The minutes for the recent Safer Neighbourhood meeting can be read by clicking the link below
Tissington and Carsington Safer Neighbourhood Policing Meeting
We have received this request for work from Annabel H :
I am looking for babysitting/child minding work any evening of the week. I am available for school collection as well as daytime and evening care. My name is Annabel Healy, and I’m living in Parwich with my parents whilst completing my MSc in Counselling and Psychoterapy at Derby Uni.I have got lots of experience of working with kids of all ages, including being a nursery assistant, working on a school holiday camp for the past 2 years in New Zealand, and many babysitting jobs over the years! I did a BSc in Early Childhood Studies at Bristol University. I have my own car, references and CRBs are available.If you would like to meet me the give me a call on 07949727546 or 01335390378 or send an email to alh5355@gmail.comI hope to hear from you soon!!Annabel
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Parwich’s Jean Wayne is one of four artists whose work is on display in Ilam this month, as part of the second annual Staffordshire Enjoy Art Open Studios.
The exhibition takes place this coming weekend (September 22-23), at The Haybarn, Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, DE6 2BD.
Opening hours are 11am to 4pm.
There will be lots to see and some light refreshments (mainly cake, we have been told!)
Jean’s artwork will be displayed alongside pieces from Sue Prince, Margaret Sharples and Ruth Watson.
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DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL YOUTH ACTION GRANT
Derbyshire County Council (DCC) has released details of their new Youth Action Grant, which is open to applications from voluntary groups, sports clubs and charities in Derbyshire. The Youth Action Grant is offering grants of up to £1,000 for projects which will benefit young people aged 13 to 19 years, or up to 24 years if they have disabilities. The list of the type of projects they would like to fund include “sports groups for young people, including netball, football, swimming and keep fit” as well as “extending activities so they can be offered at evenings, weekends, school holidays or additional new locations”.
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Parwich Memorial Hall has commissioned a sculpture by local artist blacksmith Hayley Powell. Everyone will know her cuckoo by the Cuckoo Gate in Monsdale Lane (if not go and have a look). Here is a reminder of the unveiling of this in 2006 at a village picnic, that was very well attended despite a clash with the Wimbledon Men’s Final:
Hayley made the cuckoo sculpture when still an A-level student at QEGS; she has since then taken her degree and is now working full-time as an artist and blacksmith (trading as Forever Forged based at Claymills Victorian Forge near Burton on Trent).
Here are some more recent photos of Hayley and her work.
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John B writes:
Now, I know you have all been wondering where on earth the final week’s report on the bowls club league results has gone to. Wonder no more. The league secretaries, bless ‘em, have taken some time to put the info together. Your wait to find out how the major sports club in Parwich has done is ended.
You will all remember – indeed, who could forget – that in the penultimate week we had lost both our matches. Well, we came back with a vengeance and the regular visitors from outer space who support us really cheered. Well, whatever the galactic equivalent of cheering is.
Matlock Tuesday League.
Home – 4 September – Matlock Bath.
We managed to share the games two apiece. However, our scores overall were a little bit better than Matlock’s. Edith Rider, partnered as usual by Rick Manning, won comprehensively. If only we had a few more Ediths and Ricks. Anyway, we won by 74 to 69.
Last year we finished fourth from top, having won 9 matches. This year we finished fifth from the bottom, having won 13 matches. In the world of crown green bowls. it’s points that count, not wins. Statistics are fun, aren’t they?
Matlock Thursday Friendly League.
Home – Baslow – 6 September.
We do try very hard to win doubles games, but again this week we lost 59 points to 40. Having said that, Clara Evans and Harry Bunting had a really good win. The singles players came to our rescue again, winning by 88 points to 51, thereby giving us an overall win of 128 to 110. Anyone for doubles?
Last year, we finished just below half way in the league. This year, we finished exactly half way in sixth place.
It really would be nice to see more residents from the village playing and supporting the only regular team from Parwich. Why don’t people come? As I mentioned last time, Ashbourne Bowls Club have invited us to play indoor bowls again this year, starting on Monday 8 October. If you want a go, give a bowls club member a call.
It will be a great shame if the Bowls Club ceases, but unless we can get more new members for next year, I cannot see us managing to get a team together and keep the club going. Come on Parwich, don’t let the last regular club fail!
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We have received the following message from Heather H, who successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania this summer:
I just wanted to let you know how my trip climbing Mount Kilimanjaro went. It was just about the hardest thing I think I’ve done, but I had such an amazing time! As you know, before I could go I had to raise £2450. Many of you supported me by coming to my coffee morning, Swiss evening, buying biscuits and bread and thanks to your generosity I exceeded my target.
So here’s a bit about my trip and a few photos if you’re interested! One of the first things we did after arriving was to visit one of the schools that Childreach International is helping to fund. We had a brilliant day playing and singing with the children.
We set off on the climb the next day and the whole thing lasted 6 days – 4½ days up, 1½ back down. We started out walking through humid jungle… Continue Reading »
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Our resident ornithological snapper J F-S has sent us this striking picture of two goldfinches. Unfortunately the photograph is striking in more ways than one!
J F-S says:
Sorry to say the Olympic goodwill has not filtered through to the goldfinch population.
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The George at Alstonefield are looking for a part time waitress/waiter, for approximately 20 hours per week. Must have own transport. The successful candidate should be “energetic, bright and passionate about customer service”. Applications should be emailed to emily@thegeorgeatalstonefield.com.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 16th | 11-4pm | Art exhibition featuring Jean Wayne | Beechenhill Farm, Ilam |
| Sun 16th | 10am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 16th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Mon 17th | 12.45pm | Village Lunch: Fish in Parsley Sauce, Potatoes, Peas & Carrots – Apple Sponge & Custard |
Memorial Hall |
| Mon 17th | 6.15pm | Pilates for intermediates | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 19th | … 6pm 7.15pm |
Pilates for Beginners General Beginners Class Beginners Class for Men |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 19th | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 20th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Fri 21st | … | Blue Box Collection | Parwich |
| Sat 22nd Sun 23rd |
11-4pm | Art exhibition featuring Jean Wayne | Beechenhill Farm, Ilam |
| Sun 23rd | 10am | Harvest Festival Joint Service with the Methodists |
Parwich Church |
| Sun 23rd | 10-2pm | Land Rover Defender owners: Crime Prevention Day | Carsington Water Visitors Centre |
| Sun 23rd | 6.30pm | Harvest Supper | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 23rd | 7.30pm | Harvest Festival | Alsop Church |
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New Recycling Rules
From early October the majority of the 33,000 households across the district will receive a new blue-lid recycling wheeled bin and two food waste caddies.
New contractor Serco Ltd will collect food waste weekly on the same day every week, and, on that day, they will also empty on alternate weeks the existing grey household waste bin one week and the new blue-lid recycling bin and existing green-lid garden waste bin together on the other week. Continue Reading »
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Residents, businesses and interest groups are asked to give their views on a range of proposed new planning policies for the Peak District National Park.
The National Park Authority is running a 12-week public consultation on development management policies that will be used to make decisions on planning applications for the next 14 years. The consultation runs from Monday September 24 to Sunday December 16.
Policies in the Development Management consultation document cover: landscape and conservation; housing; shops, services and community facilities; economy; recreation and tourism; utilities; minerals; waste management; transport; and Bakewell. Continue Reading »
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Tomorrow – 7.45pm – Memorial Hall
The film that everyone has been waiting for! A group of British retirees decide to “outsource” their retirement to Best less expensive and seemingly Exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and bolstered with visions of a life of leisure, they arrive to find the palace a shell of its former self. Though the new environment is less luxurious than imagined, they are forever transformed by their shared experiences, discovering that life and love can begin again when you let go of the past.
Starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Ronald Pickup, Dev Patel & Celia Imrie
Certificate 12…………..Free Entrance …………..Refreshments…………..Raffle
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Proof that there is more than one pot of Gold in yonder hills and dales around Parwich…
– Saskia T
Please click to enlarge.
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Listening to the silence outside in the dark a few evenings ago, I heard the call of a night jar, seemingly over the hill towards Ballidon.
Are there any birders/twitchers out there in Parwich, who can tell me whether the night jar is a regular visitor in the area? Have I just missed the night jar’s call in the past as I’m not a birder/twitcher and certainly not tuned in sufficiently to notice all bird calls?
Saskia T
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On Wednesday 26 September, the Agricultural Business Centre hosts a morning to help businesses promote themselves through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging. The seminar, run by Business Peak District in association with Henmore Marketing, will explain why and how businesses are maximising social media tools and how you can join in the action.
The seminar is free however a charge of £10 will be made to cover costs to anyone who books but does not attend. Cancellation is available until 24 hours before the event starts.
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Parwich’s Jean Wayne is one of four artists whose work will be on display in Ilam this month, as part of the second annual Staffordshire Enjoy Art Open Studios.
The exhibition will take place this coming weekend (September 15-16) and the following weekend (September 22-23), at The Haybarn, Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, DE6 2BD.
Opening hours are 11am to 4pm.
There will be lots to see and some light refreshments (mainly cake, we have been told!)
Jean’s artwork will be displayed alongside pieces from Sue Prince, Margaret Sharples and Ruth Watson.
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Thanks to Cheryl W for this photo, which was taken at 7.30am this morning.
Please click to enlarge.
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Sadly, the Over 60s Pilates group will no longer be continuing. This week’s session, and all future sessions, have duly been cancelled.
Starting from next week, there will also be a slight change of time for Intermediate Pilates, which will begin at the earlier regular time of 6.15pm on Monday evenings.
Thanks to Sue P for this information.
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Thank you to Jane B for the following; on a ‘Blog free sabbatical’ but still thinking of us:
Five of us cycled to Alstonefield to support the event and there was a good number from Parwich. Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish were in the chasing group as they came up the hill into Alstonefield, just completing the King of the Mountains climb.
Waiting
Waiting
Cyclists have just left A515 coming down Green Lane to the River Dove, they looked like dots on the horizon Continue Reading »
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Andy Larkin writes:
Our very own village photographer John FS is one of the winners of this year’s Harvest Calendar competition, organised by the Bishop of Derby. John’s photograph of one of the St Peter’s stained glass windows appears on the October page.
The calendars are on sale at our Sunday services: the Harvest service (23rd September at 10am) and at the Harvest Supper (23rd September at 6.30pm).
They cost £5 each, with all proceeds going towards the Mothers’ Union Parenting Programme in Rwanda.
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For those of you that enjoyed the Tour de France and the Cycling during the Olympics, the Tour of Britain Cycle Race is coming through the Peak District on Monday 10th September. The timings below are approximate. It is a chance to see Olympic Time Trial champion Bradley Wiggins and his Sky team-mate Mark Cavendish who are both competing in the event.
| 37.9km | Ashbourne | 11:13 |
| 51.1km | SKODA KoM, Alstonefield (Cat.1) | 11:30 |
| 57.9km | Warslow | 11:39 |
| 65.3km | SKODA KoM, Morridge (Cat.1) | 11:48 |
The first Category One SKODA King of the Mountains climb of 2012 takes the race into the Derbyshire Dales, with a steep opening through the village of Turnditch before levelling off considerably towards the top at Cross o ‘th Hands.
After descending into Ashbourne, a short, steep unclassified climb leads towards the Peak District National Park, followed up by a long, main road drag after Fenny Bentley that runs parallel to the Tissington Trail, a former railway line now popular with cyclists and walkers.
A left fork takes Stage Two down to the River Dove via a fast descent, with the route crossing the river before climbing instantly on the SKODA King of the Mountains climb of Alstonefield that takes the race into Staffordshire.
Tree-lined at the bottom the climb begins gently but steepens as it turns away from the Dove into a constant gradient. The summit comes in the attractive Peak District village of Alstonefield with the views opening of the countryside opening up as the race levels off heading towards Hulme End and the Manifold Valley.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 9th | … | Arts Trail at the Wirksworth Festival Live music from Hazel B & The A52s |
Wirksworth |
| Sun 9th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 9th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 9th | 6.30pm | Methodist Service to celebrate the reopening of Tissington Chapel |
Tissington |
| Mon 10th | 6.30pm | Pilates for intermediates | Memorial Hall |
| Tue 11th | 9am | Over 60s trip to Chester | depart Village Green |
| Wed 12th | … 6pm 7.15pm |
Pilates for Beginners General Beginners Class Beginners Class for Men |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 13th | … | Green Bin Collection | Parwich |
| Thu 13th | 12 noon | CANCELLED: Over 60s Pilates | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 13th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Fri 14th | 7.45pm | Film Night | Memorial Hall |
| Sat 15th Sun 16th |
11am – 4pm | Art exhibition featuring Jean Wayne | Beechenhill Farm, Ilam |
| Sun 16th | 10am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 16th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
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Take a look at this enthralling sequence of photographs taken by J F-S.
Our number one wildlife photographer writes:
Swallows often drink at the Parwich pond. The adult birds do this very neatly just kissing the water. The new young birds take sometime to master the skill. You can see their first efforts in this series of pictures.
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To read the first school newsletter of the new academic year, please click the image below.
The school have also sent us a presentation on headlice.
Please click here to open it (in PowerPoint format).
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Hazel B will be vying with The A52s for the title of hardest working musician in Parwich, as both are set to play multiple sets at this weekend’s opening of the Wirksworth Festival.
Catch Hazel on Saturday at the Star Disc venue (13:30), Stable Block (15:00), or Stoney Wood (19:15), or Sunday at the Wheatsheaf (12:45), Hatfield Farm (15:00) or Stoney Wood (18:30).
Catch The A52s on Saturday at the Memorial Gardens (12:45), Star Disc (15:45), Stable Block 18:00 and 19:30 (full electric set), or Sunday at Stoney Wood 20:00 (full electric set).
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Derbyshire Police are inviting all Land Rover Defender owners in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales to attend a crime prevention day to reduce the risk of their vehicles falling prey to criminals.
The event takes place at Carsington Water Visitors Centre between 10am and 2pm on Sunday, September 23.
Any Defender driver whose vehicle registration details prove they live in the High Peak or Derbyshire Dales can buy subsidised steering wheel locks or take advantage of free security marking. Owners from these areas can enter a free prize draw to win security items, donated by various companies.
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Parwich’s Jean Wayne is one of four artists whose work will be on display in Ilam this month, as part of the second annual Staffordshire Enjoy Art Open Studios.
The exhibition will take place over the weekends of September 15-16 and 22-23, at The Haybarn, Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, DE6 2BD.
Opening hours are 11am to 4pm.
There will be lots to see and some light refreshments (mainly cake, we have been told!)
Jean’s artwork will be displayed alongside pieces from Sue Prince, Margaret Sharples and Ruth Watson.
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We are looking for some help with child care round school times i.e. drop and pick up, for at least 1-2 hours a day.
Please contact Chris Healy on cahealy@btinternet.com or 077408 54070
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