Here are lots & lots of photos of the 2014 Senior Parwich Hill Race:
The Start (photos by John F-S)
A ‘Well done’ to Rannoch L for taking on the organisation of this successful event:
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Photos by David G
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The winners of Friday’s Ball Race were:
1st Chris Houlihan (£75)
2nd Lucy Kent (£50)
3rd Gary Lowndes (£35)
4th Ester Tyson (£25)
5th Mick Edge (Senior) (£15)
Well done to the winners and thank you to everyone who bought balls – same time next year!
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Hello Possums,
Well our World Cup hopes may have evaporated, but we still have one Brit left with a fighting chance in the men’s tennis, Jock O’ Vitch.
A pub burglar in Accrington, Lancs stole three televisions and two cash registers from the Railway Inn, which he stashed outside whilst he returned to continue his crime spree. However, when he returned, the items had been taken by another thief. The man after being sentenced to nine months in jail told the judge that any vestige of faith in human nature that he possessed had been eradicated by this incident. No honour among thieves, eh.
A disgruntled customer dialed 999 to complain that staff refused to inform him of the contents of his burger. The man was politely but firmly told to take his beef elsewhere as this was by no means a police matter.
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The rain cloud on Tuesday evening certainly wasn’t welcomed by the runners, but it did result in some interesting photos. Firstly here are three by David G taken from the village:
and the others are by Peter T taken from the Hill:
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 6th | No services today | Parwich & Alsop Churches |
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| Sun 6th | 2pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls Naidin Cup |
Parson’s Croft |
| Mon 7th | 12.45pm | Parwich Lunch Phone Val tel.390 458 |
Memorial Hall |
| Mon 7th | 5pm and 6.15pm |
no Pilates today | Memorial Hall |
| Mon 7th | 7-8pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls Open Evening |
Parson’s Croft |
| Tue 8th | 6.15pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls vs Matlock Bath |
Parson’s Croft |
| Tue 8th | 7pm | Keep fit run/jog/walk – all abilities | Sycamore car park |
| Tue 8th | 7-10pm | Badminton: book via Janet at Sycamore 212 | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 9th | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 9th | 9.30amm | Parwich Ladies Cromford Canal Trip |
meet on The Green |
| Wed 9th | 6-10pm | Badminton: book via Janet at Sycamore 212 | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 10th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 10th | 1.15pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls vs Matlock Park A |
Away |
| Thu 10th | 7-10pm | Badminton: book via Janet at Sycamore 212 | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 13th | 9.30am | Family Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 13th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 13th | 2pm | Parwich Crown Green Bowls freindly vs Hazelwood |
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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This afternoon I witnessed a female blackbird stalk, catch, kill and eat a shrew. In Church Farm garden, a small shrew was having a feast of insects and grubs amongst leaf litter and well rotted manure, when it was seized from behind by the female blackbird, who killed it by repeatedly picking it up and dashing it on a hard surface. She then avidly consumed it.
Does anyone know if this is usual?
Peter T
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All is set fair for our two-hour (10.30-12.30) trip on Cromford Canal on Wednesday 9th July. Let’s hope we have a sunny day!
We have booked 20 ‘Seniors’ seats on the canal boat for a two hour trip (10.30-12.30) at a cost of £4.00 each. It look as though we may have two spare places, if anyone (male or female, all are welcome!) would like to join us please give me a ring on 519…
After the boat ride we plan to have lunch together at Wheatcroft’s Wharf, the café and bookshop beside the canal. They sell soup, salads, quiches, paninis, sandwiches and cakes etc. Unfortunately they don’t take advance bookings, so we can’t make any firm arrangements.
There is a pleasant walk along the canal, and some of us may fancy doing that afterwards, or perhaps exploring the mill or the shops at the mill across the road.The plan is that everyone will be meeting on the green at 9.30ish on Wednesday morning to arrange sharing lifts etc, aiming to leave Parwich at about 9.45, to give us plenty of time.There is a car park close to the canal.
Marion F-S
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Parwich Horticultural Society forthcoming trip:
The Society’s next trip is on Wednesday 16th July,this combines a visit to Winterbourne Gardens in the morning. This is one of the best surviving examples of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts suburban villa,with a beautiful walled garden, colour themed borders, glasshouses, rock garden and stream side planting. We will then go on to the nearby Birmingham Botanic garden for the afternoon, which contains plants from all corners of the world, arranged in glasshouses, herbaceous borders, rockeries etc, there is something for everyone!
The price (includes coach fare and entry to both gardens) :
members £18. (£16 concessions),
non members £22 ( £20 concessions)
The coach will leave Parwich at 9.15 am, and return at approx 6 pm.
To book a place please contact Glynis on 390561, £5 deposit required, full amount payable by 8 July .
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PARWICH CROWN GREEN BOWLS CLUB
So after 24 years disaster has struck the Bowls Club, the second hand wheelbarrow we had at the start has given up the ghost. They don’t make ‘em very well do they. Anyway has anybody got a wheelbarrow they don’t want or use, because we could certainly give it a good home? Down to more mundane things like bowls we had two good wins.
Matlock Tuesday bowls league.
Away – Bakewell – 1 July.
Very unusual green, as I have said no such thing as a crown on the green, just lots of ripples. We managed to win three of the four games with John B and Dennis E winning 21 – 10. Dawn and Dot also came in well with a 21 – 11 win. For once Rick and Edith, although they won, were not as sure as usual, but a win is a win. The overall score was Parwich 72, Bakewell 56. Hopefully this will maintain our fourth place in the league.
- Next match – Home – Matlock Bath – 8 July – 6.30pm.
Matlock Thursday Friendly League.
Home – Chatsworth – 3 July.
Having played our best match last week we hoped that we would keep up the good form this week. The match did not start well for us as we only managed to win one of the three doubles games. Still we were just about in touching distance trailing 62 – 48. The singles did not start well either as we lost the first two games, however the games were close. The last three games gave us the edge with Rick M winning 15 – 1 and Dawn A 15 – 3. The score was 83 – 55 to Parwich. This gave us an overall result of 131 – 117.
In next week’s match we are being given Royal patronage as we are playing in Matlock Park. (Well the Queen is visiting Matlock on that day and we can dream!). Anybody got any ideas on Parking?
- Next match – Away – Matlock Park – 10 July – 1.45pm.
DON’T FORGET WE COULD REALLY DO WITH A NEW(ER) WHEELBARROW.
John B.
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This is the last lunch before the Summer break, this month’s menu is looking even tastier than usual (if that is possible), so don’t forget to phone Val today to book your place:
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Photos of a fab family Wednesday night which included a pet show, strongman, grand tug o’war, volleyball, wheelbarrow races, welly wanging and lots more!
Thanks to John F-S for the photos.
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| What’s on Wakes Friday | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Fri 4th | 6.30pm | ‘Ball Race’ | Pump Hill |
| 8pm | Traditional Race Night | Legion | |
To see the full Wakes Week programme click here.
Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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| What’s on Wakes Thursday | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Thu 3rd | 6.30pm | Children’s Film Night Frozen |
Memorial Hall |
To see the full Wakes Week programme click here.
Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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Parwich Hill Race
(Click here for 2014 Time Sheets)
The weather had cleared for the start of the Senior Race, and despite the slippery conditions times this evening were again good. (C Patterson, the outright winner, is pictured above approaching the summit).
Harley Lowndes Cup (for outright winner)
- C Patterson
- S Margiotta
- L Berresford
John Lees Memorial Shield (for first lady)
- K Busfield
- L Lee
- E Broughton
Wainwright Cup (first to top of the Hill)
- C Patterson
Russell Trophy (for first veteran)
- G Hutchings
Taymac Trophy (for oldest person to complete the race)
- C Russell
Slater Trophy (for first local)
- S Marshall
- R Linnell
- C Russell
Frank Steeples Trophy (first local lady)
- L Dale
- L Lirot
- L Webster
Chambers Trophy (for the first local veteran)
- S Marshall
Click here for 2014 Time Sheets. Photos to follow.
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There was a slightly controversial entry in this evening’s first race (unless congratulations are in order for one of the competitors, well here’s hoping).
Local Mother’s Race
(Paula Lynam Trophy)
- H Pitts
- L Maddocks
- S Chadfield
The evening started with fantastic weather, but as the preparations for the Junior Race began, a heavy shower settled over Parwich. This made conditions very slippery, and the rain only began to abate as the last runners reach the summit of the Hill. It was very impressive to see particularly the younger children battling the steep slope and the heavy rain together.
Junior Hill Race
14 yrs and under
(Click here for Time Sheets)
Haulier’s Trophy (for the outright winner)
- C Amos
- J Buckley
- S White
BMAC Trophy (for the first girl)
- H Shapton
- B Fentem
- R Stanton
Russell Trophy (for the first local boy)
- C Amos
- J Buckly
- B Larkin
Foden Shield (first local girl)
- B Fentem
- A Pitts
- E Pitts
The times were excellent, despite the conditions. Click here to see the full time sheets for 2014. Photos to follow.
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For sale, elderly but well cared for furniture in good condition:
Large, white 3/4 seater sofa with an extra set of unused floral loose covers. Offers around £100
2/3 seater sofa with floral covers to match large sofa. Offers around £50
Large stained pine dining table and 8 chairs. Offers around £250
Long, white bedroom chest of drawers. Offers around £40
Also
Super king size bed and headboard. Offers around £60.
Ring Lou M on 390201
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| What’s on Wakes Wednesday | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Wed 2nd | 6pm | Fun & Games Evening including Bar & BBQ Grand Challenge Tug o’War |
Parson’s Croft |
To see the full Wakes Week programme click here.
Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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The following photos are a great selection taken by David G of the Campsite Service, Fun & Games and the Treasure Hunt.
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A burglary occurred at a farm near Parwich on Friday 27th June between 10am and 1pm.
The offender entered through an unlocked kitchen door and took an iPad left nearby.
If you have any information or saw anything suspicious contact the Volume Crime Team on 101, quoting crime number 27116/14.
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Question and photos by Cheryl W
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Don’t use your car between 6.30 and 9pm this evening, it’s Parwich Hill Race.
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More photos of Sunday to follow shortly.
Photos by David G
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Well done to everyone who took part, here are the results from a great Monday evening.
FLAT RACES
1. Girls 9-10 – 50 yards
- 1st Holly F
- 2nd Poppy E
- 3rd Sophie P
2. Boys 9-10 – 50 yards
- 1st Luke W
- 2nd Ben P
- 3rd Will E
3. Girls 7-8 – 35 yards
- 1st Eve L
- 2nd Amy P
- 3rd Maisie L
4. Boys 7-8 – 35 yards
- 1st Jack W
- 2nd Charlie A
- 3rd Josh E
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For lots of John F-S’s photos of the evening Continue Reading »
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| What’s on Wakes Tuesday | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Tue 1st | Parwich Hill Races | ||
| 7pm | Local Mothers’ Race | Start/Finish at Sycamore Inn |
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| 7.30pm | Junior Hill Race | Start/Finish at Sycamore Inn |
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| 8pm | Senior Hill Race | Start/Finish at Sycamore Inn |
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To see the full Wakes Week programme click here.
Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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The children’s film on Thursday will now be the very popular Disney film Frozen (not the LEGO movie as advertised). The film will start at 6.30pm at the Memorial Hall, snacks will be available. Come and sing along to the “coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen”.
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The Carnival Committee are looking for some fine hen specimens to take part in the hen racing at the legion on Friday night. If you have the next Red Rum of hens then contact lucywigley@googlemail.com
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Update – both printers have now been taken
Printers – 1st come 1st served.
I have 2 printers available if anybody wants them.
HP Photosmart D7260 + several HP cartridges + software disk
HP Officejet 6500 Wireless All in one (Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax) + several HP cartridges + software disk
Both work but have been replaced by a newer model
Free of charge (or donation to poppy appeal entirely at your discretion).
John Vince
390546
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Please note there is not Over 60s Pilates tomorrow afternoon (Monday), classes will resume on Monday 1st September.
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There were a number of broken glasses on the Green and by the playground. The early morning cleaning elves have tried to pick up all the pieces, but parents make sure children take care until the Greens have been mowed several times, pushing any small pieces into the ground.
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| What’s on Wakes Monday | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Mon 30th | 6.30pm | Children’s Sports | Nether Green |
To see the full Wakes Week programme click here.
Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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