Little Garden Bird Watch

Tomorrow and Sunday see the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch, there is still time to register for that. (Click here for more information.) However we are suggesting that we also do an Alsop, Ballidon, Pikehall and Parwich ‘Little Garden Bird Watch’.

Coal tit

Great tit

The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch involves counting the birds you see in your garden for one hour at some point over the weekend. We are suggesting a simpler note of what species our readers happen to see in our area on Saturday and/or Sunday. Just put your list in a comment to this post, or email it and any photos you happen to take to parwich@hotmail.co.uk.

Bullfinch

Bullfinch

To identify birds you can use one of the following:

We are also compiling a page of bird photos taken locally, click here to go to this page.

Threads – Day Workshops

Parwich Full Day Workshops April 2015

Life after Parwich

Do you recognise this former Blog Team member, now playing Dame Trott in Knaresborough Players production of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at the Frazer Theatre in Knaresborough?

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The Pantomime is receiving excellent reviews, so if you are near Knaresborough …

Reminder – Shaw Lane Closure

We have received a letter from Severn Trent regarding a temporary closure of Shaw Lane to allow maintenance work outside Hopecroft. The work is scheduled to begin at 9.30am on 24th January and take up to 2 days.

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The diversion route looks interesting!

Burns Night

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And Another Bin Update

Leave your Grey bin and food caddy out as they should be collected tomorrow or Saturday:

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Waste & recycling plan for Friday 23 January

Some headlines regarding this week’s snow-affected waste and recycling collections:

* Today’s usual Thursday domestic collections have been completed to schedule.

* Most of Wednesday’s domestic collections remain outstanding. Please leave out bins/bags – the aim is to complete these collections tomorrow and Saturday.

* Tomorrow our domestic collection crews will focus on scheduled Friday rounds.

* This week’s scheduled recycling collections continue to be late in some areas. A mix of Wednesday catch-ups and scheduled Thursday recycling collections happened today, but some collections are still outstanding from both days. Again, the aim will be to catch up tomorrow and Saturday, while also factoring in scheduled Friday recycling rounds.

The weather forecast suggests we will be able to complete the catch up by end of play on Saturday – so please leave out your bins and bags if we haven’t yet got to you.

As always, your patience is appreciated.

Another Bin Update

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The snow overnight on Tuesday into Wednesday meant that many rounds were unsafe and inaccessible for our waste and recycling crews today.

The only scheduled Wednesday domestic waste collections made were on the main road at Fenny Bentley, which meant other scheduled collections in and around this area, including Parwich, Tissington and Hartington, and other Dales villages in and near Winster, Youlgrave, Elton, Birchover and the Carsington, Hognaston and Kniveton area were not attempted.

The Met Office Yellow Warning for ice overnight means we are unlikely to be able to revisit these areas tomorrow (Thursday), as side roads could be even more treacherous, but please leave out bins and bags. Our domestic waste crews will instead concentrate on regular Thursday rounds in the south of the district and return to Wednesday’s scheduled collections when it is fit to do so.

We managed around a quarter of our usual Wednesday recycling collections in and around Matlock today, but high areas were difficult to access. The plan is to return to these areas tomorrow, but to move on to regular Thursday recycling rounds if they remain inaccessible.

Once again, the message to all this week’s scheduled Wednesday and Thursday recycling collection properties is to please leave out your bins and bags for collection.

If necessary, our crews will once again work on Saturday to enable a catch up of all this week’s scheduled collections.

Solicitor Wanted

Can anyone recommend a local solicitor for house conveyancing please?

Tel. 132
Sue C

Sue has now found a solicitor

Parwich School Closed

Parwich School is also closed today

We have just received the following from Derbyshire County Council:

21st January collection update
Because of the overnight snow, today’s scheduled waste and recycling collections are on hold. We’ll be inspecting the roads later to check if it’s safe to collect. In the meantime please leave out bins and bags.

Please note it’s not just the condition of the roads on today’s scheduled rounds that are a concern, but also roads to and from our depot at Longcliffe.

Many thanks

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Photo by David G

QEGS closed today because of snow

The County Council have announced that QEGS will be closed today. We will try to keep everyone updated:

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School, Ashbourne
21-01-2015 06:13 AM GMT

The school is closed to students and staff today, due to the snow. This decision has been taken, at 5.50am, based on the weather in Ashbourne and surrounding areas, and after consultation with our school bus suppliers.

Click here for the latest updates on school closures on the County Council website. Highfields in Matlock is also closed.

Snowy Roads

The snow has started, but the weather forecasters are uncertain about how much there will be. So, as the night progresses and in to the morning, do keep other readers updated if there are any problems on the roads:

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Wednesday, 7am: Lynne G. reports

Just heard from a friend that the A515 is closed between us and Ashbourne because of a jack knifed lorry. The news was on Ashbourne Radio but I’ve also found it here in case anyone’s looking for updates:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/travel/2656981/incidents/road

The County Council website reports conditions are worse in the north of the County with so far the only other reported road closures north of Buxton.

Wednesday 8.15am: Cheryl W says:

I’ve just got to work and the road block is at the Bentley Brook Inn heading towards Buxton. The road from Parwich to Ashbourne is passable with care at the Parwich end but clear in Ashbourne.

Wednesday 10am: If you are traveling north, don’t forget about the Buxton Weather Watch website as they post people’s updates about road conditions pretty regularly.

Burns Night

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Mobile Library

Thank you to Jean W for providing the following information:

The Mobile Library is now only calling every four weeks. The next 2 visits to Parwich will be Friday 13 February and Friday 13 March. The library will only stop at the Green and will be there from 2.50 pm to 3.30 pm.

Any Diary Dates?

We are updating the Diary page this week, so if you have any Alsop, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall events that you want to go in the Diary in time for the Peak Five Churches magazine’s February issue, please send them in by Friday (23rd January).

Including our Diary in the Church magazine is important as it helps us reach some of those who are not on-line.

Please send Diary information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk or give it to me (Peter T) tel. 287.

Thank you, Peter

History Society Quiz – Photo Round

For those who missed the Quiz on Saturday evening, who want a go at the Local Photograph Round, click on the image below to access the photographs as a pdf. To see the answers click on “Continue reading” at the bottom:

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NB This is a large file so it may take a minute or so to down load.
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Land off Pump Hill

Our poll on the idea of of a public meeting relating to the future of the community owned land off Pump Hill (see https://parwich.org/2014/12/26/land-off-pump-hill/ ) so far has attracted 136 votes. This makes it the most responded to poll here at parwich.org. A clear majority of 78% are in favour of the option:

There should be a public meeting to discuss the options for the land off Pump Hill

These results will be passed on to Parwich Parish Council.

Shaw Lane Road Closure

We have received a letter from Severn Trent regarding a temporary closure of Shaw Lane to allow maintenance work outside Hopecroft. The work is scheduled to begin at 9.30am on 24th January and take up to 2 days.

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The diversion route looks interesting!

A Friday Walk

Edith, Saskia and Fiona are hoping to do regular walks on a Friday (weather permitting). Anyone is welcome to walk with us either on a regular or occasional basis. The first will be on this Friday (23 Jan), a walk of about 5 miles to Tissington.  Meet at 9.00am at the Pump Shed.

History Society Quiz

Many thanks to all those who attended the quiz last night, it was an excellent turnout. In all the excitement I forgot to give the answers to the local knowledge round. Here are the questions and if you click on the “continue reading” button you can see the answers.

1. Who won the Alan Oldfield Trophy for the highest scoring entrant in this year’s Flower and Produce show?

   Lesley Goodman     Helen Pitts      John Henbery       Irene Wilton

2. The booking secretary for the Memorial Hall changed this year. Who is the current booking secretary?

3. Who celebrated 20 years of working at Parwich School this year?

4. What blocked Monsdale Lane in February?

5. In 2014 we remembered the outbreak of WW1, a number of Parwich men were killed during the war name one.

6. What was awarded to Alan Wood this year, nearly 70 years after the event?

7. This year we acquired a static defibrillator. Where is it situated?

8. Wind turbines made their appearance at Hill Top Farm this year. How tall are they

      17.5m       24.5m        30.5m         36.5m

9. Open Gardens saw people flocking to Parwich. How many tickets were sold? (to the nearest 25)

10. Wakes Week traditional race night had a crisis. What were unavailable and what took their place?

11. Shaun and Tony Marshall were TV stars, on what programme?

12. Wakes Tuesday on the start of the Junior Hill race was delayed. Why?

13. The start of the year saw an avenue of trees planted at Nethergreen. What sort of trees are they?

14. There are two breeds of cattle on two farms in Alsop which are named after their counties of origin. Name one of these breeds of cattle.

15.The fine Norman church in Ballidon continues to stand unused, what year was the last service held in Ballidon’s All Saints Church?

16.December saw Parwich School head-teacher Caroline Rogers moved on, name the head-teacher who immediately preceded her.

17.The Strictly Come Dancing glitter ball trophy spent Christmas in the Sycamore Inn; name/identify the local houses the following actors are most associated with:

Tom Chambers      Alan Bates     Corin Redgrave     Donald Calthrop

18. We have seen sad losses over the last year, what branch of the Armed Forces did both Brian Foden and Jack Cundy serve in?

19.What was Carol Cooper’s maiden name? Continue Reading »

What’s on Where this Week
Day Time Event Location
Sun 18th 10am Family Service Parwich Church
Sun 18th 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church
Mon 19th 5pm and
6.15pm
Pilates: two mixed ability classes Memorial Hall
Tue 20th 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Tue 20th 7pm Keep fit run/jog/walk – all abilities Sycamore car park
Wed 21st Grey bin and food caddy collection Parwich
Wed 21st 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Wed 21st 7.30pm Parish Council Meeting Memorial Hall
Thu 22nd 11am to 1pm Evie’s Artistic Session
More info: 390488
Memorial Hall
Thu 22nd 6-10pm Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 Memorial Hall
Fri 23rd 9am A Friday Walk
to Tissington aprox 5 miles
meet at
Pump Shed
(bus shelter)
Sat 24th 8pm Burns Night
to book food phone 390212
Sycamore Inn
Sun 25th 9.30am Mattins Parwich Church
Sun 25th 11.15am Mattins Alsop Church
Sun 25th 2.30pm Methodist Covenant Service Parwich Church

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

Oil Club Price

For orders placed by 11.30 am on Monday, the price for a minimum delivery of 500l is 0.3399 ppl

Live Music Event – 14th February……

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How do I get these nuts?

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Quiz on Saturday

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A meeting of Parwich Parish Council will be held on Wednesday, 21st January 2015 at 7.30 pm in Parwich Memorial Hall.

Please click here  to view the agenda.

Freezer – Free for Collection

Free for collection:

Small box freezer (H 84” x W 55” x D 59”).
Lid needs a new seal (works find but eventually frosts up around the lid).

Call Judith 390712 any evening.

Please click here to view the draft minutes from the Parwich Parish Council meeting held on 19th November 2014.

The dates of the next meetings are as follows:

  • 21st January 2015;
  • 25th February 2015;
  • 18th March 2015; and
  • 15th April 2015.

Dance Instructor Wanted

The enormously successful Dance Classes in the Memorial Hall, set up by Derbyshire Village Games, are on hold while a new instructor is sought. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass this information on:

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A successful street dance project in Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales, launched by Derbyshire Village Games, is on the lookout for a new instructor to lead sessions.

The group has proved hugely popular with both young and old, after residents pleaded for more sport and activity in the village last year. The weekly family dance classes encourage parents and carers to get up and have a boogie with their children and relatives and attract nearly 20 participants.

Parwich resident, Katy W got in touch with Derbyshire Dales Village Games Coordinator, Katy Stubbs to ask for her help in organising fun, local dance sessions for the community. Continue Reading »

Live Music at the Memorial Hall

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Sofa Bed For Sale

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Sofa bed, approximately 2 yrs old, with occasional use. In mulberry fabric,  excellent condition £100. Contact Eveline Shaw on 390339

Today’s Bin News from DDDC

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14th January situation

The good news is the vast majority of this week’s scheduled waste and recycling collections are happening as planned

Some properties are being visited the following day, mainly because ‘double’ recycling collections mean our trucks are reaching capacity and can’t complete a particular round.

Thanks, as always, for your patience.

Access to the Memorial Hall

The number for the key safe at the Memorial Hall has now changed. Please contact Cheryl Woolley for the new number.
Cheryl W

Email: parwichMH@gmail.com
Tel: 617

The last update from the District Council stated that the domestic waste collections were back on schedule but there is still the risk of delays because of the volume of Christmas waste, this was last Friday. There have been no further updates so tomorrow’s collections should be fine. However make sure you get your bins out early:

Normal Wednesday Collections

Date Time Event Location
Wed 14th Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection
Christmas trees also collected today
Parwich
Wed 21st Grey bin and food caddy collection Parwich

Friday Night Film Night

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Trailer Continue Reading »

Quiz on Saturday

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Darts & Dominoes at the Sycamore

Darts & Dominoes

Why not brighten up the long winter’s evenings by supporting our local pub’s darts and dominoes teams.

Ladies darts team Tuesday evenings
Ashbourne Town Darts – Wednesdays two teams
Ashbourne Town Dominoes Monday
Cavendish Dominoes League – Wednesday

New players are always welcome so if you are interested in playing speak to Janet at the Pub tel 212 or come along to home matches to support.

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Bakewell Market Cancelled Today

This morning’s message from DDDC:

Unfortunately, due to high winds and safety concerns for traders and the public, Derbyshire Dales District Council has been forced to cancel today’s scheduled stall market in Bakewell. Around 20 traders had turned up for business when we made the decision this morning.

The wind was lifting off the boards that sit across the stalls, and we had no option but to cancel, as was the case with our scheduled market in Ashbourne on Saturday.

Local History Society Publications

Although stock is limited, some Parwich & District Local History Society publications are still available:

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Voices: Women of a White Peak Village” by Gillian Radcliffe

  • £5 per copy.
  • only limited stock available.
  • A collection of photographs and memories, recording life in Parwich over the last 100+ years.

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