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It is with great sadness that we have learned that Professor Peter Young died peacefully on the morning of Thursday 14th April at the Derby Royal Hospital.
He was a remarkable man and will be greatly missed. All our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Further details about the funeral arrangements will follow in due course.
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To all tennis players (past, present and future!)
The tennis season is about to start in Parwich with our first social event of the year on Sunday 8th May 2011
If you are over 11 years old and can play tennis on a full size tennis court then this is your chance to come and take part in the opening social tennis event of Parwich Tennis Club’s Summer season. There will be lots of games for all and a handicap system to give everyone a chance of winning!
*Register on the day
At Parwich Tennis Courts by 1.00pm – £1.00 entry fee
* Play will commence at 1.15 pm
* Finish around 5.30pm with refreshments and presentation of the trophies
* Players to bring a plate of food (call Tracey on 390231 for suggestions)
Dust off your tennis shoes, search out your racquet and come and join us, you dont need to be a member to take part!
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From the director of Calendar Girls comes a new comedy-drama with an all-star British cast.
The film stars the award winning Sally Hawkins as Rita O’Grady, who is the catalyst for the 1968 Ford Dagenham strike by 187 sewing machinists which led to the advent of the Equal Pay Act. Working in extremely impoverished conditions and for long arduous hours, the women at the Ford Dagenham plant finally lay down their tools when they are reclassified as “unskilled”.
With humour, common sense and courage they take on their corporate paymasters, an increasingly belligerent local community, and finally the government itself. The leader of the women’s struggle is fast-talking, no nonsense Rita, whose fiery temper and occasionally hilarious unpredictability proves to be a match for any of her male opponents, and is echoed by Barbara Castle’s struggle in the male-dominated House of Commons.
The film stars a host of Britain’s finest acting talent, including Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky, It’s A Wonderful Afterlife), Bob Hoskins (The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa), Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), and Rosamund Pike (Pride & Prejudice, An Education).
In the warm and comfortable Parwich Memorial Hall on
Friday 15th April at 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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Parwich artist Esther Tyson is working on a project to immortalise the seahorses of Dorset in art – but first of all, she has to learn to swim underwater! Esther’s project diary continues below…
Day Eleven.
I’m back from London in time to grab my swim bag and walk to Matt’s. (Matt is a dive instructor in Parwich!) The prep talk is over and we are in the pool, discussing what comes next. Tonight, we are going for a bit of depth.
“But first, I would like you to leave your mask on the side – and, breathing with your regulator, go under.”
I didn’t see that coming. I ready myself above water, breathe in, breathe out, in, out… It takes me a couple of minutes to get my head under water, but I’m under!
I’m breathing steadily through the regulator for a minute or less; it just feels longer. No water up my nose!
Squatting in fins is difficult; I end up with one knee bent and one foot forward, with the other knee on the tiled floor and the other foot back for balance while we prepare. Ready, I bring my left fin round, getting into position for the swim, but as I do, the weight distribution shifts. My tank is now heavier than my body and I pirouette to an upside down turtle. It makes me laugh and my mask immediately fills with water! Managing to clear it – while at the same time upside down, laughing and letting more in – isn’t good!
Matt grabs my strap and rights me. Thank goodness for that! Now for the deep end…
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Click to enlarge these posters.
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Oddfellows: if you would like a red rose buttonhole for the St Georges Day Parade on Sunday 17th April, please order by 6.00pm on Friday 15th April. Buttonholes, priced at £3.50, will be available for collection from the Legion from 9.00am onwards on the day.
Thank you,
Delia
390758 / 07773 487882 / dee.pegg@btinternet.com
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…….
…….At the Memorial Hall with Val & Alison
…….Thursday – 12.30 – 2pm
…….Donations towards lunch will go to charity
…….EVERYONE WELCOME
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The Parwich Primary School PTA is staging a fund-raising Easter Bingo evening on Wednesday April 13th, from 6:30pm to 8pm at the school.
Entry is £1 per person, including your first Bingo book. Further books are 50p each. There are prizes for each game! All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please bring along your family and friends. Refreshments will be available.
Any donations of cakes and biscuits, to be sold on the night, will be gratefully received – as will any donations of small prizes. These can be left at school on the day, or given to Sam L, Sally P or Mandy N.
Please could all children joining in the fun be the responsibility of an accompanying adullt.
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I have the following for sale: Panasonic Slimline Combination Microwave in white.
It has a grill and a fan assisted convection oven, as well as a conventional microwave with 6 power levels including chaos defrost.
Bought from John Lewis in December, it comes with a three year warranty; only used five times.
£189 with warranty as new; will accept £100.
Please call Linda B on 415
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Tomorrow’s Over 60s Pilates session (Wednesday April 13) has regrettably been cancelled. The next Over 60s class will be on Wednesday May 4th.
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Update: This item has now found a new home.
We have a small galvanised steel coal bunker ( approx. 70cms wide, 60cms deep, 90cms tall) in reasonable condition, free to anyone who wants it.
If interested, please ring Rebecca: 318
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I have been away. On my return I see there has been some chat about swallows etc.
I hope this information which I saw at at Barnes Wet Lands will help solve problems.
I also saw a heron spear a fish. Picture attached. (Yes it was a heron.)
Cheers
John F-S.
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Graham J writes:
Having cut a portion of the church yard grass every couple of weeks during the growing season for a few years now, I am finding the pressure of my day job making it increasingly difficult to keep on top of the church yard.
I wonder if any mowing enthusiast would like to have a go for a while and give me a break, so I can get my work/life back into a bit of balance?
Please let me know, and I’ll direct you to the mower shed and the area I do. (You can tell – it’s the one which isn’t cut at the moment!!!)
– Graham J (344)
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Our thanks to Colin B for these images. Please click to enlarge.
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Our local CofE churches have a new group website. Do have a look at www.peakfive.org.
Thanks,
Revd Andy Larkin
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Warm weather at long last! 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 3 |
11.2 |
1008.1 |
1008.3 |
15.2 |
1.7 |
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Mon 4 |
0.4 |
1011.0 |
1011.4 |
9.7 |
0.9 |
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Tue 5 |
2.7 |
1009.6 |
1012.2 |
14.0 |
7.7 |
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Wed 6 |
0.0 |
1016.0 |
1016.4 |
21.6 |
10.3 |
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Thu 7 |
0.0 |
1019.0 |
1023.4 |
16.2 |
8.5 |
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Fri 8 |
0.0 |
1021.4 |
1022.0 |
22.5 |
5.5 |
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Sat 9 |
0.0 |
1023.3 |
1022.9 |
19.9 |
6.6 |
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Total |
14.3 |
|
Average |
16.88 |
5.89 |
Our weatherman on the hill says:
Goodbye heatwave! A cooler week coming with some rain on Wednesday.
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Day | Time | Event | Location |
| Sun 10th | 9.30am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Sun 10th | 11.15am | Mothering Sunday Service | Alsop Church |
| Sun 10th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
| Mon 11th | 6.30pm | Bowls Club Practice Night | Bowling Green |
| Tue 12th | 10am | Over 60’s trip to Chesterfield & Dobbies Garden World | depart The Green |
| Wed 13th | 2pm | CANCELLED: Pilates for the Over 60s | Memorial Hall |
| Wed 13th | 6.30-8pm | Easter Bunny Bingo | Primary School |
| Wed 13th | 6.30pm 7.30pm |
Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth |
Memorial Hall |
| Thu 14th | 12.30-2pm | Lent Lunch | Memorial Hall |
| Thu 14th | 6-7pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Fri 15th | End of Spring Term | Primary School | |
| Fri 15th | 7.45pm | Film Night | Memorial Hall |
| Sun 17th | from 9am | St George’s Day Parade 9am – Bacon Cobs at the Legion 10.15 – Parade leaves the Legion 11- St Georges Day Service (Palm Sunday) 1pm – Parade return to the Legion BBQ & Refreshments |
around the village & Parwich Church Parwich Legion |
| Sun 17th | 11-5pm | Chatsworth Plant Fair | Chatsworth |
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We are going for a few days to Venice later this year. Can anyone suggest a nice modest hotel or somewhere to stay?
We shall be arriving fairly late at night, and I am not sure how easy it is to get to places after the water transport has ended.
Any other tips would be welcome.
– Patti B
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Fresh from South Africa & staying with Patti. JF-S
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Thursday League – Home – Bradwell – 7 April 20111
First match of the season. Usually our first match is played in cold wet weather, but this day was really warm and sunny.
The format of the Thursday League is 3 doubles matches are played first to 21 and 6 singles first to 15. In the League it is points that count not necessarily matches won.
In today’s match we won 1 out of the 2 doubles and 3 out of the 6 singles. However the point’s totals were 48 to 49 in the doubles and 67 to 65 in the singles giving Parwich the win by one point 115 to 114. As you can imagine the outcome of the game was not known until the final singles had finished. A great start to the season. Lets us hope we can carry on doing well as the season progresses.
Our next League match is in the Tuesday night league against Lafarge at Hope on 12 April.
We will of course be having a practice night on Monday night at around 6.30pm until dark. See you there.
John B
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Can you lend a hand
Tidy up at Parson’s Croft, weeding etc
for all users of the hard court area
Saturday 9th April
10.30am onwards
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I am selling some camping things all bought from Halfords only used once.
4 man tent complete with 2 double air beds and 4 single sleeping bags £40
35 litre Electric coolbox £30
4 pink folding arm chairs £5 each
folding picnic table with seating £10
camping kitchen stand for a gas stove 2 shelves, and removable windsheild £10
If you are intrested phone Trish 673 or email trishwatson@fsmail.net
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I have been having a clear out and there are a few items outside the gate at Hallcliffe for anyone to take away. There are quite a number of seed trays and plant pots as well as unopened tins of paint and other odds and ends. Please help yourself. Thanks Peter
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…….
…….At Orchard Farm with Marion & John
…….12.30 – 2pm
…….Donations towards lunch will go to charity
…….EVERYONE WELCOME
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Next challenge John, Patti’s swallows!
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Our first pair of swallows returned today – they swirled and chattered around the stables, diving in and out of the doors.
We are always happy to see them and feel that summer is coming.
– Patti B, Blanche Meadow Farm
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We had our first practice session on Monday night. A new lady member came down to have a try. Very good too. We also had two young men ( aged 11 and 10 ) who also played a number of ‘ends’ A good evening all round.
Our first league match takes place this Thursday at home. As was mentioned in the earlier comment, it is against Bradwell. The match starts at 1.45pm and usually finishes at about 4.15/4.30pm.
If you have the time on Thursday afternoon, why not come to the green and have a look? You may even get a nice cup of tea or coffee.
John B
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This trip is open to all members and adult non-members. There are currently places available on the coach for anyone who wishes to go on the trip, who has not already reserved a place.
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Two curlews and a lapwing can be seen in the fields around Ballidon, where there is plenty of activity. JF-S
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Winning Ducks
1st – Gill Evans – £50
2nd – Mick Edge – £30
3rd – Phillip Kirkham – £20
Thanks to all those who bought ducks and to all those who attended the race at the Ford on Saturday, and to Denise for launching the ducks with such style and grace. All money raised is going towards the St George’s Day parade on Sunday April 17th.
Thanks to the Legion for the staging the Mexican afternoon with particular thanks to Paul for preparing the wonderful Chilli, and Esther and Evie for the decorations..
Thanks
Parwich Society of St George
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We have been getting the Green ready for the start of the season. Our first league match is on Thursday afternoon, at home against Bradwell.
Bradwell finished a little below us in the league last season, so we will hope to do well against them next week. Details of the result will be put on the web.
Prior to the match however, we need to get some practice in. It is always difficult, as the weather is usually against us to get the Green sorted by April. Anyway, we will be going down to the Green at 6.30 pm on Monday night ( 4 April 2011 ). We would greatly welcome anybody who would like to try Crown Green Bowls.
Why not come and have a try? All you need is a pair of flat shoes. We have the bowls.
See you on the Green at 6.30 pm tomorrow.
John B
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