Wirksworth Farmer’s Market has been cancelled due to the snow, however there is a food, vintage, craft and art trail still going on in Wirksworth tomorrow. I have been able to get a table at the craft and produce fayre situated in the Memorial Hall there from 10am till 5pm. There are various things going on such as a Maker’s Market from 12 till 6:30 and a variety of shops are taking part in the trail (Wirksworth Brewery, Vintage Rooms, Traid Links).
Heather
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Janet has just called to let us know that the Ashbourne News Telegraph has arrived.
Also Janet has managed to get plenty of milk and bread…
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Gill H writes:
We have decided to cancel today’s Toddler Group Session due to the weather conditions. An extra session has been booked for Monday 2-4pm when we will be making Xmas decorations.
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Our thanks to Lewis Noble, for sending us these wonderfully atmospheric photos of snowy Parwich.
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Jo-anne would like to reassure everyone that this event is still going ahead!
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It’s a new day….with all manner of snowy, icy treats in store for the residents of Parwich, Alsop-en-le-Dale, Ballidon and Pikehall. Once again, it would be really helpful to pass on any information you have on the state of the roads and driving conditions around our area via the commenting facility.
It is forecast to stay well below freezing all day, but you can click here to see the current temperature in Parwich.
Parwich School and QEGS remain closed today, click here for all the Derbyshire School closures.
Also see BBC Derby Travel News for updates for roads across the whole County.
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If you are suffering from “cabin fever” and can get out of the village, why not visit Bakewell Church and admire their Christmas tree festival, plus many other events that are happening throughout the week.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Friday 3 December
7.00pm Christmas Tree Festival Opening Service
Lights switched on by Lord Edward Manners,
President of the Friends of Bakewell Parish Church
Saturday 4 December
7.00pm Sing-Along Messiah
Singers and listeners equally welcome
Bring your own score – some available to borrow Continue Reading »
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14 inches in JF-S’s garden, but after today’s snow, what will the depth be?
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Due to the continuing adverse weather conditions and hazardous roads, school will be closed on Friday 3rd December.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday morning.Thank you
Caroline Rodgers
Headteacher
Parwich Primary School
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Thank you very much Liz E for sending in these striking pictures up at Pike Hall. Liz points out that you can see Minninglow Planting in the distance. It’s been seen many times before, but rarely in such a striking setting.
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Many thanks to Fiona H, who sent us the following snowy pictures from wild and woolly Ballidon Moor. Please click on each image to enlarge it.
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We have received the following message from Graham J:
Mark Allen has informed me that due to the adverse weather, he has reluctantly decided to postpone tonight’s circuit training in the Memorial Hall. Hopefully conditions will improve for next week’s session.
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According to legend, eskimoes have at least 49 words for ‘snow’. Well, even if we have far fewer ‘snow words’ in English, we can at least make up for it with the number of pictures we have of the stuff!
Click on ‘Continue Reading’ to view a slide show depicting varied snow-filled scenes from around the village.
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Thank you to everyone who provided information on conditions yesterday. It would be useful to do the same again today.
Please keep the village posted on the state of the roads in and around the village by using the commenting facility on this post. You can also use the blog to let people know if you need help or can provide any assistance to others.
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Children at play – it really is this deep.
Around the village
The Church and Churchyard
Click on any picture to enlarge.
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Due to the adverse weather conditions, school will be closed on Thursday 2nd December. The school hopes to reopen on Friday 3rd December.
This information will also be announced on Radio Derby and Ashbourne Radio.
A full comprehensive list of all school/college closures is available on the BBC Derby site.
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Haven’t measured the depth yet!
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We have received a message from Tracey M asking us to let people know that due to the weather she has decided to cancel the Candle Party in the Legion this evening.
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We have received the following from the Headmistress of Parwich School:
Dear School Choir,
It is with huge regret that in view of deteriorating weather conditions David Lewis (Founder of Young Voices) has made the decision to POSTPONE the Young Voices Concerts from the 1st, 2nd & 3rd December to alternative dates in the New Year.
All tickets are fully transferable at no additional cost; please keep your original tickets safe until further information is made available.
The children`s safety is the overriding concern of school and as the concert organiser, there really is no choice in this matter given the adverse weather conditions across the county.
Once we have confirmed the new dates school will make the necessary arrangements and inform parents.
Caroline Rodgers
Headteacher
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We have received the following note from the Headmistress of Parwich School:
1/12/2010 – Due to the adverse weather conditions, school will be closed on Wednesday 1st December.
We hope to reopen on Thursday 2nd December.
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Parwich has clearly had another dollop of snow over Tuesday night. We’d be grateful if people from in and around the village would use the commenting facility on this post to share information on conditions and weather-related information that may be of use to others in our area.
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Update: 2nd Dec – Has been cancelled due to the bad weather. A smaller fair may be rescheduled, which our own Delia Pegg hopes to have a stall at.
There is a Christmas Fayre in Wetton on Sunday 5th December from 11.00 am.
The fayre is being held in the church, the village hall and a nearby marquee. Stalls and entertainment include:
- Santa and his elves
- hot and cold food
- cakes, jams and relishes
- Christmas trees and wreaths
- make your own ceramic Christmas decorations
- cards and calendars
- music from local school choirs
- cheese and real ale
- confectionery
- jewellery and antiques
- soft toys and cushions.
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Thank you to Marion for passing this on:
I have just had an email from Lee Hanstock of MSR Newsgroup who delivers to a number of people in Parwich.
He is very apologetic but hasn’t been able to get through to Parwich today. If anyone particularly wants him to keep today’s papers (or even tomorrow’s etc depending on what turn the weather takes) for delivery whenever he can get through, they had better ring him on 343 943.
Thank you
Marion
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11am There has been a steady fall of snow this morning, with more still to come. Thanks to Graham J for this update on the roads:
Dale Road and Alsop Road tricky this morning – no grit, probably only passable in 4×4. A515 to Buxton passable with care, snow blowing across in drifts at the usual locations (Parsley Hay, Flagg). Buxton side roads are bad.
Keep your comments coming.
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With the heavy snow Parwich Primary School has been closed today (30th Nov 2010):
On advice from parents and Health & Safety we have made the decision to close the school.
Thanks to all staff and children that made the difficult journey.Caroline Rodgers
Headteacher
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This photo was taken at about 7:30 on Saturday morning, near the sledging field. It was in fresh snow and was about 12 inches at its widest point. Most likely it was a bird about to take off – two feet and tail feathers possibly – or have we received a close encounter of some other kind?
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Parents are reminded that children need boots for playtime at School:
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As Alstonefield’s Blog posted information on the recent concert in Parwich Church it seems only fair to return the favour; it should be a good evening:
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Cancelled due to the heavy snow:
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Following the recent post, thank you to Heather for updating us on her next jewellery stall:
I will be selling my jewellery next Saturday 4th December between 9am and 2pm at the Wirksworth Farmer’s Market. I am sharing a stall with my friend Laurie who also makes jewellery. This market is held on the first Saturday of every month and has previously offered a range of locally produced goods such as fresh produce, plants and other crafts. Hope to see you there.
Heather
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Though we have not had a lot of snow so far, as Cheryl W pointed out in her recent comment, the roads are dangerously icy. The crash on the B5056 could have been much worse than it fortunately was. The car can not have been that far from going off the road down the steep hillside.
With temperatures this morning the coldest on record locally, and likely to be as bad or even worse tonight, watch out for ice tomorrow morning.
Please add any updates on local road conditions as comments below.
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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 21st |
0.0 |
1012.6 |
1012.0 |
6.1 |
3.0 |
|
Mon 22nd |
1.8 |
1011.0 |
1010.8 |
8.2 |
2.1 |
|
Tue 23rd |
0.0 |
1012.1 |
1011.6 |
7.4 |
2.4 |
|
Wed24th |
0.0 |
1011.2 |
1009.4 |
5.3 |
-1.8 |
|
Thu 25th |
0.0 |
1009.0 |
1010.2 |
2.6 |
-2.9 |
|
Fri 26th |
0.0 |
1011.3 |
1012.5 |
3.6 |
-3.8 |
|
Sat 27th |
0.4 |
1014.3 |
1012.8 |
1.6 |
-3.8 |
|
Total |
2.2 |
|
Average |
5.0 |
-0.7 |
Our weatherman on the hill predicts:
Another very cold week to come, with daytime frost on some days and light snow showers on Tuesday, Wednesday,and
Thursday possible.For the record, last night (27/28 November ’10) was the coldest I have recorded in over ten years of keeping stats for Parwich at minus 11.2 centigrade.
It is interesting to note the difference in the temperatures between the two weather stations, one at the top of the village and the other by the Church, some 1.7 degrees. The cold air certainly fell down to the bottom of the valley, last night.
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