If you find climbing the hills of Parwich a trifle arduous, fear not! A brand new transportation service has just arrived in the village. The Mike and Sue ‘willow litter’ will be making circuits every 15 minutes around the most popular points in Parwich. Flag them down and take a seat on top of the sticks! Stops include The Sycamore, The Green, The Legion, The Sycamore, The Shop, The Legion and The Sycamore.
Many thanks to J F-S for capturing the first shots of this crack transportation team!
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Taken by JF-S on February 2nd 2011. Please click to enlarge.
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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 |
|
|
Max |
Min |
||||
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Sun 30th |
0.0 |
1023.2 |
1021.3 |
2.8 |
-0.3 |
|
Mon 31st |
0.0 |
1022.3 |
1020.6 |
1.7 |
-6.6 |
|
Tue 1st |
1.3 |
1019.5 |
1019.8 |
9.4 |
-1.9 |
|
Wed 2nd |
0.0 |
1020.0 |
1015.5 |
9.0 |
2.8 |
|
Thu 3rd |
1.3 |
1019.0 |
1009.8 |
8.4 |
2.7 |
|
Fri 4th |
7.2 |
1010.1 |
1008.4 |
11.4 |
3.0 |
|
Sat 5th |
30.2 |
1007.8 |
1009.8 |
11.3 |
10.3 |
|
Total |
40.0 |
|
Average |
7.72 |
1.43 |
Our weatherman on the hill says:
A cloudy week with a little sun at times and some rain. No frosts expected and daytime teperatures about 6C to 8C.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 6th | 11am | Mattins | Parwich Church |
| Sun 6th | 3pm | Wine Tasting Afternoon | British Legion |
| Wed 9th | 2pm | Pilates for the Over 60s | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 9th | 6.30pm 7.30pm |
Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 10th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Sat 12th | 7.30pm | Live singer: Vicki Lambert | British Legion |
| Sun 13th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 13th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
| Sun 13th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
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All are welcome to this event, including non-members. Smiths of Ashbourne has an excellent reputation as a seller of fine wines, so this should be a Must for all wine-lovers!
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The closing date for submissions to the Parwich Portrait Photography Exhibition is tomorrow – Sunday 27th February. If you have an interesting photograph of someone living in (or connected to) the Parwich area, send it in!
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Parwich.org invites you to get creative and enter our grand portrait photography exhibition!
You don’t have to have a big expensive camera to enter. This is about having fun taking pictures..and sharing some interesting portraits of people linked to the Parwich area.
Here’s how it works:
If you need some tips or inspiration on portrait photography, click here.
Give it a go…and let’s have some fun!
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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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Following the tragic fire in Hulland Ward, this is the time to check if you have WORKING smoke alarms.
The Derbyshire Fire Brigade offer a FREE home fire safety check, where if required smoke alarms will be fitted FREE of charge. The home fire safety check will give you valuable information on making your home a safer place and advice on how to protect yourself and family if the unthinkable happens.
For more information or to book an appointment call the West Area Office 01298 22274.
If you are over 60, then the Derbyshire Handy Van service will fit smoke alarms for free. Call 0845 850 8013
Modern smoke alarms have a 10 year battery life, and are sealed, so no-one can remove the batteries for their toys, etc…
Smoke Alarms
Ensure that the alarm is working and tested regularly. This should be done once a week, but in any case in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Most alarms are tested by pushing in an obvious test button for a few seconds until the alarm sounds. When the batteries are running out, the alarm will give an occasional bleep. This will continue until the battery runs out or is replaced. Make sure the right type of battery (normally alkaline) is used as a replacement. Batteries should normally be replaced once per year, except in the case of ten year alarms. Smoke alarms also need hoovering twice a week to keep the sensors free from dust.
A fire strikes when you least expect it, often during the night. It also spreads very rapidly, but the real killer is the smoke. If you are asleep when a fire starts and you don’t have a smoke alarm to wake you, your chance of surviving are reduced. Smoke suffocates quickly.
Smoke alarms are available for people with a hearing impairment which consists of flashing lights and vibrating pads.
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The blog team have received an enquiry regarding the date of this year’s Wakes Saturday. If someone could provide us with the details, so that we can pass the information on, we would be most grateful.
UPDATE Thanks to Sandra C for informing us that this year’s Wakes Saturday will be on July 2nd.
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Phylis Gosling has asked if anyone can help with the following:
Missing Cat.
The cat is a ginger and black, long-haired female. She has a white bib and paws and is very friendly.
If you can help, please contact Phyllis on 228.
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A voluntary booking Clerk is needed for the tennis court.
Anyone who is interested should contact the Chair of the Parish Council (Cllr J. Harris) on 07896 730643, or the the Clerk on 01298 872000.
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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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Normal service has been resumed from Wednesday January 26th.
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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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Wed26th |
0.4 |
1011.0 |
1015.5 |
5.6 |
2.5 |
|
Thu 27th |
0.0 |
1023.0 |
1023.0 |
2.2 |
-0.3 |
|
Fri 28th |
0.0 |
1025.2 |
1021.8 |
3.6 |
-1.4 |
|
Sat 29th |
0.0 |
1022.4 |
1022.2 |
1.3 |
-4.6 |
|
Total |
0.4 |
|
Average |
3.18 |
-0.95 |
Our weatherman on the hill says:
Atlantic weather moving in, so it will be less cold with westerly winds, but not very much sunshine and the possibility of a slight overnight frost on one two nights.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 30th | 11am | Mattins-Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Mon 31st | 4pm | School governors’ meeting | |
| Tue 1st | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 2nd | 2pm | Pilates for the Over 60s | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 2nd | 6.30pm 7.30pm |
Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 3rd | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 6th | 11am | Mattins | Parwich Church |
| Sun 6th | 3pm | Wine Tasting Afternoon | British Legion |
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Please click on the following link to open the agenda for the Parish Council meeting taking place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 1st February in the Memorial Hall:
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Please click to enlarge this newsletter. The item on dog fouling may be of particular interest to Parwich residents.
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A message from John B:
You may have been watching the World Bowls Championships on the television, well you too could be part of the bowls scene right here in Parwich. Perhaps we are not quite as good as Paul Foster or Alison Merrion, but with practice perhaps you could be.
We had our AGM in the Legion last week. We have now so few members and players it really is getting critical how much longer the Club will continue. We have gone from more than 30 people in 2004 to 15 this year!
Our fees are £20 per year. The season starts at the beginning of April, although we do try to get some practice in March, but this depends on the weather.
Please try to support your local Club.
We did discuss at the AGM the possibility of indoor bowls in our lovely new village hall. In order to gauge whether this could be something that people may want it would be good to see how many people would consider playing. We can then review possible grants for equipment etc. If you are interested will you please register this by letting us know by phone or meeting with an existing member.
Phone John B on 455 or John H on 302.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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We have got our grant! and this together with the donations from the Horticultural Society and Parwich United Charities means we can now go ahead with our Over 6Os exercise class. The first class will take place on Wednesday 2nd February at 2pm, followed by refreshments at 2.45pm. That class and the one the following week will be free taster classes, although a donation of £1 towards the refreshments would be appreciated. Thereafter the cost will be £4 per session to include the refreshments. Unlike the evening classes where we pay up front for a block of classes, the charge for these classes will be payable per session only if you can attend that class. The teacher Tricia Durdey would like all participants to fill in a health form, which will be delivered to all who have expressed an interest. Forms can also be filled in at the class on the 2nd and there will be an opportunity to talk to Tricia if you have any particular health concerns about exercising.
Rebecca (318)
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Many thanks to Steve K for sending us the following picture.
Steve says “spring is on the way”!
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As our “weatherman on the hill” is away for the weekend, this week’s readings are from Sunday to Thursday only:
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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 16th |
0.0 |
1008.4 |
1013.7 |
10.9 |
8.4 |
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Mon 17th |
0.0 |
1015.8 |
1018.0 |
8.3 |
2.4 |
|
Tue 18th |
0.4 |
1023.0 |
1029.0 |
7.1 |
0.4 |
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Wed19th |
0.4 |
1031.2 |
1032.7 |
8.7 |
1.4 |
|
Thu 20th |
0.0 |
1034.4 |
1034.3 |
7.4 |
2.4 |
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 23rd | 9.30am | Holy Communion-Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Sun 23rd | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
| Sun 23rd | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Wed 26th | 6.30pm 7.30pm |
CANCELLED: Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 27th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Fri 28th | Inset Day | Parwich School | |
| Sun 30th | 11am | Mattins-Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
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We have about 50 stems of living willow available, if anyone is interested.
John F-S Tel. 519
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Tomorrow is bulk rubbish collection day; 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.
Sycamore Cottages 0900 – 0920
Village Green 0925 – 0945
The Square, village top 0950 – 1010
Croft Avenue 1015 – 1045
Next collection is Saturday 5th March.
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If any of our readers felt a trifle hairier than usual last night, the following photograph may explain why…
We would like to thank John F-S for this atmospheric shot of last night’s full moon. The picture was taken over Carsington Water.
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Due to staff illness, we were unable to bring you last week’s school newsletter, but you will find it by clicking “Continue Reading” at the end of this post.
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We have received the following request for help from Jacqui and Paul:
Paul and Jacqui Jesson (‘The Happy Campers’) are asking for your urgent help. Quite a few of you may be aware that we are hoping to move into the lovely village of Parwich very shortly and are currently buying Jane Harris’s house: 9 Sycamore Cottages. Unfortunately, when the search was carried out, it came to light that there is a covenant of the Property that anyone wishing to Purchase the house must have lived in the area for a minimum of three years.
Although we do not own property in the village, so therefore can not produce things such as utility bills, we are trying to show the Council that we have been members of the ‘Parwich Community’ since 2004, that we have many friends within Parwich, and that we have tried to support the village throughout this time, spending as much time as possible in the area.
We would therefore like to appeal to as many of you as possible to help us achieve this. Paul and I have drafted a letter, confirming how long we have been coming to the village and supporting Parwich. We are asking for as many of our friends and hopefully neighbours as possible to add their names and addresses and to sign the letter, enabling us to take these to the Council to help us get the Covenant dismissed for the sale to proceed.
Also, if anyone would be kind enough to put pen to paper to support us, we would not be able to thank you enough. The letters would need to be addressed to:
Derbyshire Dales District Council
FAO Helen Bowden
Town Hall
Bank Road
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3NNPaul will be around the village on Saturday/Sunday to try and get as much support as possible and will collect any letter of support. If you kindly take them to the Sycamore pub or shop it would be greatly appreciated. Or alternately e-mail them to pm.jesson@ntlworld.com.
We need to be able to produce as much evidence to help to get the covenant changed to the council by the end of January.
Thank you for any help you can offer to help fulfil our dreams.
Jacqui and Paul Jesson
Please click here to view Jacqui and Paul’s draft letter, for which they will be collecting signatures. If you are drafting a letter of your own, we recommend that you do so using your own words, rather than re-using the words in this draft.
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Pilates is back on tomorrow, Wednesday 19th! 6.30pm and 7.30pm classes. Anyone who has paid, but cannot come because they have made other arrangements thinking it was cancelled, will get a credit.
Boy things move fast in this village!
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This Saturday is bulk rubbish collection day; the dustcart picks up at various points in the village. Next collection is Saturday 5th March.
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The A52s will play a monster gig at The Miners Arms in Brassington on Saturday 29th January, starting around 8.30pm.
The band will feature their new horn section – the mighty Chad Bean on saxophone (and virtuoso recorder!).
The lads hope to see you there for some gigtastic fun!
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Hi,
I wonder if you could help me please? My Uncle Ken tells me that there was a photo of my Grandfather Charles Gibbs on a wall in the Legion. He was in the army then so it must be very old (first world war). Do you think someone living in Parwich would help me to locate it if it is still there and email me a copy? I will gladly pay any costs, postage, printing etc. Also any pics of my Uncle Harold or any of the Gibbs family would be much appreciated.
Thank you
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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 |
||||
|
Sun 9th |
0.0 |
1004.6 |
1012.6 |
5.8 |
0.7 |
|
Mon 10th |
2.2 |
1012.1 |
1004.5 |
5.8 |
-2.3 |
|
Tue 11th |
2.2 |
999.9 |
1011.5 |
5.2 |
4.2 |
|
Wed12th |
6.3 |
1007.0 |
1007.9 |
9.7 |
-0.9 |
|
Thu 13th |
4.9 |
1007.2 |
1007.6 |
12.3 |
8.5 |
|
Fri 14th |
1.3 |
1005.3 |
1006.3 |
9.8 |
8.3 |
|
Sat 15th |
0.4 |
1006.3 |
1008.6 |
11.1 |
4.6 |
|
Total |
17.3 |
|
Average |
8.53 |
3.30 |
Our weatherman on the hill says:
A cooler week to come, brighter with less heavy cloud and one or two slight frosts.
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Parwich artist Lewis Noble writes:
FREE EXHIBITION CATALOGUES TO GIVE AWAY. Here’s a weekend give away on the Lewis Noble – Artist Facebook page. FIVE catalogues up for grabs worth £9.00. 24 pages, 41 colour images. All you have to do is share this post information on your own Facebook profile and then let him know by posting on the Lewis Noble – Artist page . Winners will be randomly selected tomorrow (Sunday) evening. Good Luck!FACEBOOK PAGE LINK:
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 16th | 10am | Family Service-Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Sun 16th | 11.15am | Holy Communion-Andy Larkin | Alsop Church |
| Wed 19th | 6.30pm 7.30pm |
BACK ON! – Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 20th | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Sat 22nd | 9-10.45am | Saturday Morning Bulk Rubbish Collection | Parwich |
| Sun 23rd | 9.30am | Holy Communion-Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Sun 23rd | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
| Sun 23rd | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
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Our village website has just passed a historic milestone today. This blog, set up to serve a few hundred people in and around Parwich, has just received half a million visits.
The site has been extraordinarily successful since it was officially launched in March 2008. The blog plays an important role in keeping the community informed and provides an effective means of holding a collective dialogue. We are regularly cited as one of the most successful ‘hyperlocal‘ websites in the country, and we are held up as an example of what local communities can achieve when they harness the power of the internet.
On average last year, we received 545 page views per day. These visits come from people who live locally and want to know what’s going on; they come from from people who used to live here and like to keep a connection to the area; they come from people as far afield as the USA and Australia, who have historical connections and want to find out more.
So here are some more statistics…
Our most popular month was January 2010, when 72 notices were posted and almost 26,000 page views were recorded. Subjects ranged that month from make-up workshops, through Austrian dinner evenings to a lament that the fish and chip van hadn’t turned up!
Our most popular day was June 30th 2010, when 2003 visitors clicked on the site. The main interest that day was the Hill Race. Many pictures of the contestants were posted and there was great interest in this record of the races.
They say the best form of flattery is imitation. We were particularly chuffed therefore that the creators of that long-running BBC institution – The Archers – have used parwich.org as an input to create their own village website – click here to see just how similar it is! What’s more, Archers scriptwriter Keri Davis dips in to parwich.org to get ideas.
I’ve been popping into parwich.org for quite a while as an Archers scriptwriter, often drawing on it for little village details. So yes, it was a big influence when we were setting up the Ambridge site.
Most of all, we’d would like to thank you for your support and active participation on the website. It’s a cliché, but without you, the whole thing would not work at all! Please keep your information and ideas rolling in….we’ve only just begun……
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