Parwich School Reunion & Celebration of the School’s 150th Anniversary
This year our village celebrates the anniversary of the building and opening of the School in 1861. Working in co-operation with the School we have arranged a special evening.
6pm – School Open – for everyone to look around
7.30pm – Slide Show of old pictures of Parwich School, including the Green Goddess’s TV visit in the 1980s
8.30pm – Cheese, Wine & Pate – an opportunity to chat and reminisce.
* 55-minute Decléor massage or facial
* 30-minute manicure or pedicure
* Light lunch
* Full use of all spa facilities, including the heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness suite and relaxation room
* Complimentary robe and slippers to use throughout the day
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7.15pm – Children’s Film Show in the Memorial Hall, after the Ball Race.
“A wonderful animated film about two garden gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet, who try to avoid tragedy and find a happy ending to their star-crossed love affair when they are caught up in a feud between neighbours. Featuring the voices of Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, James McAvoy, Maggie Smith, and a soundtrack by Elton John. (Certificate U) . Free admission and refreshments.
Just a reminder for those of you who reserved a place on the Parwich and District Horticultural Society trip to Felley Priory and Hebb’s Farm on Wednesday 13th July. The coach will leave Parwich at 9.30am from the Green, and return at approx 5.30pm.
If you have booked a place and now cannot make it please contact Glynis on 561 as there is a reserve list.
This afternoon and both evening pilates classes are cancelled tonight because of Wakes. So take the opportunity instead to join in the Wakes Bowling Extravaganza and the Golf Target Competition at 7pm on Parsons Croft.
Although it is not a long distance as fell racing goes, the challenge of Parwch Hill Race is the steep-sided Parwich Hill.Above is J Pountain as he approaches the summit to win the trophy for first runner to the top of the Hill. Following are nearly all the runners near the top (apologies to the few that were missed):
With the rain holding off, the evening went well with increased numbers of runners in the main Senior Race, which was won by M Jones in 18min 59sec, slightly slower than last year. We missed Paul Mannion this year, but at least it gave someone else a chance.
The quickest home in the Junior Race was A Stone in 12min 33sec, a faster time than last year. Here are the winners:
Local Mothers Race
Paula Lynam Trophy
1st Janice Wigley (14min 23sec)
2nd Sandra Chadfield
Junior Hill Race
The Hauliers Trophy for the first Boy
1st T Stafford (12min 45 sec)
2nd J Buckley
3rd H Ainsworth
The Dorothy Foden Memorial Trophy for the first Girl
1st A Stone (12min 33sec)
2nd I Purvis
3rd L Dale
The Russell Shield for the first Local Boy
1st T Stafford
2nd J Buckley
3rd B Linnell
The Foden Shield for the first Local Girl
1st I Purvis
2nd L Dale
3rd L Webster
Senior Hill Race
The Harley Lowndes Cup for the outright winner
1st M Jones (18min 59sec)
2nd B Cartwright
3rd D Taylor
The John Lees Memorial Shield for the first Lady
1st L Holmes (22min)
2nd C Moss
3rd A Wainwright
The Russell Trophy for the first outright Veteran
1st D Harrison
The Wainwright Cup for the first runner to the top of the Hill
1st J Pountain
The Slater Shield for the first local runner
1st A Drummond
2nd C Russell
3rd G Johnson
The Tilcon Cup for the first local Lady
1st H Pitts
2nd N Linnell
The Chambers Trophy for the first local Veteran
1st C Russell
Taymac Trophy for Oldest Local to finish
1st C Russell
Click on the following links to access this year’s time sheets:
New Events for Wakes Wednesday – 7pm
Bowls extravaganza at Parsons Croft
All welcome from 3 to 103 – Bowling Green
All Ages Golf Target Competition – Parsons Croft
Parwich Bowling Club have kindly organised an event for youngsters to introduce them to the delights of Green Bowls. All children are welcome to what should be an exciting new event.
At the same time on Parsons Croft we have another new event – a target golf competition for all ages. Don’t forget the Film tomorrow night, starting after the Ball Race.
More than 20 people from Parwich and Tissington met up in the Bletch Brook Valley with representatives from the National Park, to look at the wild flowers and find out about the elusive water vole.
Some of the best wild flower meadows are owned by Parwich United Charities (see photo below) and wonderfully managed by local farmers who over recent years through positive husbandry have brought back mixed hedgerows and increased the number of flowers dramatically. The reddish brown hue is bentgrass which follows the ridges of the ridge and furrow system in this field. One farm alone in the valley has over 200 mature trees, including 17 different species, this is considered remarkable for such a small area.
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Thank you to Lynn Burrow, our local ranger for organising last night’s delightful free walk and to the experts, for their fascinating insight to the area and to all the farmers who look after this valley.
Registration for the Hill Race is by the Sycamore Inn
7pm – Local Mothers’ Race – For the Paula Lynam Trophy
7-30pm – Junior Hill Race – aprox. 1½ miles
Any children aged 14 years and under can enter.
Local Children are defined as those who were, or still are,
eligible to attend Parwich Primary School
The Hauliers Trophy for the outright winner
The BMAC Trophy for the first Girl (outright)
The Russell Trophy for the first local boy
The Foden Trophy for the first local girl
in each category there are individual trophies for the first three places
8pm – Senior Hill Race – aprox. 3½ miles – Entry £3
The Harley Lowndes Cup for the outright winner *
The Nick Frank Memorial Trophy for the first lady *
The Russell Trophy for the first outright veteran
The Wainright Cup for the first runner to the top of the Hill
The Slater Trophy for the first local runner *
The Frank Steeples Trophy for the first local lady *
The Chambers Trophy for the first local veteran
*There are individual trophies for the first three places in these events
The individual trophies for the Junior and Senior Local Races were donated by Janet and Stephen of the Sycamore Inn.
Tissington area Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team
Forum Meeting
Tuesday 12th July at 7.30pm at Bradbourne Village Hall
If you have any concerns or issues that you would like raising at this next meeting, please contact this group through their new e-forum, which is part of the Community Messaging Service. This gives each individual and village the chance to contribute to the setting of priorities in their neighbourhood.
The Safer Neighbourhood policing teams hold a meeting every three months to set priorities, offering residents the chance to select what their local police officers and other agencies target.
Each team works in partnership with local agencies, which include parish, town, district and county councils, housing associations, Derbyshire Youth Service, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Neighbourhood Watch among others, to help keep your area a safe, clean and pleasant place to live.
Priorities can include a wide variety of issues, including anti-social or nuisance behaviour, graffiti or vandalism, speeding, parking or anything which you feel impacts on the quality of life for you and your neighbours.
You are still more than welcome to attend the meeting if you would prefer to speak to officers in person or you can also call our non emergency telephone number, 0345 123 33 33.
To report an ongoing incident call 0345 123 33 33
Emergency calls 999
Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Click here for the Derbyshire police website
A free guided walk through wildflower-rich hay-meadows, and the chance to search for the elusive “Ratty”, is on offer on Monday July 4th in the Bletch Brook Valley, between Parwich and Tissington. Meet at 6.30pm outside The Sycamore
Peak District National Park ecologists and experts from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust will lead the walk, looking out for rare species including the water vole, known as “Ratty” in Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows. One of the UK’s most threatened species, the water vole has disappeared from 90 per cent of sites it occupied over the last 60 years. But it does survive in pockets of the Peak District National Park – including the Bletch Brook Valley.
The two-hour walk starts from two meeting places, both at 6.30pm on July 4th: outside the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, and in front of Hand’s Well in Tissington. There is no need to book. Dogs should be on leads. If you have any questions, please call 01298 84992.
PARWICH.ORG welcomes Poppy: a fine Jersey cow who arrived in Parwich today, full of anticipation for the Wakes Week festivities. If you’re walking down the bottom of Creamery Lane, do be sure to say hello.
Photo by JF-S.
Our Spotted Flycatchers have successfully reared 3 chicks which have now left their nest and are flying about from tree to tree. You can see the smallest two being fed a tasty wasp in these pics.
Wakes Sunday
For the full Wakes Programme click here
11am – The Campsite ‘Songs of Praise’ Service (on Parson’s Croft, or
if wet in the Church),
12am – Fun and Games (with the campers at Parson’s Croft)
Tug of War & Volleyball + other games and alot of water
6-pm Treasure Hunt – Assesmble on The Green, whatever the weather
Junior Treasure Hunt for the Under 14’s – devised by Pippa Sillitoe
Village Treasure Hunt – over 13’s – devised by Tim Rider
8pm – Wakes Bar-B-Q (at the Legion, whatever the weather)
The Parwich British Legion is open from 1.30pm – 3.30pm then from 6-11pm The Sycamore Inn is open all day till late
Our annual visitors from the Camping and Caravanning Club’s Nottinghamshire District Association are with us once again, staying at Parson’s Croft until Monday. They are always a welcome presence on the Carnival Parade, and we particularly hope that they will enjoy tomorrow’s “Fun and Games”, which starts at midday.
This year our village celebrates the anniversary of the building and opening of the School in 1861. Working in co-operation with the School we have arranged a special evening.
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