As of 8.15am, the message displaying on the Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School website is:
The school is closed today Friday 18th Jan, but exams will take place as scheduled.
For the most up to date information, click here to access the QEGS website.
Good luck to all those doing an exam today.
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We have received a message from the Head Teacher that Parwich Primary School is closed today – Friday 18th January.
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Dear Parents and Friends of Parwich School,
As the weather forecast for this weekend (Saturday 19th January) is for heavy snow we have decided to change the date for the ‘Celebration of Life service’ for Ray Williams. This service will now take place on Saturday 2nd February.
If you would like to be part of the service in anyway or would like to pay tribute to Mr Williams, please contact Caroline Rodgers at headteacher@parwich.derbyshire.sch.uk to discuss this further.
Many thanks
Caroline Rodgers
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Please note the change of date, to Saturday 2nd February.
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A male and female bullfinch in the snow
Photos by John FS
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Snow disrupted collections yesterday causing a backlog in collections.
The District Council’s contractor Serco is advising householders to continue to put out containers on the usual collection day for the rest of the week, but to be aware that collections in some areas could be delayed by 24 hours as the catch-up takes place.
Serco’s crews have already committed to working this Saturday (19 January) to ensure, subject to any further problems, all this week’s collections take place.
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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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Hello Possums,
As the results of supermarket Christmas trading figures filter through, Morrison’s performed worst of all. As a result ‘Ant & Dec’ are to spearhead a new sales drive. A new gourmet range inspired by ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ will be on their shelves soon. Delicacies will include kangaroo testes in a delicate fragrant Thai inspired curry sauce with steamed maggot rice, tarantula tortellini, tempura giant mealy bugs with chilli dip, creamy ostrich brain risotto, cockroach Quiche and Crocodile Dundee cake.
A Chicago man, dressed in a chicken costume to highlight the plight of factory reared birds in overcrowded conditions, who stood vigil outside a Kentucky fried chicken outlet, has been admitted to hospital after being subjected to a barrage of sauce sachets, soft drinks cans and chicken nuggets, followed by a beating from customers. He now is recovering in intensive care with five hundred other patients. Continue Reading »
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At present the snow is still light, but more is forecast. So if you encounter any difficulties on the local roads please add comments below.
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Tomorrow’s Village Lunch at the Memorial Hall has been postponed because of the bad weather forcast for tonight and tomorrow. It is, snow permitting, to be held a week later on Monday 21st January.
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Our Weatherman in the Village says:
Last week’s forecast was just about spot-on with drier conditions prevailing and the drop in temperatures occurring mid-week.
The cold temperatures look like continuing throughout the coming week, but with some precipitation Sunday night through Monday, which at these temperatures almost certainly means some snow. It’s hard to predict how much but anyone with a drive on Monday should be aware of possible disruption. This won’t be the end of it either – there is more possible later on in the week.
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One of Parwich’s longest standing residents died at New Year, our sympathy goes out to Val and her family.
The Funeral for my Dad, Sam Flower, will be held at 11am on Wednesday 16th January at St. Peters Church Parwich followed by lunch at the Memorial Hall to which all who attend the funeral are invited.
There will be a private cremation at Markeaton in the afternoon.
Val Kirkham
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 13th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 13th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 13th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Mon 14th | 10am / 10.07am |
Bus to Bakewell arrives Bakewell 10.40, leaves 13.35 |
Sycamore Cottages / Alsop Church |
| Mon 14th | 12.45pm | CANCELLED Village Lunch Beef Stew with Cabbage Apple Pie and Custard |
Memorial Hall |
| Mon 14th | 6.15pm | Pilates for intermediates | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 16th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 16th | 11am | Mr Sam Flower’s Funeral | Parwich Church |
| Wed 16th | … 6pm 7.15pm |
Pilates for Beginners General Beginners Class Beginners Class for Men |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 16th | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 17th | 9 to 11.30am | Parwich Toddler Group | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 17th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall |
| Sat 19th | 2pm | POSTPONED TO SAT 2ND FEB Celebration of Life Service Mr Ray Williams |
Parwich School |
| Sun 20th | 10am | Family Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 20th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
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Head to head with a seed carrying great tit.
One up one down
Photos by JFS
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Dear Parents and Friends of Parwich School,
As promised we have now finalised the planned Celebration Service in memory of Ray Williams.
If you would like to be part of the service in anyway or would like to pay tribute to Mr Williams, please contact Caroline Rodgers (headteacher@parwich.derbyshire.sch.uk) to discuss this further.
Many thanks
Caroline Rodgers
Headteacher, Parwich Primary School
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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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Evie’s artistic sessions will recommence on Thursday 10/1/2013, from 11.00am – 1.00pm at Parwich Memorial Hall. Plenty of room for new recruits. For more info: 390488.
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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
Please direct your preference at Nethergreen to the following email address:
parwich.parish.council@gmail.com
Alternatively, completed forms can be handed in at the shop/The Sycamore or deposited in the box on the table in the entrance.
You can download a copy of this form by clicking here and printing the document.
Additional copies are also available for completion at The Sycamore.
The closing date for the submission of your choice is Tuesday, 5th February 2013.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your preference; this will enable Parwich Parish Council to make a decision considering the views of Parwich residents.
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Thanks once more to John F-S for sending us this dynamic image.
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Tomorrow, from 11am, we will be taking down the Christmas displays in the Church. If you can spare an hour please come along and lend a hand.
Thanks Jane & Glynis
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Don’t forget that the Parwich Toddler Group starts again on Thursday:
Parwich Toddler Group
meets in the Memorial Hall
Thursdays 9am to 11-30am
Cost £2-50 per session
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Hello Possums, Happy New Year to one & all.
What a dismal wet Xmas it was, even our fairy leapt to her death from the top of the Xmas tree. The Churchillian spirit was well in evidence as the Legion was plunged into darkness on Xmas Eve, prompting a candlelit evening of imbibing and jollity. Who needs electricity? Anyone receive a sat-nav for Xmas? “Take the first turning on the right, straight on, at the top turn right, take the second turning on the left, you have now reached your destination, Halford’s cash desk”. I received an amazing exotic carnivorous plant for Xmas that turned out to be vegetarian; on Boxing day morning I discovered that it had eaten itself.
Following the death of Diane Manfriden of Iowa at the age of 115 years, Jiroeman KImura is now officially the World’s oldest person. He was born in Japan in 1897 whilst Queen Victoria was still on the throne. He attributes his longevity to the three S’s: Sushi, Saki and yes you’ve guessed it Sunshine. It’s a jolly good job he doesn’t live here. Continue Reading »
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Back from the Yorkshire coast, our Weatherman in the Village says:
Somehow we managed to miss a week – but it wasn’t very eventful except for the seemingly continuous rain which made Christmas and New Year a bit of a soggy affair.
The outlook for the coming week is thankfully a bit drier, and the present mild temperatures look to continue until mid-week when the temperature is forecast to drop toward more normal levels with a chance of overnight frosts returning. Tuesday and Thursday look like being the days with the highest chance of rain.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 6th | 11am | Mattins | Parwich Church |
| Sun 6th | 4.30pm | ‘Half it Darts’ | Sycamore Inn |
| Mon 7th | … | School Spring Term Begins | Parwich School |
| Mon 7th | 6.15pm | Pilates for intermediates | Memorial Hall |
| Tue 8th | 11am onwards | Taking down Xmas decorations | Parwich Church |
| Wed 9th | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 9th | … 6pm 7.15pm |
Pilates for Beginners General Beginners Class Beginners Class for Men |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 10th | 9am to 11.30am | Parwich Toddler Group | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 10th | 11am to 1pm | Evie’s Artistic Session More info: 390488 |
Memorial Hall (Meeting Room) |
| Sun 13th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 13th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 13th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
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Janet at the pub is ordering oil this week. If you need any please let her know by 12 midday on Monday.
Hopefully, the more we order the cheaper it will be!
(The phone number for the Sycamore is 390212.)
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As we enter our third week of no landline and have had numerous second rate excuses from BT, we were wondering if anyone else in the Blog area have lost their service – BT tell us ‘it is an extensive problem both nationally and locally’.
We are now on our fourth promised repair date, all in the last week and all unfulfilled.
Thanking you,
Jim T
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