JF-S snapped these shots today, apple blossom and primroses in our garden, Lou’s primulas and John’s ceanothus. Put these with today’s “April” showers, do we know where we are?
Yes – 19 days to Halloween and only 73 days to Christmas!!
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Sandra & Judith would like to thank everyone who donated money, prizes and cakes for Macmillan’s Biggest Coffee Morning in the World, and to those who came along last Thursday.
A cheque for an amazing £954.50 is being sent to the charity.
£461.32 was raised from the coffee morning, Carolyn donated £50 from her card making and £443.18 was given by Andrea Godfrey, Sacha Wright and Sharon Bull from a charity walk they completed.
Thank you.
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Residents in the Derbyshire Dales are being offered discounted crime prevention materials to help them keep their homes secure as the nights get longer. They will be available to buy from police stations in Matlock, Ashbourne and Bakewell.
The cost of the discounted items:
• Shed alarms £4 (RRP £8)
• Light bulbs indoor £2 (RRP £4)
• Light bulbs outdoor £4 (RRP £8)
• Letter box covers £2 (RRP £4)
• Door chimes £1 (RRP £2)
• Security kits Free (RRP £1)
The items are being provided as part of Operation Illuminate, a project by the Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership, which includes Derbyshire Constabulary and the district council.
Police Partnership Sergeant Garry Staples said: “We are fortunate to live in a low crime area, but residents can help to reduce the risk of having their homes broken into by taking some simple security measures. “By using ‘dusk til dawn’ light bulbs residents can make their house look occupied when they are out or away, and letterbox covers that can stop potential thieves from reaching through and stealing keys.”
Other simple home security measures include:
• Make sure windows and doors are locked when you leave the house or go to bed
• Make sure valuable items, such as mobile phones and laptops, are not left on display near windows
• Take house and car keys with you to the bedroom at night
Anyone with information about burglaries or crime in the area should contact Derbyshire police on 0345 123 3333 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel comes to glossy life in this period romance. Robert Pattinson plays Jacob Jankowski, who studies veterinary medicine during the Great Depression. After a family tragedy, he loses everything, including the chance to graduate from prestigious Cornell, so he hops a train, where he finds himself part of the struggling Benzini Brothers Circus. Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson give mesmerising performances in this visually stunning and epic romantic drama, which tells the powerfully emotional story of two people who pursue their love against all odds, rules and conventions, set in the alluring and enigmatic world of a travelling circus, with wonderful performances from an elephant.
“A slice of pure Hollywood escapism”–The Sun
“Glorious piece of romantic drama”–Sunday Mirror
“A sensational romance”–Star
In the warm and comfortable Parwich Memorial Hall FRIDAY 14th October 7.45PM
Free Entrance. Refreshments . Raffle
- Silent projection
- Hi Fi Sound
- Special hi-fi headphones for those with hearing difficulties, please ask.
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Here are last week’s readings:
|
Rainfall in mm |
Pressure in Mb (am) |
Pressure in Mb (pm) |
Temperature in ºC |
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|
Max |
Min |
||||
|
Sun 2 |
0.4 |
1025.6 |
1022.2 |
21.8 |
10.9 |
|
Mon 3 |
0.0 |
1018.4 |
1016.3 |
24.5 |
13.9 |
|
Tue 4 |
0.0 |
1018.2 |
1020.9 |
17.9 |
9.1 |
|
Wed 5 |
4.5 |
1016.2 |
1011.5 |
17.2 |
11.5 |
|
Thu 9 |
7.6 |
1006.3 |
1008.0 |
13.0 |
6.9 |
|
Fri 10 |
3.6 |
1014.2 |
1017.1 |
15.1 |
4.1 |
|
Sat 11 |
1.3 |
1014.1 |
1016.5 |
13.0 |
8.4 |
|
Total |
16.9 |
Average |
17.50 |
9.26 |
|
Our weatherman on the hill says:
Next week looks like being rather dreary – grey cloud with light rain at times.
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There will be no Over 60s Pilates on the October 19th and 26th. This means that after the next session (Wednesday 12th), there won’t be another until Wednesday November 2nd.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sunday | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sunday | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 7pm | Harvest Festival | British Legion |
| Tuesday | 7pm | Old Parwich in Pictures | Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday | 3pm | Pilates for the Over 60’s including tea & cakes |
Memorial Hall |
| Thursday | 6-7pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Friday | 7.45pm | Film Night | Memorial Hall |
| Sunday | 10am | Family Service | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
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The Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) is one of two national park authorities that have been chosen by the Government to pilot direct elections. The PDNPA is now recommending that all 22 of its council and parish members should be considered for election.
This would not affect the eight remaining members that are appointed directly by the DEFRA Secretary of State, as DEFRA have already ruled this option out.
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Police are asking members of the community to report sightings of a white Transit flatback vehicle, displaying registration number: X276BLG. The vehicle was in the Kniveton area at around 2pm on Wednesday 28th September, visiting farms and asking for scrap metal.
If you witness/ed the vehicle in the area, please call 0345 123 33 33 and ask for your information to be passed to the Buxton (South) Divisional Local Intelligence Officer.
Thank you.
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Click on the relevant box to open either the minutes or agenda.
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At Sandra & Judith’s coffee morning today, a name was selected for Poppy’s new calf, Pippin. The horticultural theme continues and I am sure everyone can help out with any future names for Poppy’s descendents, apples open a whole new world.
Posted in 2011, Pets of Parwich, Posts of Note | 1 Comment »
The Autumn Dance IS going ahead as planned on the 8th October at 8pm
in the village hall
We still have tickets available from
Tracy Marshall 390552 or Louise Bostock 390566
This event is to celebrate the 150th year of Parwich Primary School.
The event is to raise much needed funds for our school.
Due to recent Government Educational budget cuts, the PTA involvement in raising much needed funds for school is invaluable. Also the support from the parents and friends of Parwich Primary School is needed to ensure that our children of the village continue to receive the best education and resources
Your support as parents and friends of Parwich Primary School in attending what promises to be a wonderful evening would be fantastically appreciated. If you are unable to attend, raffle tickets for the event are also available for £1.00 per book and we have some amazing prizes including A Digital Camera, A Watch, A Gallon of Whiskey, Jewellery, Perfume, Days and Meals out and much, much More…..
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I have a glut of green tomatoes, about 5lbs spare. I also have a nice recipe for Delia’s Green Tomato Chutney, so if you would like some tomatoes let me know via parwich@hotmail.co.uk
The tomatoes have found a home – Thanks Jane
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Here are last week’s readings:
|
Rainfall in mm |
Pressure in Mb (am) |
Pressure in Mb (pm) |
Temperature in ºC |
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|
Max |
Min |
||||
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Sun 25 |
2.2 |
1012.7 |
1012.3 |
16.0 |
12.5 |
|
Mon 26 |
0.4 |
1017.5 |
1021.6 |
18.9 |
10.0 |
|
Tue 27 |
0.0 |
1026.1 |
1026.0 |
21.7 |
6.2 |
|
Wed 28 |
0.0 |
1025.2 |
1022.8 |
24.1 |
9.8 |
|
Thu 29 |
0.0 |
1022.5 |
1024.6 |
26.1 |
11.3 |
|
Fri 30 |
0.0 |
1022.2 |
1022.3 |
26.7 |
10.4 |
|
Sat 1 |
0.0 |
1024.4 |
1027.5 |
26.2 |
10.4 |
|
Total |
2.6 |
Average |
22.8 |
10.1 |
|
Our weatherman on the hill says:
The Indian Summer is over: More normal temperatures this coming week, with a little rain on Wednesday and becoming breezy with sunny periods.
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The new issue of the parish magazine for the Peak Five parishes is now available from each of the churches, via the Peak Five website or by clicking on the image below:
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sunday | 6.30pm | Evening Prayer | Parwich Church |
| Wednesday | 3pm | Pilates for the Over 60’s | Memorial Hall |
| Thursday | 8.45am – noon | Biggest Coffee Morning in the World | Sandra’s House School View |
| Thursday | 6-7pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Saturday | 8pm | Autumn Dance | Memorial Hall |
| Sunday | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sunday | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 7pm | Harvest Festival | British Legion |
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As well as the usual weekly newsletter, the school have issued a letter asking for nominations for the PTA committee: Continue Reading »
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Mother and calf are doing extremely well. It’s lovely to think that now there will be two beautiful cows on Creamery Lane. The only problem is the name, it has to begin with P and have a floral connection.
And she’s called…….
Posted in 2011, Pets of Parwich, Photography, Posts of Note | 13 Comments »
School buses checked for safety in Ashbourne.
A number of school buses in Ashbourne have been checked as part of a police and partnership road safety operation. Operation Safedrive took place on Friday, September 23 and a team of police officers, PCSOs and officers from CREST (Casualty Reduction and Enforcement Support Team), VOSA (Vehicle Operator Services Agency) and Derbyshire County Council started the day at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School. The team examined over 15 buses and coaches to check the condition and safety of the vehicles bringing children to school. During the checks two buses were found with defects which needed to be fixed as soon as possible and one bus had to be towed back to the depot for immediate repairs after officers found two wheel nuts which had sheared off.
Vehicle Checks
They then moved on to Ashbourne Fire Station where the team were joined by the DVLA and a fire safety officer to carry out checks on passing vehicles. A mixture of warnings, notices and fixed penalty notices were issued to:
• 6 drivers for using their mobile phone while driving
• 3 drivers for having tyre defects
• 2 for number plate offences
• 1 driver for not being in proper control of the vehicle
• 1 for not having a valid MOT
• 28 drivers were stopped for not wearing a seatbelt;
these drivers were also given advice and shown photographs taken by the fire service of cases where people a seatbelt.
In addition, VOSA issued:
• 5 immediate and 2 delayed prohibition notices,
these are given to drivers for defects on vehicles which seriously affect their roadworthiness. The owners then have to have their vehicle inspected at an MOT centre before they can legally drive on the public highway.
The DVLA also brought their camera car and a total of 3018 cars passed through, and seven were found not to have road tax.
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Common local butterflies, enjoying the warm spell.
– John F-S.
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The planning application from Robert Gosling at Hill Top Farm has been registered with Peak District National Park. Application number: NP/DDD/0911/0933 Proposal: Erection of a single wind turbine and stone build plant rooms.
All the planning documents can been seen on the National Park website or by visiting the Peak Park at Bakewell.
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2 Rathbone Croft, Parwich is available for rent at £650 pcm for a minimum 6 month let, non smokers with no pets are welcome.
A semi detached house with 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and a large single room, a lounge and dining kitchen. The house is available as unfurnished or partly furnished.
Situated in a very quiet location in the village, it has a garden with delightful views across open countryside and parking.
Please ring 07790 613587 for more details.
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Please contact me if you would like this comfy Habitat armchair.
Martin C: 390529
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Here are last week’s readings:
|
Rainfall in mm |
Pressure in Mb (am) |
Pressure in Mb (pm) |
Temperature in ºC |
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|
Max |
Min |
||||
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Sun 18 |
3.6 |
1003.0 |
1009.4 |
18.1 |
3.2 |
|
Mon 19 |
1.8 |
1011.6 |
1011.7 |
16.7 |
9.3 |
|
Tue 20 |
4.5 |
1012.0 |
1013.5 |
15.6 |
12.6 |
|
Wed 21 |
0.4 |
1014.2 |
1011.3 |
17.5 |
6.4 |
|
Thu 22 |
0.0 |
1018.0 |
1018.7 |
16.6 |
6.4 |
|
Fri 23 |
0.0 |
1018.0 |
1014.9 |
18.7 |
8.2 |
|
Sat 24 |
0.0 |
1012.1 |
1012.9 |
18.2 |
9.1 |
|
Total |
10.3 |
Average |
17.35 |
7.89 |
|
Our weatherman on the hill says:
A nice Autumn week to come, with warm sunny days with the odd shower – high pressure to the east keeping away the worst of the weather.
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We have another lost cat in the village. Wallace, the black and white cat on the right of this picture, has been missing for 2 days.
Sue and Mike H ask that you check your sheds and garages and contact them on 334 if you see him.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sunday | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 7pm | Harvest Festival | Alsop Church |
| Monday | 7.30pm | First Responders Training | Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday | 3pm | Pilates for the Over 60’s | Memorial Hall |
| Thursday | 6-7pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Sunday | 6.30pm | Evening Prayer | Parwich Church |
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We have received an appreciation of the late John Booth – former organist at Parwich and Alsop churches – from Reverend Jack Cooper, former vicar of this parish. Thanks to Stuart C for passing it on.
I was sad to be told of the recent death of John. Sadly due to distance and other problems, we are unable to make the funeral.
John was perhaps best known for his help at Parwich playing the organ, but much more so at Alsop. Many of you will remember that during my time as Vicar, John was a constant source of help to me in so many ways, not least his loyalty and reliability.
It is not very well known that John was not taught music, but taught himself. Actually he only played in two keys, which involved the Vicar (me) in sorting out hymns that could be transposed by John into those two keys. He spent hours and months ahead of the services, working out the hymns.
But what John may have lacked in technical ability, he more than made up for with his enthusiasm and his awareness of the “mood” of the worship taking place. He was acutely aware of when the hymn was being particularly enjoyed, with hearty singing. I would look down at him from my vicar’s stall and would see a tiny grin across his face, and a twinkle in his eyes as he returned my look, and he knew full well that I was going to signal that he should carry on with the chorus or last verse again. “Guide me oh” and ” Give me oil” were two such hymns, sung and played with great joy.
However, there were many occasions when John helped behind the scenes, namely with his skill as an “odd job man”. Many was the time he told me to “Leave it to him” when a job needed doing, e.g. fixing the well and truly broken and stuck lock on the main door to St.Peter’s. (That saved the treasurer a small fortune with a specialist locksmith.)
Thank you, John Booth for so many memories, and with much affection to Jeane for looking after you so well.
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Thank you to Rick G for this post.
We want to offer our thanks to the Bluebell Inn for donating the first prize in the Parwich Strongman Raffle.
We do have a vested interest in that we won the prize and ate it last night!
We were very favourably impressed: pub staples, but well produced: local steak, lamb, sausage, chicken etc. A particularly nice touch was the surf and turf: our onion rings turned out to be calamari, even though these aren’t on the menu (caused some hilarity in the kitchen). The wine list has had some thought put into it too. All the staff at the inn were friendly and helpful, so well done all round.
Never eaten there before, but we’ll go back.
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Rumour has it that the BBC programme Escape to the Country is in Parwich today. Apparently Fernlea is to feature as the ‘mystery house’ in a new episode to be broadcast in October.
Certainly it will get the property good coverage.
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