A Jack Russell Bitch – white, tan & black – missing since Tuesday. Have you seen her?
Please contact Rob Gosling on 01335 390249 or 07968 12447
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Also there will be events on the Village Green and elsewhere in the afternoon, so put this date in your diary.
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Available online or in the Sycamore, the Stunner has the following stories of local interest this week:
p.1 – Ash Cloud forces school to close – QEGs has been forced to shut for some of this week because teaching staff are stuck abroad.
p.2 – Spreading out the daffodils to flower – a story about Dorothy’s fabulous daffodils.
p.27 – May Day concert with top music – a concert will be held in Parwich on 1 May at 7.30pm in the church featuring the Essentially Brass Quintet and Christian Cartwright on the organ.
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Parwich Primary School PTA is holding a coffee morning on Monday morning from 9-ish am (i.e. after school drop off) until 11-ish am at 3 Rathbone Croft (778). Phoenix Cards will be available for sale as well as cakes and local produce. Any donations of cakes, produce etc will be gratefully received. We would like as many people as possible to come and support this school fund raiser!
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If you would like to make something for the home produce stall or have anything for a tombola, book stall or bric a brac then please bring them to Dam Farm or Church Farm. Thank you!
Remember the Church Fair this Sunday on The Green 1-4pm.
Lunchtime Rolls, Teas & Homemade Cakes in the Church.
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I have a size small QEGS rugby shirt, still in very good condition, if there is a year 7 or 8 boy who would like a spare, or a Parwich Primary School boy who will be at QEGS next year. THIS ITEM HAS NOW BEEN SNAPPED UP!
Debbie 568
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Latest Update from your
Safer Neighbourhood Officer
March/April 2010
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Dear Resident
March and April has been fairly quiet regarding incidents, but nevertheless a few more have occurred since the last newsletter, so below is a brief update.
On 14/3 it was reported that an aggressive dog was on the Tissington Trail, the caller, quiet rightly was concerned for the safety of trail users. After a bit of digging regarding previous complaints, the owner of the dog was advised and the DDDC Dog Warden was informed.
A female was arrested for possession of cannabis and dealt with via a formal cannabis warning on Dovedale car park. She was discovered by an Officer on routine mobile patrol, she had walked there from Ashbourne, this was on 20/3 at approximately 1.30am
A vehicle was stolen from Thorpe area; Staffordshire Police dealt with the incident as it was on the Staffs side of the River Dove, but passed details to Derbyshire Police for observations. This is a fine example of both Constabularies working together. The theft took place on 28/3 and was reported at 19.41hrs by the owner. Enquiries are ongoing and hopefully to a successful conclusion.
On the same day a little earlier there was a RTC (road traffic collision) in the car park of the Dog and Partridge ph. There were no injuries.
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) contacted the Police to inform us that two young boys had fallen from the quad bike. They had been picked up by a kind local farmer who had taken them to his farm at Pikehall. One boy had a head injury and both were in shock. They were eventually taken to Chesterfield Hospital. Neither was wearing crash helmets, both boys were advised accordingly by the Paramedics treating their injuries. It is vital that all quad bike users wear the appropriate equipment, as this will protect them and hopefully prevent serious injury. The incident took place on private land. Many thanks to the farmer who helped the emergency services. Continue Reading »
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Week commencing 12 April 2010
As mentioned last week both our matches were away to Chatsworth and even if we don’t play very well and lose we still enjoy some lovely venues for our games.
Anyway, although we enjoyed ourselves at Chatsworth we unfortunately lost both the matches. The Tuesday evening team won two games and lost two, but on points count back we lost the match 73 to 60. In bowls matches ‘points mean prizes’
Similarly the Thursday team narrowly lost 135 to 131. A really good effort.
Even though we have yet to win a match we are not bottom of the leagues we play in. In the Tuesday league there are 12 teams. At the moment we are fourth from bottom.
The Thursday league has the same number of teams and we are fifth from the top.
As the saying goes it’s not the winning, but the taking part that counts. If we had some more players we may be able to do even better.
Speaking of which it was really nice to see a new face on the green on Monday night. It would be even nicer if we saw some more. Don’t forget, Mondays 6.30pm for an hour or so. You’ll love it.
John B.
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With less than three weeks to go until the General Election, the political parties are campaigning ever more vigorously for your votes. But have you already made your mind? Or have you decided not to vote at all?
If you live in our area, and if are registered to vote in the Derbyshire Dales constituency, please let us know how you’re feeling in our poll. If we get a good enough response, then we may run a few more election-related polls between now and May 6th.
IMPORTANT! If you live outside our area, or if you are not registered to vote in Derbyshire Dales, then please do not vote in our poll.
As a reminder, we have candidates standing from the following six parties: Conservative, Green, Labour, Liberal Democrat, Monster Raving Loony and UK Independence.
If there is enough local interest, we are also happy to compile a list of your questions, to submit to our six candidates. We had some success with this during last year’s European elections, and would expect an even better response this time round, as the issues are a good deal “closer to home”. So please let us know whether or not you think this would be a good idea!
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Yesterday I was commenting to JF-S about the beautiful blossom on one of his trees which we couldn’t identify. Later in the day he sent me a photo; I challenged him to photo some other trees and plants and within no time at all they were emailed in and here they are. Your challenge is to help identify all 14. Answers in the comment box please.
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Although PARWICH.ORG is primarily written for the benefit of our local residents, we have also noticed a steady trickle of interest in our site from further afield. Over the last couple of years, more and more people have started setting up so-called “hyperlocal” community websites to cover events in their own areas, and many of them have taken a good look at what we have managed to achieve in Parwich.
Last weekend, around a hundred “hyperlocal” bloggers and other interested parties gathered together in Leeds, for the second annual “Talk About Local Unconference“. (The event was called an UN-conference, due to its relatively informal nature.) Mike A from the blog team attended the event, and met many other people from other areas of the UK who have set up successful local websites of their own.
The day ended with an awards ceremony – or rather, an UNawards ceremony! – in which PARWICH.ORG was named the winner of “The UnTourist Board Award, for a site that attracts visitors to a place”. As PARWICH.ORG has never won an award before – and who knows whether we ever will again? – we’re rather chuffed, and very grateful to the Talk About Local judging panel for thinking so kindly of our efforts.
And as if this wasn’t enough, we have also been selected by the widely read American site blogs.com as one of their top ten “cool hyperlocal blogs”. In fact, we’re the only British site to make the list! Once again, we’re very pleased to be recognised in this way.
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This year Open Gardens will be on Sunday 20th June, 2-6pm. If you are willing to open your garden this year, please ring Dot H on 456 by the beginning of May or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we will forward your emails.
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If you enjoy classical music there is a concert on Friday in Matlock at Highfields School at 7.30pm. It features a group called Partita, who perform songs and instrumental music from the 12th to 18th century. Their programme will include music by Purcell, Vivaldi and Handel.
These concerts are organised by Matlock Music, the have approximately 6 concerts a year and individual tickets are £10 and free for under 18’s. It really is incredible value for money to have this opportunity to listen to professional musicians.
The next concert will be Friday 11th June with a violin and piano recital.
Also remember to reserve May 1st , music that night will really be on our doorstep: at the Church. A brass and organ recital in aid of Parwich Church Restoration Fund. The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £5-7.50 including refreshments, children £1
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A quiz is being held at the Sycamore at 8.00 pm on Thursday 22nd April.
The quiz is in aid of the St George’s day parade so please come along and offer your support.
All welcome!
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Just to let you know…
New stock has arrived at Leatherbritches Nursery for all summer bedding / basket requirements also new herbs for your culinary needs.
A vast amount of vegetable plants have also arrived, including a variety of tomato plants, cucumber, chilli, pepper and leek to name but a few.
For enquiries / information please contact Bill Whitfield on 390571 / 07713 743295.
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This week and throughout the weekend has been a busy time for the plasterers; the meeting room and kitchen are fully plastered and the main hall is almost completed. Acoustic board is being fitted to the ceiling in the hall to improve overall sound quality. By Tuesday the plastering should be completed, as should the outside low level roofing.
Thanks to JF-S for the photos.
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This photograph was taken on Saturday evening, where the Dale road meets the A515 just south of Biggin. Has the volcanic ash enhanced the colours of the sunset in any way? This article in today’s Telegraph suggests that it might have done…
Photo by Kevin S. Please click to enlarge.
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Although two of our teachers are stranded abroad, unable to get home because of the Icelandic volcano ash hovering over Europe, our headteacher and both teaching assistants are in the UK and we have been able to get supply staff for this week so the school will be open.
And thanks to Debbie for letting us know that QEGs is closed Monday.
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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 11th |
0.0 |
1030.7 |
1029.6 |
14.7 |
5.6 |
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Mon 12th |
0.0 |
1029.0 |
1025.8 |
11.6 |
4.0 |
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Tue 13th |
0.0 |
1025.7 |
1024.2 |
14.3 |
2.1 |
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Wed 14th |
0.0 |
1022.5 |
1022.0 |
12.0 |
4.3 |
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Thu 15th |
0.0 |
1022.2 |
1024.3 |
9.0 |
2.5 |
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Fri 16th |
0.0 |
1025.4 |
1025.2 |
15.8 |
1.4 |
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Sat 17th |
0.0 |
1021.0 |
1017.3 |
19.1 |
-0.1 |
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Total |
0.0 |
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Average |
13.8 |
2.8 |
What a fantastic weekend, though gardeners watch out for the cold nights!
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Sunday | 10am | United Family Service with Parwich Methodists, St Peter’s & Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Sunday | 11.15 | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
| Monday | Summer Term begins | Parwich School | |
| Monday | 7.30pm | Parochial Church Council Meeting | Parwich Church |
| Wednesday | 6pm & 7.15pm | Pilates | Parwich School |
| Thursday | 8pm | Quiz Night Fundraiser for St George’s Day Parade |
The Sycamore |
| Sunday | 11am-4pm | Open Gardens & Spring Plant Fair in aid of Mobile Physio | Cullen Hall Brailsford |
| Sunday | 11.15am | Mattins | Alsop Church |
| Sunday | St George’s Day Events | ||
| 10.15am | St George’s Day Parade with the Oddfellows, Cyberscouts & Cadets |
From the Legion & then through the Village | |
| 11am | United Service with Parwich Methodists & St Peter’s | Parwich Church | |
| 1pm | BBQ & Refreshments | Parwich Legion | |
| 1-4pm | Church Fayre on the Green in aid of Church Restoration fund |
The Green | |
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Thank you to one of our readers for sending this in.
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Following the post on insurance problems relating to ‘flood’ risk and the poll on interest on the possibility of specific solutions for our area, the insurance brokers, the Wilson Organisation, are holding a surgery at the Sycamore Inn from 5pm on Tuesday 11th May. Email CProw@wilorg.com to book a slot.
Many of you will have seen the recent article on this subject on the Parwich Village website and several of you have expressed an interest in discussing your insurance needs with an independent insurance broker, either in a surgery format or individually.
As a result we have arranged to come to Parwich on Tuesday 11 May and Bryan Elliott and I will be in the Sycamore Inn from 5pm onwards. The Wilson Organisation has strong relationships with many insurance companies and this means we can offer bespoke cover, which will cater for your individual circumstances, at competitive premiums. We have researched Parwich and the surrounding areas and we are confident we can help. Please come along and see us. Please email to confirm your interest and a suitable time from 5pm onwards on 11th May.
Charlotte Prow
Group Managing Director
Wilson Organisation
T: 0115 942 0111
F: 0115 9420459
E: CProw@wilorg.com
W: www.wilorg.com
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A few days ago, we published a post on Dorothy L and the blooming daffodils in her woodland garden. This post was picked up by a reporter from The Ashbourne News Telegraph, who promptly came to the village with a photographer. Dorothy was interviewed and we are expecting a small spread to be published next Wednesday. Can’t wait!
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To order your red rose button hole for the St. George’s Day Parade on Sunday 25th April please contact Delia on tel. 390 758 as soon as possible.
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Grab The Telegraph (£1.80 Sat, £1.90 Sun) this weekend to get a voucher for £10 off a £75 spend at your nearest Waitrose or online with the printed code at Waitrose Deliver. It’s valid from Saturday 17th – Sunday 25th April, and there’s one voucher per person.Posted in Offers | Leave a Comment »
As always the Ashbourne News Telegraph can be purchased at The Sycamore or read online.
p1. – Putting Politicians under live scrutiny – Parliamentary candidates for the newly established Derbyshire Dales constituency will be at a hustings meeting on Monday 26th April, 7.45pm at Ashbourne Methodist Church. Voters will be invited to submit a question in writing on arrival at the meeting.
p5. Are you on the voting register? – Potential voters have until April 20th to register for voting in this May’s elections. Ring 0800 3280280 or visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk for more details.
p6. Safety Cameras will be positioned on the A52 and the A515 until Sunday this week.
p17. Give and take is the key for diamond duo.
Arthur and Ethel Gosling spent the weekend celebrating 60 years of happy marriage. The Goslings both went to Biggin Primary School together, but the couple went their separate ways and it was not until 1943 that their lives crossed at a young farmers’ dance. The couple spent the next seven-years courting and the two married in 1950. “We were looking for a farm to live on for a number of years. In those days you didn’t get married until you found somewhere to live.” In the last 60 years, the Gosling family has vastly expanded. They now have seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren the youngest is nine-years-old.
The Goslings say there is no secret to a long and successful marriage, but it takes commitment from both sides.
p34 Planning Application for Brook House. To add a small extension to an existing lean to. Application NP/DDD/0310/0279.
p38. Parwich Legion finishes 3rd in the Hartington and District League Darts, Division 1.
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A fascinating article (“News on your doorstep”) in the current (10 April) edition of The Tablet talks about the ways that “citizen journalism” – and so-called “hyperlocal” blogs in particular – can help boost the identity of a community. The article makes special mention of PARWICH.ORG throughout, with particular reference to Andy Larkin’s recent series of videos. There are also several quotes from the blog team’s Mike A, who was interviewed by the reporter a couple of weeks ago.
The reporter has placed a copy of his article online, which you can read here. (You’ll need to scroll down a bit, to just past the cartoon.)
For the benefit of anyone who has visited the site in order to find Andy’s videos, here they are again:
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Thanks to Stuart for alerting us to this brief video clip of Tom, speaking at the recent launch of P&O’s new £380 million cruise ship Azura. Tom pops up at 1:06. Click here for the full story.
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Our thanks to Debbie W for uncovering this rare video footage of Parwich’s leading folk-tinged rock band, which dates all the way back to 1992. Don’t they all look different without the hats!
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Spotted on Saturday near Tissington Ford.
Is this its mate?
Continue Reading »
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The last fortnight has been a hive of activity inside the hall. As can be seen from the photos, the scaffolding is back in the main hall to allow the electricians to site the wiring, ready for the lights, cinema and sound system. The first fix for both electric and plumbing have been completed and the plastering has just begun. Continue Reading »
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Tue 13th | 6pm | Over 60’s Social Evening (buffet, music & sing-a-long, team quiz) | Parwich Legion |
| Fri 16th | 7.45pm | Film Night | Parwich Church |
| Sun 18th | 10am | United Family Service with Parwich Methodists, St Peter’s & Andy Larkin | Parwich Church |
| Sun 18th | 11.15am | Holy Communion | Parwich Church |
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Spring is here and once again, Dorothy’s woodland garden is bursting into life. Here are a few pictures of this beautiful area. Click on each image to enlarge it.
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Many thanks to Dave R who sent us the following information:
Work appears to be progressing very well both on the landslip near the Bentley Brook Inn and on road repairs between Bradbourne Ford and the landslip. I hear that it could be open by 11th May. The attached photographs show that the retaining wall on top of the piles is complete and that the stone facing is well advanced. Base layers of the road are being laid and compacted.
There seems to have been an additional landslip in the woods below the line of piles. You might be able to pick out the trees at odd angles in one of the attached the photographs.
The road surface is being repaired and drainage improved all along the stretch of road. New kerbing is in at Horsley Farm and new stone retaining walls are being built where the road has been scraped back to its original width. You’ll be pleased to note that the tight corner near Bradbourne Ford has been widened by cutting into the bank. Finally, many overhanging trees have been cleared from the roadside and this makes the road feel wider and lighter in those places.
Whilst the road closure has been very inconvenient for us all, I think that the council engineers should be congratulated on the improvements that they have carried out. See for yourselves in May.
There are also three new milestones along the route. No prizes are on offer, but we’re running an impromptu competition for the first photographs of these milestones to be sent into us. (Hint: The milestones are one mile apart!).
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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 4th |
2.5 |
1006.2 |
1014.8 |
10.8 |
2.2 |
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Mon 5th |
8.7 |
1015.8 |
1016.8 |
12.1 |
1.8 |
|
Tue 6th |
0.0 |
1014.2 |
1011.0 |
13.5 |
5.5 |
|
Wed 7th |
1.8 |
1015.9 |
1019.0 |
14.1 |
6.3 |
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Thu 8th |
0.0 |
1026.5 |
1029.3 |
16.8 |
1.3 |
|
Fri 9th |
0.0 |
1030.3 |
1030.8 |
15.3 |
2.3 |
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Sat 10th |
0.0 |
1030.0 |
1030.3 |
19.8 |
3.8 |
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Total |
13.0 |
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Average |
14.6 |
3.3 |
One swallow doesn’t make a summer, but this warmer weather is most welcome.
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