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Strongest Man Competition soon
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Sunday June 28, 2009| 3 Comments »
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A lazy Sunday morning
Posted in Wakes on Sunday June 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
More Wakes photos.
Posted in 2009, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Sunday June 28, 2009| 1 Comment »
Hill Race 2009
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Sunday June 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
From the wife of an Oddfellow.
Posted in 2009, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday June 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Ah, the sound of the band, the sight of a parade of rather smartly turned out gentlemen (or ‘Odd Fellows’ take your pick…) wearing white gloves and carrying sticks, the sparkling of Lou’s jewellery stand at the ‘Market Place’, the smell of Janet and Paula’s burger stand…it could only be the start of Wakes!
As usual it was great fun for both participants and observers. I always enjoy a spot of shopping, and very much enjoyed my little spree on the green this afternoon. Two necklaces, three bracelets and one 1930’s koala bear later I then strolled over to the beautiful garden at The Fold for a quick sip of beer. The atmosphere there was fantastic! It is great to see to many Parwichians (that sounds like a Native American Tribe, doesn’t it?!) in one spot – especially loved seeing Barbara and Brian McCormack and their gorgeous grandchildren.
What’s next on the agenda? My own lovely Oddfellow (every girl should have one) coming home, full of roast beef and beer, falling asleep on the sofa.
I suppose it is only once a year…
Thank you to Deb for her perspective on the afternoon, she is joining the team for this week as one of our overworked and underpaid roving reporters.
Sunday’s events
Posted in British Legion, Church, Wakes on Saturday June 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Sunday 28th June: Campsite Service, Treasure Hunt and Bar-B-Q
11-00am Campsite ‘Songs of Praise’ at Parson’s Croft (or if wet in the Church)
12-00am Fun & Games with the Campers
2pm to 4-30pm Tea & cakes in the Churchyard (if raining inside the Church)
6-00pm Treasure Hunt (start on the Green)
8-00pm Wakes Bar-B-Q at the Legion
Photo Diary of What goes on Where on Wakes Saturday.
Posted in 2009, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday June 27, 2009| 3 Comments »
This post is an active one and will grow throughout the day. This post is packed with photos, all will enlarge, just click on them.
By 10am the village is alive with people, the Odd Fellows have already visited 2 venues and quickly marching up the hill for their 3rd pint whilst the Village Market stall holders are busy preparing their goods for the start of the sales at 11am.
The 3rd stop for the marchers after The Sycamore and Flaxdale House is The Hall, with the Shields family serving refreshments for the thirsty participants, it’s a long way up the hill!
10.15 Some of the suspect faces up at The Hall.
Loads more photos of the day, just click. (more…)
Welcome to 2009 Parwich Wakes
Posted in Wakes on Saturday June 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Welcome to the first day of Parwich Wakes, which starts each year on the Saturday nearest to St. Peter’s Day (29th June). The Derbyshire village wakes have their roots in the celebration of each village’s patron saint, dating back to before the Reformation. So Parwich has been celebrating Wakes at this time of year for at least four hundred years; though it could be as long as nine hundred years or more.
Village wakes are a time of celebration, but also from medieval times they have been a time for fund raising for village causes, and equally importantly a time for the consumption of beer!
Saturday 27th June: Odd Fellows Parade & Carnival
9-30am Odd Fellows Parade starts from the Sycamore Inn (an earlier start than usual to fit in the popular new stop at Flaxdale)
11-am Odd Fellows Service in Parwich Church
1-15pm Odd Fellows Dinner in the Memorial Hall
11am to 4pm Village Market (with some 14 stalls) & Children’s Entertainment (including bouncy castle and face painting) & refreshments
6-00pm Fancy Dress & Carnival (parade assembles at the School)
6-15pm Fancy Dress Parade, followed on the Green by a Hog roast, the A52s (until aprox. 8-30pm) and then Chris Houlihan
Also Westledine’s funfair
You need balls
Posted in Wakes on Saturday June 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Forget the Hill Race; disregard the Strongest Man; it is on Friday night when you’ll need real balls.
Buy your balls at the bargain price of £1 each (available today at Wakes market and the other events all week), and they will be set rolling on Friday evening at the start of Race Night. First prize is £50, second £25 and third £10.
The Grand Ball Race
Wakes starts Saturday
Posted in Oddfellows, Wakes on Friday June 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Saturday 27th June: Odd Fellows Parade & Carnival
9-30am Odd Fellows Parade starts from the Sycamore Inn (an earlier start than usual to fit in the popular new stop at Flaxdale)
11-am Odd Fellows Service in Parwich Church
1-15pm Odd Fellows Dinner in the Memorial Hall
11am to 4pm Village Market (with some 14 stalls) & Children’s Entertainment (including bouncy castle and face painting) & refreshments
6-00pm Fancy Dress & Carnival (parade assembles at the School)
6-15pm Fancy Dress Parade, followed on the Green by Hog roast, the A52s (until aprox. 8-30pm) and then Chris Houlihan
Also Westledine’s funfair
Roving Reporters Required
Posted in Wakes on Thursday June 25, 2009| 6 Comments »
Job description: lousy pay, a sense of humour and a love of Wakes Week.
We are looking for some help to report things during Wakes Week – Interested?
Nothing too demanding: you’ve read the posts that we put on (piece of cake), and spellcheque is included in the package.
So all you have to do is email parwich@hotmail.co.uk or talk to one of the team and let us know which event you are happy to write about. It doesn’t have to be long; write it as if you were talking to a friend. You can then email it in to us, and we’ll post it on the blog.
Seriously: if you can help, we would appreciate knowing as soon as possible, so events are not duplicated – not that we expect to be overwhelmed with offers, but we are happy to be surprised..
Parwich Wakes 2009
Posted in Wakes on Thursday June 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Hill Race
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Thursday June 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
All runners here is your chance. Competitors are invited to enter Parwich Hill Race. Registration is opposite the Sycamore Inn on the night of the races. All races start and finish in front of the Sycamore Inn. The raffle will be drawn and the trophies presented after the completion of the last race. (more…)
I can’t wait for the fair to begin
Posted in Ornithology, Wakes on Thursday June 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Wakes tombola prizes please
Posted in School, Wakes on Wednesday June 24, 2009| 1 Comment »
The school is running a tombola at the Saturday Wakes market and would welcome any and all contributions. Please deliver them tomorrow or Friday either to the school or – ideally – to Denise Ball, who is running the stall. All donations are more than welcome. Little bags of sweets or chocolates are popular as they attract lots of children to the stall. Thank you very much.
This week’s Stunner
Posted in News, Wakes on Wednesday June 24, 2009| 1 Comment »
Available in the Sycamore or online. In this week’s edition there are only two pieces of Parwich news but hopefully we’ll create more next week with all the Wakes events:
p.20: Parwich Wakes Camping Plans – revellers attending Parwich Wakes are being urged to set up camp at official sites.
p.48: Parwich invite keen runners – competitors are invited for Parwich Wakes Hill Race on Tuesday 30th June. All races start and finish outside the Sycamore Inn and more details can be obtained on tel. 01629 732004.
Are you ready for Saturday’s Fancy Dress Parade?
Posted in Wakes on Wednesday June 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »
If you haven’t already, there is still time to plan your costume for the Fancy Dress Parade on Saturday.
Participants should assemble at the School steps for 6pm; the parade begins at 6-15pm. The categories are: (more…)
A reminder of Wakes 2008
Posted in Wakes on Wednesday June 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »
To help get you all in the mood for this year here is some of what was said and shown at PARWICH.ORG about last year’s (2008) Wakes Week:
- Parwich Hill Race Time Sheets
- Wakes Wheelbarrow Race
- Complaint Received by Top Athlete
- You’re Doing What Tonight????
- The Ball Race
- The Children’s Hill Race
- Parwich Pet Show
- Parwich Strongest Man
- Hill Run – A visitor’s perspective
- Parwich Hill Race
- Sunday Night’s Treasure Hunt and Bar-B-Q
- Children’s Sports Night
- More Photos of Campsite Fun
- First Wakes Slide Show on-line
- Yesterday’s Fun & Games
- Campsite Songs of Praise
- “Never mind lad, it’ll soon be Wakes … …”
- Wakes Fun
- Yesterday’s Clay Models
- Wakes Fancy Dress Parade & Carnival
- Odd Fellows Parade
Also don’t forget you can get all our previous posts listed under each category by selecting the relevant category from the drop down list halfway down the right-hand column on each page (e.g. Wakes).
Funfair has arrived
Posted in Wakes on Tuesday June 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
For those not in the village yesterday or today, here is proof that the build up to Wakes is in full swing with the arrival of Westledine’s funfair on the Green:
Although Saturday is the official opening, let’s hope that good weather will encourage an earlier start.
Wakes Programme 2009
Posted in Wakes on Tuesday June 23, 2009| 4 Comments »
Click on the image below to access the 2009 Official Wakes Programme as a pdf. Please accept our apologies for the quality of reproduction, but we have not been able to obtain an electronic version of the programme so we have scanned a photocopy.
“Considerate campers welcomed at Parwich.”
Posted in Local Links, Police, Wakes on Tuesday June 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The following news item was posted today by the Derbyshire Constabulory:
Campers looking to stay at Parwich this weekend for the last few days of the annual Wakes week (June 26, 27 and 28) are being advised to stay at authorised campsites.
Local residents have said they are concerned people may be tempted to pitch in unofficial areas such as the football pitch or in farmers’ fields.
PC Ian Cooper, of the Tissington and area Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “Please stick to authorised campsites around the village and surrounding area as no camping will be allowed on the village football field or on private farmland without permission.
“Parents should also make sure that their youngsters are camping at suitable locations and with permission if necessary.”
To contact the team call 0345 123 33 33 or email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
As of today, news bulletins from the Derbyshire Constabulory can also be found via Twitter, at twitter.com/derbyspolice.
Parwich Strongest Man 2009
Posted in Wakes on Tuesday June 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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Wakes Saturday Market
Posted in Wakes on Friday June 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Wakes Market will be as usual on the afternoon of Wakes Saturday (27th June).
For more details and to book your pitch please contact Barbara on tel. 279.
Also local groups wanting a stall let Barbara know. Don’t miss this fund raising opportunity.
Pitches for Wakes Market
Posted in Wakes on Monday June 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Wakes Market will be as usual on the afternoon of Wakes Saturday (27th June).
For more details and to book your pitch please contact Barbara on tel. 279.
Also local groups wanting a stall let Barbara know. Don’t miss this fund raising opportunity.
Parwich Odd Fellows Ale – a unique brew!
Posted in 2009, Oddfellows, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday May 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Odd Fellows has commissioned its own specifically brewed ale. There are just four cases remaining, so if you want to try it you need to be quick!
Each case contains 12 bottles and costs £26; alternatively you can buy individual bottles at £2.50 a bottle.
In addition, there are just ten of the ‘special presentation packs’ still available – each pack contains 3 bottles, one of which is 1 of the first 24 bottles produced and has a special label to prove it! The presentation packs cost £11.
To purchase this unusual product, which is unique to Parwich Odd Fellows, please contact Bill Whitfield on 390571.
If you miss out, don’t despair – there will be a new but different brew produced for Parwich Odd Fellows for Parwich Wakes week!
Wakes Week 2009
Posted in Wakes on Wednesday May 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »
We have recently had a few emails asking when Parwich Wakes Week begins this year.
For those who don’t already know, the origins of local Wakes go back to well before the Reformation, growing out of each village’s celebration of their church’s patron saint’s day. The saints’ days have continued to be used to dictate when Wakes are celebrated even when the religious aspect of the celebration has been lost, and the original dedication of the church has been altered and even forgotten. For some Derbyshire villages the only indication of their church’s original patron saint is the timing of their Wakes.
Parwich Church has retained it’s original Medieval dedication to St Peter, whose feast day is the 29th June. Consequently Parwich Wakes begins on the nearest Saturday to the 29th June, which this year is the 27th June.
When we have confirmation of what is happening throughout the week it will be added to our CALENDAR page.
Lost and Found (Part 2)
Posted in Classified adverts, Wakes on Monday August 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Lucy Wigley writes:
I misplaced my silver digital camera on Wakes Saturday. It was left around the fairground about 9pm. The camera was in a little black LowePro Camera Case.
If anyone happens to have found it, please can they let me know as I had taken some cracking shots of Wakes on it!
You can either let me or any other Wigley in the village know.
Thanks,
Lucy Wigley
Parwich News Telegraph?
Posted in Farming, News, People, Planning, Sport, Wakes on Wednesday July 9, 2008| 1 Comment »
In stark contrast to last week’s issue, today’s issue, 9th July 2008, of the Ashbourne News Telegraph is positively brimming with Parwich stories.
- p. 4 An excellent whole page feature on Parwich Wakes along with photos and the results of the Carnival judging
- p.6 A further near full page feature on the new Annunciation Window (the Graham Window) in Parwich Church
- p.10 The report on Ashbourne Young Farmers’ annual rally and field day at Chatsworth again contains some familiar names: well done Ben Chadfield in the junior tractor driving
- p.21 A short report on the submission of the planning application for our new Memorial Hall (see also p.44 and our recent post)
- p.23 Debbie is back from the States, and issuing a call for volunteers to help in various capacities at Carsington Water (see Volunteer Centre’s website)
- p.44 Public notice issued by the PDNA announcing the consultation periods for the planning applications for the Memorial Hall rebuild and an extension to Station Road Farm, both in Parwich (see Planning pages at PDNPA web site)
- p.53 Parwich Hill Race results in full colour (see also the time sheets)
- p.54 Congratulations to Robert Cundy of Bradbourne whose bird came first in the Ashbourne Flying Club race from Hullavington (Wiltshire)
- p.54 Summer Football results update
As always let us know about anything we have missed (especially any Alsop, Ballidon & Pikehall stories).
Parwich Hill Race Time Sheets (2008)
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Monday July 7, 2008| 3 Comments »
Thank you for your patience. Here are the full time sheets for the 2008 Hill Race, click on the relevant category to access the time sheets as pdfs:
Again well done to everyone who entered and thank you for the hard work of the Carnival & Recreation Committee and all the helpers that made it such a successful event.
Wakes Wheelbarrow Race
Posted in 2008, Posts of Note, Wakes on Monday July 7, 2008| 2 Comments »
Apologies that this has taken a while to get on the website…
Last Thursday’s wheelbarrow race got off to a flying start, with the three ladies teams:
- Liz Edge and Alison Cooper
- Sarah Hotchin and Paula Lynham
- Nicky Leach and Laura Wood.
Complaint received by top athlete
Posted in Events, Wakes on Saturday July 5, 2008| 4 Comments »
Parwich.org would like to apologise to world class athlete Roberto Buntingo for a possible mis-reporting of the results of last Tuesday’s Hill Race. Apparently Roberto climbed the hill so fast that he left all the other runners far behind. Here’s photographic proof:
“You’re doing WHAT tonight????”
Posted in Events, Wakes on Friday July 4, 2008| 5 Comments »
This was the response I received when a work colleague asked me what I would be doing this evening. “Oh, I said, just a bit of ferret racing”.
Our traditional Friday Race Night at the Legion was well up to scratch. Local ferret breeders battled to find the finest ferret in the Thoroughbred Ferret Furlong – try saying that 10 times quickly! Local jockeys competed in the Legion Grand National, egged on by their sponsors and punters.
This evening marked the end of a wonderful Wakes week. Most of us are exhausted and need to go now for a bit of a lie down. Never mind lads and lasses….it’ll soon be next years Wakes!
The Ball Race
Posted in 2008, Events, Posts of Note, Wakes on Friday July 4, 2008| 1 Comment »
Deep in the bowels of Carnival Committee Headquarters, fevered brainstorming led to a radical change in location and setup for this year’s ball race. Light, flimsy plastic balls were jettisoned in favour of sturdy tennis balls – Andy Murray no longer needs them! Gone also were the low-tech crates used last year to hold and release the balls. This year’s solution was…….a digger!!!! Never let it be said that the Committee doesn’t think big!
The Children’s Hill Race
Posted in 2008, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Friday July 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Our latest roving reporter Nia is back by popular request:
Fast on the heels of Children’s sports night comes another nerve testing night for parents. First we have to start carbo loading the evening meal for 4 days beforehand and on the night it is a fine balance of eating the right sort of food (slow energy release….) at least 2hrs before they set off. Try getting an over excited child to eat at 5pm when all they want to do is practise their sprint starts and elbow barges!
There is now a great entry from the infant class with the girls all having `gentleman’s` agreements to run together. The boys have a slightly more win at all costs approach. The junior class have a good idea of each others’ potential and have their eyes firmly on the opposition. With no money but fabulous trophies and shields going to the top 3 local boys and girls there is a lot at stake.
The starting line up was buzzing with excitement. Surely Alexander D must be 17 by now or he has been down the gym a lot as no 14 yr old should be that tall and long legged! Little girls holding hands and swearing to help each other ascend the big hill. An interesting collection of running clothes was on show. The full well turned out runner look was on full show, the `I’ve just got back from school and I’m not changing` look made a real come back and then there were the carefully put together racing princess outfits.
On the word GO the children surged forward, trampling over each other in the rush to get to the front. Worried parents were already questioning their parenting skills as they watched their offspring whiz down the road and head ever upwards as the rain clouds gathered menacingly overhead. (more…)
Parwich Pet Show
Posted in Wakes on Thursday July 3, 2008| 1 Comment »
Dogs, two ferrets and a cat … this was the line up for this years Pet Show on Thursday. Many people came to the show, bringing along their pets (as well as their musical skills in some cases, entering the ‘best singing dog’ class!). Others came along to watch the fun as the entrants were judged on their carrot eating speed, size, resemblance to owner, whisker length and much more! Overall, everyone had a good time – that includes both pets and owners … roll on next year!
Parwich’s Strongest Men!
Posted in 2008, People, Posts of Note, Wakes on Thursday July 3, 2008| 1 Comment »
Fortunately the rain held off for last night’s strongest man competition, which was particularly well attended. This year’s events were different to those from last year; they were definitely not for the fainthearted and included:
- Farmers walk.
- Car lift.
- Hold tight.
- Rotate on this.
- Log pull.
The competition was sponsored by Marshall Builders and local plumber Rob Keeling. The events ran smoothly, if not effortlessly on the part of the competitors! Many thanks to Shaun Marshall, Paul Cooper and Rob Keeling, who had clearly put a lot of thought and effort in to the preparation and organisation of the event.
There were nine entrants, many new to the competition, spanning a range of ages and professions. Despite these differences, the thing they all had in common was that they were all ready and willing to take up the five challenges. This year’s competitors (in no particular order) are listed below, along with a group photo taken before the action began:
- James Staley
- Carl Alsop
- Peter Carrington (Posh Pete)
- Tim Ryder
- John Etches
- Robert Bunting
- Rob Staley
- Rob Spencer
- John Hotchin (Hotch)
Continue reading for more photos and the results…
Wakes Friday Finale at Legion
Posted in British Legion, Sport, Wakes on Thursday July 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Wakes Week finishes with Friday night’s Race Night at the Legion.
7pm The Ball Race (Kiln Lane) where all the balls people have (and hopefully are still) been buying this week are pitted against each other. Come along to find out if you have won.
7-30pm Thoroughbred Ferret Furlong and the Legion Grand National – four races through the evening.
‘Lost & Found’
Posted in Classified adverts, Wakes on Wednesday July 2, 2008| 3 Comments »
FOUND – 1 Training shoe (right)
Location – Dodds Dill , Monsdale Lane, Parwich
Time – 9.30am 2/7/08.
QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED.
Have we lost a Hill Race competitor?
Is it an SOS?
Where is the other half?
Did he/she hop round on one leg or carry on barefoot (RHS).
Why are lost shoes and socks always single and not in pairs?
Cheers,
Mike G
Wakes Thursday – Pet Show & Wheelbarrow Race
Posted in British Legion, Memorial hall, Pub, Wakes on Wednesday July 2, 2008| Leave a Comment »
7pm Pet Show in the Memorial Hall Car Park
– entrance fee £1 –
Classes include:
cat with longest whiskers; cat with the fluffiest tail; dog with waggiest tail; 
best singing dog; most unusual pet; largest pet; smallest pet; smallest pet; rangiest rooster; prettiest pullet; fastest carrot eater.
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8.30 Wheel Barrow Race – for the Over 18’s!!
Following last year’s revised route this year, similar to last year’s event but with only one drinking station at 
the Pump Shed… Competitors will be required to drink two pints of beer (or wine) in the event., which follows an arduous route passing The Sycamore, the Memorial Hall and the British Legion (though not necessarily in that order!) Men’s section & Womens section.
Hill Run – a visitor’s perspective
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Wednesday July 2, 2008| 3 Comments »
Thank you to Mark Ashworth for supplying the following:
We came to Parwich to see Peter and to have a rest – as usual. We have managed the former, but the latter was disrupted by my (self-inflicted) entry into the Hill Race. It sounded innocuous enough, but proved quite a challenge for this Veteran (it seems that one becomes a veteran earlier and earlier these days). The experience has increased my respect for Parwich’s hill, and also for the organisation of this event. (more…)
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