Tuesday November 24, 2015 by Blog Team
All of us here at Parwich.org would like to extend our sympathies to Evie, Alice, Lucy and Paul. Paul B, an active participant in our community, was also a very active supporter and contributor to the Parwich Blog from the start. His Weedkiller Weekly column and cartoons at times pushed the boundaries (click here to see all the Weedkiller posts), but always had a band of loyal readers. Perhaps we should read a few so we can attend his funeral with a smile on our faces:
Thursday 26th November 1pm at St Peter’s Church in Parwich there will be a Service of Remembrance (following a private family service at the crematorium). ‘Funeral attire is strictly optional’ and the Service will be followed by refreshments at the Legion and the Memorial Hall.

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Tuesday November 24, 2015 by Peter T
For those not following our local band, the A52s, on Twitter or Facebook:
Twitter doesn’t seem to want to post to FB today so… we’re on BBC Radio Derby today at 3.15pm. In our best dinner jackets and BBC accents of course!
Click here to find out how to get their new cd.
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Monday November 23, 2015 by Fiona H


A timely reminder from Action Fraud at a time of the year when many people are shopping online:
Protect yourself:
- Check the authenticity of the websites before making any purchases. Conduct a ‘whois’ search on the website which will identify when the website has been created, be wary of newly formed domains. You can conduct this search using the following website – https://who.is/.
- Carry out online research in relation to the website, company name and the business address provided to identify any poor feedback or possible irregularities.
- Check the Trusted Shops Facebook page where warnings about websites using their Trustmark are published. If you are in doubt about the legitimacy of a Trustmark then you can contact Trusted Shops on 0203 364 5906 or by email service@trustedshops.co.uk. They will confirm whether they have certified that website.
- Payments made via bank transfer are not protected should you not received the item. Therefore always try to make the payment via PayPal or a credit card where you have some payment cover should you not receive your product.
- If the item advertised seems too good to be true, then it probably is.
If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone 0300 123 2040.
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Monday November 23, 2015 by Fiona H

Thank you to Caroline G for this morning’s photo taken as the sun broke through across the fields and started to thaw the frost behind Sycamore Cottages.
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Monday November 23, 2015 by Emma S
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Monday November 23, 2015 by Emma S

See the Parwich.org diary page for the local collection days.
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Sunday November 22, 2015 by Fiona H

New shed arrives for the Churchyard. Photo by JFS
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Saturday November 21, 2015 by Peter T
| What’s on Where this Week |
| Day |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Sun 22nd |
9.30am |
Mattins |
Parwich Church |
| Sun 22nd |
11.15am |
Mattins |
Alsop Church |
| Sun 22nd |
2.30pm |
Methodist Service |
Parwich Church |
| Mon 23rd |
5pm and
6.15pm |
Pilates: two mixed ability classes |
Memorial Hall |
| Tue 24th |
6-10pm |
Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 25th |
… |
Grey bin and food caddy collection |
Parwich |
| Wed 25th |
6-10pm |
Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 26th |
6-10pm |
Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Fri 27th |
6.30pm |
Parwich Family Film
Penguins of Madagascar |
Memorial Hall |
| Sun 29th |
|
No Services |
Parwich & Alsop Churches |
| Sun 29th |
11am |
Peak Five Group
Advent Service |
Thorpe |
Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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Saturday November 21, 2015 by Lucy M
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Saturday November 21, 2015 by Emma S
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Saturday November 21, 2015 by Emma S
NEWSPAPERS
June would appreciate your newspapers for rabbit bedding.
Please call her on 390546 and she will collect.
Thanks for your help.

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Friday November 20, 2015 by Peter T
There is a light covering of snow in Parwich village with more on higher ground. With a risk of freezing take care on the roads through the night. Forecasts are uncertain but could be more snow or rain might just wash what there is away. If you find any difficulties on the road do let other readers know by adding a comment to this post.

Useful weather sites include:
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Friday November 20, 2015 by Peter T

Update for Bradbourne & Parwich Heating Oil Club
Although the weather is turning cold and Christmas only a month away, rates and delivery times for this time of year are surprisingly good. The rate and offer details for our clubs group orders for this weekend are as follows:
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Friday November 20, 2015 by Fiona H
Has anyone lost their blue lidded recycling bin? A bin appeared on the end of my drive at Barn Cottage, Creamery Lane, sometime yesterday I think.
Thank you
Gill Harrison
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Friday November 20, 2015 by Fiona H
Grants available to improve rural areas 
Grants of more than £2,500 are available to help small businesses, farmers and community groups in parts of Derbyshire Dales and High Peak to develop and grow.
A total of £1.7m is available from the Peak Leader Rural Grants Scheme which is being managed by Derbyshire County Council on behalf of the Derbyshire Economic Partnership.
Grants will be available for projects that can create jobs, grow businesses or develop community services in the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak.
The grants can also be used to help:
- increase farm productivity and improvement
- farm diversification
- small business support
- provide new services in rural areas
- small scale culture and heritage developments and improvements
- new small tourist attractions
- forestry improvements (woodland management).
Continue Reading »
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Friday November 20, 2015 by Peter T
We are updating the Parwich.org Diary page, so if you have any Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall events (December, January and February) that you want to go in the Diary in time to be included in the Peak Five Churches Magazine’s December/January issue, please send them in by tomorrow evening, Saturday 21st of November. (Note, there is not a separate January issue, so the next one will not be until February.)
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 ring me on tel. 287.
Thank you, Peter
Note, click here for
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Thursday November 19, 2015 by Peter T

Photo by John F-S
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Thursday November 19, 2015 by Peter T
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/

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Tuesday November 17, 2015 by Fiona H
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Tuesday November 17, 2015 by Emma S
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Monday November 16, 2015 by Emma S
This post has been updated, please click here for the latest post.
Here is the list of properties for sale or rent in our area, correct (so far as we can tell from Rightmove) as of 16th November 2015.
For Sale:
- Pikehall, 6 bedroom detached house, £690,000 (NEW PRICE).
- Pikehall, 5/6 bed detached farmhouse and 5 holiday cottages, £690,000 (NEW PRICE).
- Parwich, Creamery Lane, 4 bed character property, £395,000 (NEW PRICE).
- Parwich, The Square, 4 bed detached cottage, £300,000.
- Parwich, Rathborne Croft, 3 bedroom semi-detached, £250,000.
For Rent:
- Parwich, The Old Post Office, Main Street, 5 bed detached, £404 per week / £1,750 per calendar month.
- UPDATE – Parwich, Rosemary Cottage, Main Street, 3 bed detached, £650 per calendar month.
The list will be updated again in due course. Until then, you will be able to find it on the INFO page, via the SITE MAP.
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Monday November 16, 2015 by Emma S
There is still time to reserve a stall but you need to be quick….!

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Monday November 16, 2015 by Peter T
The next Parwich Parish Council meeting is:
7.30pm Wednesday 18th November
The meeting as usual starts with a section where the public can address the Council, all are welcome.
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Monday November 16, 2015 by Peter T
We are updating the Parwich.org Diary page, so if you have any Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall events (December, January and February) that you want to go in the Diary in time to be included in the Peak Five Churches Magazine’s December/January issue, please send them in by next Saturday 21st of November. (Note, there is not a separate January issue.)
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 ring me on tel. 287.
Thank you, Peter
Note, click here for
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Sunday November 15, 2015 by Peter T
Watch this space for more information, St. Peter’s are planning a weekend event in the Church with crafts, mulled wine, Christmas trees and much more on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of December, culminating with the Carol Service on the Sunday evening.
Various local organisations and societies are decorating the trees. As always it is likely to be a very enjoyable event. For more details contact Gill Simpson on 388.
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Saturday November 14, 2015 by Fiona H
Parwich Ladies Group
Social evening and fuddle on Thursday 19 November at 7.30 pm in the Memorial Hall.
All Welcome.
Further details from Liz on 302 or Jill on 353
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Saturday November 14, 2015 by Peter T
| What’s on Where this Week |
| Day |
Time |
Event |
Location |
| Sun 15th |
10am |
Family Service
jointly with Methodists |
Parwich Church |
| Sun 15th |
11.15am |
Baptism Service |
Alsop Church |
| Mon 16th |
10am
/ 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell
arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages
/ Alsop Church |
| Mon 16th |
5pm and
6.15pm |
Pilates: two mixed ability classes
|
Memorial Hall |
| Tue 17th |
6-10pm |
Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 18th |
… |
Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection |
Parwich |
| Wed 18th |
6-10pm |
Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 18th |
7.30pm |
Parwich Parish Council Meeting
go to the Council’s website for Minutes & Agendas |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 19th |
11am to 1pm |
Evie’s Artistic Session
More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 19th |
|
No badminton this evening |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 19th |
7.30pm |
Parwich Ladies
Social Evening & Fuddle
For info phone Liz 302 or Jill 353 |
Memorial Hall |
| Fri 20th |
3.15 to
3.45pm |
Mobile Library |
The Green |
| Sun 22nd |
9.30am |
Mattins |
Parwich Church |
| Sun 22nd |
11.15am |
Mattins |
Alsop Church |
| Sun 22nd |
2.30pm |
Methodist Service |
Parwich Church |
Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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Friday November 13, 2015 by Peter T

Update for Bradbourne & Parwich Heating Oil Club
News on Thursday that the global oil glut is at its highest in a decade as inventories soar, has seen a further drop in the costs of crude, please visit our news section for more details. The rate and offer details for our clubs group orders for this weekend are as follows:
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Friday November 13, 2015 by Peter T
Thank you Katy W for passing on this sad news from Ian at Village Games, Derbyshire Dales District Council. It is a real shame, as those who attended were really enjoying it.
Please share this email I received….
“I have spoken with Claire after each class since July and I’m aware we haven’t had great attendances thus far. With that in mind, and barring some divine miracle this Saturday where people turn up in droves for the class, it pains me to say that I think we will have to stop the class after Saturday’s session. As we discussed when planning the session initially, Village Games is not about making profit, however we do at least need to cover costs when running sessions such as this one in order to make the session sustainable. Unfortunately we’re not even coming close to achieving this each month and as I’m sure you can appreciate, we can’t continue to run the session in its current state indefinitely. I’m genuinely saddened to write this email, but I’m acutely aware that sometimes, these things just don’t work for one reason or another”
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work and support in trying to make the session a success”
So anyone interested in tomorrow’s session or getting numbers up to try to rescue future sessions do speak to Katy or contact Ian Dipaolo tel 0790 944 3293 asap.
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Friday November 13, 2015 by Fiona H

NEW PERSPECTIVES, an East Midlands based national touring theatre company, have chosen Parwich to put on a production of He Wore a Red Hat. It is described as a Festive Noir Comedy and this is the first time New Perspectives have staged a production in the Peak District. It will also be the first time a play has been staged in the new memorial hall.
Supported by the Arts Council, the company specialises in creating dynamic performances for rural audiences, making ambitious and original theatre. Productions are toured nationally and overseas.
Put Sunday 13 December 2015 at 7.30pm in your diaries.
The Whodunit comedy is suitable for ages 12 to 112.
Tickets are £10 each and will be available through Janet Gosling at the Sycamore or online https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/211639
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Thursday November 12, 2015 by Blog Team
The Blog Team would like to thank the Horticultural Society and another donor who wishes to remain anonymous for their kind donations. The Blog has been running since 2007 and until this year has been funded by the Blog Team members.
Parwich.org costs an average of £120 per year to run, with an additional £40 spent last year to provide prizes for competitions. Costs have increased over the years as more storage/memory space has had to be purchased. Other costs include the cost of the domain, the cost of a version of WordPress which we can customise and the cost of keeping the site free of adverts.
Thank you for your support,
Peter, Emma, Fiona, Lucy and Steve
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Thursday November 12, 2015 by Peter T
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Wednesday November 11, 2015 by Emma S
Parwich Parish Council
Town/Parish Council Snow Warden Scheme
Please see accompanying details (click here) of Derbyshire County Council’s proposed Winter Service Scheme for 2015/16.
If you are willing to participate in the Snow Warden Scheme for 2015/16 by becoming a snow warden for Parwich, to assist with clearance of village footpaths, please advise a member of Parwich Parish Council, contact the clerk to the parish council (click here) or contact Derbyshire County Council on the advertised telephone number . This will enable paperwork, training and salt deliveries to be put in place in advance of any bad weather.
Thank you
Mrs S Hampson
Clerk to Parwich Parish Council
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Monday November 9, 2015 by Blog Team
Though outside our area, the Blog Team thought some readers might fancy a trip to Youlgrave:

A Symporium of Melody, Mirth & Magic for your delectation and delight
Old Time Music Hall comes to Youlgrave on Saturday 14th November 2015 at 2:30pm.
Blow away the winter blues and get in the mood for Christmas with Bravo productions’ feel-good show filled with magical musical memories and good old fashioned fun guaranteed put a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Tickets are £10 including tea / coffee & mince pie. Tickets can be brought by calling 01629 828 215 or online at yvh.org.uk/bravo
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Sunday November 8, 2015 by Peter T
Your very own Friendly Neighbourhood Ciderband, The A52s are launching our first album! JOY MINING MACHINERY on 21st November with a celebratory gig at Wirksworth Town Hall.
We really hope that many of you lovely Parwichians who have followed, supported and danced along with us over the past 9 years(!) will be able to joins us. Please see the link below for tickets.
TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/townhallevents
The album will be available on CD and download. Proceeds from the CD sales will go to Aquabox http://www.aquabox.org/

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