Our roving reporter was stunned to come across a very welcome visitor to Parwich yesterday. We understand this particular gentleman had had a very busy time the night before so he must have made a very special effort to visit us here in the village.
He gave us a cheery wave and before we knew it he was on his way.
We’ll try to be good….and hope to see you next year!
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What’s on Where this Week |
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| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Thu 30th | 6pm | Circuit Training Postponed to next Thursday |
Memorial Hall |
| Sun 2nd | 11am | Mattins | Parwich Church |
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Thirty five friends took the morning air and walked to Tissington today for the 3rd annual Christmas day walk – some for the first time. It was a beautiful walk, with perfect blue skies and snow lining the fields. On arrival at Tissington, a picnic table ladened with nibbles and flasks of coffee and mulled wine greeted the walkers. Thank you to everyone who provided the goodies – roll on the next walk.
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I found these footprints in the snow on my drive at Flaxdale yesterday. I asked a passing dog lover, Delia, to have a look at them with me and she told me they were unlikely to be the spoor of dogs. Can anyone identify them for me. The ruler laid on the ground measures in inches. Mike
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If you’re looking for a spot of pre-Christmas fun, head down to The Sycamore from 8pm on Thursday evening.
The A52s have spent literally seconds learning a Christmas tune or two, so there’s plenty of entertainment on offer watching them struggle to remember the chords!
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This Christmas, we’ve got something for everyone. Why not join us for our Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, or for folk of all ages, but especially the young at heart, join us for our Crib Service. This less formal service will include four favourite carols and a retelling of the Christmas story, with the help of Lego Mary and Joseph, as children are invited to help build the Church nativity scene (children are invited to come in costume).
On Christmas Day, we have two services (Tissington and Alsop-en-le-Dale) both including Holy Communion with the service at Alsop-en-le-Dale being better suited for children.
Wishing you a peace and joy filled Christmas.
Revd Andy Larkin.
December 24th – Christmas Eve
4.00pm Crib Service
11.30pm Midnight Mass
December 25th – Christmas Day
9.30am Holy Communion at Tissington
11.15am Family Service + Holy Communion at Alsop-en-le-Dale
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Sue H says:
Parwich First Responders would be hugely grateful if as many people as possible could complete the questionnaire that was recently delivered through letter boxes. Completed questionnaires can be posted in the marked box at The Sycamore (on the table outside the shop).
If you would like to be entered for the raffle, please leave your details. It is fine to reply anonymously too. Your replies will help us understand how well we’re communicating with the village. Hopefully a few new volunteers might also be inspired to contact us.
A happy and event-free Christmas to all!
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Tom Fentem, one of our local farmers from Biggin, has been let down by one of his suppliers due to the recent weather. As a result he has some large turkeys for sale. The turkeys are farm reared and weigh 35-45 lb. Tom is willing to sell them at ~£2/lb – so you’d be looking at in the region of £70-80 per bird. Delivery within a 10 mile radius is free.
If you are interested please call Tom on 390291.
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With a new dumping of snow overnight we are back to a familiar routine! If you have any info on the state of the roads in and around the village, please share it using the commenting facility on this post.
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Delia Pegg still has a few Christmas door wreaths left for sale as well as holly posies. If anyone wants one or to get plant arrangements made up, please contact her on 390758.
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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 12th |
0.0 |
1022.3 |
1024.3 |
5.1 |
0.2 |
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Mon 13th |
0.0 |
1025.4 |
1026.0 |
4.1 |
0.7 |
|
Tue 14th |
3.1 |
1028.7 |
1030.6 |
4.9 |
0.1 |
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Wed15th |
0.9 |
1031.8 |
1029.1 |
4.9 |
1.5 |
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Thu 16th |
6.7 |
1011.2 |
1005.8 |
6.8 |
2.2 |
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Fri 17th |
0.0 |
1001.0 |
998.6 |
-0.3 |
-4.7 |
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Sat 18th |
0.0 |
995.0 |
997.4 |
-1.3 |
-6.2 |
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Total |
10.7 |
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Average |
3.5 |
-1.2 |
Our weatherman on the hill says:
Another cold week to come – frost day and night, a little light snow possible Wdnesday into Thursday.
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Hi
I’ve just phoned DDDC to see when the blue boxes & garden refuse are going to be collected because the 2010 calendar only goes up to November.
Apparently, as part of the cut backs, we are not going to be given a Dec 2010 to Nov 2011 calendar, so they have emailed me one, along with the Christmas collections. Thought it might be useful to put them on your site.
Regards
Lesley B
Click on the image below for Christmas bin collections, (will download as pdf):
For next year’s recycling collections click on: Continue Reading »
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What’s on Where this Week |
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| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Sunday | from 12.30pm | Santa’s Grotto at the Legion |
Parwich Legion |
| Sunday | 4pm | Carol Service-Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 7pm | Carol Service-Andy Larkin | Alsop Church |
| Monday | 7.30pm | First Responders Get Together Past & Present Bring along a something to share |
Parwich Church |
| Tuesday | INSET Day for Parwich School | ||
| Tuesday | 8pm | Quiz Night | Parwich Legion |
| Thursday | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Thursday | 8pm | The A52s | Sycamore Inn |
| Christmas Eve | |||
| Friday | 4pm | Crib Service – Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Friday | 8pm | Irish Christmas Eve with Chris Hoolie |
Parwich Legion |
| Friday | 11.30pm | Midnight Mass-Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Christmas Day | |||
| Saturday | 9.30am | Holy Communion-Andy Larkin | Tissington Church |
| Saturday | 11.15am | Family Service & Holy Communion-Andy Larkin |
Alsop Church |
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Thank you to JF-S for sending in these photos of today’s Church Fair – a delightful event.
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The A52s hope you’re able to follow these directions for a proper pre-Christmas bash!
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As the temperature dropped to minus 5 degrees C on Thursday night, the hardy souls of Parwich gathered round the Christmas tree on The Green to sing carols.
Despite the cold, the event was full of pre-Christmas magic. We would like to extend our thanks to the Ashbourne Band, who came to play (and must have found the mouthpieces on the brass instruments a bit nippy!).
After carols, mince pies and refreshments were served. Thank you again to the organisers of these and to Dennis for leading the singing.
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Due to a water leak on Church Walk outside Church View (Graham & Amanda’s), a section of the road (between Hallcliffe and Jasmine House) is now covered in sheet ice. Please take care if you are driving or on foot. It may be better to go around via Creamery Lane.
The Water Board and the Police have been informed, but even when the leak has been stopped the ice will remain.
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What to look out for – the shape of Orion.
The Peak District National Park are asking for help monitoring light pollution. They want people to observe Orion between New Year’s Eve and the start of February. To participate go to the Peak Park website, or for more information read their following press release:
PR 726: 16 December 2010
Help needed to go star-spotting in the Peak District
People are being asked to get starry-eyed this New Year as they scour the heavens for Orion the hunter over the Peak District. Continue Reading »
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The fire engine in Parwich today was attending a chimney fire at a house on the Green. Fortunately no one was hurt and we hope no serious damage was done.
Click here for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service’s advice on preventing chimney fires. (Note: they also warn people to keep boiler flues clear from snow and ice, to prevent dangerous fumes in your home.)
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Another green waste bin has gone missing from a house on the Green in Parwich. It probably went on the day of the last collection before the snow. Do keep your eyes open on bin collection days as a number have gone over the last few months.
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Kevin S writes:
Having just watched a feature on BBC Midlands Today about the price of heating oil in Derbyshire, I feel compelled to put finger to keyboard. When we first moved to the village ten years ago, a tank of oil cost about £250 – whereas today I was quoted almost £700 for the same volume. I have learned to call around the various suppliers in order to get the best price, but today I was incensed by the responses I received from what I previously thought were reasonable companies – to the extent that I have decided to name names.
I checked the oil at the weekend, and although not needing a full tank, I thought by topping up now, I could help myself and the oil companies by thinking ahead. After all, the weather forecast is not good. I called a few companies, saying that I was not desperate, but if they were planning to visit Parwich before Christmas, could they please top me up with a half tank. Not an unreasonable suggestion, I thought.
Nevertheless, and despite my being a loyal customer in the past, Dove Fuels curtly refused to give me either a price or a delivery date. Peak Oil were polite but expensive, and could not promise a delivery until the new year. They explained that my attempt at foresight was a good idea, but wouldn’t work in practice due to backlogs and tanker breakdown. However, Halso (whom I have never used until now), were excellent, giving me a reasonable price (at least by current standards) and a guaranteed delivery before Christmas.
I guess there is little we can do against what appears to be profiteering in the light of recent weather and international oil prices, but at least we can use this forum to highlight the current issues. If you think you might need oil, just be aware that it’s not a good time right now. I would therefore recommend planning ahead, and shopping around more than usual.
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This Christmas we’ve got something for everyone. For those who love tradition, we’ve a festival of Nine Lessons and Carols with readings from the King James Bible (old English) or why not join us for our Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. For folk of all ages, but especially the young at heart, join us for our Crib Service. This less formal service will include four favourite carols and a retelling of the Christmas story, with the help of Lego Mary and Joseph, as children are invited to help build the Church nativity scene (children are invited to come in costume). On Christmas Day, we have two services (Tissington and Alsop-en-le-Dale) both including Holy Communion with the service at Alsop-en-le-Dale being better suited for children.
Wishing you a peace and joy filled Christmas.
Revd Andy Larkin.
December 19th
4.00pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
December 24th – Christmas Eve
4.00pm Crib Service
11.30pm Midnight Mass
December 25th – Christmas Day
9.30am Holy Communion at Tissington
11.15am Family Service + Holy Communion at Alsop-en-le-Dale
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We have received the following message from Sue H:
Last February some of you attended a coffee morning with a craft and plant sale. I was helping my friend Carol raise over £3,000 for the charity Wellbeing Of Women by doing a sponsored walk in the Himalayas. (I stress that she covered her own flight and other expenses in addition).
She was scheduled to do this walk in April, but the volcanic ash cloud caused a rethink! She was so disappointed, only finding out the day she was due to fly out. Luckily the whole thing was reorganised for October and I’ve had this fantastic account from Carol, which she is happy for me to put on the blog.
Not only did Carol raise this incredible amount for WOW, she also achieved an amazing feat by doing this trek – I know she feels the cold from camping together in England!
Click here to download Carol’s account. (It may take a while to download).
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Rebecca J writes: We are in the process of applying for a grant to run Pilates classes for the Over 60s in the New Year. We hope to have 2 free taster classes and 10 more that are subsidized. They will take place on a Wednesday afternoon from 2pm – 2.45pm, in the Memorial hall, followed by tea and cakes provided by Val Kirkham. The cost should be in the region of £3/ £4.
The teacher is Tricia Durdey who has 30 years experience of teaching movement to people of all ages and abilities; the last 6 of those as a Pilates teacher. She has worked with people with disabilities and with older adults in care homes and run a number of ‘Falls prevention’ classes.
She says:
“I want people to enjoy moving, to feel comfortable in their bodies, and to move without pain. Pilates should help you to become stronger and more flexible, and improve balance, posture, gait, and breathing.
My Pilates classes for older adults will mostly be devised around exercises that can be done sitting on a chair, or standing with the support of a chair. When people become stronger, or if people are already confident, I will also teach floor-based exercises. The classes will be particularly tailored to suit people’s individual needs.”
The class will be limited to 12 people and we need to have an idea of numbers to make a successful grant application. Please contact Rebecca on 390318 to reserve a place. This information will be available with a reply slip at the Over 60s meal this week.
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Hi, I’m Dana a long, but not well known resident of this wonderful village. I’m an amateur artist in many mediums, but I also love photography and since we had so much snow in the last few weeks I thought I up date your photo collection with the following pictures. In the mean time I wish all involved on this website a very happy Xmas and a healthy and prosperous 2011!
Thank you to Dana for these great photos (click on ‘continue reading’ to see them all) and your good wishes:
Posted in 2010, Photography, Posts of Note, Weather | 1 Comment »
Due to the popularity of our last ‘Spot The Difference’ feature, we’ve decided to run another one. This time, we’ve made it very very hard.
Click on ‘Continue Reading’ and take a careful look at these two photos. Although they may look identical at first, there is in fact a subtle difference between the top photo and the bottom photo.
Can you spot the difference? We particularly welcome answers in the comments box from our older readers.
HINT: Try putting on your glasses before attempting the exercise. A glass of Christmas sherry might make the difference a little easier to spot!
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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 5th |
3.1 |
1006.7 |
1006.6 |
2.7 |
-1.4 |
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Mon 6th |
0.0 |
1006.8 |
1004.8 |
-1.8 |
-12.2 |
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Tue 7th |
0.0 |
1009.6 |
1007.9 |
0.2 |
-11.9 |
|
Wed 8th |
0.0 |
1011.4 |
1018.5 |
2.0 |
-3.8 |
|
Thu 9th |
0.9 |
1026.2 |
1028.2 |
4.2 |
-6.3 |
|
Fri 10th |
0.4 |
1027.8 |
1025.4 |
5.5 |
1.0 |
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Sat 11th |
0.0 |
1022.7 |
1020.4 |
8.4 |
1.9 |
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Total |
4.4 |
|
Average |
3.0 |
-4.7 |
Our weatherman on the hill says:
Mainly dry and frost free to start the week with the possibility of winter returning on Thursday – high pressure in charge bringing northerly winds again.
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We have received the following message from Jo-anne J:
Could I ask you to say a big thank you to all who attended the beauty event on the 4th December in the village hall.
A big thank you to Emma and Di not forgetting my little helper Alice who kept me organized while demonstrating, a difficult job!
We raised £140.00 for Marie Curie, which is fantastic considering the circumstances.
Thank you to Louise from Bennetts Ashbourne for donating a beautiful Estee Lauder box of goodies, won by Anita who came over from the South of France – well deserved I feel.
The first dem. I have done in two years, I could not have asked for a better location than the hall, it was amazing and I will return – how lucky are we to have such a great place, the envy of all around us.
Thank you again.
Jo-Anne. xx
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Dear Resident
We are introducing a new e-forum (email forum) to the Police Community Messaging Service, which will give you the chance to contribute to the setting of priorities in your neighbourhood.
As you may be aware, each of our 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.
The aim of our e-forum is to make it easier for you to have a say on priorities, so email and tell us what you would like your team to target.
Your concerns will be sent to the Tissington area Safer Neighbourhood Team and they will discuss all responses at their next forum meeting which will be held on:
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. The old 0845 number will be deactivated from 31st December, so please always use the number highlighted.
Yours faithfully,
Chief Superintendent Peter Lewis
High Peak and Derbyshire Dales (B Division)
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Sunday | 9.30am | Holy Communion-Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 11.15am | Holy Communion-Andy Larkin | Alsop Church |
| Sunday | 3pm | Music for Christmas followed by coffee and mince pies | Parwich Church |
| Monday | 7.30pm | Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team Meeting – all welcome | Memorial Hall |
| Tuesday | 2pm & 6pm | School Nativity | Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday | 6.30pm 7.30pm |
Pilates followed by Pilates for the Youth Pot Luck Party – 7pm |
Memorial Hall |
| Thursday | 6pm | Circuit Training | Memorial Hall |
| Thursday | 7pm | Carols on the Green with Ashbourne Band |
The Green |
| Friday | 7.45pm | Film Night | Memorial Hall |
| Saturday | 11-3pm | Christmas Tree Festival | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | from 12.30pm | Santa’s Grotto at the Legion + Blackberry Barn Candles |
Parwich Legion |
| Sunday | 4pm | Carol Service-Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 7pm | Carol Service-Andy Larkin | Alsop Church |
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