Village show leaflet correction
Our apologies, the Horticultural Society Village Show leaflet should have stated the proceeds of the auction will go to the Parwich Independent Welfare Fund.
Nina
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Here’s a couple of drink ideas using some very readily available local produce – blackberries and our old friend the courgette!
Firstly here’s one for blackberries of which masses can be found by the lanes and paths around the area. This requires nothing but a bottle of vodka, blackberries and sugar.
Blackberry Vodka
Ingredients
- 70cl Bottle of vodka
- 100 gram of sugar
- Blackberries
Method
- First remove 1/3 of the bottle of vodka and have a sit down 😂👍
- Add the sugar to the remaining vodka in the bottle
- Wash and dry blackberries and add to the bottle till it’s full
- Put the top on the bottle, give it a good shake and put in a cool dark cupboard
- Give it a shake one a week
- After a few weeks have a taste and add a bit more sugar if you think it needs it
- Should be ready to drink after 3 or 4 months. You’ll need to strain it through muslin or similar and store in a clean bottle
Try other fruit such as damsons and alcoholes such as brandy
And now the answer to that scourge of the vegetable plot – the forgotten courgettes
Courgette martini
Ingredients
- 1 courgette, coarsely grated
- juice 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 25ml vermouth
- 50ml gin
- ice
- mint to garnish
Method
- Mix the courgette with the lemon juice and sugar and leave to steep for 1 hr. In the meantime, place a martini glass in the fridge to chill.
- Strain the courgette mixture through a sieve into a jug.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add 25ml of the courgette syrup followed by the vermouth and gin.
- Stir gently a few times then strain into your chilled glass. Garnish with a mint leaf and serve.
Enjoy!
Mich x
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Whilst we were cleaning out their house, Douglas and Zebedee thought the wheelbarrow far more comfortable!! Photo by Carol S
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Derbyshire Dales District Council have sent us the following information:
Gold Card application changes in Ashbourne and Bakewell
A new processing system means leisure centres in Ashbourne and Bakewell will not be able to deal with Gold Card applications after 25 September.
Ashbourne Leisure Centre and Bakewell Pool, both operated by Derbyshire Dales District Council, do not have compatible technology.
Gold Card application forms can however be obtained from the libraries in Ashbourne and Bakewell or downloaded at http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/goldcard and posted to Gold Card, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NN. New applications can also be made in person at the Town Hall.
Existing Gold Card holders who have a query about their card can call the District Council on 01629 761199 and can renew their card online at http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/goldcard.
The Gold Card is Derbyshire County Council’s travel, discount and library card for older people and people with certain disabilities, enabling free off-peak travel on local buses throughout the whole of England, together with discounts at around 700 shops and other local businesses. Gold Card holders can also use community transport dial-a-bus services.
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Oddfellows
If you would like a red rose buttonhole for the parade at Hartington on Saturday 9 September, please order by 8pm on Wednesday. Buttonholes, priced at £3.50 will be available for collection from the Legion in Hartington on the morning of the parade.Thanks, Delia 390758 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
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Update for Bradbourne & Parwich Heating Oil Club
The cost of kerosene has risen sharply this week due to US oil supply issues caused by storm Harvey in Texas.
The rate and offer details for our clubs group orders for this weekend are as follows:
Rate: £0.3868 ( per litre excluding vat [5% for Domestic use])
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| What’s on Where next Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 3rd | No Services | Parwich & Alsop Churches | |
| Sun 3rd | 6.30pm | Sunday Football for adults and grown up kids |
Parson’s Croft |
| Mon 4th | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Mon 4th | 12.45pm | Village Lunch Roast Beef & Roast Potatoes with seasonal vegetables Cheese Cake contact Val K tel. 390458 |
Memorial Hall |
| Tue 5th | Term starts for the Children | School | |
| Tue 5th | 6-10pm | Badminton & Tabletennis book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Tue 5th | 6.30pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls vs. Chatsworth B |
Parson’s Croft |
| Tue 5th | 6.30pm | Parwich First Responders Training new comers welcome |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 6th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 6th | 6-10pm | Badminton & Tabletennis book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 7th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 7th | 1.45pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls vs. Whitworth B |
Parson’s Croft |
| Thu 7th | 4.30pm to 7pm | Fish & Chip Van visiting Parwich alternate Thursdays tel. 0751 107 6249 |
The Green |
| Thu 7th | 6-10pm | Badminton & Tabletennis book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 7th | 7 to 8pm | Happy Hour at the refurbished Legion (all welcome, two drinks for the price of one) |
Legion |
| Fri 8th | 3.15 to 3.45pm |
Mobile Library | The Green |
| Fri 8th | 5.30pm | Children’s Friday Football meet at the Cricket Pavillion |
Parson’s Croft |
| Fri 8th | 7.45pm | Parwich Film Their Finest |
Memorial Hall |
| Fri 8th | 8pm onwards |
One Year Anniversary Party Jason Dale presents Elvis in Concert + friends & DJs |
Marquee Sycamore Inn |
| Fri 8th | draw at 8.45pm |
‘Open the Safe’ continues Fridays until won |
Legion |
| Sun 10th | 9.30am | Family Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 10th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 10th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 10th | 6.30pm | Sunday Football for adults and grown up kids |
Parson’s Croft |
Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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PARWICH CROWN GREEN BOWLS CLUB
Penultimate match in the Tuesday League this week and only two more matches left in the Thursday League. Not a lot to play for in either league really except of course your bowling village stalwarts have just about survived another season. The way things are shaping however the end of the bowls club could be not too far away. I wonder what the green could be used for?
Tuesday League.
Home – August 29 – Ashwood Park.
For the first time since I can remember our opponents only turned up with 7 instead of 8 players. It was probably just as well as the chap playing on his own scored 15 points with his two woods. We thankfully managed to score 21 with our four woods. Dot and John B have been playing like demons for the past few weeks and they continued their purple patch winning 21 – 2. Rick and Edith came home winners 21 – 14. Our ever present captain Dawn playing with Tony romped home 21 – 19. The final score Parwich 84, Ashwood Park 50. Great result which should keep us in a safe place in the league.
Final Match – Home – Chatsworth – 5.45pm
Thursday League
Away – Tideswell – 31 August.
Now for most of this season the writing has been on the wall for us to be relegated from the top division. What a surprise when the league table after last weeks results put Parwich fourth from bottom. In this league the bottom three get relegated!! It was essential that we lost the match against Tideswell who were the team immediately above us to ensure that we are relegated. Thankfully we played to our strengths and promptly lost the doubles 29 to 63. The singles players needed to do equally badly. Our two star lady players, Dawn and Edith were missing so losing was certainly on the cards! We played very well considering the gravity of the situation and finished up winning the singles 77 – 62. Not enough to give us a win thank goodness. Final score Tideswell 125, Parwich 103. Even if we had won, the final two matches are against teams who are much higher in the league than we are so congratulations to Tideswell.
Next match – Home – Whitworth Park – 7 September – 1.45pm
MONDAY NIGHT IS BOWLS NIGHT
6.30pm – 7.30pm.
If you can’t make Mondays just let Tony (724) or John (455) know and we will arrange an alternative.
John B.
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We are appealing for information following a report of theft of three Greyface Dartmoor Sheep that were stolen from a property in Biggin. The theft is believed to have occurred overnight from 2200 hours on 25/8 and they were discovered missing the following morning.
The sheep are a unique breed and this has understandably caused some distress to the owner.
We are asking for anybody with any information that could assist us with locating the sheep or the person(s) responsible for the theft to contact us either:
– On 101
– On our dedicated email DRCT@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
The crime reference is: 17000366151
Many Thanks
James
PC 14013 Bowler
Update from the Police: these have now been returned
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Schedules and entry forms have been distributed to all households. If you haven’t received your and you would like one,, or you have any other query please contact Jill Love 390535, Sue Ash 390724 or Nina Martin 216268
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How many bugs and beasties can you name? (Slideshow may be slow to load especially with our village “broadband” ! )
Part 2 click here Continue Reading »
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Derbyshire Dales CC has advised that there will be a partial closure of the Via Gellia from 6 September. Details of the closure and diversions can be found here
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We have been asked by the Parish Council to publish the following –
Derbyshire Environmental Trust administer the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund. This fund allows grants to be made for certain community projects that are near to landfill sites. It is funded by tax rebates available to land fill operators. Average grants are in the region of £20,000 though there is no specific limit.
The Parish Council has established that Parwich is located close enough to such a site to be able to apply for a grant. It has also been confirmed that playground improvements would be a suitable project.
At this stage the Parish Council is interested in hearing from residents about the sort of improvements they would like to see. Ideas from children would be particularly appreciated.
It is not possible to confirm if any particular suggestion would be implemented as costs and alternatives may have to be considered. The whole process may take many months due to the timetable for preparing and reviewing applications.
Depending on the proposals made permission from the Paek Parks Planning Authority may be required.
Please e-mail or write to the Parish Council, or contact the Clerk or any of the Councillors with your suggestions.
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We have been asked by the Parish Council to publish the following –
The Peak District National Park Planning committee has rejected this Planning Application.
The reason given was that
“The proposed installation by reasons of its height and exposed position would appear as an intrusive feature in this open countryside location, detrimental to the visual amenities of the area.”
No further public consultation had taken place as the application was regarded as a “permitted development”.
Further details can be found here
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We have the following message from the Legion:
Thanks to generous donations and fundraising activity, we are now able to spruce things up inside the Legion and have the new carpet fitted.
The Club bar will be open as usual while this is being done.
Any volunteers handy with a paint brush or a screwdriver will be very welcome – just come along between 10am and 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday this week.
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Thank you to John B Lord (presumably from Matlock?) for these very entertaining photos of the friendly match between Parwich and Matlock Park B on 24 August. Plenty of opportunities for captions………
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Tea & Cakes are being served in the churchyard at Alsop en le Dale, 11am – 4pm tomorrow (Monday). Please come along and support this event, in aid of Alsop Church. Stunning views, delicious cakes, not to be missed. Make a walk of it with great refreshments to look forward to.
If you take any local photos over the weekend or of the Tea & Cakes on Monday that you would like share with others through the Blog do send them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk .
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Coming soon to a garden near you the Great Parwich Bug Quiz!
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Update for Bradbourne & Parwich Heating Oil Club
The cost of kerosene has resumed its upward trend and with autumn approaching, suppliers are seeing an increase in demand. With a long weekend ahead, now would be a good time to check your tank and fill up if you have not already done so.
The rate and offer details for our clubs group orders for this weekend are as follows:
Rate: £0.3699 ( per litre excluding vat [5% for Domestic use])
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| What’s on Where next Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 27th | 9.30am | Mattins | Parwich Church |
| Sun 27th | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
| Sun 27th | No Methodist Service in Parwich today as congregation supporting final service at Hillside Chapel, Darley Dale | ||
| Sun 27th | 6.30pm | Sunday Football for adults and grown up kids |
Parson’s Croft |
| Mon 28th | August Bank Holiday | ||
| Mon 28th | 11am to 4pm | Tea & Cakes in the Churchyard |
Alsop Church |
| Mon 28th | Not this week | Bowls practice session new comers and novices welcome (spare woods available) |
Parson’s Croft |
| Tue 29th | 6-10pm | Badminton & Tabletennis book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Tue 29th | 6.30pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls vs. Ashwood Park B |
Parson’s Croft |
| Wed 30th | 6-10pm | Badminton & Tabletennis book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 31st | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Thu 31st | 1.45pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls vs. Tideswell |
Away |
| Thu 31st | 6-10pm | Badminton & Tabletennis book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
|
September 2017 |
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| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Fri 1st | 5.30pm | Children’s Friday Football meet at the Cricket Pavillion |
Parson’s Croft |
| Fri 1st | draw at 8.45pm |
‘Open the Safe’ continues Fridays until won |
Legion |
| Sun 3rd | No Services | Parwich & Alsop Churches | |
| Sun 3rd | 6.30pm | Sunday Football for adults and grown up kids |
Parson’s Croft |
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Can’t ewe go any quicker?
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PARWICH CROWN GREEN BOWLS CLUB
Only a few matches left this season. The Tuesday League matches now have to be started earlier because of the shorter days. Probably just as well as you can’t have old peeps wandering around in the dark with a set of woods in their hand.
Tuesday League.
Away – August 21 – Wirksworth.
This was the match that was cancelled because of the weather. Perhaps it should have been cancelled permanently. We had two good wins and two not so good losses. Dot and John B got to grips with the big green and won 21 – 15. Edith, playing this week with Sue A, Rick having tootled off to somewhere else, won 21 – 18. The remainder of the games we managed to lose quite well which gave a final score of Wirksworth 75, Parwich 58.
Away – August 22 – Matlock Bath.
We certainly did well on the old 50p green this week. Leading the way was Dot and John B who inspired everyone with their unbelievable skill in winning 21 – 4. Well John B needs bulling up as he has played rubbish for weeks. No need for any encouragement for Edith who fortunately had found Rick reasonably close at hand, they won 21- 14. Tony and Dawn nearly grasped defeat from the jaws of victory, but held on to sneak home 21 – 19. Although our fourth pair lost they battled to the end coming in 21 – 15 down. The final score Matlock Bath 58, Parwich 78. A cracking result on that green.
Next Match – Home – 29 August – Ashwood Park – 5.30pm.
Thursday League
Home – Matlock Park – 24 August.
This team are riding high in the league in second place and the match could be carnage, but no, your gallant band of intrepid, if not ancient bowlers rose to the cause! Well they had a go. Although we lost the three doubles, which as you devotees of this editorial will know, is not unusual, we were only 24 points behind. Which for us is tantamount to getting close!
Could the singles players get us back? You just had to be there. We won four out of the six games, but after 5 games the scores were tied at 107 each. You could have cut the air with a jellymould. Dawn was our final player and you could not have asked for a better. She soon went into a commanding lead, but her opponent came back and soon it was 14 each. Winner of the next end would win the match. What tension, it was greater than England in a penalty shoot-out with Germany, and the result was better, Dawn won the last end. Parwich 122, Matlock Park 121. Although it is inevitable we will be relegated at least we are going down fighting.
Next match – Away – Tideswell – 31 August – 1.45pm
MONDAY NIGHT IS BOWLS NIGHT
6.30pm – 7.30pm.
No Monday night this week as its a bank holiday and I’m sure you will be doing more exciting things.
If you can’t make Mondays just let Tony (724) or John (455) know and we will arrange an alternative.
John B
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We have a guest visiting from China this weekend…does anyone have a pair of size one or two wellies or walking boots she can borrow?
Debs W Tel: 390568
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The Village Lunches are usually held on the first Monday of each month and all are welcome. They start at 12.45pm, cost £5.50 per head and special diets can be catered for with advance notice. For more information or to book contact Val K tel. 390458.
The dates will be included in our diary page and we will post reminders each month.
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THIS IS A MESSAGE FROM THE RURAL CRIME TEAM
We are appealing to the public for information regarding 2 separate arsons that the police are investigating
The first is a barn fire that occurred approximately 2300 hours on Sunday 6th August 2017. The location for the fire is a farm property situated off of FRIDEN ROAD in MIDDLETON-BY-YOULGRAVE. The crime reference number is: 17000336296.
Extensive damage was caused to the barn. A number of silage bails were also slashed with a sharp implement. A car at the property was subject to extensive criminal damage. It would appear a sharp implement was used to cause the damage to the paintwork of the vehicle.
The CEX festival was taking place nearby at the time of the fire and a witness has mentioned sighting either a red or white colored Ford Fiesta, possibly a year 2000 model, parked near the property, with the engine running and two occupants inside at the time of the fire.
We are particularly keen to speak with anyone that could hold any information with regards to the sighting of the vehicle or if they are aware of any other suspicious persons or vehicles at or near the location around the time of the ignition
The second report that we are investigating is the deliberate ignition of 15 tons of bail straw that were located next to a barn by a public footpath at the top of DARK LANE in ALPORT. The fire has caused scorching to the exterior of the barn. This is believed to have occurred between 2015 hours and 2030 hours on Friday 18th August 2017. The crime reference to which this relates is: 17000354912.
We are appealing for information from anyone that may have been using the footpath around the time who may have sighted any suspicious persons’ or vehicles that could help us to identify who may be responsible.
At this stage it is unclear whether the fires are connected, but we would however like to take this opportunity to advise members of our rural community to be vigilant in respect of the recent reports due to the property that has been targeted.
There are a number of ways we can be contacted:
999- Emergency, happening there and now
101- Non-urgent to relay information or report something that has happened some time ago
Email- DRCT@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk – Non-urgent enquiries for the team to investigate
Many Thanks
The Rural Crime Team
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60 apprenticeships vacancies
Apprenticeships for more than 60 young people are on offer.
The apprenticeships are in:
health and social care − providing care for people in our older people’s homes − 39 vacancies
adult care catering − helping to provide meals for people in our older people’s homes − 16 vacancies
business administration − five vacancies.
Our Cabinet Member for Council Services, Councillor Angelique Foster, said:
“Apprenticeships are a great way for a young person to get a start on the career ladder and I’m delighted that we have so many opportunities available.
“With an apprenticeship at the council you can earn while you learn, receive on-the-job training and gain a qualification that employers really value.
“By joining one of the county’s largest employers you’ll gain vital knowledge that will be valued by employers in all sectors. And by working with our experienced employers you will also gain valuable skills.”
We will accept applications from anyone aged over 16, either school leavers or those looking to train in something new. Previous applicants need not apply.
The closing date for applications is 10 September 2017. Find out more about our apprenticeships
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PARWICH CROWN GREEN BOWLS CLUB
Getting towards the end of the season only three more matches in the Tuesday League and four in the Thursday. A good win and what we could call a good loss this week.
Tuesday League.
Away – August 15 – Whitworth Park.
Good result against a team currently third in the league. Tony and Dawn could do no wrong and finished winning 21 – 0. Although we only won one other game our points tally was considerably greater than Whitworth because of this win. Rick and Edith came home with a 21 – 7 win, whilst Clara and Harry got a much deserved 15 points. Dennis and Sue also got 11 points against Whitworth’s best pair. The final result Parwich 68, Whitworth 49. Can’t be bad. Two matches next week in order to play the cancelled match against Wirksworth.
Next Match – Away – 21 August – Wirksworth – 5.30pm. ( Cancelled match ).
Away – 22 August- Matlock Bath – 6.00pm.
Thursday League
Away – Bakewell – 17 August.
Bakewell got promoted ahead of us in the league last year winning by 3 points. They are bottom of the higher league and we are second last. Shows what a good standard the higher league is. We did well in the doubles winning one game and losing one by a single point. The third game was a win for Bakewell. Bakewell 61, Parwich 53. Close games in the singles and although we only won two of the games we just finished 7 points down. All in all however, we got a very creditable score, albeit a loss. Bakewell 143, Parwich 128. I don’t think this result will increase our chances of shooting up the league.
Next match – Home – Matlock Park – 24 August – 1.45pm
MONDAY NIGHT IS BOWLS NIGHT
6.30pm – 7.30pm.
No Monday night this week as we off to play our cancelled fixture.
PS. If you can’t make Mondays just let Tony (724) or John (455) know and we will arrange an alternative.
John B.
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| What’s on Where next Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 20th | 10am | Family Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 20th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 20th | 2pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls Cynthia Brown Cup |
Parson’s Croft |
| Sun 20th | 6.30pm | Sunday Football for adults and grown up kids |
Parson’s Croft |
| Mon 21st | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Mon 21st | 5.30pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls Tuesday League rescheduled match vs. Wirksworth |
Away |
| Mon 21st | 6.30pm | Bowls practice session cancelled this week |
Parson’s Croft |
| Tue 22nd | 6-10pm | Badminton & Tabletennis book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Tue 22nd | 6.30pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls vs. Matlock Bath |
Away |
| Wed 23rd | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 23rd | 6-10pm | Badminton & Tabletennis book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 24th | 1.45pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls vs. Matlock Park B |
Parson’s Croft |
| Thu 24th | 4.30pm to 7pm | Fish & Chip Van visiting Parwich alternate Thursdays tel. 0751 107 6249 |
The Green |
| Thu 24th | 6-10pm | Badminton & Tabletennis book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Fri 25th | 5.30pm | Children’s Friday Football meet at the Cricket Pavillion |
Parson’s Croft |
| Fri 25th | draw at 8.45pm |
‘Open the Safe’ continues Fridays until won |
Legion |
| Sun 27th | 9.30am | Mattins | Parwich Church |
| Sun 27th | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
| Sun 27th | No Methodist Service in Parwich today as congregation supporting final service at Hillside Chapel, Darley Dale | ||
| Sun 27th | 6.30pm | Sunday Football for adults and grown up kids |
Parson’s Croft |
Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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Readers of Colin Galtrey’s books may like to know the latest John Gammon book is now available in Kindle and Paper back formats.
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We will be updating the Parwich.org Diary page this weekend, so if you have any Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall events (September and October) that you want to go in the Diary in time to be included in the Peak Five Church Magazine’s September issue, please send them in by Saturday (19th of August).
Including our Diary in the Church magazine is important as it helps you reach some of those who are not on-line.
Please send Diary information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk or leave me a message on tel. 287.
Thank you, Peter
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Thank you John F-S for taking this photo at the Millenium Pond
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We have received the following press release from Derbyshire County Council.
Derbyshire Connect services to be rolled out countywide
Community transport users will continue to receive life-line services as Derbyshire Connect buses are rolled out countywide.
We have pledged to continue supporting Dial-a-Bus (DAB)- style ‘shopping’ buses and aCTive Travel journeys to healthcare appointments.
These services are for people unable to use conventional transport because of mobility difficulties or because they live in areas − usually rural − where public transport is limited.
A new Derbyshire Connect service has been trialled in the Ashbourne and Wirksworth area since February. Contracts to operate the service across the county have now been awarded and will start in October − continuing to take people to supermarkets, shops, banks and medical appointments at hospitals, clinics, the doctors, dentists and opticians.
Councillor Trevor Ainsworth, our Cabinet Support Member for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, said:
“This is great news for community transport users. We are aware that there have been concerns among some passengers that their services were ending because funding was being withdrawn. This is not the case − funding is being provided in a different way.”
Councillor Ainsworth added:
“We know how important getting out and about is for people to retain their independence and we are clear on our commitment to continue to support the most vulnerable, particularly in rural and isolated communities, ensuring they have the same opportunities as they currently have, to travel to vital services.”
Funding for DAB and aCTive Travel services is currently provided by the council to the county’s six community transport schemes through grants.
Following a legal challenge, which makes it more difficult to provide funding in this way, the new Derbyshire Connect services will be run under contract.
Ashbourne Community Transport, based in Ashbourne, won the contract to provide shopping buses to cover the Derbyshire Dales, High Peak and South Derbyshire.
Community Transport for Town and County (CT4TC), based in Chesterfield and Ripley, will run shopping buses in Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Erewash and North East Derbyshire.
South Derbyshire Community Volunteers Service, based in Swadlincote, will provide journeys to medical appointments in South Derbyshire and in the south of the Derbyshire Dales.
Ashbourne Community Transport, Erewash Community Transport, based in Ilkeston, and Community Transport Swadlincote will run services to healthcare appointments in Amber Valley and Erewash.
And CDGi Training Limited − a specialist healthcare transport provider based in Eckington – will put on aCTive Travel services in Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.
Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport, based in Bakewell, The Bureau − Glossop’s voluntary and community network – New Mills Volunteer Centre and Voluntary and Community Services Peaks and Dales, based in Ashbourne and Buxton, will take passengers to medical appointments in the High Peak and north Derbyshire Dales.
Like the current DAB and aCTive travel services, the new Derbyshire Connect services will still need to be booked but will continue to run door-to-door with passenger assistants on hand to provide extra assistance, where necessary.
Councillor Ainsworth said:
“These new Derbyshire Connect buses will offer better value for money − around £7 per passenger to run compared to an average £16.57 for the current service − and provide a more customer focused service. Gold Card holders will also be able to travel for free − currently they have to pay − and in the longer term we expect them to develop into more flexible services to meet the needs of a wider range of customers.”
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Well if cats can have their day why not allotments!
The National Allotment Society is running this initiative to help protect, promote and preserve allotments. More information can be found here
At this point I should be asking, like with the cats, for pictures of your allotment. However as we don’t have any allotments that would be rather pointless! I can’t help looking at all those under-utilised sports fields and thinking would a corner of one of those be missed? So instead of pictures here’s a quick poll.
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