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New pre-application advice service from national park planners |
| The Peak District National Park Authority is introducing a new pre-application advice service for people considering development of their property or land. The service, which includes appointments with allocated planning officers, will improve on previous ‘drop-in’ sessions when only general information could be given. From February 18, people who need advice should initially contact the Authority’s Customer Service Team on 01629 816200 or customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk |
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Today’s village lunch is cancelled because of the weather.
It will now take place next Monday, 18th February.
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The Ashbourne sub-branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have announced their local pubs of the Year with our Sycamore Inn coming first in the rural pub of the year category, and with Smith’s Tavern winning the Ashbourne town pub of the year.
The Ashbourne News Telegraph quote Mark Grist, sub-branch chairman as saying:
Janet Gosling at The Sycamore runs a superb village pub right at the heart of the community, with the village shop inside, as well as finding the time to serve an excellently well-kept range of Robinson’s ales.
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Hello possums.
Following months of painstaking examinations, the remains exhumed from beneath a Leicester council car park have finally been confirmed as those of King Richard III. The next challenge is to locate the remains of King Alfred, the great a notable reformer and peacemaker but certainly no contender for the ‘Great British Bake Off’.
Just as you thought it was safe to go back into the supermarket, a Tesco’s customer has discovered a tooth embedded in one of his sausages. The offending item was submitted for analysis: a Tesco’s spokesman has it straight from the horse’s mouth that the tooth in question was in fact of human origin. What a relief! In the ongoing saga: ‘Wither-spoons’ have stopped serving burgers and ‘Lanca-Shire’ hotpot; Ladbrokes have cancelled the ‘1,000 guineas maiden-steaks’; ‘Pizza Express’ will now be known as ‘Pony Express’. In fact a recent ‘Gallop Poll’ has suggested that consumers are boycotting processed foods all together.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 10th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 10th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 10th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Mon 11th | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Mon 11th | 12.45pm | CANCELLED Village Lunch: bookings Val 458 Gammon and Parsley Sauce with Mashed Potatoes, Peas and Carrots Rice Pudding with Jam |
Memorial Hall |
| Tue 12th Wed 13th |
2pm | Shrovetide Football | Ashbourne |
| Wed 13th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Thu 14th | 9 to 11.30am | Parwich Toddler Group | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 14th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Fri 15th | 7.45pm | CANCELLED Film Night | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 17th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
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The Legion will be open at 2.30 pm today.
Just in time for the 3 pm kick-off of the Rugby.
Light nibbles will be provided.
All welcome!
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There is a newcomer in J F-S’s garden. We believe it is a Siskin…let us know if you can confirm this.
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The Derbyshire Public transport unit have advised that there is a tendering process for the bus service in April. They said there is NO intention to take away a bus service from Parwich.
They are legally obliged to provide a service for children to school. They cannot provide details until after April of exact timetables. There may be changes to the services as a result of the re-tendering process and there will be notification in advance of any possible changes being implemented.
The Parish Council will be notified of any changes and will post these on the blog.
– Caroline Healy, for the Parish Council
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The Legion will be open at 2.30 pm this Sunday.
Just in time for the 3 pm kick-off of the Rugby.
Light nibbles will be provided.
All welcome!
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Hello Fellow Earthlings,
Well the big burger scandal rumbles on; at least we know for sure what one of the ingredients is; ask any French butcher what is the toughest part of a horse and he will tell you it’s the saddle. Has anyone analysed salami or hot dogs or that mouth-watering doner kebab, that is a must for every pub and club goer at the end of the evening, that indescribable lump oozing grease as it merrily revolves night after night; ‘Bon Appetite’.
Well Ashbourne will soon be bracing itself for the annual ‘Shrovetide’: Upard’s and Downard’s locked in gladiatorial combat, Of course the game was originally played with a human head, but this barbaric practice ceased in 1985. Allegedly many an old score has been settled in the mayhem of “The HUG”. Much further afield in days of yore, Captain Bligh and loyal members of his crew, after being relieved of their ship and awaiting rescue on the Pitcairn Islands, amused themselves by rolling coconuts at turtles on the beach, a game which became known as terrapin bowling.
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The heating system is still not working properly. It works for a period of time and then stops. I checked the temperature on Monday morning and it was registering 13 degrees.
I have made the decision sadly to cancel classes this week.
The following two weeks are half term.
Classes will resume (heating permitting) week beginning Monday 25th February.
Hopefully see you all then.
Thanks
Sue
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Would anybody be kind enough to give me a lift to Derby on Wednesday, late morning? I need to catch a train at 1pm.
I am very happy to pay for the petrol.
Please phone 378 or my mobile: 07767426107
Thank you very much
Caroline H
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The parish council has been advised that chestnut trees at Nethergreen are diseased and pose a risk. Two of the trees are due to be felled early in 2013.
The parish council would like to receive opinions from Parwich residents regarding future proposals at the Nethergreen area, over a period of 4 weeks, from 7th January 2013.
The three options are:
1. No replacement trees at Nethergreen
2. Trees just on one side at Nethergreen
3. Avenue of trees on both sides of the road at the Nethergreen area
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Based on the book THE HELP, this charming comedy set in Mississippi during the 1960s tells of a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends’ lives — and a small Mississippi town — upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen, Skeeter’s best friend’s housekeeper, is the first to open up — to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter’s life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories — and as it turns out, they have a lot to say.
Winner of an Oscar for best Supporting Actress
Certificate 12
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In the warm and comfortable Parwich Memorial Hall
FRIDAY 15th February 7.45PM
Free Entrance. Refreshments. Raffle.
Catering4Parwich will be serving Burgers (£2) and Sausage baps (£1.50), along with chips, tea, and sweets for the children. Come and have your Supper before the film showing! Or in the interval.
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Ray Williams was Headteacher of Parwich Primary School from 1985 to 2007. During these 22 years, Ray’s inspirational teaching and wise leadership of the school profoundly touched the lives of so many people. It was very fitting that a celebration service was held yesterday at the school. Former pupils, teaching staff, governors and others who knew Ray gathered to celebrate the life and achievements of a very special man.
School photographs had been set out, showing the many pupils from Ray’s time at the school. People spent time spotting people they knew and reflecting on the large number of former pupils who had benefited from Ray’s teaching.
Current headteacher Caroline Rodgers welcomed everyone and provided some opening words. She then invited everyone to gather in The Celebration Garden where an oak tree was to be dedicated to Ray. Dennis Lacock talked about the significance of the tree and likened the planting of acorns to sowing knowledge and wisdom in the minds of children.
Ray’s wife and brother laid earth round the base of the tree and the oak was dedicated to Ray.
Back in the school, Margaret, Haley and Jenny made a warm tribute to Ray, talking about their experiences working with him in school.
A tribute was also made by former pupil Chloe.
Ray’s wife Margaret thanked everyone for coming and said it meant a great deal to her and the family. She mentioned that in April, Ray’s son Gareth will be cycling 1,600km from Adelaide to Canberra over 10 days in Ray’s memory. The funds raised will go directly into research and support projects aimed at finding a cure for cancer. You can find out more about this great cause and read Gareth’s blog during his ride by clicking here.
In her opening words, Caroline highlighted just how giving Ray was as a person. On this sunny afternoon, we had an opportunity to reflect on this and to give thanks for having met such a wonderful person.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 3rd | 11am | Mattins | Parwich Church |
| Mon 4th | 6.15pm | CANCELLED Pilates for intermediates | Memorial Hall |
| Tue 5th | Trees at Nethergreen: consultation deadline | ||
| Wed 6th | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 6th | … 6pm 7.15pm |
CANCELLED Pilates for Beginners General Beginners Class Beginners Class for Men |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 7th | 9 to 11.30am | Parwich Toddler Group | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 7th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 7th | 2pm to 3.30pm | PTA Coffee Afternoon | School |
| Fri 8th | … | School breaks up today – half term | Parwich School |
| Sun 10th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 10th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 10th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
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Click here to visit their web site, or have a look at their sample play list – there is some good stuff on it!
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This Saturday night, there is a barn dance in the memorial hall. It is a fundraising event for Help for Heroes and RBL.
Tickets are £10 and include a BBQ.
Tickets are available from the behind the bar at the Legion, or from Ed and Nia. They will also be on sale on the night.
It will be a fabulous evening, so please join us.
– Nia L
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This week Derbyshire Dales District Council, on behalf of the Parwich Parish Council, have been carrying out general maintenance on the sections of the watercourse that are the responsibility of the Parish Council. They will be back to restore the grass at the Sheep Wash and level out the ruts in the overgrown area beyond the football pitch.
The Parish Council is aware that County are also looking at the various culverts in the village.
Parwich Parish Council.
Contact details – Parwich.Parish.Council@gmail.com
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I’m looking for a reliable cleaner for a few months over February, March and April.If you are interested, please call Debbie Webster on 390568.Thanks!
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Something new on the menu at Arc Leisure Matlock
Applications are being invited to run the café at Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Arc Leisure Matlock as the landmark attraction nears half a million visits.
Arc has gone from strength to strength since opening to the public in August 2011 and being officially unveiled by London Olympics mastermind Sebastian Coe KBE a couple of months later. The facility currently attracts as many as 6,000 visits in a single week.
Chairman of Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Communities Committee Councillor Mrs Carol Walker said: “This is an incredible opportunity for an established or start-up business that understands what regular visitors to Arc Leisure Matlock want to see on the café’s menu.”
For further details call Dave Turvey on 01629 761224 or email dave.turvey@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 28 February.
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The heating system is still not working, so Wednesday’s class is cancelled. Arnold is hopeful that the problem will be sorted within the next couple of days. So hopefully classes will run next week.
Keep logging onto the blog for latest news. I will post an update on Sunday.
Thank you for your patience.
Sue
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The first detailed policy review in 10 years of public car parks across the Derbyshire Dales begins soon.
And Derbyshire Dales District Council – which operates 33 pay and display car parks throughout the Dales – will be inviting local people and traders to give their views on the way ahead.
The first opportunity will be at the District Council’s latest series of Area Community Forums in February, at Shirley Community Space (St Michael’s Church) on Monday 4th, Wirksworth Memorial Hall on Monday 11th and Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre on Monday 18th. All start at 7pm.
A formal consultation programme will follow in March and April, including focus groups with traders, residents, disabled users, town and parish councils and tourism and stakeholder organisations.
Feedback will also be available by post and online.
Every household in the Derbyshire Dales currently receives a free car park permit enabling them all to park free of charge at every District Council car park before 11am and after 4pm every day of the week. For the past five years the District Council has also made parking free after 2pm for everyone throughout December to encourage people to shop locally. Continue Reading »
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If you missed last night’s BBC1 Inside Out programme on our area, you can watch it again – for the next 7 days only – by clicking this link. There’s a little bit about us at the start of the programme, and then the main feature begins at around the 11 minute mark. Plenty of familiar faces!
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A big thank you to Mike R for creating a second opportunity to order discounted seeds from the Suttons catalogue:
With the snow keeping me in doors these last two weeks, my mind has been giving attention to planning the garden for this year. As a paid up member of the Horticultural Society I have been wondering why my Suttons Seed catalogue has not arrived. A visit to my neighbour across the road reveals that the catalogues were given out at the AGM in the Autumn and there are no catalogues left. Further the P&DHS order has already been placed with Suttons and it is too late to include any order from me through the P&DHS!
The good news is that after talking to the organisers at Suttons this morning, they have confirmed to me they are willing to receive an order direct from me on the same terms as the P&DHS and a catalogue is being sent to me by return.
So, if there are any other Parwich gardeners in the same situation as me, puzzling why they have not been given a Suttons Seed catalogue this year, I would be more than willing to help out if they want to contact me and tell me their requirements.
Mike R. tel 390433
NB If you don’t have a catalogue, you can see what is available on-line at the Suttons website, but to get the discount don’t order on-line, rather speak to Mike. Existing orders are not effected by this.
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On Tuesday & Wednesday this week, Derbyshire Dales District Council on behalf of Parwich Parish Council will be carrying out maintenance work on the Millennium Pond, Sheep Wash and on the sections of the stream that the Parish Council is a riparian owner.
Work is likely to commence from 8.15am.
Parwich Parish Council – Parwich.Parish.Council@gmail.com
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The parish council has been advised that chestnut trees at Nethergreen are diseased and pose a risk. Two of the trees are due to be felled early in 2013.
The parish council would like to receive opinions from Parwich residents regarding future proposals at the Nethergreen area, over a period of 4 weeks, from 7th January 2013.
The three options are:
1. No replacement trees at Nethergreen
2. Trees just on one side at Nethergreen
3. Avenue of trees on both sides of the road at the Nethergreen area
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Sadly there will not be a class on Monday (28th) as the heating system has failed again. I am hopeful that it might be working by Wednesday. I will keep you updated.
Sue P
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The rate at which the snow has been disappearing is quite remarkable. Impassable roads yesterday morning are now perfectly driveable. This does mean the melting ice, coupled with the overnight rain, have left quite a bit of water to drain away. This picture shows the icy puddle just down by the Ballidon turning:
This however has to be seen to be believed. Tissington Ford reached 3 feet and caused the sign showing the depth to swivel round. No problem for Andy’s Defender however. Watch and wonder at this piece of video:
Don’t try this at home!
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