Paul B
John F-S took this photo yesterday, perhaps one of the youngsters photographed earlier in the summer:
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Thank you Lynne G for this information about the ‘Sit and Sew’ events you and Mandy N are organising. You can see see Lynne’s blog by clicking here. What a lot of enterprising folk there are in Parwich.
If you’re anywhere in the region of Ashbourne, Derbyshire in the Peak District, why not come and sit and sew with Mandy and me every fourth Friday of the month – 10am til midday. Bring along hand sewing and Mandy will be bringing Xmas project kits too if you’re interested. We’ll sit, sew, chat, drink coffee, eat cake and generally put the world to rights. Workshops coming too on Mondays from January so stay tuned. Let us know if you’re coming and email Mandy or me (lilysquilts@gmail.com) if you need more information!
Lynne
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Hello Possums,
West York, Pennsylvania: An 83 year old professional clown has denied culpability, after crashing his van whilst attempting a u-turn on a busy highway. The arresting officer told the court, that the man’s over-sized shoes were the main cause of him losing control of his vehicle; a claim that the defendant hotly contested. As the local court were unable to bring the case to a conclusion, it has now been referred to the Clown Prosecution Service.
19 year old Jyote Anige, from Nagpur, is confirmed by the Guinness Book Of Records as the smallest person in the World. Jyote stands at two feet and half an inch tall, and hopes to break into the lucrative world of Bollywood. On a recent promotional tour of New York she visited the Empire State Building, but was only able to visit the second floor as she was unable to reach any higher buttons.
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Thank you David G for this very prompt addition to Saskia’s butterfly photo library:
Now we just need to match names to butterflies (and moths).
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Those pesky butterflies seem to be getting everywhere.
I took the liberty of trying to enhance John F-S’s midair photo, but you can see the original below:
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Does anyone know the location of puppy training classes?
We will be moving to Parwich in two weeks time with our 10 week old Springer Spaniel, we know of classes in Onecote but wondered if there were any nearer to Parwich.
Many thanks.
Dawn and Steve
Please add any information as a comment below, or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk and the blog team will forward any messages.
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Thank you Saskia for these photos and the following:
Hasn’t it been a fantastic year for butterflies? I still have tens of Small Tortoiseshells, some Peacocks, a Red Admiral, a Brimstone and a Painted Lady (I hope I’ve got their names correct!) feeding on the Valerian and Buddleia , whilst others are sunning themselves in the late Autumn sun. The only one that I haven’t seen this year is the spectacular Humming-bird Hawkmoth.
What visiting butterflies have you seen in your garden recently? (I’m a complete novice so only recognise the very colourful species!)
Saskia T
More photos of any other species taken locally are most welcome. (Fiona, if your verbena is still so busy, that might make a great shot.)
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Cottage coming up for rent at the end of November 2013:
- the cottage comprise living room small kitchen , bathroom, and two double bedrooms, there is also a small garden and off road parking
- the cottage is near the centre of the village and is on level ground
Anyone interested should call 01335390360.
Terry P
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The book ‘Rails to Ashbourne’ by Howard Sprenger is now published by Kestrel Railway books (click here for details). It contrasts the older Uttoxeter to Ashbourne line with the relatively more recent Ashbourne to Buxton line, now the Tissington Trail. Obviously this latter had a major local impact and much of the information and pictures in the book relate to our area. (If any of our readers get a copy we would be pleased to post a review of the book focusing on the nearby sections.)
Click on image to read the promotional flier as a pdf.
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Our weatherman says:
The glorious weather this weekend has been an added bonus to the great summer we’ve already had. The settled spell looks like continuing into the early part of the week, with more changeable weather forecast toward the end.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 22nd | 9.30am | Harvest Festival Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 22nd | 2.30pm | Methodist Harvest Festival Service | Parwich Church |
| Mon 23rd | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Mon 23rd | 5pm and 6.15pm |
Pilates: two mixed ability classes | Memorial Hall |
| Mon 23rd | School Governors Meeting | ||
| Wed 25th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Thu 26th | 9.30am to 12 noon | Toddler Group | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 26th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Sun 29th | 7.30pm | Harvest Prayers (new event, see Parish Magazine for details) | Parwich Church |
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Thank you Carl and Derbyshire Fire & Rescue for this information:
Click on image above for more information.
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Police are asking people in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales area to keep an eye out for any red pennant-style flags (made of thin waterproof material) appearing in hedgerows, trees or outside their properties. These have appeared near premises where suspicious activity has been reported and we would be grateful for members of the public to get in touch if they see these flags, by calling Derbyshire Police on 101, quoting incident number: 382 of 20.9.13
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Photos by David G
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The South Cheshire Raiders, an informal vintage and sports car group visited Parwich today, having their lunch at the Sycamore Inn.
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A tup has recently been mauled by a dog while in a field adjoining Dam Lane. Can I remind dog owners about keeping their dogs under control where there is livestock about,
Sandra C
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Sandra C and Judith S will be hosting their annual coffee morning
in aid of
Macmillan Cancer Support
on
Friday 4th October
at School View
8.45 am – 12.00 noon
All contributions of cakes and raffle prizes welcome
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Hello Possums,
Well, it’s been a tumultuous week here at Weedkiller Headquarters; despite all our efforts, our recently appointed food guru, the fabulous Delia Smith, has been lured back to Waitrose.
Our interior design team bent over backwards to create the ideal working environment for her by painting her office in canary yellow with upholstery in Norwich City colours; her package included luncheon vouchers,
bus pass and even her own personal keys to the executive loos; all to no avail. Pippa has also declined, due to her festive commitments at Waitrose. She is presenting her festive tips: such as the self-pulling cracker for people on their own at
Christmas, an indoor snow machine, a pack of expensive wine labels to disguise cheap plonk, tabletop hock and a nice goose on the dinner-table.
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For full details, read the full brochure.
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As the Harvest Supper has been cancelled there will be Pilates classes as usual next Monday 23rd Sept.
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You may have read in the parish magazine that since April 2013, the Padley Centre in Derby is now entirely reliant on public donations. Please support them by bringing your Harvest gifts to St Peter’s church on or before the 22nd September.
If you would like to help decorate the church for harvest, please contact Helen on 362.
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Hi all,
Looking for a lift for Sam Webster to Matlock (Highfields) on Monday morning, the 23rd of September. This could be in the form of a lift into the town (anytime before 9:00am) or Bradbourne (anytime around 8:00 am) or Ashbourne around 7:40 am. If you can help (big smiles!) please call Debbie on 390568 – we’ll pay for the petrol!
Thanks,
Debs
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Even John F-S’s mistakes are worth seeing:
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From the 16th to the 25th September there are temporary speed limits on the Via Gellia between the Newhaven junction of the A515 and the Holly Bush at Grangemill, because of road works. For more details: Continue Reading »
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Our weatherman says:
Not such a good forecast last week – sorry folks! I predicted a dry week, which turned out a little wetter than anticipated.
The prediction for this week is that autumn will begin to set in, with cool and blustery conditions predominating. There will be strong winds and lower temperatures, and the rain will never be far away.
So much for the “Indian” summer – but we did get a pretty good summer this year…
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 15th | 10am | Family Service & Baptism | Parwich Church |
| Sun 15th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop |
| Mon 16th | 12.45pm | Village Lunch: bookings Val 458 Meat and Potato Pie, Cabbage and Carrots Apple Sponge and Custard |
Memorial Hall |
| Mon 16th | 5pm and 6.15pm |
Pilates: two mixed ability classes | Memorial Hall |
| Tue 17th | TBC | Ladies Group: Trip to CocoaDance for a one hour chocolate experience | TBC |
| Wed 18th | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 18th | 7.30pm | Parish Council meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 19th | 9.30am to 12 noon | Toddler Group | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 22nd | 9.30am | Harvest Festival Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 22nd | 2.30pm | Methodist Harvest Festival Service | Parwich Church |
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“Fortunately those little green men don’t seem to be able to land successfully.”
“Two more crashed flying saucers spotted in Highway Lane.” David G.
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The bride arrives
How many people does it take to get a bride out of a cab?
Cinderella Continue Reading »
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On Tuesday (September 17th), a smallish group will be going from Parwich for an hour’s Chocolate Experience in Castleton.
We will watch a demonstration and get to sample some chocolates (which are really delicious!).
It’s rather short notice, but there are now a couple of places available, so please let me know if you’d like to come.
The Chocolate Experience costs £6.25 per person – and the lunch will depend on what you choose.
We are leaving from the green at 9.45am. I can offer two people a lift, if that helps.
For more info, or if you’d like to come, do ring me on 519 .
– Marion F-S
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Here is the answer to David’s photograph challenge, posted last Tuesday.
Dead leaves
Weather permitting, David “will chalk mark on road where the ‘bird’ can be seen on Sat morning 100yards past Cuckoo Gate“.
Posted in Ornithology, Photography, Quiz | 5 Comments »
Opportunities still available on major new building schemes
Opportunities are still available for local tradespeople to get involved in the construction of two new community care centres following a successful information event.
Work is due to start shortly on the two £8 million Derbyshire County Council community care centres − one in Market Place, Heanor and the other adjacent to the Whitworth Hospital in Darley Dale, near Matlock. Continue Reading »
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Cottage coming up for rent at the end of November 2013:
- the cottage comprise living room small kitchen , bathroom, and two double bedrooms, there is also a small garden and off road parking
- the cottage is near the centre of the village and is on level ground
Anyone interested should call 01335390360.
Terry P
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Could you help your local community?
Parwich Parish Council is looking for volunteers to participate in clearing snow and ice from pavements and footways within Parwich during periods of wintery weather.
Derbyshire County Council’s Winter Service Scheme for 2012/13 proved successful with volunteers from 88 town/parish councils, 29 schools and 7 of the 8 district/borough councils in Derbyshire helping to keep Derbyshire’s footpaths and pavements clear during heavy snowfall; 58 local farmer/contractors used their vehicles to grit and clear the County’s roads.
In return for our help, Derbyshire County Council will provide us with:
- A free delivery of up to a tonne of paletted 20kg bags of salt
- Training for up to two representatives
- Regular updates of when routes within our area have been gritted
- A website facility to report snow clearing activities in our community and to notify the Council of any problems/issues in our local area
- Refills of council-owned grit bins twice a year, where requested; once in September and again in January. This will be at the cost of the parish council but will guarantee grit bins are filled and ready for use when bad weather arrives
If you are interested in helping out or would like further information please contact any member of Parwich Parish Council.
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