Following the sprinkling of snow that coated Parwich today, we think this roadsign takes the award for stating the obvious!!
There were however a number of intrepid individuals who took ‘skidding’ to a new level.
Click ‘Continue Reading’ below to find out more….
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Early this morning I opened an email to see this optimistic photo taken yesterday by JF-S, and what a beautiful day it was. A perfect winter’s day: not a cloud to be seen. So melting moments, below, seemed appropriate. Unfortunately the second photo is this lunchtime’s reality. So as long as you are staying at home, it’s fine and the children are having a fantastic time sledging. But please do, as the previous post says, keep the blog up to date with the road conditions.
Optimistic
Reality – JB
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It’s 12:30 on Saturday afternoon, and the snow has been falling for several hours now. If you have any information on the state of the roads around Parwich, Alsop, Ballidon and Pikehall, then please share it with us via the comments box below.
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Some exclusive photos have been sent into Parwich.org showing the landslip, rediscovered mile stones, ongoing repairs near the original traffic lights and what looks like road widening!
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Why not pop along to Church sometime tomorrow between 11am and early pm, for a few minutes or a couple of hours. A chance to catch up on the New Year’s news and gossip with some delightful music playing in the background. If you have any food or drink that you want to use up, (the diet regime starts tomorrow – so it’s a good chance to remove all that wicked temptation) bring it along and share with others. If your cupboards are bare, then pop along for a bite in exchange for a donation to help the Church.
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Well the last couple of weeks has seen some freezing snowy weather, not the nicest time to be working on a building site, and certainly not on the roof. When the temperatures are suitable the block work continues to grow, with some of the walls, both internal and external being built and insulated. The scaffolding was erected last week to enable the roof joists to be positioned. The priority from next week is to continue the block work.
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Work on repairing the B5056 at the landslip just north of the Bentley Fenny Bentley is to start on Monday 11th January. Here is the County Council’s update:
I can confirm that the start date for the Fenny Bentley landslip works is 11 January 2010. Along with nearly all civil engineering contractors and suppliers the Contractor for the works shuts down for a fortnight at Christmas, returning to work on 4 January. During his first week back he will be busy mobilising the plant, equipment and materials required on site. He will also have to arrange his site accommodation, mess and welfare facilities.
Regards,
Brian Martin
Senior Project Engineer
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On Christmas morning 23 hardy sorts met on The Green and walked over to Tissington and were welcomed by 7 non walkers with coffee, gluvine and nibbles, so giving them the strength to stagger back to Parwich for their Christmas Dinner.
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Green bin on Thursday and the black rubbish bin on Saturday.
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The Ashbourne News Telegraph can be bought at The Sycamore or viewed on line.
p2. Boxing Day Hunt hit by frozen ground – although unable to hunt the hounds proved to be popular with the crowds. John Rawlings made a guest appearance, he will be hunted down in the new year at Chatworth and Netherton. John lives in Parwich as do his parents Peter & Mary.
p9, 11 & 12 – Photos of some of QEG’s students at speech day including some Parwichians – well done to all.
p17-21 – Includes a round up of 2009
Do let us know if we have missed anything.
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We have a large quantity of VCR (as opposed to DVD’s) movies available to anyone who might want them. Feel free to cherry pick the ones you want, the rest we can take to a charity shop. Some titles include: Alladin, Lion King, Fantasia, Peter Pan, 101 Dalmations, Jungle Book, Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, Pinnochio, Lady & the Tramp.
There are some grown up movies too, some of which are: Chicago, Bend it like Beckham and Shawshank Redemption.
Also available for free: a basic pine single bed (and mattress if you wish – the mattress has always had a protector on it) which was originally the bottom part of a set of bunk beds. Please note, one of the slats is broken, however it can either be fixed, or just not used it has never caused the user any sleepless nights!
Ring Debbie W on 568
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As we reach the end of the year, here’s a look back at 2009’s photographic bird sightings, as captured by our ace snapper John F-S.
Our thanks to John for keeping us supplied with snaps throughout the year – and indeed to all who have sent in their photos. Please keep ’em coming!
February.
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A fieldfare enjoying the last of the crab apples.
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There’s a Christmas Quiz tonight (Sunday December 27th) at Parwich Royal British Legion, with Bill Whitfield. The quiz starts at 8pm, and all are welcome.
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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 |
|
|
Max |
Min |
||||
|
Sun 20th |
1 |
995.8 |
994.0 |
2.6 |
-5.5 |
|
Mon 21st |
1 |
989.4 |
987.6 |
2.0 |
-3.2 |
|
Tue 22nd |
1 |
987.2 |
990.2 |
2.0 |
-6.0 |
|
Wed 23rd |
0 |
992.5 |
992.4 |
1.3 |
-1.1 |
|
Thu 24th |
4 |
991.8 |
990.8 |
1.3 |
-1.1 |
|
Fri 25th |
3 |
999.9 |
999.4 |
3.7 |
-1.3 |
|
Sat 26th |
1 |
999.6 |
997.9 |
5.2 |
-1.2 |
|
Total |
11 |
|
Average |
2.58 |
-2.42 |
With temperatures dropping below freezing point every night this week, Parwich’s White Christmas was assured. But now that things seem to be warming up at last, how long will it be until those last patches of snow finally disappear?
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Now that Christmas is “over” why not celebrate not only the New Year, but the new decade in the Church.
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Thanks to Matt H for alerting us to this story (and photo) in the current edition of the Ashbourne News Telegraph.
The man responsible for turning up Ash Wednesday’s Shrovetide ball is in fact Matt’s uncle: John Harrison, who (along with Matt’s late father and aunt Christine) was born and lived for many years in Ballidon.
John is also responsible for making the balls for each year’s Shrovetide matches, spending about 15 hours on the construction of each ball.
There’s more on next year’s Shrovetide matches here and here.
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PARWICH.ORG WISHES ALL OF ITS READERS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
Our final pair of drawings are from Jake E and Jacob B. A big thank you to all of our artists!
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
How do you make opening your Christmas presents last longer ?
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Thank you to Parwich & District Local History Society for these questions taken from some of their previous Quizzes.
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Just two more windows to go! To mark Christmas Eve, here are a couple of suitably Santa-themed drawings, from the pens of Joshua G and Agnieszka K.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas ?
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There is a wonderful display of Christmas trees in the Church, decorated by the different societies, groups and individuals in the village. An enormous amount of effort has gone into this and if you haven’t already been in to have a look, please do.
Remember it is the Crib Service on Thursday at 4pm, everyone is extremely welcome.
Click to enlarge any picture.
Barbara & Ann’s tree – Twas the night before Christmas.
The Memorial Hall Committee’s tree, recycling the wooden roof shingles as the base of the decorations, which then represent the different groups that use the hall.
Continue Reading »
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To view Ben P’s lively drawing and Tamara D’s seasonal greetings, please click on the window below.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What happened to the man who stole a calendar at Christmas?
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Our collections will be a day early this week, weather permitting.
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Hear no evil See no evil Speak no evil
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Parwich features a little bit more in this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph. As always it can be bought from The Sycamore shop or viewed online.
p2 – Parwich Postie makes his last delivery A lovely article about the service held in the Church for Simon last Sunday with a super picture of Simon, Martin and Bertie.
p3. Clothing store scoops world first – This refers to Pachacuti who have become the first retailer in the world to be given a new classification by the World Fair Trade Organisation. Two Parwichians – Glynis D and Sue P help to run this very popular establishment.
P10. Creative talent shines through at the Nativity’s. Parwich Primary School’s Christmas production was ‘Sparkle’, the story of a star chosen from all the others to be the Star of Bethlehem, guiding the shepherds and kings to the birth of Christ.
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Our resident art critic says:
“Today, Parwich Primary School presents two boldly contrasting images. Note the effective use of bright colours from Kirsten B – whereas the subtle restraint of Charlie S’s more monochromatic palette is most soothing to the eye.”
We think he likes them!
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
How do you know if Father Christmas is a werewolf in disguise ?
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There’s a lovely Nativity scene from Lauren M on today’s window – while in Will E’s picture, Santa and the Snowman are feeling the heat!
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What’s the slogan for the Eskimo lottery ?
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Just before sunset this afternoon, the freshly fallen snow took on an eerie pink glow. Here are a selection of images which capture that moment.
Click on each image to enlarge it, and click on “Continue Reading” to view the rest of the gallery.
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Heavy Snow from 1200 Sun 20th to 2200 Sun 20th.
Snow showers will become frequent and heavy at times during today, these showers merging into longer periods of snow at times. Accumulations of 5 to 10cm of snow are expected, with 15 to 20cm possible over higher ground. There is also the potential for some drifting, mainly over higher ground, in fresh to strong westerly winds.
If you have any information on current driving conditions, then do please share them with us in the comments box.
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Those who went to the History Society Quiz will have a decided advantage as these questions were used in one of its general konowledge sections. So if you were there, hold back a day or so before revealing the answers.
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Last weeks 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 13th |
0 |
1024.2 |
1022.0 |
9.9 |
1.1 |
|
Mon 14th |
2 |
1019.3 |
1014.7 |
8.8 |
4.7 |
|
Tue 15th |
2 |
1011.5 |
1014.2 |
2.9 |
2.8 |
|
Wed 16th |
4 |
1010.1 |
1005.8 |
4.1 |
1.6 |
|
Thu 17th |
1 |
1007.8 |
1013.1 |
3.1 |
0.3 |
|
Fri 18th |
0 |
1013.4 |
1015.9 |
0.9 |
-2.8 |
|
Sat 19th |
0 |
1010.9 |
1003.3 |
1.4 |
-6.1 |
|
Total |
9 |
|
Average |
4.4 |
0.2 |
Another sunny Sunday, perhaps the cold snap will last long enough for a White Christmas?
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| What’s on Where this Week | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Sunday | 4pm | Joint Carol Service with St Peter’s & Parwich Methodists |
Parwich Church |
| Monday | INSET Day for Teachers | Parwich School | |
| Monday | 7pm | Carol Service | Alsop Church |
| Christmas Eve |
4pm | Crib Service | Parwich Church |
| Christmas Eve |
11.30pm | Midnight Mass | Thorpe Church |
| Christmas Day |
11.15am | Holy Communion | Alsop Church |
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Today, let’s take a look at Reuben G’s and Tarun L’s Christmas artwork. Please click on the door to reveal the window.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
Whose job is it to give Santa a hard time at Christmas ?
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Spotted in the church grounds this afternoon:
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Apologies from our on-line weather station (the links are always displayed in the weather section of the right hand column):
Those of you who have a keen interest in live local weather readings will have noticed a problem with our Parwich weather station data over the past few weeks. Intermittent problems with the hardware have led to some data being unavailable for periods of time, and the station is presently down. We think we have now located the source of the problem, and hope to have the station up and running again shortly.
In the meantime please accept our apologies for the incomplete data – especially over this extreme weather period. I can tell you the temperature in Parwich dipped to around -6 degrees C overnight, and the cold spell looks to continue into next week. Might we be in for a white Christmas?
Thanks.
As always we will have our weekly weather summary from our Weatherman on the Hill tomorrow.
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Luke W R and Sophie P: today it’s your turn to supply our Advent Calendar images. Please click on the door below to reveal them.
CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
Why should you be careful at Christmas ?
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Congratulations to one of our team, Mike A, whose part time music reviewing has resulted in this latest article in today’s Guardian newspaper about the 25th anniversary of Band Aid’s Do they know it’s Christmas.
As well as his own blog, Mike has written a number of features for the Nottingham Evening Post and the Guardian; it is good to see his writing getting recognition. Click here to read his article.
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There have been a number of TV interviews with Tom recently, including the following clip from Wednesday’s This Morning:
Thank you to Stuart for letting us know he is also on tonight’s One Show at 7pm on BBC 1.
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