The curlews are back. John F-S.
click on photos to enlarge
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Given the number of keen photographers in our midst, perhaps some ot them might consider guesting at this gallery?
| New gallery shows the Peak District through the camera lens |
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Pictures by some of the finest local photographers are featured in a new gallery highlighting the special qualities of the Peak District National Park.The gallery, upstairs at Bakewell Visitor Centre in the Old Market Hall, showcases the Peak District national park’s finest views including iconic landscapes, farm animals, wildlife and plants. The new, permanent display space has been created by the Peak District National Park Authority not only to highlight the beauty of the area but to support a newly formed group of local professional landscape and wildlife photographers in selling their work. The photographers are: Ian Daisley, Graham Dunn, Karen Frenkel, Chris Gilbert and Alex Hyde. Continue Reading » |
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The PTA are requesting donations of cakes, biscuits and baked goodies to sell at the Bunny Bingo evening next Tuesday.
Could you please hand them into the school, or to a member of the PTA on the day of the event.
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Here are some interim results from the polls at PARWICH.ORG on the County Councils proposals for part night street lighting in Parwich village, which are being discussed at tonight’s Parish Council meeting.
Although there is a wide range of genuinely held opinions, so far there seems to be strong support for some reduction in street lighting (86%) with the largest group in favour of making a decision on a light by light basis.
- Decide on a light by light basis – 53%
- Turn all lights off for part of the night – 23%
- Turn street lights off altogether – 10%
- Keep all lights on all night – 14%
Looking at the individual polls (see Draft Interim Report for the workings out), PARWICH.ORG readers so far disagree with the proposals for 14 lights, have not reached a consensus for 4 lights, and agree with the proposals for 15 lights. Continue Reading »
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Parwich & District Horticultural Society
Programme 2013
- Friday 26th April – Trip to Harrogate Spring Show
Click here for more details
- Sunday 23rd June – Open Gardens and Children’s Show
Details to appear on PARWICH.ORG nearer the time
- Wednesday 10th July – Trip to Coton Manor and Kelmarsh Hall
Details to appear on PARWICH.ORG nearer the time
- Sunday 1st September – Horticultural Show
Memorial Hall
- Saturday 19th October – Bob Matthews Quiz
8pm Sycamore Inn
- Friday 1st November – AGM and Social Evening
7-30pm Memorial Hall
To find out more about the trips or to book a place contact
Glynis Drummond tel 561
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Janis Castledine (1952-2013)
Thank you to Mike & Gill for the following:
Janis Castledine, late of Newton Grange and Parwich , died aged 61 on March 7th at the Royal Derby Hospital after a long and valiant battle with a brain tumour. She will be sorely missed by her family and all those who knew her. Jan lived in Parwich only a short while, living in one of the cottages on Creamery Lane where she planned and created a fantastic cottage garden from a sad looking back lawn. Janis was also involved in other village activities and was a committee member of the history society in its early days. After she left Parwich she continued to be a regular visitor to Flaxdale House for weekly painting sessions with Gill Radcliffe and she never left without a walk around the garden to see what was in flower and to appreciate Mike’s latest gardening activities. In fact she was an inspiration to Mike and Gill when they first came to Parwich and planned their gardening improvements, and many of the plantings were with Jan’s advice.
Her funeral is to take place on Thursday 21st March at 10am at St Peter’s Church, Chesterfield Road, Belper with the committal at Markeaton at 11am.
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Local (Pikehall) free range eggs for sale.
Hen eggs are £2.50 / dozen (£1.25 for 6).
Duck eggs are also available.
Free delivery to Parwich most days.
Please phone Joan Flower on 390377.
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This year’s ‘National Parks: Actively Yours’ photography competition is now running (18th March to 26th April). Click here for more information or continue reading.
Photo competition entrants can seek inspiration at the new Photo Gallery in Bakewell Visitor Centre, showing the work of a group of local professional photographers.
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We have received the following from Parwich Parish Council:
On Wednesday 20th March there will be a temporary road closure at Mount Pleasant Parwich from its junction with Shaw Lane to its junction with the Square to complete water main repair works.
The alternative route will be via the Square-Main Street-Shaw Lane and vice versa.
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Now SOLD
For sale: a matching pair of dark chocolate, real leather club sofas.
Fixed base cushions, removable small back cushions.
They are in very good condition and cost £600 each when new.
The leather has a special coating, making it particularly resistant to scratches from pets, buckles etc.
£150 each sofa. Can deliver locally.
Please phone Patti on 390206 if interested.
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All are welcome to come along to see the latest Avon products at
7-30pm Thursday 21st March
The Sycamore Inn
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Hello Possums.
Many thanks to Mike A for his comment. It was an excellent review of the Justin Bieber concert; it was almost like being there myself, but of course I wouldn’t be; Bob Dylan is more my scene man. Mike also commented on the delays in starting times, you would think that with a
Rolex on each wrist Justin would have no excuses. I am delighted that Mike emerged triumphant in the tussle for the wringing wet vest that Justin threw into the audience; I suppose it will shortly be appearing on EBay. Well done Mike.
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Our Weatherman in the Village says:
No let up in the continuing wintry conditions is in sight, unfortunately. The coming week looks like more of the same, with low temperatures and occasional rain or even snow.
This time last year, we were enjoying spring. This year, winter looks like hanging on for a bit yet. Perhaps we will be rewarded with a better summer?
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 17th | 10am | Family Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 17th | 10am | Crown Green Bowls Club AGM (newcomers welcome) |
Bowls Club Pavilion |
| Sun 17th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Mon 18th | … | INSET Day | Parwich School |
| Mon 18th | 6.15pm | Pilates for intermediates | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 20th | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 20th | … 6pm 7.15pm |
Pilates for Beginners General Beginners Class Beginners Class for Men |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 20th | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 21st | 9 to 11.30am | Parwich Toddler Group | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 21st | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 21st | 12.30pm | Lent Lunch | Vicarage |
| Thu 21st | 7-30pm | Avon Party | Sycamore Inn |
| Fri 22nd | 7.30pm | Classical Music in the Dales | Highfields School Matlock |
| Sun 24th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 24th | 10am to 12pm | Let There Be Light – Children’s Event | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 24th | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
| Sun 24th | 2.30pm | CANCELLED: Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
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Sold now
For sale: Spanish style coffee table made from reclaimed pine, with antique style clasps and hinges.
Two top flaps open to reveal large storage area for magazines etc.
£50 Ono. Can deliver locally. Please ring Patti on 390 206.
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Six Nations Rugby 2013
The Legion will be open from
4.30 pm Saturday 16th March
for the England v Wales match
(kick off at 5 pm).
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A new species of mole has appeared on the village green today. The Red Nose Mole. John F-S.
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So far there seems to be strong support for some reduction in street lighting (89%), with the largest group in favour of making a decision on a light by light basis. Up to this morning, Friday 15th March, 36 people have responded to our general poll:
- Decide on a light by light basis – 50%
- Turn all lights off for part of the night – 28%
- Turn street lights off altogether – 11%
- Keep all lights on all night – 11%
In relation to the polls for individual lights, so far, things are less clear cut: some indicate agreement with the County Counci’s specific suggestion, others indicate disagreement with the proposals, though for many there is a split vote giving no clear consensus. Continue Reading »
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POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW – TO BE REARRANGED
Hartington’s town crier will summon people to the village pump on Saturday March 30 at 2pm to announce the launch of a new Village Trail.
Peak District National Park Authority chair Tony Favell and Hartington Parish Council will unveil new information panels, while leaflets, local history displays, tea and cakes and a Village Trail prize draw will be available from 12noon to 4.30pm in the Village Hall.
Villagers themselves got together to help create the new Village Trail that leads visitors back in time and encourages them to support local businesses for the future.The trail leaflet features a self-guided map, illustrations by local schoolchildren, and 11 points of interest put together by community groups, exploring the village’s rich heritage from the 1200s to the present day.Aimed at families, adults can enjoy the fact-packed potted histories, and children, led by “Detective Duck,” can test themselves on a treasure-trail of questions. Continue Reading »
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From the lens of JF-S
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Six Nations Rugby 2013
The Legion will be open from
4.30 pm Saturday 16th March
for the England v Wales match
(kick off at 5 pm).
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Urgently needed:
sheep grazing land in or around Parwich.
Cash waiting.
Call Steve or Jo on 390090.
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Disklok steering wheel locks for Land Rover Defenders are available at a discounted rate of £60 from PC 773 Bob Fox, Crime Reduction Officer, who can be contacted directly on Tel: 0300 122 7773.
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Thank you to JFS, for this swan, photographed in Ashbourne:
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Hello possums.
After the phenomenal success of Tom Chambers, we have another rising star in our midst. A mover and shaker, who makes Michael Jackson look like Pinocchio, our very own David S. A
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ scout spotted David strutting his stuff to ‘Mr’s Miggin’s Pie Shop’ at the Legion on Saturday night. Apparently David’s vertical leaps were worthy of the African ‘Whatootsie’ (Watusi) tribe, who execute amazing leaps in their fertility dances in an effort to impress prospective brides. In his usual modest manner David was unfazed by the prospect of stardom, but did manage to sign a few autographs before his wife, Sharon, carted him off home in a wheelbarrow.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 10th | 9.30am | Mothering Sunday Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 10th | 11.15am | Mothering Sunday Service + Baptism | Alsop Church |
| Mon 11th (and all week) | School Red Nose Bake Off | School | |
| Mon 11th | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Mon 11th | 12.45pm | Village Lunch: bookings Val 458 Chicken and Mushroom Pie with New Potatoes, Broccoli and Mixed Vegetables Apple Roly Poly with Cream |
Memorial Hall |
| Mon 11th | 6.15pm | Pilates for intermediates | Memorial Hall |
| Tue 12th | 6pm | Over 60s AGM with tea & entertainment, open to non-members | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 13th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 13th | 12.30pm | Lent Lunch | Pauline & Denis L: 447 |
| Wed 13th | … 6pm 7.15pm |
Pilates for Beginners General Beginners Class Beginners Class for Men |
Memorial Hall |
| 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 |
| Sat 16th | from 4-30pm |
Six Nations Rugby England v Wales |
Legion |
| Sat 16th | 9pm | St Patrick’s Day Karaoke |
Sycamore Inn |
| Sun 17th | 10am | Family Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 17th | 10am | Crown Green Bowls Club AGM (newcomers welcome) |
Bowls Club Pavilion |
| Sun 17th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
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