We have recently bought a double bed and will shortly have a single bed (pine, with a mattress in quite good condition) available. The bed is free to a good home – we’ll need to get the other one first, so it may be a few weeks before it is ready.
If you are interested, please email Debbie Webster at: DebbieWebster@btinternet.com
Sweet dreams!
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Note from the blog team: Starting from today, Parwich artist Esther Tyson will be posting regular diary-style updates on her new creative project: to immortalise the seahorses of Dorset in art. In this first post, Esther gives us some personal background on the project, before explaining her forthcoming activities in more detail. Esther, it’s over to you…
1. The past.
We had been paddling along the gullies, sand squishing through our toes, small fish tickling our legs. I remember the excitement as the sand came alive and a flat fish darted from our feet. We sped up the shore to dry and get warm, then away again to searching the tide line, full of anticipation.
A stick, with a dragon head?
Once home, we rushed upstairs, knowing exactly where Dad’s Observer book of the sea shore stood and thumbed through every page until there it was – we had found our very own pipefish! It was moved out to the shed pretty quickly. Mum disposed of it when we weren’t looking; apparently it smelled bad!
Our following trip to Tridely left a stronger impression. We had been treading the gullies as usual, but the next moment was filled with fear. The ground fell away, and I was scrambling at the edge of the sand bank with nothing but clouded water beneath me. Clutching handfuls of bank, I couldn’t get out. My little sister came running; she grabbed my arm and pulled me out…
In 2005, I spent three months on an island in the Seychelles, working alongside scientists studying the indigenous magpie robin. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean and beautiful clear water, how could I not explore the reef? I decided there that I would attempt to get over this fear of deep water… maybe take swimming lessons back home.
In 2008, the Dorset Wildlife Trust announced they would be offering a diving bursary to explore UK waters. How exciting – for someone else! Or maybe it would focus my attention to break this water thing…?
Five swimming lessons on a “back to basics” course, six months and my confidence grew. Three years on, I decide to apply for the diving bursary…
2. The Project – A Personal Sense of Place: Studland, Dorset.
The aim is to produce a body of work inspired by the rare and unique seagrass meadow habitat and the weird and wonderful creatures that make it home (predominantly the two species of seahorse). With hope, this body of work will help increase awareness of the importance of this habitat.
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On page six of the Spring 2011 edition of “Dales Matters” (which is the magazine that is distributed to all households served by Derbyshire Dales District Council), there is a feature on last year’s opening of Parwich Memorial Hall. The construction project was awarded £2000 of financial support by DDDC’s Community Fund, which went towards the insulation of the hall’s exterior walls.
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IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up.
The list will be updated again next month. Until then, you will be able to find it on the INFO page, and in the ELSEWHERE ON PARWICH.ORG section on the right hand side of this page.
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PARWICH.ORG is delighted to hear that the Carnival and Recreation Committee are planning a village celebration of the forthcoming Royal Wedding. If you have any ideas for activities, the committee would be pleased to hear from you. Alternatively, feel free to drop the blog team an email at the usual address, and we will make sure that it is quickly passed on.
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We have received the following from Paul and Jacqui:
Firstly Paul and I would like to thank you for all your letters of support for our appeal regarding the Purchase of 9, Sycamore Cottages. Some of you were aware the Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting was taking place on the 17th Feb 2011; unfortunately the Council have decided we do not comply with the Covenant and therefore will not allow the purchase of the property.
Paul and I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Jane Harris for all her support and care with helping us try to purchase this house.
Once again ‘Thank You’.
Kind regards
Paul and Jacqui Jesson
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Two weeks ago, Jill L’s border terrier Maisie gave birth to six of the cutest puppies you ever did see.
There are 4 boys and 2 girls in the litter. Two of them are Blue and Tans whilst the others are Red Grizzles. All six puppies are healthy and are doing very well.
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Here are last week’s readings:
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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 20 |
0.0 |
1016.0 |
1015.7 |
3.4 |
2.2 |
|
Mon 21 |
2.5 |
1013.5 |
1014.4 |
4.1 |
1.1 |
|
Tue 22 |
0.4 |
1015.2 |
1016.4 |
6.4 |
2.3 |
|
Wed 23 |
2.6 |
1014.2 |
1013.6 |
10.4 |
4.2 |
|
Thu 24 |
0.0 |
1018.1 |
1020.9 |
13.4 |
6.4 |
|
Fri 25 |
6.2 |
1019.0 |
1017.9 |
12.1 |
7.2 |
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Sat 26 |
6.6 |
1011.6 |
1016.6 |
9.2 |
4.8 |
|
Total |
17.9 |
|
Average |
8.43 |
4.03 |
Our weatherman on the hill says:
Another cloudy, cool, mainly dry, week to come with the possibility of a slight frost midweek, and there may be a little sun on Thursday.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sunday | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
| Sunday | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | Deadline for entries: Parwich Portrait Photography Exhibition |
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| Monday | 8.45am | Half-term ends PTA meeting |
Primary School |
| Wednesday | 2pm | Pilates for the Over 60s | Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday | 6.30pm 7.30pm |
Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth |
Memorial Hall |
| Thursday | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Saturday | 9-10.45am | Saturday Morning Bulk Rubbish Collection | Parwich |
| Sunday | 11.00am | Mattins | Parwich Church |
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Next Saturday is the bulk rubbish collection; the dustcart picks up at various points in the village. Remember if you leave rubbish to be removed, you must be in attendance when the wagon comes and load your rubbish, yourself. Don’t lose it, use it – even if you only have a small amount to get rid of.
Sycamore Cottages 0900 – 0920
Village Green 0925 – 0945
By old shop, village top 0950 – 1010
Croft Avenue 1015 – 1045
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Thank you JF-S for this long range shot.
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A census is a count of the population. We have had one in the UK every ten years to find out more about who we are as a nation. We ask everyone to tell us a bit about themselves to help census users decide how best to plan and deliver the everyday services we all need – like housing, education, healthcare and transport.
Census day is Sunday 27 March 2011 and you will receive your questionnaire in the middle of March. You will need to complete your questionnaire on or around this date so that we can take a snapshot of the population as it stands on one day – to give a consistent picture for the whole country.
The answers you give should be about the people living or staying with you on that day, even if you fill in your questionnaire before, on, or after 27 March 2011. You will need to complete it online, or fill in the paper questionnaire and send it back as soon as you have completed it.
If you have not returned your questionnaire by 6 April, a census collector will call after that date to offer any help you need.
You are required by law to complete the census. Personal information from the census is not released for 100 years.
For information on the 2011 census contact Chris Watson, Area Manager on 07801331345 or email on E107@census.gov.uk
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A message from Hayley Powell of Forever Forged
Hello all! I have some great news! I have a new forge!
It’s at Claymills Victorian Pumping station, Burton.
The Museum has many amazing steam engines including 2 beam engines which over special weekends are all in steam, please check their website for details of next steam weekend.
This weekend I shall be celebrating my move. This will include various activities, demonstrations, discounted prices, etc. It is guaranteed to be a fun weekend for all.
I very much look forward to hearing from you and seeing you there!
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Another ornithological study from the lens of JF-S.
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Josh & Dan have found a silver ring, buried about 4″ under the soil up near the millenium tree, opposite Gardeners Cottage. The silver band is about 1/4 ” wide with a pattern on it. If anyone knows who it may belong to please ring 727, so it can be returned to its rightful owner.
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The TV Digital Switchover in Parwich is due on 17th August 2011
This means in order to watch TV from this date you would need either:
To receive High Definition (HD) TV, you would need a TV that is HD ready + a HD set top box.
For further information click on
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Readers of PARWICH.ORG may be interested in the appointment of Julian Marsh as Professor of Architecture at Sheffield Hallam University.
Working two days a week, he will be responsible for research into sustainable architecture. He will continue in practice in Nottingham.
Julian was responsible for designing the exterior elevations of Parwich Memorial Hall and the refurbishment of the Paxton Theatre within the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton.
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In an article in the Property section of The Times on Friday February 18th (“Community websites give the info you need on your neighbourhood”), PARWICH.ORG was cited as an example of a successful “hyperlocal” blog. If you are a paid subscriber to The Times, you can read the article by clicking here.
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Here are last week’s readings:
|
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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 13 |
9.4 |
1002.3 |
999.0 |
7.6 |
1.1 |
|
Mon 14 |
0.9 |
1006.6 |
1001.6 |
7.4 |
2.3 |
|
Tue 15 |
7.6 |
997.0 |
992.7 |
4.8 |
0.3 |
|
Wed 16 |
0.0 |
998.0 |
1002.0 |
6.9 |
1.9 |
|
Thu 17 |
0.4 |
1008.6 |
1012.3 |
6.0 |
3.0 |
|
Fri 18 |
0.0 |
1013.3 |
1013.5 |
4.4 |
2.7 |
|
Sat 19 |
10.8 |
1012.8 |
1013.7 |
3.4 |
0.4 |
|
Total |
29.1 |
|
Average |
5.79 |
1.68 |
Our weatherman on the hill says:
A cool cloudy start to the week with some rain or sleet possible. Temperatures 3C to 5C to begin the week and then climbing to 10C to 13C from Wednesday onwards.
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Apologies for the delay in posting this newsletter. Please click to enlarge.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 20th | 10.00am | Morning Worship with Sunday School | Parwich Church |
| Sun 20th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Mon 21st | Half Term Week | ||
| Mon 21st | 8am – 6pm | Interruption to water supply | Parwich |
| Wed 23rd | 6.30pm 7.30pm |
Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 24th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Fri 25th | 8.30pm | Music: Higherground | The Sycamore |
| Sun 27th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 27th | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
| Sun 27th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Sun 27th | Deadline for entries: Parwich Portrait Photography Exhibition |
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Just a quick reminder that we are expecting Severn Trent Water to interrupt the water supply on Monday 21st February from 8am to 6pm.
Many years ago, Parwich people must have bathed in the pond. See you down there!
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A resident in Parwich contacted police last night, 14th February, to report a suspicious white van driving around the village several times. Some youths got out of the van and walked up to a house window but were disturbed by the occupant and drove off at speed. No details of the van taken, except being described as a minibus shaped van. Officers attended but the vehicle had left the area. Incident number: 19 of 15.2.11
Please continue to be vigilant and contact the police with any information on 0345 123 33 33.
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Parwich Film is proud to present the return of Nanny McPhee, showing in the warm and comfortable Parwich Memorial Hall on Friday 18th February at 7.45pm. Certificate U.
Special hi-fi headphones are available for those with hearing difficulties (please ask).
Hugely entertaining, pleasingly old-fashioned family fantasy with lively direction, an emotionally engaging script and strong performances from the entire cast
A beautiful, charming film, with wonderful performances from Emma Thompson, Maggie Smith and Ralph Fiennes
Click on the following for more information:
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Here are last week’s readings:
|
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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 6th |
3.9 |
1010.5 |
1011.2 |
11.3 |
8.9 |
|
Mon 7th |
0.4 |
1005.9 |
1014.2 |
11.4 |
7.7 |
|
Tue 8th |
0.0 |
1020.2 |
1019.8 |
11.4 |
-1.0 |
|
Wed 9th |
0.9 |
1017.0 |
1014.4 |
9.6 |
2.7 |
|
Thu 10th |
3.1 |
1011.7 |
1012.4 |
9.0 |
6.5 |
|
Fri 11th |
3.1 |
1011.4 |
1011.4 |
9.7 |
4.8 |
|
Sat 12th |
1.8 |
1011.5 |
1010.4 |
10.7 |
5.7 |
|
Total |
13.2 |
|
Average |
10.35 |
5.05 |
Our weatherman on the hill says:
Looks like another cloudy week to come with some rain, a light frost overnight on occasions, and Monday being the best day.
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The Tennis Club Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 15th February in the Memorial Hall starting at 8pm.
All are welcome.
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We have confirmed with Severn Trent Water that the village water supply will NOT be interrupted on Monday 14th February and is now replanned for Monday 21st February.
The reason for the change is to enable Parwich Primary School to stay open. The rescheduled date falls in half term.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | 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 |
| Tue 15th | 8pm | Tennis Club Committee Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 16th | 2pm | Pilates for the Over 60s | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 16th | 6.30pm 7.30pm |
CANCELLED: Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 17th | 3pm | School Celebration Assembly | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 17th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Fri 18th | School half-term starts | ||
| Fri 18th | 7.45pm | Film Night | Memorial Hall |
| Sat 19th | 7.45-8.30am | Saturday Morning Bulk Rubbish Collection | Alsop |
| Sun 20th | 10.00am | Morning Worship with Sunday School | Parwich Church |
| Sun 20th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
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Singer Vicki Lambert is a regular visitor to Parwich, so this should be an entertaining evening.
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Renowned local artist Lewis Noble is featured in the latest publication of The Week Magazine.
The article can be found on page 27. The magazine highlights Lewis’s exhibition currently running at The Hart Gallery in London.
In works such as Cloud Shadow Falling Across Fields, Dovedale Wind or Looking Down From Coverack Point, Noble gives a vivid sense of weather: scudding clouds, waves crawling over rocks far below – and, above all, of huge skies with clouds that share equal significance with the rough landscape.
Cloud Shadow Falling Across Fields
The exhibition runs until 2nd March.
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For Sale:
3 Pure bred marans (point-of-lay pullets) – £15 each
5 Indian Game crosses (point-of-lay pullets) – £10 each
Please call 390286 if you are interested.
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Janet has sent us the following message:
Higherground (Phil & Kim) will be singing at the Sycamore on Friday February 25th
They’ll be starting at 8.30pm.
Everyone Welcome!!!
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Between 7-10th February a burglary has taken place at a property in Mill Lane, Bradbourne.
Any witnesses or anyone with information should call 0345 123 33 33, quoting crime number: 7350/11.
Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Derbyshire police.
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