Last night the ladies of Parwich netball club said a fond farewell to Wendy Birds who has played for the team for almost 40 years. Wendy has played with the likes of Rosie Dunn, Janice Wigley, Pauline Laycock, Karen Wigley, Olivia and Edwina Flower, Deb Ryde, Paula Lynam and the current set of beauties. Wendy has been a versatile and elegant player who has proudly worn the black pleated games skirt with the RBL emblem on it and now the lycra skorts and tight fitting bibs currently sported by the team.Of the current team some were taken under Wendys wing when they made their first appearance aged just 11 yrs old. Now an age limit of 16 applies to play in the leagues but Wendy has held her own on the court with all those who have had the privilege to play with her.Last nights farewell took place at the Red Lion in either Hognaston, Hollington or Kniveton or possibly all of them. Wendy tried several times to retire over the last year but her plea to be released was ignored by Captain Flower. Finally the risk of injury and the call of long weekends with Larry have forced the us to accept that Wendy must move on although she is still able to join us on our nights out when we celebrate winning the league yet again!If anyone is interested in knowing more about Parwich Netball team and its position in the world rankings please get in touch through the blog team. We currently have a vacancy for a good WA!Thanks for everything Wendy and it won’t be the same without you to keep us calm and focused and remind us to watch Newsnight.Nia
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Today sees the start of an exhibition including the work of two Parwich artists, Lewis and Ester:
THREE by THREE
St.John Street Gallery, Ashbourne
SHOW STARTS 10th OCT 2014
‘Our artist in residence, Lewis Noble, has invited a group of extraordinary and diverse talents to exhibit in this outstanding exhibition of paintings and ceramic sculpture.‘
The exhibition “Three by Three” will continue until 1st November.
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Please click here for the draft minutes from the Parish Council meeting held on 17th Septmeber 2014.
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We have 2 centre aisle stalls tickets for Verdi’s Rigoletto at Buxton Opera House, at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th October. For sale at £30 each (face value £36 each). Contact Paul O’C or Caroline H on 390378 (corrected phone number).
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The funeral for Brian Foden will take place at 1.30 pm on Thursday 16 October at St Peter’s Church, followed by a burial in the churchyard. There will then be refreshments in the Memorial Hall. Jon and Sam have requested family flowers only . Any donations will go to the Derbyshire Air Ambulance which came to Brian’s aid a few years ago and which he recognised as a vital resource for the village.
Our sympathies are with Jon and Sam and other members of Brian’s family. Brian made a huge contribution to the village over the years and he will be very much missed by all.
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Happy Cephalopod Week
By Paul B.
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Sandra and Judith’s
Macmillan Great Coffee Morning
Friday 17 October 2014
8.45 – 12.00
at
School View
Raffle prizes welcome
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Countax C600 ride on mower with electronic height of cut, electronic cutter engagement. This mower is powered by a Honda twin cylinder engine , it has a 42inch width of cut and has a powered grass collector. This mower has only done 300hrs work for a machine of this quality that is nothing at all, it will cope quite easily with mowing of 2 acres. I am looking for £1675-00 which is a bargain price. Call 01335390360 , thanks for looking
Terry P
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Our Weatherman in the Village says:
It looks like autumn has finally arrived, with a change in the weather pattern disrupting and probably finally banishing our glorious Indian summer! While today (Sunday) looks like being a good day, the rest of the week is looking typically autumnal with bands of rain and wind in prospect along with cooler temperatures.
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Hello Possums,
Right Ladies, it’s bio-chemical warfare. Conkers have one of the strongest moth repelling aromas, and in the process of drying out emit a gas which kills off moths and their larvae. In order to be effective the conkers must be fresh, and it is recommended that new ones are placed in your drawers every few weeks or so.
Her Majesty the Queen is seeking a person with a passion for upholstery to fill the post of ‘Senior Restorer’. The successful applicant will be responsible for the 30,000 or so items of sofas and chairs scattered around the various royal properties. A comprehensive knowledge furniture, spanning 300 years, would be a distinct advantage, although it is highly unlikely that anyone could live that long. Previous applicants can get stuffed.
Lord Prezza was, in typical style, left with egg on his face after confusing ‘the bedroom tax’ for ‘the breakfast tax’. Easy to see where his thoughts lie.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 5th | No services today | Parwich & Alsop Churches |
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| Mon 6th | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Mon 6th | 12.45pm | Parwich Lunch Minced Beef & Jam Roly-Poly Phone Val tel.390 458 |
Memorial Hall |
| Mon 6th | 5pm and 6.15pm |
Pilates: two mixed ability classes | Memorial Hall |
| Tue 7th | 6-10pm | Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 | Memorial Hall |
| Tue 7th | 7pm | Keep fit run/jog/walk – all abilities | Sycamore car park |
| Wed 8th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 8th | 5-6pm | Dancing for All Dances Classes Contact Katy tel. 01629 761385 |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 8th | 6-10pm | Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 9th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 9th | 6-10pm | Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 12th | 9.30am | Family Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 12th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 12th | 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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Tuesday’s meeting to explain how to access and use our new village static defibrillator was well supported. Around 50 people came to hear First Responder Co-ordinator Ian Beard tell us what to expect and how to deal with someone in cardiac arrest.
Ian explained what the 999 control desk would tell a caller to do; how to obtain and use the defibrillator and how to give chest compressions and rescue breaths to the patient. He stressed that any aid given is better than none. Everyone appeared to be in agreement that they now felt confident enough to use the defibrillator to assist someone in need.
The evening finished with tea and cake provided by Parwich First Responders.
For anyone who was unable to attend the meeting and who would like to know more they are very welcome to phone Martin C (529) or Sue H (334).
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A range of people have asked the Parish Council to take action in relation to the ongoing dog fouling problem in the village:
It has been brought to the attention of Parwich Parish Council that there has been an increase in the number of incidents of dog fouling in the village.
This is of serious concern to members of the parish council and residents but is of particular concern to the staff at the primary school as dogs have been allowed to foul the public areas used by children. The affected areas include: the pedestrian walk way down to the school from Kiln Lane; the former cricket pitch, football pitch areas and the problem is also regularly occurring on other public areas such as village greens, playground areas and the rear of the Memorial Hall.
The health of vulnerable young children is of great concern to the school staff and the parish council members. The practice of allowing dogs to foul these areas must cease.
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Photos by John F-S
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Hello Possums,
Parwich film presents ‘Carry On In The Great British Bake Off Kitchen’. Starring the delectable Barbara Windsor as Mary Cherry, David Walliams as Paul Bollywood and the Krankies as Mel and Sue. Oooh, titter, titter matron. A hilarious cornucopia of double entendres, a plethora of soggy bottoms, lashings of tongue in cheek tittilations and a good old helping of risque innuendos, stiff peaks and buns in the oven. It is awful, but you’ll like it.
David Cameron was forced to make a humbling apology to Her Majesty The Queen, after he revealed her purring response to the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum. However they are now back on amicable terms and even shared a saucer of Duchy Original organic milk together.
Podey Pizza, a specialist food company in the US, have launched their latest creation: a cannabis infused pizza topping to give the customer a high, and at the same time satiate the associated post joint munchies. A specialist pot noodle is also in the pipeline.
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FOR SALE: Gaming Computer, with monitor, keyboard, speakers and mouse.
PC optimized for gaming and recently serviced by Ashbourne Computers.
Processor: AMD Phenom II X2 555 3.20 GHz
Memory: 4.00GB
Other details:
-32-bit operating system
-Samsung HD 103SJ SCSI Disk, 931GB
-Windows Vista Home Premium
-Ports: 8 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 HDMI and 1 DVI
Monitor: LG Flatron L225WT 22”
Mouse: Gigabyte, ECO 600 wireless laser
Keyboard: Microsoft SideWinder X4
Speakers: Genius GX SW-G2: 1 1250
£150 ONO
Phone Number: 01335 390 568
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Our Weatherman in the Village says:
This glorious late summer keeps on giving. It’s hard to believe we’re nearly into October with this sun and warmth. High pressure looks like continuing into the working week, so no obvious significant rain on the horizon.
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Welcome to Parwich to Lynn C and family, it is always good to have new contributors:
My son and his girlfriend were climbing at Cheedale (Wye Valley) yesterday and found a young buzzard with a broken wing at the base of the cliff. With only a blue IKEA bag to capture and carry the buzzard, they beat a hasty retreat back to McMurtry & Harding in Ashbourne. We thought people may like to see a close up shot of the bird. We are waiting to hear how the buzzard recovers.
Lynn C
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 28th | 9.30am | Mattins | Parwich Church |
| Sun 28th | 10-11am | Peak Five Children’s Event Let There Be Light Harvest Hijinks Contact Tracey F to book |
FitzHerbert School Fenny Bentley |
| Sun 28th | 2.30pm | Methodist Harvest Festival | Parwich Church |
| Sun 28th | 7.30pm | Harvest Festival | Alsop Church |
| Mon 29th | 12.30pm | Carol Cooper’s Funeral (All invited afterwards to the Legion) |
Parwich Church |
| Mon 29th | 2.30 to 3.30pm | cancelled this week |
Memorial Hall |
| Mon 29th | 5pm and 6.15pm |
Pilates: two mixed ability classes | Memorial Hall |
| Mon 29th | 7pm | School Governors Meeting | Parwich School |
| Tue 30th | 7pm | Keep fit run/jog/walk – all abilities | Sycamore car park |
| Tue 30th | 7.30pm | A Most Important Meeting The Community Heartbeat Trust Using our static defibrillator |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 1st | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 1st | 5-6pm | Dancing for All Dances Classes Contact Katy tel. 01629 761385 |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 1st | 6-10pm | Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 2nd | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 2nd | 6-10pm | Badminton: book via Cheryl tel 617 | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 5th | No services today | Parwich & Alsop Churches |
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Click here to see the full Diary page; please email any event information to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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Sandra and Judith’s
Macmillan Great Coffee Morning
Friday 17 October 2014
8.45 – 12.00
at
School View
Raffle prizes welcome
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Marion F-S got a shock when trying to book flights on-line recently. Watch ITV Central News this evening at 6pm to find out more.
Marion being interviewed by ITV’s Phil Brewster.
Added later:
Apologies to anyone who watched the 6.00 ITV news – no sign of Marion anywhere. The attached was what all the fuss was about. Cheers John F-S.
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Photo by John F-S
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Could anyone recommend a reliable chimney sweep please. Thank you Gill H
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