| Find out about Science in the National Park |
| There’s a whole world of scientific activity going on in the Peak District National Park – and people can explore it at two family-focused exhibitions in November.The first ever ‘Science in the National Park’ events take place on:·Saturday Nov 3 at the Moorland Discovery Centre, Longshaw, 10.30am-4pm
· Saturday Nov 10 at Bakewell Town Hall, 10.30am-4pm. Both are free and will include fun activities for children (outside if fine), free refreshments, and displays of a wide range of scientific projects including: · How archaeologists uncovered 2,000-year-old skeletons at Fin Cop hillfort · Why biologists are tracking northern hairy wood ants with tiny radio antennae · How ecologists are conserving rare native crayfish and adders · Why conservationists are flying in sphagnum moss to help restore barren moorland · How geologists are monitoring slippage of the ‘shivering mountain,’ Mam Tor. Continue Reading » |
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| Have your say on public speakers at Authority meetings |
| The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking residents’ views on proposals for a fairer system of public speaking at Authority meetings.
From 2000 the Authority has allowed any number of people up to three minutes to address a committee, but recent meetings have sometimes had more than 20 speakers for one agenda item, leading to very lengthy sessions, unequal viewpoints and delays to decision-making. Now the Authority is considering limiting the time taken up by public speaking to allow members to focus on important decisions. They propose to equalise the number of speakers, with up to three supporters and three objectors per item, with a time limit of three minutes each. Continue Reading » |
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The acclaimed wildlife artist Esther Tyson is staging an exhibition of recent work in our stunning modern Memorial Hall. Esther lives in Parwich, and the exhibition presents an opportunity for the local community to see her work, as well as serious collectors of wildlife art.
Esther studied at Carlisle College of Art and the prestigious Royal College of Art. She has exhibited in galleries in London and all over the country. She has also received many accolades and awards for her work.
Esther is renowned for work that reflects her intense passion for lengthy study of wild life in its natural habitat. The work she produces evokes a powerful image of the very essence that she experiences in her observations. The exhibition will feature a wide variety of her work, from her local Derbyshire countryside to the mountains of Nepal and recent underwater studies in Dorset.
The exhibition takes place in Parwich Memorial Hall on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November 2012, from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free, and all are welcome!
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Parwich Parish Council
Advisory notice
After taking professional advice from the forestry department of the Peak District National Authority it has been decided that two diseased chestnut trees will be felled shortly. The diseased trees are located near the bench at Nethergreen.
On recommendation from the Peak District National Park Authority lime trees will be planted at this location by way of replacement.
Mrs S Hampson
Clerk to Parwich Parish Council
24th October 2012
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We have received the following from Terry Pickard:
I am selling my very reliable VOLVO S80 diesel car, 2004 in the year and it has only done 27,000 miles from brand new, yes only 27,000 k.
It has half leather with alloy wheels. It will do around 48 miles to the gallon and it is quite a powerful beast, with 167bhp at your disposal.
It has around 5 months road tax left on the vehicle and has very good tyres all round; the spare has never been on the car. Virtually a brand new car for very little money.
If you’re interested please call me (Terry) on 390360. I am looking for a little more money than book price because of the mileage.
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2012 Poppy Appeal
Volunteer collectors are needed for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal for 2012 for door to door collection on 27th/28th Oct or 3rd/4th Nov in Parwich and Alsop-en-le-Dale. Day time collection only.
Also there will be collection tins located at the Legion and the Sycamore Pub from Saturday 27th Oct for anyone who would like to make a donation and is missed on the collection rounds.
If you can help please contact Jacqui on 390194.
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Paul B writes:
Come on, let’s have you… it’s time to get your sticky-back plastic & Fairy Liquid bottles at the ready and get creative at Evie’s artistic afternoons at the Memorial hall from 3.30pm to 5.30pm on Thursday afternoons…
…or if you’d just like some company and a chinwag with a cuppa and bickies, come along and see whats cracking off.
The first one was enjoyed by all who attended. A contribution towards the hire charges is £3.00-ish, but will get less as more people attend.
You might discover a hidden talent, who knows? Be there or be square.
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Many thanks to John F-S for three more visual treats:-
The Tangled Web Of Life:
A Bundle of Feathers:
Scratching an Itch:
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Following rave notices for last week’s inaugural “Weedkiller Weekly”, PARWICH.ORG once again hands over to village newshound Paul Burlinson, for a roundup of recent news events which you may have missed.
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On the hand pull at the Legion….
Now serving Red McGregor (4%), Atlas & Orkney brewery.
Next on Marstons Pedigree (4.5%) – watch this space!
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Rosie Elizabeth Conway was christened at St Peter’s this morning. Here she is, heading for the reception after the ceremony, accompanied by proud grandparents, aunt and uncle.
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After a misty start, we enjoyed a fine autumn morning in Parwich, full of “Golden October” colour. Here are some pictures, snapped by Kevin S.
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Our “Weatherman in the Village” says:
Poor forecast last week – we didn’t really experience the calm conditions predicted early in the week, although it was a bit drier on Monday with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday being quite wet. Changeable conditions dominated the whole week. I recorded the first air frost of the autumn on the morning of Sunday 14th, with a recorded low of -0.4 degrees C at 8am.
The good weather we have experienced this weekend doesn’t look like it will continue into the week, as it looks like being generally pretty changeable throughout. On Monday we will probably see a return of wet conditions. Temperatures are forecast to be generally mild, with no overnight frosts.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 21st | 10am | Family Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 21st | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Mon 22nd | 12.45pm | Village Lunch: bookings Val 458 Roast Pork, Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Carrots Chocolate Fudge Cake with Cream |
Memorial Hall |
| Tue 23rd | 2pm | PTA Coffee Afternoon | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 24th | … | GREEN bin, BLUE bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Thu 25th | 3.30 to 7.30pm | Parents Evening | School |
| Thu 25th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Fri 26th | … | School breaks up today – half term | Parwich School |
| Sat 27th | 9pm | Halloween Party with Karaoke | Sycamore Inn |
| Sun 28th | 1am | The clocks will go back 1 hour | .. |
| Sun 28th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 28th | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
| Sun 28th | 2.30pm | Methodist Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 28th | 4pm | Harvest Festival & auction of produce | British Legion |
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Tom Chambers is to reappear on Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1 this Sunday (7-20pm Sun 21st Oct). On their Sunday results show members of the cast of Top Hat are performing, and Stuart informs us this should include Tom.
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I am interested to know other peoples experience with their LPG pricing. Having experienced a couple of very sharp price rises this year, I am hoping other LPG users might arm me with comparative prices to be able to negotiate with suppliers.
In April this year we were paying 40p per litre which was then dramatically increased to 47p, and from 1st November is increasing to 51.38p – an eye watering 28% increase over what we were paying early in the year!
We have the Flogas top-up service, and it’s reasonably reliable, although we have on the odd occasion run out in peak times which can be pretty uncomfortable.
Any experiences you would like to share?
Thanks
Graham J.
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We have received the following from Cheryl Woolley and Sandra Bradshaw – more details to follow soon……!
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A bullock has gone missing from a field where a number of other animals are kept, between 4th and 11th October. The field is known as Jess Bank field in Thorpe, next to the Tissington trail.
Description: pure white bullock, 2 years old, showing a tag number: uk165951101306.
If you have seen the animal or if it is being cared for at another farm in the area, please contact PC 14106 Harris at Ashbourne police station by dialling 101 – quoting incident number: 213 of 15/10/12.
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2012 Poppy Appeal
Volunteer collectors are needed for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal for 2012 for door to door collection on 27th/28th Oct or 3rd/4th Nov in Parwich and Alsop-en-le-Dale. Day time collection only.
Also there will be collection tins located at the Legion and the Sycamore Pub from Saturday 27th Oct for anyone who would like to make a donation and is missed on the collection rounds.
If you can help please contact Jacqui on 390194.
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In a bid to expand our coverage of current affairs, PARWICH.ORG welcomes celebrated comment-box regular Paul Burlinson.
Paul will be providing us with a regular round-up of significant local, national and international events, in his inimitable style which has already won him ardent fans from Ashbourne to Alstonefield, and from Brassington to Biggin.
If you have enjoyed Paul’s comments in the past, then please click through for his first “Weedkiller Weekly”.
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We are launching the School Tote again. Everyone is invited to join.
The more of us that join the bigger the prizes!!!
There will be three prize draws a year; at Christmas, Easter and at the end of the Summer Term.
We are changing the way we collect the payment this year and asking for £12 to be paid by the beginning of November to join for the year.
– Parwich Primary School
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Many thanks once again to J F-S for these astonishingly vivid photographs.
This picture shows one of two nuthatches that visit on a regular basis.
This photo shows a greater spotted woodpecker enjoying a feed.
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People are invited to apply to be a member of the Peak District National Park Authority’s governing body for the next four years. People with experience of working with the voluntary sector, young people and strategic planning are particularly welcomed to apply. Continue Reading »
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Mike H writes:
A friend of mine has a rather hair-raising hobby – his idea of a weekend jaunt is to take his microlight for a spin. A couple of weekends ago Howard decided that he was going to take off from Leicestershire and head north-west to take a look at the beautiful village of Parwich (as I keep telling him about it!). Ace photographer Mark was also on board and was able to take some interesting snaps from above. I thought you might be interested to see them…
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Bedroom Furniture For Sale:
2 x Bedside Tables (43cm x 43cm x 53cm high)
plus Chest of Drawers (82cm W x 43cm D x 87cm H)
Made by Stag Furniture.
£60 for the set, including safety glass tops.
Wooden Bedhead Kingsize (5 foot)
Made by Myers – £25.
2 x Wooden Bedhead Single (3 foot)
Made by Myers – £15 each.
Please ring Jane/Ben – 01335 390665
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Thanks to Kevin S for these photos. To view them in their full glory, please click on each image.
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Our “Weatherman in the Village” says:
A pretty tight forecast last week: high pressure did indeed dominate early in the week, giving still, calm conditions with cool nights and early mornings. The weather did break on Thursday as predicted, with a return of rain.
A very similar week in prospect, with some reasonable days early in the week (most likely Monday and Tuesday), but with Atlantic fronts moving through and bringing some rain and wind from Wednesday onwards. It’s looking like a bit of a wet end to this week.
Incidentally, I recorded the first air frost of the autumn this morning (Sunday 14th), with a recorded low of -0.4 degrees C at 8am.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 14th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 14th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 14th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Mon 15th | 6.15pm | Pilates for intermediates | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 17th | … | GREY bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 17th | … 6pm 7.15pm |
Pilates for Beginners General Beginners Class Beginners Class for Men |
Memorial Hall |
| Wed 17th | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 18th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Fri 19th | 7.30pm | Classical Music in the Dales | Highfields School Matlock |
| Sat 20th | 8pm | Bob Matthews Quiz | Sycamore Inn |
| Sun 21st | 10am | Family Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 21st | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
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