As an organiser, I can’t enter the Signs of Spring competition, but here is a photo to encourage more to enter.
We have a guest staying in Tom’s Barn with her lovely but rather elderly dog, Lottie, who is diabetic and very partial to Bonios which form an integral part of her special diet. Unfortunately, her supply has come to an end and this is proving rather a crisis as Janet doesn’t have them in the shop and we can’t get our cars out onto the road, even if the road to Ashbourne was clear…
Trevor W has most kindly offered to buy some if he succeeds in getting to Ashbourne later today but meanwhile – and just in case he can’t get through – does anyone have a spare box of Bonios we could borrow and replace when the weather and roads improve, please?Please ring us on 519 if you think you could help out. Lottie would be eternally grateful, as would Jill her owner and of course, so would we too!
In hopes!
Marion F-S
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Photo by Kevin S. Please click to enlarge.
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Barbara L writes:
Because of the bad road conditions, Mum had to be taken to Hospital by air ambulance yesterday, as it was impossible to get an ambulance into the village.
I would just like to thank everyone out of the village who helped to get her to the air ambulance which landed in Bells yard. Now it is impossible to get into see her.
I must also say a big thank you to the paramedics who came to her – they were brilliant – and also to the doctor that came out. It had taken him three hours to get here from Belper.
Yesterday’s rescue service was provided by the Derbyshire, Leicester and Rutland Air Ambulance charity (DLRAA). If you would like to make a donation towards the vital work which they do, please visit their website. And if you would like to get involved within the village, Parwich First Responders are still short-staffed and desperately looking for new volunteers. Please ring Sue on 390334 or Patti on 390206.
Our thanks to Chris H for these photos, which show the helicopter landing yesterday.
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Here are some photos showing the valiant efforts being made to keep a road out of Parwich clear. Note that even with the snow plough going through, the road out of the village to the B5056 is only passable with great care and good clearance in a 4×4. There have now been several people in 2 wheel drive cars who needed to be towed out.
Although the snow plough clears a route through, the drifting quickly puts snow back on the road. If you leave the village be aware conditions may be much worse on your return.
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Tuesday evening’s Easter Bunny Bingo has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for some time after Easter.
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We have received the following message:
Following advice from parents regarding road closures and snow drifts we have taken the decision to close school today (Monday 25th March) – we hope to reopen tomorrow.
Thank you
Caroline Rodgers
Headteacher
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Thank you to everyone that has been keeping the Blog up to date on the changeable road conditions. With tonight’s temperatures well below freezing and the possibility of more wind, it is not certain what the Monday morning traffic will meet, so please keep the comments coming in.
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Parwich Hill looked spectacular this afternoon, as these photos by Kevin S demonstrate. Please click to enlarge.
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Many thanks to the driver of the snow plough who has made the route out of the village via the B5056 passable.
Here are some pictures showing the sheer weight of snow shifted:
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Hello possums.
Well here we are back in the depths of winter and another budget under our belts; 1p off a pint of beer effectively means, if you sup 340 pints, you will get one free. Motor tires have risen in line with inflation, for anybody lucky enough to still be able afford to run a car, the proposed increase in fuel duty is temporarily postponed. You’ve never had it so good!
At a loose end? Pop along to ‘Honest Patti’s Furniture Showrooms’: genuine reductions, buy now, pay nothing for five years, then ten years
interest free credit. Sale must end Easter Monday; doors open 6.00am every day. Christmas delivery guaranteed. We won’t be beaten on price.
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There continues to be strong support for some form of reduction in street lighting (86%), with the largest group in favour of making a decision on a light by light basis. So far the individual street light polls in general suggest some lights remain on all night in Main Street (including Chestnut and Sycamore Cottages) and Shaw Lane, through routes, including some that the County Council propose part night, but there is a split vote in relation to Smithy Lane, also a through route. In contrast for the rest of the village the polls support all lights being part night, more than proposed by the County Council, with the exception of Kiln Lane where there is support for the Council’s proposal to turn some lights off completely.
Parwich Parish Council have set up a sub-committee to forward their views, and will be taking these poll results into account on Wednesday. The County Council’s community engagement runs to the 2nd of April, so you can still contact them directly. The polls here at PARWICH.ORG will continue open until next Sunday (31st March), so those who have not done so already can still vote:
Polls for individual Parwich street lights: Continue Reading »
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 24th | 2.30pm | CANCELLED Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Mon 25th | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Tue 26th | 2.30pm | CANCELLED School Easter Service | Parwich Church |
| Tue 26th | 6.30pm | CANCELLED Easter Bunny Bingo | School |
| Wed 27th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 27th | Easter Bonnet Parade | Parwich School | |
| Wed 27th | 3.30pm to 7pm | Parents Evening | Parwich School |
| Thu 28th | … | End of School Term | Parwich School |
| Thu 28th | 9 to 11.30am | Parwich Toddler Group | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 28th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 28th | 7.30pm | Maundy Thursday Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Fri 29th | Bank Holiday -Good Friday | ||
| Sun 31st | 1am | The clocks will go forward 1 hour | .. |
| Sun 31st | Easter Sunday | ||
| Sun 31st | 9.30am | Easter Praise | Parwich Church |
| Sun 31st | 1.30pm | Easter Egg Hunt & Raffle | Legion |
| Sun 31st | 7.30pm | Easter Praise | Alsop Church |
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Our Weatherman in the Village says:
Mrs Weatherman and I were discussing this time last year going out cycling in our T-shirts – but my suggestion of getting out and enjoying the spring in similar attire met with short shrift today!
The weather is presently stuck in a pattern dominated by an intense anticyclone over Scandinavia which is sucking air straight from Siberia over much of the UK. The snow was provided by a “warm” weather front skirting the southwest but sadly not managing to dislodge the high pressure fully.
Although thankfully not a regular occurrence, it is not unheard of at this time of year, and indeed even later. I have a recollection in my youth of carving the date of 24th April into an 8 foot snow drift above Chapel-en-le-Frith circa 1980. So we seem to be stuck with the icy conditions for some time to come – no let-up in sight for the coming week, but probably no more large dumps of snow forecast at the moment. That could change toward the end on the week if the high diminishes to allow weather systems in from the Atlantic. These periods often end with a brief spell of heavy snow followed by a quick thaw……..
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A redwing jumping up and down trying to keep warm. John F.-S.
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David and Sharon have been busy today, not only helping on the roads but also rescuing a flock of sheep. J.F-S.
A lot of people do a lot behind the scenes to keep the roads open, and the Legion, the Shop and the Pub functioning.
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Thanks to Ian P for these wintry photos.
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Due to the bad weather, tomorrow’s Methodist service has been cancelled.
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We have reports that the B5056 to the Bentley Brook is impassable at this time (9.30am on Saturday). A car has become stuck and there’s drifting. Intrepid villagers are checking out the Alsop Road. Send your comments into us if you have useful information.
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Signs of Spring
Spring has now officially started. Unfortunately the weather seems to have missed the memo, so here at PARWICH.ORG we are optimistically holding a photography competition entitled ‘Signs of Spring‘.
Prizes
- 1st prize – Easter Egg
- most amusing entry – a bottle of wine
- best children’s entry – Easter Egg
Closing date
- 12pm (midnight) Sunday 31st March
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We have received the following message:
Good Morning,
Due to the current weather conditions we have decided to close Parwich Primary School today (Friday 22nd March). We intend to reopen on Monday 25th March as normal.
Caroline Rodgers
Headteacher
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The Peak Park Authority has adopted new guidelines on sustainable building in the National Park (click here for the Supplementary Planning Document). It is not a quick read, but does contain guidelines for traditional and historical buildings, for new builds and for low-carbon/renewable energy, as well as flood risk and drainage. Anyone planning building work or considering more sustainable energy use should read it. Continue Reading »
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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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