Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note, Young people on Sunday November 21, 2010| 17 Comments »
Take a careful look at these two photos. Although they may look identical at first, there are in fact ten differences between the top photo and the bottom photo.
How many can you spot? We particularly welcome answers in the comments box from our younger readers.
HINT: Try clicking each photo to enlarge it. Each photo will then open in a new window. This might make the differences a little easier to spot!
Posted in Out & About, School, Young people on Tuesday November 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Out & About, School, Young people on Wednesday November 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Posted in 2010, Events, Photography, Posts of Note, Sport, Young people on Sunday November 7, 2010| 2 Comments »
2010 saw the 55th Dovedale Dash and although chilly and a little soggy underfoot, it was a wonderfully sunny day. Parwich and Alsop were well represented, fielding 21 runners (including 5 friends) out of 1500 runners. Apologies that the photos are not as sharp as they could be, but the runners were just too fast and sorry if I have missed anyone out.
In the children’s race, Bethany was the first girl in the Under 10’s and Emily the first girl in the Under 8’s and Ben was one of the younger runners.
In the main race, Clive R, veteran, led the Parwich group in, followed by Sue P, Jacob (only 9) and then Graham J. Well done to the rest – Izzy, Seth, Nia, Thayer, Lexie, Reuben, Josh, Brian G, Jamie D, Mark W and the Linnell’s friends.
Next Year’s run is on Sunday 6th November!
Click on any photo to enlarge.
Posted in Young people on Wednesday October 13, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Congratulations to Ben C in winning the Hedge Laying Competition in the Junior Class at the Meynell and South Staffordshire Hunt. The competition was held on a farm at Yeaveley on Sunday.
Posted in 2010, People, Posts of Note, Sport, Young people on Sunday September 19, 2010| 4 Comments »
Parwich were represented by 4 runners in the Ashbourne half marathon and fun run. Bertie L the 6th boy to finish the fun run, just ahead of Izzy P who was the third girl to finish.
In the half marathon Sue P was only a few minutes ahead of Graham J, he was running his first half marathon and has never run more than 10 miles. Both runners finished in less that 1 hour 50 minutes, on what is considered a tough course, going up a number of hills near Thorpe and Blore before finishing back at the rugby ground.
Well done to everyone – a great morning.
Posted in Young people on Friday September 17, 2010| Leave a Comment »
We have received the following message from Rebecca:
Apologies to the existing Pilates exercisers who are young in mind if not in body, but there is interest from some of the younger residents in the village in setting up their own session.
A free taster class will be held on Wednesday 29th September from 7.30 – 8.30pm.
Minimum age: 11 years.
Maximum age: could be controversial – I feel I’m on dangerous ground here!If you are interested, please spread the word amongst yourselves, on Facebook etc, as the class will need to be large enough to be viable.
Posted in Young people on Friday August 20, 2010| 5 Comments »
Enormous congratulations have to go to Catherine Bunting, she achieved 5 A*s in her A levels yesterday and confirmed her place at Cambridge where she is going to study Natural Sciences. Most appropriately she will be at St Catharine’s College.
Good luck, now the pressure is off, enjoy the rest of your summer holidays!
Posted in Photography, Young people on Tuesday August 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
There is a photographer coming into Toddler group on Fri 13th at 2.30pm in the Memorial Hall if anyone wants to bring their child/ren along. Though primarily aimed at the younger children, older siblings are also welcome. No need to book just turn up on Friday.
If in doubt, email parwich@hotmail.co.uk and the Team will pass on any queries. The photographer will send proofs before you commit to ordering photos.
Posted in 2010, Parwich Panoramic 5, Posts of Note, Sport, Young people on Wednesday August 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »
With increased numbers and excellent times the three junior races went well. Click on continue reading below to see photos of all three races (click on thumbnails to enlarge):
Posted in Church, Out & About, School, Young people on Tuesday July 27, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Step 1 – Click on the poster to enlarge it so that you can read the full details of this adventure and follow the instructions.
Posted in Events, Out & About, Peak Park, Young people on Thursday July 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Children can try being a lead miner, meet characters from the past, and enjoy things that go boom, bang or squelch at a free archaeological family fun day at the 270-year-old Magpie Mine, Sheldon, on Saturday July 31, 10.30am-3pm.
Peak District National Park rangers and the Peak District Mines Historical Society are staging “Magpie Mayhem,” with activities for adults and children alike.
The event is part of the Festival of British Archaeology and National Parks Week, and will include a guided tour of the site by the National Park’s senior survey archaeologist, John Barnatt.
The Peak District Mines Historical Society, which owns and manages Magpie Mine, will display scale models and genuine mining artefacts to help explain the archaeology and will talk about their work on site.
National Park area ranger Lynn Burrow said: “Magpie Mine has a really colourful history, including conflict and tragedy in the 1830s as rival groups of miners tried to smoke each other out. We’ll be helping families explore their local history with an interactive discovery trail, and children can become a lead miner, meet historical characters, make “bradder” hats and enjoy games and activities. Families can bring a picnic and make a day of it.”
No need to book, just turn up on the day. Magpie Mine is a mile or so from Monyash, so about 20 minutes from Parwich.
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Thursday July 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »
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 2010, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Wednesday June 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Posted in 2010, People, Photography, Posts of Note, Wakes, Young people on Wednesday June 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »
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 Peak Park, Sport, Young people on Thursday May 27, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Following the recent post on cycle safety, families might be interested in going to one of the two sessions for families at Parsley Hay on Tuesday. For more detailson this and other cycling events see the Peak Park’s press release below:
PR 678 – 27 May 2010
Take off on two wheels with Pedal Peak District
It’s take-off time for beginners wanting to ride a bike in the Peak District, with Pedal Peak District training sessions and leisurely rides throughout June and July – all free.
Tuesday June 1
Cycle Skills for Families (suitable for children 5+)
Two sessions: 10am – 12noon, and 1pm-3pm at Parsley Hay Cycle Hire Centre.
Free cycle skills training on traffic-free trails suitable for children aged five plus. Open to all abilities and lots of fun. Children must with an adult. Bring your own bikes or hire them (normal hire-charges).
Booking essential on 01629 816297 or e-mail pedal@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Posted in Roads, Young people on Thursday May 20, 2010| 1 Comment »
Another local resident has asked us to again to remind parents to talk to their children about road safety on their bikes, especially with the weather improving and half term almost upon us. One of the numerous danger spots seems to be children racing out of Parsons Croft and straight across the road behind Orchard View, without looking. We are so lucky that the children have such fun out and about, but their safety is paramount.
Posted in Pikehall, Y-Not, Young people on Tuesday April 27, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This year’s Y-Not Festival takes place from July 30th to August 1st, at Mouldridge Lane in Pikehall. Although some acts are yet to be announced, this year’s line-up is looking stronger than ever, with more nationally recognised acts than ever before.
The Futureheads will be headling on Friday night, while The Subways and Los Campesinos! top the bill on Saturday night. Other acts include Turin Brakes, OK Go, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Kid British, Daisy Dares You, Darwin Deez, Little Comets, Rox and Twisted Wheel.
For more information, and to order tickets online, visit the official festival site. A full weekend ticket costs £55, or £41 if you’re between 10 and 15 years old. Under 10s can visit free of charge. Day tickets cost £24 (Sunday), £29 (Friday) and £31 (Saturday).
Posted in Classified adverts, Young people on Monday March 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Posted in First Responders, Young people on Sunday February 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Last year Parwich First Responders organised training for all interested parties in how to care for children in life-threatening situations. They are keen to organise more such training if there is sufficient interest:
Do you want another visit by ALAN GIBSON, CONSULTANT NEONATOLOGIST (children’s doctor in charge of new born baby unit) of Sheffield Hospitals?
It is now a year since Alan and his team came to the village to teach us about how to care for infants and children that we found in a life-threatening situation, e.g. unconsciousness, fits, drowning, electrocution, head injury.
We have recently been in touch with him and he would very much like to visit our village again. He is willing to come with his team, for as long as we wish, whenever we wish and to teach whatever we wish! So long as we can organize some dates for him.
So this note is just to let you know of his offer.
As before he is happy to teach anyone – those with direct care of children, those who come across children in their working lives, and of course grandparents etc., who may take care of children.
Could you please contact us and let us know if you are interested, and which group you fit into. When we know what you want we will go back to Alan and try to arrange some suitable dates.
Take care.
Martin and Jean Compton, Parwich First Responders
Gibbons Bank, Parwich
Tel 390 529
Email martin@orchidserve.com
Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note, Young people on Wednesday January 6, 2010| 1 Comment »
Posted in 2010, Posts of Note, Weather, Young people on Saturday January 2, 2010| 1 Comment »
Following the sprinkling of snow that coated Parwich today, we think this roadsign takes the award for stating the obvious!!
There were however a number of intrepid individuals who took ‘skidding’ to a new level.
Click ‘Continue Reading’ below to find out more….
Posted in Photography, Young people on Saturday January 2, 2010| 2 Comments »
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note, Young people on Wednesday November 11, 2009| 9 Comments »
Well here is a picture in of our son and Parwich’s newest resident (well if no one has moved in since the 1st), Samuel Frank Harrison. He was born at 06:45 on the 1st November in the Royal Derby Hospital weighing in at 8lbs 10oz. I am very pleased to say that both he and Gill are doing great and Sam is now back up to his birth weight.
Best regards Matt, Gill, Izzy and Sam Harrison
Posted in 2009, Environment, Gardens, Parish Council, Photography, Posts of Note, Young people on Sunday November 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A big thank you to all the volunteers, adults and children who turned out this afternoon to clear the bog garden and stream. In less than two hours the job was complete, many thanks to Pete for his work in the mini digger. Thank you to Ben for these photos.
Lots more photos (more…)
Posted in Sport, Young people on Wednesday November 4, 2009| 2 Comments »
Congratulations to Emily P who came first in the Girls Under 8s on Sunday. Well done, Emily – your work in the Hill Race and the Parwich Panoramic Five is showing results.
We would be pleased to hear from any of our local participants wanting to share their experiences of the event.
Posted in 2009, People, Posts of Note, Young people on Saturday October 31, 2009| 16 Comments »
Through the swirling mists emerged a figure, a friendly witch ready to welcome all the vampires and ghosts to her haunted home. Fearsome spiders and their webs dance over the ghoulish gate illuminated by the witches pumpkin.
Then THEY arrived!! (Lots of scary pics) (more…)
Posted in Young people on Monday October 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Halloween in Parwich is usually very successful, with the youngsters and their parents normally only calling on homes where they are known. The children make a real effort in their dressing up and the atmosphere is fun and non-threatening. If you are happy to have callers but you are not normally visited please put a lantern or somthing else very obvious in your window.
Remember to get those sweets ready!
Posted in Sport, Young people on Friday October 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Junior Tennis Tournaments are to be held tomorrow, Saturday 24th October 2009:
Don’t forget to return the trophies to Nia or bring them along on Saturday.
Posted in Sport, Young people on Monday October 19, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The Junior Tennis Tournaments are to be held this Saturday 24th October 2009:
Could anyone with a cup/trophy please bring it to Parson’s Croft on Saturday or hand it over to me before then.
All juniors welcome.
Thank you, Nia
Posted in Photography, Young people on Friday September 11, 2009| 1 Comment »
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Posted in Young people on Saturday July 25, 2009| 6 Comments »
Yesterday afternoon (Friday 24th July) a man in a car stopped near the Memorial Hall to ask an eight year old girl directions to another village. The chances are this was just what it appears to be, someone asking for directions, however the mother, when the child told her about it, was left with an uneasy feeling. Consequently she asked us to put this post on the Blog.
One of the things we value in our community is a sense of security, and the freedom our children have. Nevertheless, it is also important not to be too complacent.
Posted in Photography, Wakes, Young people on Sunday July 5, 2009| 1 Comment »
Posted in 2009, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes, Weather, Young people on Tuesday June 30, 2009| 2 Comments »
Thank you to Colin B for these photos (click here for Nia’s write-up):
Children's Sports during Wakes 2009
Storm cloulds over the sports field
Posted in 2009, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Monday June 29, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to our roving reporter for the evening Nia:
It all started well, with Dennis, missing his usual side kick – Brian- getting the races off to a flying start at bang on 6.30pm. Children were clutching their brown envelopes of money and sucking on revolting looking purple chews with more additives in them than a bag of candy floss from the fair, by the time the roving reporter made it down to the sports ground…..
The birth explosion in Parwich around the millennium meant the tape holders had to work doubly hard as heats had to be run before the finalists could be decided. The ‘smarter’ children quickly realised they needed to ensure they got in the right heat in order to guarantee a place in the final. For the boys that meant avoiding Jack G. and Jacob B. and the girls had to avoid Bethany F. These 3 youngsters were obviously under strict instructions to bring home to the dosh as they were flying down the home straight into 1st place in every race they entered.(unless it was against each other of course….) (more…)
Posted in 2009, Posts of Note, Sport, Wakes, Young people on Monday June 29, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Amy H-G, who is visiting Parwich, for these photos (taken before the storm clouds arrived). Click here for Nia’s write up of the evening.
Posted in Sport, Wakes, Young people on Sunday June 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Monday 29th June: Children’s Sports
6-30pm Children’s Sports at Nether Green and call in at the funfair on your way home.
For a list of events click here to see the full Wakes programme.
Posted in School, Sport, Young people on Wednesday June 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A team of about 20 boys and girls went to a QEGs rounders tournament last night in the blazing hot sunshine. The highlights were beating Longford 7:3 and getting through to the quarter finals where sadly we were knocked out by Clifton. Still, the kids clobbered the ball hard a few times, made a few great catches, ran like the wind and had a blast. (more…)
Posted in 2009, Flora, Gardens, Posts of Note, Young people on Monday June 22, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Nia for the following write up and to Mike H and Peter for the photos:
Parwich and District Horticultural Society had a very successful day on Sunday as visitors poured into the village to take a stroll around 12 delightful gardens, rest in the memorial hall with a delicious cream tea and take a look at the exhibits in the children’s show.
Posted in Gardens, Young people on Saturday June 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Visitors please note that the B5056 is closed just north of the Bentley Brook Inn, where it forks from the A515.
If you are coming from the north, then you can still access Parwich from the B5056.
If approaching from the south, you should stay on the A515 for another 4 miles or so, and then take the turning through Alsop-en-le-Dale.
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