Construction Boom

The following snowy domicile was spotted by our roving reporter in the Inghams’ garden this afternoon.

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Igloos seem to be popping up all over the place!

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Our Weatherman in the Village says:

It’s been a very cold week with temperatures not getting above freezing for long periods and that’s making the snowy conditions more difficult as there is no thaw.

The cold temperatures look like continuing throughout the coming week, but hopefully not too much precipitation on the cards. No let up to the wintery conditions in sight yet…..

A “historic” igloo

JF-S writes:

Congratulations on your igloo build, it looks pretty authentic. Ours built two years ago went a bit wrong. Still, it was fun to do.

Sadly Pilates Classes will be cancelled next week due to the heating system not working in the Memorial Hall. Hopefully they will run the following week. I will keep you up-dated.

Sue P

What’s on Where this Week
Day Time Event Location
Sun 20th 10am Family Service Parwich Church
Sun 20th 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church
Mon 21st 12.45pm CANCELLED Village Lunch (rescheduled from Mon 14th)
Beef Stew with Cabbage
Apple Pie and Custard
Memorial Hall
Mon 21st 6.15pm CANCELLED Pilates for intermediates Memorial Hall
Mon 21st 7pm Legion Branch AGM & Club AGM – all welcome Legion
Tue 22nd 1.20pm Funeral Service for Ray Williams Markeaton Cemetry
Wed 23rd … Grey bin and food caddy collection Parwich
Wed 23rd …
6pm
7.15pm
CANCELLED Pilates for Beginners
General Beginners Class
Beginners Class for Men
Memorial Hall
Thu 24th 9 to 11.30am Parwich Toddler Group Memorial Hall
Thu 24th 11am to 1pm Evie’s Artistic Session
More info: 390488
Memorial Hall
Sun 27th 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church
Sun 27th 11.15am Mattins Alsop Church
Sun 27th 2.30pm Methodist Service Parwich Church

BBC One to pay us a visit?

Word has it that a TV crew from BBC One’s Inside Out for the East Midlands may be paying a visit to Parwich and Alsop on Sunday, to find out how we are coping with the current weather conditions. The show airs at 7.30pm on Mondays.

How To Make An Igloo

You may have noticed that we have had the odd snowflake drop in on us yesterday. For one Parwich family, this provided the perfect opportunity to launch an ambitious construction project.

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Once planning permission had been obtained – we are in the Peak Park after all – the intrepid construction team descended on the garden, intent on creating the perfect winter residence.

Click on ‘Continue Reading’ for detailed technical instructions on how to create your own snowy des res.

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The village lunch for this coming Monday has been cancelled due to the weather and a problem with the heating in the Hall.

Next lunch is Monday 11 February

QEGS Closed…But The Exams Go On!

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.

Parwich Primary School Closed Today

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

Parwich Lunch – January, Monday 21st

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Celebration of the Life of Ray Williams

Please note the change of date, to Saturday 2nd February.

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Birds in the Snow

A male and female bullfinch in the snow

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Photos by John FS

Possible Bin Disruption

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.

 

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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Paul B’s Weedkiller Weekly #13

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 »

Falling snow

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 Postponed

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.

Sam Flower

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

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

From the Bird Feeders

Head to head with a seed carrying great tit.

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One up one down

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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

School Newsletter #9

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Ray Williams

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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.

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.

Parwich Legion AGMs

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AGM Club & Branch 2013

 

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Parwich Lunch: Monday January 14th

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New Year Nuthatch

Thanks once more to John F-S for sending us this dynamic image.

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‘De-Christmasing’ St. Peter’s

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

Parwich Toddler Group

Don’t forget that the Parwich Toddler Group starts again on Thursday:

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meets in the Memorial Hall

Thursdays 9am to 11-30am

Cost £2-50 per session