | |
| 2pm | Pikehall Harness Racing | Pikehall | |
| 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church | |
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Start your Wakes fun early by coming along to the Fair on the Green tonight from 8pm!
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People are getting ready for tomorrow’s market and entertainment on the Green (Saturday 11am to 4pm)
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During Wakes Week, each day’s programme of activities will remain at the top of the blog. Please scroll down for the rest of today’s posts, or click here for the full Wakes Week timetable.
Saturday is the first day of Parwich Wakes week, and there is a full programme of events starting from 9.45am. To stay up to date will all Wakes activities either check the Wakes Notice Board on The Green or keep checking the Blog.
9-45am – Odd Fellows Procession (starting at Sycamore Inn)
The march continues to Parwich Hall, then Pool Croft.
11am – Church Service (at Parwich Church – all welcome)
Odd Fellow Procession continues after the Service
to Croft Avenue, Nethergreen House and The Fold…
followed by the Odd Fellows Dinner in the Memorial Hall. (more…)
Posted in British Legion, Competition, Events, Films, Oddfellows, Wakes on Wednesday June 29, 2011| 3 Comments »
To stay up to date with all Wakes activities, keep checking PARWICH.ORG or the Wakes Notice Board on The Green.
This post contains the full programme of the whole week’s events, so that you don’t need to miss anything.
The Blog Team will endeavour to cover as many events as possible during the week, but if you have photos of any of the activities please email them into parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we may use them.
Saturday is the first day of Parwich Wakes week, and there is a full programme of events starting from 9.45am.
9-45am – Odd Fellows Procession (starting at Sycamore Inn)
The march continues to Parwich Hall, Pool Croft and then…
11am – Church Service (at Parwich Church – all welcome)
Odd Fellows Procession continues after the Service to Croft Avenue, Nethergreen House and The Fold… (more…)
Posted in School, Wakes on Monday June 27, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Posted in First Responders, Wakes on Saturday June 25, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Sue H writes:
Parwich First Responders will be having a stall on Wakes Saturday (July 2nd). There will be biscuits to buy and the dollies on which to practise resuscitation skills. We hope people will come and have a go.
We are very interested in getting younger members of the community involved in volunteering with us – you can train from the age of 18. Please feel free to come and talk to us to find out how you can get involved.
Posted in People, Wakes on Wednesday June 15, 2011| 5 Comments »
Posted in Wakes on Wednesday February 2, 2011| 3 Comments »
The blog team have received an enquiry regarding the date of this year’s Wakes Saturday. If someone could provide us with the details, so that we can pass the information on, we would be most grateful.
UPDATE Thanks to Sandra C for informing us that this year’s Wakes Saturday will be on July 2nd.
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday July 3, 2010| 1 Comment »
What a fantastic Wakes Week! A big thank you to the Carnival & Recreation Committee and to all those who helped out. If you missed any of the 2010 coverage at parwich.org, here are links to the all our posts:
Odd Fellows Parade (Saturday 26th)
Carnival (Saturday 26th)
Fun & Games with the Campers (Sunday 27th)
Children’s Sport (Monday 28th)
Hill Race (St. Peter’s Day)
Strongest Man (Wednesday 30th)
Film Night (Thursday 1st)
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Saturday July 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Below are the photos of the 2010 Strongest Man competition organised by event. Also click here to see the results and here for a general slide show of the evening.
Churn Challenge
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday July 3, 2010| 1 Comment »
Congratulations to all those who won prizes at The Hill Race last Tuesday.
Click on ‘Continue Reading’ below to view a gallery of the winners.
Posted in 2010, History, People, Posts of Note, Wakes on Friday July 2, 2010| 1 Comment »
What an excellent idea and a great evening.
Denis L showed a cine film from the 1960s of Wakes and a slide show of Wakes photos taken over the last 100 years or so on the Parwich Film digital projector now installed in the new Hall. I did not count the audience but there must have been over 50 or 60 people there, sharing memories. The loudest responses were to some of the 60s and 70s fashions and Carnival costumes (Val K is very keen to ‘have a strong word’ with whoever handed over to Denis one particular photo).
The Carnival & Recreation Committee had laid on wine and cake, which was avidly consumed as people looked at more photographs that people had brought in and displayed on tables arround the hall. (more…)
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The results of this year’s Strongest Man competition can be seen by clicking here. Below is a slide show of randomly selected photographs from the evening. More photos of each event can be seen by clicking here.
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Thank you to Chris H for sending us these two photos of the Band’s visit to Church Farm last Saturday.
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Parwich must have some of the fittest children in the country. They certainly have a lot of stamina, taking part in such an action packed Wakes Week, including the two sports events and then the Hill Race. Below are the results of the Children’s Sports.
1. Flat Race Girls 9-10 inc 50 yards
Posted in About this site, Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010| 7 Comments »
With wonderful weather and a superb Wakes Week, the Blog has hit an all time high. Yesterday there were 2032 viewings on the site – our highest ever in one day – with the photos, particularly about the Hill Race, proving the most popular. This week we will also reach another high with 400,000 viewings since we began, 3063 posts put on by the Blog Team and 3010 comments.
We may have changed the Commenting Policy, but please do send your comments in. The main thing to remember is you have to use your real name, so if you are John Smith you can use J Smith, John S or your full name John Smith.
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Below is a gallery of pictures from the Seniors’ (Open) Race. Again, the pictures are shown in the order runners approached the finishing line.
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Here is a gallery of pictures from the Seniors’ Race taken from the edge of the field leading from Parwich Hill. The pictures are in the order the runners arrived at the spot. Click on each picture to enlarge it. (more…)
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »
A great evening with an excellent crowd and a full competent of twelve competitors.
Shaun and Rob again organised a fantastic evening, with some new events:
Churn Challenge: In pairs the competitors race against each other and the clock carrying two milk churns filled with gravel.
Battery Lift: (more…)
Posted in Events, Wakes on Wednesday June 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The excellent weather continues, with it set fair for the Strongest Man Competition tonight.
| What’s on Where this Week – Wakes Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Wednesday | 6.30pm | Pilates | Memorial Hall |
| 8pm | Strongest Man Competition | The Sycamore | |
| Thursday | 6pm | Children’s Film – Walt Disney Classic – Jungle Book | Memorial Hall |
| 8pm | Parwich Wakes through the Years | Memorial Hall | |
| Friday | 7pm | Ball Race followed by Race Night |
Pump Hill, then Parwich Legion |
| Saturday | 9-10.45am | Saturday Morning Bulk Rubbish Collection | Parwich |
| Sunday | 3pm | Songs of Praise Service | Carsington Water |
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Wednesday June 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »
And for lots more photos of the runners in the Senior (Open) Race as they near the top of the Hill (more…)
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Here are some more photos of yesterday’s hill race, courtesy of John F-S.
(If you’re looking for the full results, then please click here.)
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Wednesday June 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »
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The runners in the Junior Hill Race ran an excellent race. There was plenty of competition and you can see from the pictures below that we have many junior athletes in and around the village.
Click on each picture in the gallery below to enlarge it.
(more…)
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Wakes on Tuesday June 29, 2010| 1 Comment »
Here is a gallery of photos from The Mothers’ Race. Click on each image to enlarge it.
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Tuesday June 29, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This evening saw near perfect weather for the Hill Race. Paul Mannion won the Senior Race for the third year running, again in a faster time than the previous year.
The Trophies in the three races were awarded as follows:
Local Mothers Race
Paula Lynam Trophy
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Posted in A52s, Music, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010| 1 Comment »
For those of you interested in the background behind the yellow submarine that sailed round Carnival last Saturday, The A52s have a write-up on their official website www.thea52s.co.uk.
Click on the picture below to go there.
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010| Leave a Comment »
| Pedestrian | 1yr- 4yr | 1st | Lady Bird – Ruby | ||||
| 2nd | Peppa Pig – Daisy | ||||||
| Joint | 3rd | Princess and Dragon – Callum & Gemma | |||||
| 5yr – 7yr | 1st | Knight – Ben | |||||
| 2nd | Monster – Emily | ||||||
| 3rd | Disco Diva – Sophie | ||||||
| 8yr-10yr | 1st | Del Boy Dale – Sam | |||||
| 2nd | Hermoine Grainger – Lauran | ||||||
| 3rd | St. Trinian’s Pupil – Lucy | ||||||
| 11yr-15yr | 1st | Vicky Pollard – Lucy | |||||
| 2nd | Holiday at Home – Nina | ||||||
| 3rd | |||||||
| Adults | 1st | ||||||
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| 3rd | |||||||
| Pedestrian Groups | Under 10yr | 1st | Pirates – Tigen & Simon | ||||
| 2nd | 101 Dalmatians – Grace & Lilly | ||||||
| 3rd | Parwich School of Rock – Jessie, Grace, Josh,Luke & Jack |
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| 10-15yr | 1st | Parwich Wakes Week – Jake, Will, Maisie, Jimmy, Eve, Jack |
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| 2nd | Bananas in Pyjama – Tammara & Amy | ||||||
| 3rd | National Elf Service – Josh & Dan | ||||||
| Adults | 1st | Hung Parliament | |||||
| 2nd | Village People | ||||||
| 3rd | Matured To Perfection | ||||||
| Pedestrian with animals | All Ages | 1st | No Entries | ||||
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| 3rd | |||||||
| Vehicles | Adults | 1st | Yellow Submarine – The A52s | ||||
| 2nd | Bob The Builder – Parwich Toddlers | ||||||
| Joint | 3rd | Parwich Pet Shop / The Wild West | |||||
Thank you to Karen for this information.
Posted in Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010| 2 Comments »
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Monday June 28, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Tension mounted on Sunday afternoon, as two teams warmed up, ready to face each other for the duel of the year. Much training had been undertaken, which was obvious when you saw the teams in action: peak fitness and grim determination. The atmosphere was electric, play was fair and the promise each person showed in training was realised: an outstanding performance. They lasted the course; no fouling, ‘well none that the referee saw’; and the result was just. Parwich lost the volleyball to the Campers but won the tug of war. Heads can be held high, pride is maintained – keep those flags flying.