As ever the Parwich Hill Race 2008 was a success, a tribute to the Carnival & Recreation Committee and to the competitors. We will have more detailed information to follow but here are the results and a few photos:
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Parwich Hill Race – the results & a few photos
Posted in 2008, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes on Tuesday July 1, 2008| 2 Comments »
Wednesday – Parwich Strongest Man
Posted in Events, Sport, Wakes on Tuesday July 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Whether you plan to impress or be impressed come along to:
click on poster to enlarge
Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
Sunday Night’s Treasure Hunt & Bar-B-Q
Posted in British Legion, Wakes on Tuesday July 1, 2008| 1 Comment »
There was an excellent turn out for the Treasure Hunt. Unfortunately my mind is still reeling from ‘what colour is the cliffhanger in Creamery Lane’, ‘registrations over bubbles and shells’ and ‘ABs on level playing fields‘. I managed one very tasty burger before retreating to recover, so I missed the results.
It was a great evening. Well done Pippa and Alan for pitching the clues to give all a challenge, but at least ensuring the less observant amongst us (i.e. me) but not fall flat on our faces. The Legion was packed but the queue for the bar-b-q was certainly the most worthwhile challenge of the evening, next to the queue for the bar that is.
Alan if you don’t mind giving away your trade secrets, we could put the Village Treasure hunt on the Blog. (If anyone, whose brain survived the evening intact, wants to add to this post either add your comments below or email them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk)
Peter T
The Committee asked us to add a special thanks to Paul Dickinson of Bradbourne for his donation of the burgers and sausages for the Bar-b-q. Paul can supply burgers, joints, bar-b-q ribs, chops and sausages (including plain pork, mustard, ginger & spring onion, country herb, apple, sage, leek, Irish, tomato and various other flavours). To find out more about ordering any of these and more contact Paul Dickinson on tel. 01335 390 250.
Children’s Sports Night
Posted in 2008, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Tuesday July 1, 2008| 4 Comments »
Many thanks to Nia for the following (I can only second her thanks to the Wakes organisers, who are putting so much work into the smooth running of the Week. Each year I enjoy Wakes more than the last, how do they do it?):
Finally the weather was on the side of the children as they all gathered on a beautifully prepared race track (well it had been until Sunday evening and then the moles got to work… ). The crowd were in fine vocal form and the children put in final practise sessions and honed their techniques for the wheel barrow and 3 legged races.
As in previous years it was always going to be difficult to spot the winners without TV aided photo finishes, so there were numerous spotters on the final tape to ensure that the first 3 over the line received the all important brown envelope and that everyone else was placated with a sweet. Many of the children had been told that if they wanted to go on the fair they needed to win money to pay for it so there was a lot at stake as the children lined up and waited for Dennis to utter the `GO` word. (more…)
More Photos of Campsite Fun
Posted in Photography, Sport, Wakes on Tuesday July 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Many thanks for the anonymous CD of photos in a plain brown envelope put through my letter box. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more …….. However, back to this post.
We have included the Odd Fellows Parade photos from the CD with others to create a second slide show of the Parade, The ones of the Campsite Sports are below:
Tuesday’s Hill Race.
Posted in Sport, Wakes on Monday June 30, 2008| 1 Comment »
7pm – Local Mother’s Race for the Paula Lynam Trophy. 
7.30pm – Junior Hill Race – 14 years old and under.
Local Children are defined as those who were, or still are, eligible to attend Parwich School.
The Hauliers Trophy for the outright winner and individual trophies for the first 3 places.
The BMAC Trophy for the first Girl (outright) and individual trophies for the first 3 Girls.
The Russell Trophy for the first Local Boy and individual trophies for the first 3 local Boys.
The Foden Trophy for the first Local Girl and individual trophies for the first 3 local Girls.
8pm Senior Hill Race – entry £3
The Harley Lowndes Cup for the outright winner and individual trophies for the first 3 places.
The Nick Frank Memorial Trophy for the first Lady & individual trophies for the first 3 Ladies.
The Russell Trophy for the outright Veteran.
The Wainwright Cup for the first runner to the top of the Hill.
The Slater Trophy for the first local runner and individual trophies for the first 3 Locals.
The Frank Steeples Trophy for the first local Lady and individual trophies for the first 3 local Ladies.
The Chambers Trophy for the first local Veteran.
Draw and presentations after the completion of the last Race.
Individual trophies for the Junior and Senior Local races were kindly donated by Janet Gosling.
Click here for the full results
First Wakes Slide Show On-Line
Posted in About this site, Oddfellows, Photography, Wakes on Monday June 30, 2008| 1 Comment »
The first of our 2008 Wakes Slide Show with some of the Odd Fellows Parade photographs is now on-line; click here to go to our Slide Shows index, or click on the image below to go straight to:
Slide Show No. 5: Odd Fellows Parade 2008
More to follow through the week …..
PS We haven’t forgotten about the Jigsaws, but there is just not enough time to get all that is hapening covered this fortnight.
Yesterday’s Fun & Games
Posted in Wakes on Monday June 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »
For those who missed out, here are a just a few photos of yesterday’s fun and games with the campers. The event was well attended, had a friendly and fun atmosphere and was well organised. Despite the rain towards the end, everyone looked like they were having a great time.
Parwich were victorious in the tug of war (2-1 to Parwich), and unless I’ve been misinformed the Parwich team was the overall winner…
Campsite Songs of Praise
Posted in Church, Wakes on Monday June 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Following a short sharp shower the weather held dry for the Campsite Service. Thank you to all the Notts Caravan Club who put in the work setting up, providing the music and especially drying all the chairs. The congregation of campers and Parwich folk was swelled by those coming for Amy Isabel’s christening later. The Vicar led a rousing service with some joyful singing. It was great to celebrate the feast of St Peter and St Paul in the outdoors, and a stimulating reminder that celebrating this feast day is the origin of our Wakes and has been taking place here for perhaps a thousand years. (more…)
“Never mind lad, it’ll soon be Wakes………….”
Posted in 2008, Oddfellows, Posts of Note, Wakes on Sunday June 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Thank you Graham Johnson for supplying the following:
Sitting down to write this post, I am a little overwhelmed by the task in hand (or is that the hangover?), since this is really the subject of books, or at least several posts setting the scene, positioning today’s events in the context of 172 years of history of the Laurel and Crown Lodge of The Oddfellows Society. However, this has been covered much more ably and eloquently by others in the past (for instance the excellent paper in issue 4 of The Parwich and District History Society No. 4(January 2001) by Brian Foden. So I will confine my post to a walker’s description of the day, rather than try to explain the why’s and wherefores of the Oddfellows movement, and the origin’s and symbolism of the Oddfellows Anniversary Walk.
Due to Carolyn’s temporary incapacity, my wife Amanda gamely volunteered to provide a couple of fellow brothers with “the full monty” (that’s the breakfast – not the floor show!) in order to ensure we were well positioned nutritionally to enjoy the day. A dry warm day beckoned, in contrast to last years rather damp affair which ensured the walk this year was very well attended. All gathered at the Sycamore from 9am onward to toast the start, and at 9:45 having “sung” the opening ode, we were off, the linking of hands, a public display of the mutually supportive aims of the society. The Burbage Band led the procession, adding a wonderful sound track to the colorful occasion. (more…)
Wakes Fun
Posted in 2008, Posts of Note, Wakes on Sunday June 29, 2008| 1 Comment »
Monday Night – Children’s Sports
Posted in Events, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Sunday June 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »
The Wakes Children’ Sport (fingers crossed for the weather) will take place at Nether Green at 6-30pm. It is open to any children upto and including 11 years old who want to take part.
Click here for details of the events.
Yesterday’s clay models
Posted in 2008, Arts, Posts of Note, Wakes, Young people on Sunday June 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Wakes Week Fancy Dress and Carnival a great success!
Posted in 2008, Events, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday June 28, 2008| 1 Comment »
This year’s Fancy Dress and Carnival was nothing short of specticular! It seems like the whole village turned out to support the event. Here are a few pictures of the procession. Click on ‘Continue Reading’ below.
Events on Wakes Sunday
Posted in Events, Wakes on Saturday June 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Sunday’s programme is:
- 11-00am The Campsite ‘Songs of Praise’ Service (on Parson’s Croft, or if wet in the Church)
- 12-00am Fun and Games (with the campers at Parson’s Croft)
- 6-00pm Treasure Hunt (for junior and full village versions meet on the Green)
- 8-00pm Wakes Bar-B-Q (at the Legion, whatever the weather)
Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
Wakes Market
Posted in Classified adverts, Wakes on Saturday June 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Hurry up before you miss the end of the Market. It continues to 4pm, or till the stalls are sold up. The clay making activities is great fun, and we hope to have some photos of the finished art work.
Odd Fellows Parade
Posted in 2008, Oddfellows, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes on Saturday June 28, 2008| 1 Comment »
2008 Parwich Wakes Timetable
Posted in Events, Wakes on Saturday June 28, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Details also published the day before each event.
Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
i.e. details of all individual races.
i.e. details of all individual races.
All timings provisional, check the notice board for final details |
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| Sat 28th | 9.45am 11am |
Oddfellows Parade from The Sycamore & Church Service |
Around Village |
| Sat 28th | 11am – 4pm | Village Market, Refreshments & Children’s entertainment | The Green |
| Sat 28th | 6pm | Fancy Dress & Carnival – start from the School | The Green |
| Sat 28th | 7.30pm | Evening Entertainment Hog Roast Holymoorside Band until 8.30pm Chris Houlihan & James McKinlay’s disco Tables, Chairs & Gazebos provided |
The Green |
| Sun 29th | 11am12am | Campsite Service followed by Fun & Games with the Campers |
Parsons Croft (if wet service at the Church) |
| Sun 29th | 6pm | Evening Treasure Hunt – adults & a children’s hunt | The Green |
| Sun 29th | 8pm | WAKES BAR-B-Q whatever the weather |
British Legion |
| Mon 30th | 6.30pm | Children’s Sports Night | Nether Green |
| Tue 1st | 7pm 7.30pm 8pm |
Hill Race Night Local Mother’ Race Junior Hill Race Senior Hill Race |
|
| Wed 2nd | Stongest Man Competition | Sycamore Inn | |
| Thu 3rd | 7pm 8.30pm |
Pet Show & Wheelbarrow Race (new route!) |
Memorial Hall Car Park |
| Fri 4th | 7pm | The Ball Race | British Legion |
| Fri 4th | 7pm 7.30pm |
Race Night in the Legion including the Ferret Furlong & The Legion Grand National | British Legion |
Ball Race on Friday
Posted in Events, Wakes on Friday June 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »
At 7pm on Race Night (Friday 4th July) there will be an improved version of last year’s new event, the Ball Race. Tickets cost £1 and are available all week. Don’t miss out on your chance to win a massive cash prize:
1st Prize £50
2nd Prize £25
3rd Prize £10
Parwich Hill Race
Posted in Events, Sport, Wakes on Friday June 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Hill Race is on Tuesday 1st July this year. There are three main events with runners competing for the following trophies:
7-00pm Local Mothers’ Race
- The Paula Lynam Trophy
7-30pm Junior Hill Race
For children 14 years old and under. Local children are defined as those who were, or still are, eligible to attend Parwich School.
- The Hauliers Trophy for the outright winner and individual trophies for the first three places
- The BMAC Trophy for the first Girl (outright) and individual trophies for the first three Girls
- The Russell Trophy for the first local Boy and individual trophies for the first three local BoysThe Foden Trophy for the first local Girl and individual trophies for the first three local Girls
8-00pm Senior Hill Race (Entry £3)
- The Harley Lowndes Cup for the outright winner and individual trophies for the first three places (more…)
Events on Wakes Saturday
Posted in Events, Oddfellows, Wakes on Friday June 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is the beginning and for many the highlight of Parwich Wakes week. Check the notice board by the Pump Shed (bus shelter) for any updates, but the following is planned:
9-45am – Odd Fellows Parade (starting at Sycamore Inn)
11-00am – Odd Fellows Service (at Parwich Church – all welcome)
11am to 4pm – Village Market & Children’s Entertainment (on Church Green)
6-00pm – Carnival entrants gather at School steps
6-15pm – Fancy Dress Parade (click here for categories)
7-30pm (onwards) – Hog Roast & Entertainment
- Holymoorside Band (up to aprox 8-30pm)
- Chris Houlihan
- James McKinlay’s Disco
The Sycamore Inn is open all day till late and children of all ages will enjoy the Wesseldines’ Fair!
Fun Fair starts tonight
Posted in Wakes, Young people on Friday June 27, 2008| 1 Comment »
Get into the Wakes spirit a day early by coming along to Wesseldine’s Fun Fair on Parwich Green tonight, Friday 27th June. They plan to get going around when the pub opens, or a bit after (aprox 7pm -ish).
It looks like there are going to be some new attractions this year.
Children’s Sports on Monday
Posted in Events, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Thursday June 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Weather permitting Children’s Sports takes place on Monday 30th June
at 6-30pm at Nether Green.
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enter
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& spoon race instead
The Sports are for any children who wish to take part. For those who have competed in previous years here is a reminder, and for those that haven’t competed before here is the events list: (more…)
Full Wakes programme, click below
Posted in Events, Wakes on Wednesday June 25, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Full details will be published the day before each event.
Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
i.e. details of all individual races.
i.e. details of all individual races.
All timings provisional, check the notice board for final details |
|||
| Sat 28th | 9.45am 11am |
Oddfellows Parade from The Sycamore & Church Service |
Around Village |
| Sat 28th | 11am – 4pm | Village Market, Refreshments & Children’s entertainment | The Green |
| Sat 28th | 6pm | Fancy Dress & Carnival – start from the School | The Green |
| Sat 28th | 7.30pm | Evening Entertainment Hog Roast Holymoorside Band until 8.30pm Chris Houlihan & James McKinlay’s disco Tables, Chairs & Gazebos provided |
The Green |
| Sun 29th | 11am12am | Campsite Service followed by Fun & Games with the Campers |
Parsons Croft (if wet service at the Church) |
| Sun 29th | 6pm | Evening Treasure Hunt – adults & a children’s hunt | The Green |
| Sun 29th | 8pm | WAKES BAR-B-Q whatever the weather |
British Legion |
| Mon 30th | 6.30pm | Children’s Sports Night | Nether Green |
| Tue 1st | 7pm 7.30pm 8pm |
Hill Race Night Local Mother’ Race Junior Hill Race Senior Hill Race |
|
| Wed 2nd | Stongest Man Competition | Sycamore Inn | |
| Thu 3rd | 7pm 8.30pm |
Pet Show & Wheelbarrow Race (new route!) |
Memorial Hall Car Park |
| Fri 4th | 7pm | The Ball Race | British Legion |
| Fri 4th | 7pm 7.30pm |
Race Night in the Legion including the Ferret Furlong & The Legion Grand National | British Legion |
Volunteer Reporters wanted
Posted in About this site, Events, News, Wakes on Wednesday June 25, 2008| Leave a Comment »
During Wakes Week we would like to put a report of each day’s events on the Blog the same day they happen or the next at the latest. Anyone wanting to or willing to cover specific events please contact us on parwich@hotmail.co.uk in advance. Also do send any photographs.
Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
Click here to see what has been posted on PARWICH.ORG about Wakes
The Fancy Dress Parade
Posted in Events, Wakes on Wednesday June 25, 2008| 1 Comment »
If you haven’t already, there is still time to plan your costume for the Fancy Dress Parade on Saturday. The Marshal and his deputies are planning to storm Camelot, but hopefully there are other challengers in the wings.
Participants show assemble at the School steps for 6pm; the parade begins at 6-15pm. The categories are: (more…)
All the fun of the fair
Posted in Wakes on Wednesday June 25, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Preparations for Wakes continue a pace. Think of those working hard to prepare our fun.
The fair moved onto the Green on Monday & Tuesday, fortunately the ground is a bit more solid this year.
Parwich Strongest Man
Posted in Events, Wakes on Monday June 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Many thanks Tracy for this poster
click on poster to enlarge
Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
Tombola Prizes wanted for PTA Stall
Posted in School, Wakes, Young people on Monday June 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »
If you have any prizes suitable for the Parwich School PTA Tombola (for both adults and children) at the Wakes Saturday Market (28th June) can you give them to Denise Ball or take them to Parwich Primary School before 3-30pm Thursday 26th June. (Please, leave them in the School porch with a note indicating they are for the Tombola.)
Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
Guess my name
Posted in Project Parwich, Wakes on Monday June 23, 2008| Leave a Comment »
This fine doll has been made by a Parwich resident to raise money for Memorial Hall. If you want a chance at winning her you must come along to the Wakes Saturday Market and guess her name.
Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
Marshals wanted
Posted in Classified adverts, Oddfellows, Wakes on Friday June 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Marshals wanted for the Odd Fellows Parade on Wakes Saturday (28th June). Two or ideally three people are required to help control the traffic during the Parade on the Saturday morning, which starts at 9-45am at the Sycamore Inn.
The Parade as it was about 100 years ago
If you can help please ring Mick Edge (tel. 461), so he can meet up with you in advance to go over the route.
Click here to access the full Official 2008 Wakes Programme as a pdf
School Newsletter 35
Posted in Gardens, School, Wakes, Young people on Friday June 20, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Primary School
News 35: 20 June 2008
Dear Parents,
Many thanks to the Year 6 parents for their very generous donation to our school library project, the money will go towards books chosen by school council and year 6 children.
Photographs Reminder
Please ensure all photograph orders are returned by Monday 23 June.
Year 6 parents – parents have suggested purchasing the Year 6 photo on disc, please see Mrs Barker if you are interested.
New School Logo Winner!
A winner has been voted for by you! An announcement will be made in assembly on Monday. Prizes will be awarded to all those who took part.
KS2 Spelling Bee Fundraiser / Coffee Morning
The spelling Bee went well this morning and everyone enjoyed themselves. The Coffee Morning and Cake Sale were a great success; £90.00 was raised for the school fund. Thank you.
KS1 Sponsored Spell
The KS1 children have done their sponsored spell this morning. They will be bringing their completed sponsor forms home and we would please ask for all monies to be returned to the school by Thursday 26 June.
PTA Tombola Reminder
Please send any donations suitable as tombola prizes either into school or to Denise Ball by Thursday 26 June ready for Wakes Week – Saturday 28 June. Thanks.
KS2 Trip to Chatsworth
Please send any outstanding trip money to school ASAP – thank you.
Parwich Horticultural Society
Parwich Open Gardens and Children’s Horticultural Show is taking place on Sunday 22 June from 2 – 6pm. If your child has any items to enter into the Horticultural Show please make sure they are registered at the Village Hall between 9 – 11.30am. Any queries please contact Ann Beach on tel. 580.
A big thank you to Denise, Alison, Nia and Ben for their hard work in the school garden getting it ready for the Open Gardens.
Garden Helpers
Meeting at school on Tuesday 24 June at 3.45pm – everyone welcome.
KS2 Readers
Please can you spare 15 – 20 minutes in a morning to help hear readers, starting at 8.45am?
Please sign and return the slip indicating the day/s you are available.
Best wishes
Caroline Rodgers
Headteacher
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
KS2 Readers
Name (capitals): ………………………………………………………….
I am available to hear KS2 read on:
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
Signed: ………………………………………….. Date: ………………….
This week’s Ashbourne Telegraph
Posted in Gardens, News, Wakes on Wednesday June 18, 2008| 1 Comment »
Local news features more this week in the Ashbourne News Telegraph with a stunning photo on the cover of a crashed car (although it perhaps panders to the voyeur in us it is a very good photo, hopefully the driver makes a fully recovery).
Stories that might be of interest to our readers include:
- The controversy over the proposed wind farm on Carsington Pastures continues. p.2
- A feature on Bradbourne Mill‘s conversion to houses and on the restoration of water wheels and part of the mill workings. p.6
- More sightings and a photo of a paw print of the Carsington/Ashbourne big cat. It has not been seen in our immediate area for several years that we know of; however, put up comments about any other sightings. p.7
- Drop in levels of reported crime in the Ashbourne Division, which presumably includes our area. p.9
- A whole page feature on Parwich Open Gardens (22nd June)with a photo of Pool Croft garden (though the photo of David & Christine’s garden is mentioned in the caption it seems to have fallen of the page), Wakes Week (28th June to 4th July) and the Flower Festival in St. Peter’s (4th to 6th July). So a busy couple of weeks ahead. p.20
- The successful Planning Appeal to keep the roadside windows of Church Cottage garden room, along with a splendid photo of Lynette. p.30
- A Public Notice from the Secretary of State for Transport for ‘the stopping up of a length of highway 35 metres in length on the B5056 at Bradbourne Mill‘. Copies of the draft order and plan may be viewed at Ashbourne Library for 28 days beginning on 18th June 2008. If anyone understands what ‘stopping up’ is, please let us know. p.47
- Summary of season statistics for Ashbourne Town Darts, including mention of our local teams. p.53
- Summer Football, including the results of Biggin’s two recent matches. p.54
As always let us know if we have missed anything.
Market on Wakes Saturday
Posted in Classified adverts, Events, Wakes on Sunday June 15, 2008| 9 Comments »
Although there are a number of stalls planned for the market on the Green on Wakes Saturday (from 11am onwards, Saturday 28th June 2008), there is still room for more. Individuals or local groups interested in running a stall should contact the Carnival and Recreation Committee (phone Barbara L on tel 279).
It is a great opportunity for local groups to promote themselves and to undertake fund raising activities, or for crafts folk to sell their wares, or for whatever you can think of (as long as it is legal and not indecent).
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