Goldcrest at Close Farm

Photos by John F-S

Ashbourne Community Transport

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Click here to visit their Facebook page

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What’s on Where this Week
Day Time Event Location
Sun 8th 9.30am Family Holy Communion Parwich Church
Sun 8th 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church
Sun 8th 2.30pm Methodist Service Parwich Church
Mon 9th 10am
/ 10.07am
Bus to Bakewell
arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35
Sycamore Cottages
/ Alsop Church
Mon 9th 5pm and
6.15pm
Pilates: two mixed ability classes Memorial Hall
Tue 10th 6pm Over 60s AGM Memorial Hall
Tue 10th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Tue 10th 7pm Keep fit run/jog/walk – all abilities Sycamore car park
Wed 11th Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection Parwich
Wed 11th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Thu 12th 11am to 1pm Evie’s Artistic Session
More info: 390488
Memorial Hall
Thu 12th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Fri 13th 2.50 to
3.30pm
Mobile Library The Green
Fri 13th draw at
8.45pm
Open the Safe
continues Fridays until the Safe is opened
Legion
Sat 14th 5pm
Kick Off
Six Nations @ Legion
England v. Scotland
Drinks promotions during match
& Snacks at half time
Legion
Sat 14th 9pm
onwards
St. Patrick’s Day Party Sycamore
Sun 15th 10am Mothering Sunday Service Parwich Church
Sun 15th 11.15am Mothering Sunday Service Alsop Church

Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk

Threads Workshops

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Duck Race – April 18th 2015

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Tonight – open the safe week 3

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Parish Council Elections

Parwich Parish Council would like to advise about the forthcoming parish council elections in May 2015.

The nomination pack and set of forms are now available to view and download from Derbyshire Dales District Council’s site:

http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/elections/2015-elections/town-and-parish-council-elections*

If you are eligible and interested in standing as a member of Parwich Parish Council in May 2015 then please follow the instructions found through the above site regarding the election process and deadlines. Please note applications must not be made to the clerk to Parwich Parish Council.

Parwich Parish Council should consist of 7 members council (to be quorate at meetings there must be at least three parish council members elected in May).

Some members of the present parish council may not choose to stand for another term of office; therefore, if insufficient interest is received by Derbyshire Dales District Council at the elections from present members of the parish council and members of the parish, to be members of Parwich Parish Council, then Parwich parish may be without a parish council.

Please give consideration to this notice, to viewing the information regarding the application process and the implications of possibly being without a parish council.

S Hampson
Clerk
Parwich PC

* Deadline for submissions is 4pm on 9 April 2015.

As a Team we were arguing when ‘Spring’ officially started. I said 1st of March and Fiona said the 21st of March. Steve pointed out that both were correct in that the 1st is the start of metrological spring, but the 21st, the equinox, is the start astronomically speaking.

Well, with warm weather forecast for this weekend, let’s hope that we all feel Spring has well and truly started. So why not get your cameras out and enter this photography competition:

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Competition rules: Continue Reading »

Promising start to the day

Photos by David G – it must have been a busy morning for planes!

St George’s Day Parade 2015

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Grand national 2015

March Film

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Trailer:

Continue Reading »

Open the Safe week 3

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Sunday Times Best Paces to Live

Yesterday’s Sunday Times lists Britain’s 50 “finest rural communities“, including Parwich. It says:

You know somewhere’s worth a good look when families move in and stay for decades. That’s what happens in Parwich, a welcoming village in the Peak District National Park, with old houses built in the pale local limestone amid the the bright green hills and dry-stone walls. It’s definitely rural – the nearest town is Ashbourne, seven miles away – and it does not attract many visitors in winter, but it is pretty enough for the residents not to mind. Heck, that’s what country life is about, isn’t it?

In summer, Parwich is on the tourist trail, a boost for the friendly local pub, the Sycamore, which has earned its place in the Good Pub Guide 2015. Locals and visitors sit outside at the picnic tables while kids and dogs run about on the grass; a cricket pitch, a tennis court and a bowling green offer further seasonal diversions. When they are not at the little school, children might be sent to the pub on their own. Don’t call the NSPCC – one of its rooms is the village shop.

Brook running clear

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Photo by John F-S

Ladies go to Longnor

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Not Long to Go

Thank you to John B for the following. We look forward to this year’s bowling club reports which are always very entertaining.

PARWICH CROWN GREEN BOWLING CLUB

2015 SEASON

 In just over a month the most exciting game on the planet will start a new season and you dear reader can be part of it. With no prior knowledge needed or indeed trips to the gym to get in shape (not a bad idea really) you too can participate in the cut and thrust of Crown Green bowling.

This cannot be I hear you cry. There has to be a catch or major expenses, but not a bit of it. All you need to do is to come down to Parsons Croft and start playing. It really is that simple. So shake off the drudgery of winter and welcome the coming of spring and get down there.

We will be having a meeting in the Clubhouse on Thursday 5 March at around 1.30pm. Don’t worry if you can’t make it but we would love to see you. You can come down anytime once the Green is open. The Green at present is too wet but fingers crossed it will dry out soon. It would be really great to see some new faces and for others to enjoy one of the best Crown Greens in Derbyshire.

The new season starts the first week in April so not long to go.

What are you waiting for come and join us.

Call John B 455, John H 302,

March Table Top Sale

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What’s on Where this Week
Day Time Event Location
Sun 1st No services today Parwich & Alsop
Churches
Sun 1st 3pm
Kick Off
Six Nations @ Legion
Ireland v. England
Drinks promotions during match
& Snacks at half time
Legion
Mon 2nd 12.45pm Parwich Lunch
Roast Pork & Rice Pudding
Phone Val tel.390 458
Memorial Hall
Mon 2nd 5pm and
6.15pm
Pilates: two mixed ability classes Memorial Hall
Tue 3rd 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Tue 3rd 7pm Keep fit run/jog/walk – all abilities Sycamore car park
Wed 4th Grey bin and food caddy collection Parwich
Wed 4th meet 1.30pm Parwich Ladies
Visit Longnor Craft Centre
& Coffee Shop
for more details contact Gill 388
meet at
The Green
Wed 4th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Thu 5th 11am to 1pm Evie’s Artistic Session
More info: 390488
Memorial Hall
Thu 5th 1.30pm Parwich Crown Green Bowls
Club Meeting
all welcome
Bowls Clubhouse
Parson’s Croft
Thu 5th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Fri 6th draw at
8.45pm
Open the Safe
continues Fridays until the Safe is opened
Legion
Sun 8th 9.30am Family Holy Communion Parwich Church
Sun 8th 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church
Sun 8th 2.30pm Methodist Service Parwich Church

Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk

Tomorrow – 6 Nations Rugby at the Legion

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Complaint

Lesley B has correspondence regarding item 15.1.14 of the Parish Council minutes of 21 January 2015 (click here to see the draft minutes), which she sent to the Blog. If anyone else would like to see this information they can email Leslie B at admin@holistichorsehealth.com leaving their telephone number and convenient time to call if they would like her to ring them back.

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Book your Lunch

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Oil Spill Update

The source of the leakage has been identified and action has been taken to stop further problems.

Made in Derbyshire

 

Derbyshire County Council

Made in Derbyshire supports what’s great about our county

Derbyshire businesses, musicians, arts groups and tourist destinations are being urged to sign up to a new campaign celebrating what’s great about the county.


Any individual or organisation that organises events, makes products or provides a service that is created or based in the county can register as a member of ‘Made in Derbyshire 2015’. Continue Reading »

Oil and Water

Photos of oil patterns by John F-S.

Lock up your sheds

A local resident reported that last night there were a number of break ins and attempted break ins to sheds in Smithy Lane. Shed doors have been significantly damaged. We will add further information when the police information comes through.

Duck Race – April 18th 2015

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Sales Event on Friday

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Oil Spill

This has now been reported to the Environment Agency. If anyone has any further information please contact the EA on 0800 80 70 60

There is a strong smell of oil at Nethergreen, I noticed it last night around 9 pm and again this morning. I have noticed that the oil is now in the pond. Has anyone got a leak further upstream?

Fiona

Rugby at the Legion this Sunday…..

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Part-time cleaner sought

Outside our immediate area, but may be of interest:

Is anyone looking for a part-time cleaning job? I need occasional help to clean our two bedroomed holiday cottage when I cannot do it. Linen will be prepared for you (no washing or ironing!). Please call 01335 350 737. Fenny Bentley.

Izzy J

New Key Number

Please note that the Memorial Hall number has now changed. Please contact Cheryl Woolley for the new number

Pump Hill Meeting

Notes of Meeting to Discuss the Future of Parish Council Land off Pump Hill 23 February 2015 at Parwich Memorial Hall

Over 50 residents were in attendance.

Peter Trewhitt opened the meeting on behalf of the blog team and introduced Councillor  Simon Spencer. Cllr Spencer outlined the purpose of his role and emphasised that he was there as an independent chair.

David Wigley outlined the process of acquiring the land when he was Chair of the Parish Council. Cllr Spencer then opened the meeting for comments.

After considerable discussion the following points were agreed:

  • the land should remain as garden indefinitely
  • that the Shields family are regarded as the preferred custodians
  • should the Shields decide not to exercise their right of pre-emption, then this would be opened up again for consultation.

The full notes of the meeting can be read here: Continue Reading »

YNOT 2015

It’s that time of year again, (no I’m not talking about Christmas), its time to put on your wellies and shake the cobwebs off your tent, its almost time for YNOT Festival 2015.

The fields around Pikehall near Parwich will be transformed into a mix of live music and entertainment with plenty of hot and cold food. There are camping facilities, toilets and showers available in the fields beside the festival. This year there are 3 promising headliners, including the indie-rock band Primal Scream, Basement Jaxx and the very well known and popular Snoop Dogg. The line up for this years YNOT Festival also includes Saint Raymond, Nick Mulvey, Rae Morris, Pulled Apart By Horses, Slaves, We Are The Ocean, The Amazing Snakeheads, Honey Blood, Gengahr, Jagaara, Ruen Brothers, Fearless, Vampire Killer, Allusondrugs, The Academic and King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys.

The tickets for YNOT 2015 are currently on sale but tier 1, costing £84.50 have already sold out due to the increasing popularity of YNOT. Tier 2 is at £89.50 and tickets for tier 3 cost £94.50.

Bad News for Dance Class?

We have just received the following:

My name is Hayley Eaton  and i was meant to be running the dance club tomorrow but unfortunately  I have left the company for personal reasons I do not know if the company will be continuing  with classes or not but you will need to contact emma robson
+447772420984
Kind regards
Hayley Eaton

Church Magazine Subscriptions

For those who haven’t already paid, the 2015 subscriptions (£5 per year) for the Peak Five monthly magazine are due. The magazine covers the five parishes of Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington.

For Parwich please give your subscriptions to Martin Compton (tel. 390 529), who can also be contacted to arrange new subscriptions.

Other Excrement

Just one example of an animal owner not cleaning up

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Terry P

Family Dance Classes on Wednesday

Cancelled

Dance Class

March Village Lunch

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