School Newsletter 10

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Preparations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Wednesday 15th February – 7.30pm
Memorial Hall

Everyone is welcome to attend so that we can plan together how to make this a memorable and enjoyable village celebration.

Here are the initial ideas from the first meeting held on 3rd January regarding the celebrations will be held on the extra Bank Holiday on Tuesday 5th June. Continue Reading »

Zumba

Sadly we’ve just had the last Zumba class for the moment. Numbers have dropped to the point where the class is not viable for Lizzie. I am really sorry about this as I have enjoyed it so much. I am absolutely no good at dancing but it has been such a privilege to learn dance steps with a professional dancer. Zumba routines work both the body and mind. I was surprised at how hard I had to concentrate! And yes, it was sometimes an effort to get to the class but how fantastic to have yet another class arranged for us in the village! Also, I have not laughed till I cried for a long time!!

Pie & Peas and a Family Quiz Night

Tickets also available from The Sycamore

Moonlight and Snow – by JF-S

Please click to enlarge…

Book your lunch this week!

Don’t forget to book your lunch by 6pm on Friday

Friday’s Film

For trailer and more details Continue Reading »

Pre-School open meeting

Slippy conditions

Just to warn that conditions underfoot are treacherous this morning. It’s currently raining into frozen ground so there is a lot of black ice on both the roads and footpaths.

Cheryl

Weather Stats: 29th Jan to 4th Feb

Here are last week’s readings:

Rainfall

in mm

Pressure

in Mb (am)

Pressure

in Mb (pm)

Temperature in ºC

Max

Min

Sun 29

0.9

1028.0

1025.4

3.3

-1.5

Mon 30

0.0

1025.9

1023.0

3.1

-0.2

Tue 31

0.0

1023.2

1025.4

1.4

-0.8

Wed 1

0.0

1030.2

1032.6

3.7

-1.7

Thu 2

0.0

1031.0

1030.4

2.6

-2.4

Fri 3

0.0

1031.8

1031.8

3.2

-6.9

Sat 4

0.0

1030.1

1023.4

-1.5

-8.5

Total

0.9

Average

2.0

-3.0

Our weatherman on the hill says:

It will remain cold over the next few days with night frosts, however little sign of further snow and the possibility of a slow daytime thaw.

What’s on Where this Week
Day Time Event Location
Sunday 11am Mattins Parwich Church
Monday 7pm Pilates-Parwich Fit 4 All Memorial Hall
Wednesday 1.30pm Zumba Class
Parwich Fit 4 All
Memorial Hall
Thursday 6pm Circuit Training Memorial Hall
Friday 7.45pm Film Night Memorial Hall
Saturday 7.30pm Pea & Pie Supper + Family Quiz Memorial Hall
Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church
Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church
Sunday 2.30pm Methodist Service Parwich Church

Travel conditions update?

The snow has arrived, and I for one am not planning to drive this evening.  However, if you have any news to share on the condition of our local roads, please add a comment to this post.

School Weigh In!

Bag2School

There will be a collection at Parwich Primary School on

Thursday 9th February.

This collection raises money for the School by weighing in the items bekow and turning them into cash.

If anyone would like to put any of the items below in for collection could you please place them in a black plastic bag and take them to school Wednesday afternoon or before 9am on the Thursday morning

Bag 2 School collects:

 good quality second hand adults and children`s clothing,

 sheets,

 blankets,

 curtains,

 soft toys,

shoes,

belts and handbags.

All items collected are for RE-USE.

Please note we cannot accept:

Dirty or wet clothing, single shoes, off cuts of material, mats, carpets, pillows, duvets, bric a brac.

THANK YOU

The Future of Stepping Stones

Scanning the Stars

The Peak District Darker Skies Group are asking people to help monitor light pollution in the Peak District, by looking at Orion and associated stars later this month.

If you are interested in being involved, either go to the Peak Park website or first read their full press release below.  Continue Reading »

Table For Sale

For sale – a light oak dining table (5′ by 3′) and four leather chairs. £350 (£1,000 new). Contact Don or Audrey on 773 if interested.

Robin in flight

Thank you to J F-S

Saturday – Vicki Lambert Singing

Fish & Chips at Legion

Parwich-based artist Lewis Noble had a slot on BBC Radio Derby today. Lewis presented his favorite desert island disc on the programme. Click on the link below and press ‘Listen now’. Lewis’ slot start about 8 minutes in.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00n3dnh

Nice choice Lewis!

Refreshments At Tissington

We understand that the Tissington Tearoom is closed for renovation until early March. Fear not however! You can get a nice cup of tea, hot chocolate or a selection of cold drinks from Edward & Vintage. This charming 1940s style, Tissington-based shop also sells the most amazing range of confectionery and homeware. Be prepared for a trip down memory lane if you are a tad nostalgic for the sweets of your childhood. We understand children like this shop very much too! Winter opening hours are Thursdays to Sundays, 11am – 4.30pm until the end of April.

Paul and Evie’s curries seem to get ever more delicious. These oriental delicacies are available from Thursday to Saturday between 5.00pm and 7.30pm. Call on 01335-390488 to order yours!

Coffee Afternoon on Wednesday

February Community Lunch

The Light continues

A great turn out for our second Let There Be Light children’s event. Thanks to all who came and helped create such a special event. Full photos can be seen on our church facebook page http://www.facebook.com/fivechurches.

Revd Andy Larkin.

February Film

For trailer and more details Continue Reading »

Weather Stats: 22nd to 28th Jan

Here are last week’s readings:

Rainfall

in mm

Pressure

in Mb (am)

Pressure

in Mb (pm)

Temperature in ºC

Max

Min

Sun 22

0.4

1007.9

1013.6

9.4

4.2

Mon 23

2.2

1016.2

1015.8

7.7

3.7

Tue 24

4.5

1016.7

1014.1

8.2

0.5

Wed 25

0.4

1014.0

1009.3

8.7

6.7

Thu 26

4.5

1005.1

1006.9

8.7

2.4

Fri 27

4.5

1012.6

1015.8

7.5

0.3

Sat 28

0.0

1025.8

1028.8

6.2

0.3

Total

16.5

Average

8.7

2.6

Our weatherman on the hill says:

High pressure will be in charge for the next few days – the week will be cold with overnight frosts, some sunny periods, cloudy at times, but not much sign of snow as far west as Parwich.

What’s on Where this Week
Day Time Event Location
Sunday 9.30-11.15am Let there be Light Memorial Hall
Monday 7pm Pilates-Parwich Fit 4 All Memorial Hall
Wednesday 2.30pm – 4pm PTA Coffee Afternoon School
Wednesday 1.30pm Zumba Class
Parwich Fit 4 All
Memorial Hall
Thursday 6pm Circuit Training Memorial Hall
Saturday 8pm Vicki Lambert Singing
Legion open from 6pm
Parwich Legion
Sunday 11am Mattins Parwich Church

“Stranger Danger”… Continue Reading »

Family Quiz Night + Pie & Peas

Tickets also available from The Sycamore

To read more about the theft, which took place in the early hours of this morning (Thursday), please click on the following items:

Ashbourne News Telegraph: Ashbourne’s market stalls stolen.

BBC News: Ashbourne has entire market stolen by thieves.

Derbyshire Dales District Council: Ashbourne market hit by depot break-in.

An update from our MEP

In despair……..contact Samaritans

January can be a difficult month for many people as the cost of Christmas reflects itself in high bills at a time when money is tight and winter fuel costs are also putting a strain on finances.

If things are beginning to overwhelm you remember Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to give emotional support to anyone in distress or despair or experiencing suicidal feelings. You have nothing to fear by contacting us as our service is totally confidential and non-judgmental. You can get in touch by phoning 01332364444, e mailing jo@samaritans.org or texting 07725909090.

If you would rather talk to someone face to face you can visit our local branch at 110 Burton Rd Derby. This is at the town end of Burton Rd opposite the junction of Burton Rd and Mount Street. We are open to callers most days from 9 am to 3pm and 6pm to 10 pm (no need to make an appointment but please phone before visiting to check that we are open).

We are always seeking new volunteers to train as Samaritans or assist the branch in other ways such as fund raising and admin. We hold ‘no obligation’ information evenings for prospective volunteers every few weeks. If you are interested details are on our website www.samaritans.org/derby

More flying photos of the Tit family

This post should not be made available to Martin C. (see comments)

Blue tit flying to the nuts

Blue tit preparing to land on the nuts

Great tit about to land on the nuts

Blue tit ‘fly past’

Bag theft-Sainsburys

[Reference: BA154 Crime number: 3161/12]
An elderly lady has had her purse taken from her secure handbag while shopping in Sainsburys in Ashbourne at lunchtime on Friday 20th January. It is thought that the offender unzipped the handbag and removed the purse while the lady was distracted.

Officers are advising shoppers to be aware of anyone acting suspicious or getting too close to you, or of people who try to distract you by bumping into you. Report them to shop staff as many shops are linked by the shop watch radio scheme.

Please avoid leaving handbags unattended in shopping trolleys, even for just a moment.

Anyone with information should call Derbyshire police on 101 – quote crime number: 3161/12.

Thank you.

Trisha Mellor, Community Information Officer,
Buxton Division

Peak Park planning pages made easier

New website pages have been created by the Peak District National Park Authority to make it easier for residents to make or comment on a planning application.

Responding to feedback from website users all the information on the planning pages has been re-written to be shorter, avoid jargon and make it easier to understand.

The information – which can be seen here – is now organised into four sections covering:

• pre-application advice and guidance, including answers to frequently asked questions
• making a planning application
• commenting on a planning application, reporting a planning breach or providing feedback about planning services
• information about the planning service, planning policies, enforcement issues, minerals and waste issues and the planning committee.

For the first time residents can also search for details of planning applications and any appeals in one place. Continue Reading »

January Safer Neighbourhood Minutes

Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 19th January -7.30pm
at Tissington Village Hall

Present:
Sgt Steve Edwards
PCSO Kate Cleveley
Ray Frampton
Barbara Wager
Adele Bonshor
Darren Bonshor
Dennis Stone
Chris Carr

Apologies: John Bradbury MBE

Date of the next meeting Thursday 10th May at Parwich Memorial Hall at  7.30pm

Standard Terms of Reference for the meeting given from the Agenda by Sgt Edwards.

Minutes of previous meeting discussed. All tasks for PCSO Cleveley completed.

Priority Profile (Mappleton Community SpeedWatch). To continue (discussed at  Mappleton Parish Council meeting on 19/1/12).
No new Priority Profile at the present time.

Hazard opposite Coach and Horses ph, bush covered in ice during cold weather could be hazard to traffic on the A515. Form 421 to be issued.
Hazard at Spend Lane/Narlows Lane, drain blockage causing flooding. Form 421 to be issued.
Hazard on A515 just above entrance to Ashbourne Heights Caravan Park, possible  blockage on verge causing flooding. Form 421 to be issued. Continue Reading »

Vicki Lambert sings at The Legion