Guizers reunited on Saturday

Tuesday December 8, 2009 by Peter T

The Brothm Mummers and Guizers will be out again in force this year, on Saturday 12th December.

Times and places are approximate, but will roughly be as follows:

  • The Knockerdown Inn (Hognaston) 1.30pm
  • The Red Lion (Hognaston) 2pm
  • Smiths Tavern Ashbourne (2.45pm)
  • Ashbourne Market Square (and environs) 3.15pm

  • The Bentley Brook Inn 8pm
  • The Coach and Horses (Fenny Bentley) 8.30pm
  • The Blue Bell (Tissington) 9.15 pm
  • The Waterloo (Biggin-by-Hartington) 9.45pm
  • The Sycamore (Parwich) 10.30pm
  • The British Legion (Parwich) 11.00pm

To find out more about the tradition and to see the text of the play our local group use go to the History Society website (Newsletter no.7 pp.1-4 ).

Money raised will go to charities to be nominated.

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Photo Diary Week 11

Tuesday December 8, 2009 by Jane B

Today the concrete was laid for the floor slab – will he still be there in the morning!!

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A new home for Dodo.

Tuesday December 8, 2009 by Mike A

As a result of last Thursday’s post (“Does anyone have a home for Dodo?“), Dodo has now taken up residence in our neighbourhood.

Tracey F reports:

I have spent two days trying to get a good picture of our new dog. However, she doesn’t stand or sit still for more than a second!

She is getting on really well, and hasn’t chewed anything yet other than her dog toys. She is really good with the children and our other dog, and we are really pleased that we decided to have her.

Continue Reading »

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Tomorrow – Safer Neighbourhood Meeting

Tuesday December 8, 2009 by Jane B

Everyone is welcome to the
Tissington Safer Neighbourhood policing team meeting 
Wednesday 9th December – 7.30pm
Fitzherbert Primary School, Fenny Bentley

This meeting covers Parwich.  Please come along and raise any concerns you may have and to help set priorities with your local policing team. For more information, or if you have a concern you would like to raise and cannot attend the meeting, contact the team on 0345 123 33 33 or email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.

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2009 Advent Calendar – Day Eight.

Tuesday December 8, 2009 by Mike A

In today’s window images, Courtney W wishes us all a Merry Christmas – while Jack G’s Santa has been over-indulging on the cream pies!

Click to enter

CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
Where do snowmen go to dance ?

Continue Reading »

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Jog Derbyshire

Monday December 7, 2009 by Mike A

PARWICH.ORG has been contacted by Kate Nelson from Derbyshire Sport, who is currently working to establish a network of local jogging groups in communities such as ours.

Kate says:

The Jog Derbyshire initiative is aimed at encouraging people who do little or no exercise to become more physically active, by starting to jog on a regular basis with people of similar ability levels (mainly beginners) as part of an organised jog group with a qualified Jog Leader.

I would more than happy to meet with any member of the parish council or community who may be interested in establishing or leading a Jog Derbyshire group in their area.

If anyone would like to help get a Parwich jogging group off the ground, then please e-mail us at parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we’ll put you in touch.

Here’s the Jog Derbyshire press release in full. Continue Reading »

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Christmas Quiz – Part 4

Monday December 7, 2009 by Peter T

  1. In Main Street, Parwich Mrs Brownson had a general store, what is this building now?
  2. Where was Gerald Lewis’ market garden?
  3. Where in Parwich would you find a plaque announcing that the Success, Rushy Cliff and Nancy Consols Lead Mining Company Ltd intend to prosecute trespassers?
  4. What were the names of the three pubs in Parwich in 1900, and what related organisation was formed in the village in 1910?
  5. What in Parwich was consecrated by the Bishop of Derby in 1964?
  6. Sir Samuel Allsopp, later Lord Hindlip, bought Alsop Hall in the 1880s. How did he make his money?
  7. Which is the only building in Parwich that is constructed entirely of dressed sandstone?
  8. When was the last beacon lit on Parwich Hill and why?

Thank you to Parwich & District Local History Society for the above questions. Please note they are holding their annual Christmas Quiz at the Sycamore Inn at 8pm this Thursday. All are welcome and mulled wine and mince pies will be served.

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2009 Advent Calendar – Day Seven.

Monday December 7, 2009 by Mike A

Today’s window images were drawn by Eryk A and Jessie S.
To view them, please click on the door below.

Click to enter

CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
Which of Santa’s reindeer has the worst manners?

Continue Reading »

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PARWICH LADIES TRIUMPHANT

Sunday December 6, 2009 by Blog Team

After years of honing set plays and individual passing skills the Parwich Ladies Netball Team have finally reached the dizzying heights of CHAMPIONS OF THE LEEK INDOOR WINTER LEAGUE!!!!!!

The season has been one of nail biting end to end matches with great athleticism and stamina being demanded from all players. The post baby tummies have been replaced with 6 packs. Explosive muscle power in the legs has resulted in some very shapely calves. Excessive use of over head and chest passes has caused a certain pertness in the bosom which can only be of benefit for the dress choice for the prize giving ceremony!

The defence of Sarah (the long legged blonde), Nia (the aging mother of 4) and Alex (the bouncy night nurse) have gelled to become a formidable force. Only the Leek Hockey Club Girls caused pain to the threesome as they dared to take on the blocking techniques.

Sandra (the speedy over head Queen) continued to whizz from end to end bringing defence and attack together despite her variations in hair arrangements.

The shooters Jannette (who really can get it in from anywhere!) and Ruth (the most versatile player ever) have been named as THE BEST SHOOTERS IN THE LEAGUE. For every 100 shots at least 95 were guaranteed goals. Those that missed were put down to interference from the rowdy crowds that gathered to watch our performances.

WA is the position played by Wendy (the most graceful and gentle player ever) and she calmly fed the ball into Ruth and Jan without ever looking flustered in the 4 months of play.

People of Parwich – you are privileged to have such sporting excellence in your midst. The team are now carbo loading for a month before taking on All Comers next year.

A big Thank you must go to the staff at Leek for organising and umpiring the League. Also on the occasions we have needed to play reserves we are indebted to Jo (from the Pink Ladies) and Pip ( who sponsors us) for managing to just fit in and play our game.

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2009 Advent Calendar – Day Six.

Sunday December 6, 2009 by Mike A

Two for the price of one! From today onwards, we’ll be displaying not one, but two images on every calendar window. To view today’s offerings (drawn by Georgia P and Jamie N), please click on the door below:

Click to enter

CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
How do you make an idiot laugh on Boxing Day ?

Continue Reading »

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Weekly Weather Report

Sunday December 6, 2009 by Peter T

Last weeks readings:

Rainfall

in mm

Pressure

in Mb am

Pressure

in Mb pm

Temperature in ºC

Max

Min

Sun 29th

5

984.5

986.2

6.7

1.6

Mon 30th

2

996.6

1005.8

6.4

1.6

Tue 1st

4

1008.8

1005.6

2.7

-2.5

Wed 2nd

2

996.8

994.9

6.7

1.6

Thu 3rd

7

992.6

995.0

5.6

5.1

Fri 4th

2

1001.4

1003.0

7.9

1.9

Sat 5th

15

992.5

994.3

8.7

3.4

Total

37

Average

6.4

1.8

Despite the beautiful sunshine while posting this, the unsettled weather continues.  Also the sunshine belies the ammount of water that came down in the night, with at least two houses having water coming in

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Christmas Quiz – Part 3

Sunday December 6, 2009 by Peter T

  1. Which house in Parwich was in the early twentieth century a commercial cheese factory?
  2. What was this factory’s retail outlet in Ashbourne, which continued to trade well beyond the closure of the factory, called?
  3. What is Saint’s Hill now better known as?
  4. Who is the writer who created Peak Practice?
  5. What was the first Parwich pantomime performed in 1984?
  6. What local archaeological site was identified by Martin Wildgoose and excavated by Sheffield University?
  7. Which organisation ran Parwich Hospital as a convalescent home for soldiers during World War I?
  8. What was Parwick Hall, over and above a spelling mistake?

Thank you to Parwich & District Local History Society for the above questions. Please note they are holding their annual Christmas Quiz at the Sycamore Inn at 8pm this Thursday (10th Dec). There are seperate prizes for the local and the general knowledge sections.  All are welcome and mulled wine and mince pies will be served.

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What’s on Where this week

Saturday December 5, 2009 by Jane B

 

What’s on Where this Week
Date Time Event Location
Sunday 11am Mattins Parwich Church
Wednesday 6pm & 7.15pm Pilates Parwich School
Wednesday 7pm Parwich Memorial Hall Committee Meeting The Sycamore
Thursday 8pm History Society Xmas Quiz at The Sycamore Inn The Sycamore
Friday 1.30-3.30pm Christmas Bonanza Parwich School
Friday from 6.30pm Ashbourne Christmas Late Night Shopping & Festive Fun Night Ashbourne
Saturday 11am-3pm Christmas Tree Festival
& Christmas Fair
Donations to Church Fabric Appeal
Trees will remain up until New Year		 Parwich Church
Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Parwich Church
Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion Alsop Church
Sunday 2.30pm Christmas Concert
led by the MethodistsFollowed by a presentation to Simon our retiring postman
with mince pies & refreshments.
Everyone Welcome to the concert, refreshments or both		 Parwich Church

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The A52s Warm Up For Saturday Evening

Saturday December 5, 2009 by Blog Team

Here’s The Fabulous A52s playing The Big Acoustic last Wednesday in Matlock.

Of course it was only a warm-up for this evening‘s extravaganza in The Sycamore at 8.30pm. The lighting rigs have started to arrive, the spaceship themed set is being constructed and the skip full of dry ice has been filled.

The band hope you can make it!

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2009 Advent Calendar – Day Five.

Saturday December 5, 2009 by Mike A

To view today’s calendar window (drawn by Zac L), please click on the door below:

Click to enter

CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What’s the most common wine at Christmas?

Continue Reading »

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Photo Diary Week 10

Friday December 4, 2009 by Jane B


The floor slab continues to grow; the layer that you can see in JF-S’s photo, forms part of the radon proof barrier. 

Work will be continuing on site tomorrow until early afternoon.

On Tuesday, work will commence at 8am.  This is to allow time for the concrete to be inserted onto the floor slab and set.  The school have been informed about this earlier start and Wildgoose will provide a traffic marshal to ensure the safety of both pedestrians and vehicles. Continue Reading »

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School Newsletter No 13

Friday December 4, 2009 by Peter T

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Foul & Disgusting

Friday December 4, 2009 by Jane B

Shaun & Tony Marshall are working on Kiln Lane and have said how disgusting the Green, opposite Gardeners Cottage, is.  This area is covered in dog faeces.  It would be impossible to walk to the Millennium Tree and enjoy the stunning view over the village without stepping in this foul mess.   It is sad that a few dog owners are allowing this green area to become a dog lavatory.

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2009 Advent Calendar – Day Four.

Friday December 4, 2009 by Mike A

In today’s calendar window (drawn by Szymon K), Santa seems to have become stuck down the chimney. But if he drops any further, will his trousers catch fire?

Click to enter

CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What do you drain Christmas dinner Brussels sprouts with?
Continue Reading »

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Tissington Safer Neighbourhood Meeting

Friday December 4, 2009 by Jane B

Everyone is welcome to the
Tissington Safer Neighbourhood policing team meeting 
Wednesday 9th December – 7.30pm
Fitzherbert Primary School, Fenny Bentley

This meeting covers Parwich.  Please come along and raise any concerns you may have and to help set priorities with your local policing team. For more information, or if you have a concern you would like to raise and cannot attend the meeting, contact the team on 0345 123 33 33 or email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.

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Saturday Bulk Rubbish Collection

Friday December 4, 2009 by Jane B

Just a quick reminder than tomorrow is the bulk rubbish collection – the van will stop in the normal places.
Sycamore Cottages 0900 – 0920
Village Green 0925 – 0945
By old shop, village top 0950 – 1010
Croft Avenue 1015 – 1045

The next collection for Parwich will be on 20th February.
The next collection for Alsop and Ballidon is on 23rd January.

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Charity Coffee Morning: this Saturday.

Friday December 4, 2009 by Mike A

Thanks to Shura Prince for contacting us with the following information:

My name is Shura Prince. I live at Alsop Moor, and I am doing a charity coffee morning on Saturday the 5th December at Alstonefield Village Hall, from 10am till 1pm.

There will be a Santa’s Grotto, face painting, tombola and a variety of stalls. All money raised is going to PACT (Parents Association for Children with Tumours and Leukaemia).

This is a charity close to my heart, as my daughter Evie had leukaemia when she was 6 weeks old. She is now 6 and is doing well. So I just want to give back something to the charity that helped me and my family through a tough time.

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Mystery sound

Friday December 4, 2009 by Mike A

Colin B asks:

I have a mystery sound recorded in Parwich in recent weeks. What is it?

CLICK HERE TO PLAY THE MYSTERY SOUND.

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December Church Magazine

Thursday December 3, 2009 by Peter T

Click on the image of the cover to see the next issue of the Group Magazine for the parishes of Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington.  This issue covers both December and January.

Paper copies can be obtained in each of the Churches or you can arrange to have it delivered to your house.

This is a particularly full issue with details of events over the Christmas period, including the Clay Pigeon shoot on Monday 28th December raising money for the Parwich St. George’s Day Parade.  To find out more see the magazine or contact Mick E on tel. 461.

There is also a short write up of this year’s Dovedale Dash.

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Does anyone have a home for Dodo?

Thursday December 3, 2009 by Mike A

Duoduo (pronounced “Dodo”) is an eight month
old pedigree Yellow Labrador, who currently lives
in Nottingham.

Sadly, her current owner is unable to keep her.
She is therefore in need of a good, loving
home and would no doubt enjoy the fields
around Parwich.

She is fully house trained, but could do with
additional puppy training.

Her current owner wants to ensure that
she goes to the right home and does not
want any money for her, provided she is
well looked after.

As an added bonus, Dodo’s owner is also
happy to pass on her sizeable cage, also
free of charge.

If you feel that she would fit into your family,
please contact Kevin S. via the blog team
(parwich@hotmail.co.uk) and we will put you
in direct contact with her current owner.

Update: As a result of this blog post, we have already been approached by a local family, who are interested in offering Dodo a new home. We’ll keep you posted.

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Christmas Quiz – Part 2

Thursday December 3, 2009 by Peter T

  1. Which famous mathematician was born on Christmas Day in 1642?
  2. Who wrote Auld Lange Syne?
  3. The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film?
  4. Who was the first British monarch to broadcast a Christmas message to the nation?
  5. What Christmas item was invented by London baker and wedding-cake specialist Tom Smith in 1847?
  6. Who are the four ghosts in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol?
  7. Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean is a territory of which country?
  8. Child star Jimmy Boyd sang which hugely popular 1950’s Christmas song, which was initially banned by the Catholic Church in Boston because it supposedly mixed sex and Christmas?

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2009 Advent Calendar – Day Three.

Thursday December 3, 2009 by Mike A

To view today’s calendar window, please click on the door below:

Click to enter

CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas?
Continue Reading »

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Memorial Service for Lionel Webster

Wednesday December 2, 2009 by Peter T

Although we do not yet have full details, today’s News Telegraph reports there is to be a memorial service for Lionel Webster in Ashbourne on Monday 14th December.

Lionel’s funeral service took place last week on Thursday 26th November at Harpur Hill followed by a cremation service in Macclesfield.

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Today’s Ashbourne News Telegraph

Wednesday December 2, 2009 by Peter T

It’s that time of the week again.  Today’s Ashbourne News Telegraph can be got from Janet at the Sycamore or seen on-line (click on the image to the left).

p.1 The Sommerfield Store in Ashbourne is to be taken over by Waitrose, saving the existing jobs and hopefully creating more new jobs.

p. 3 Lionel Webster’s jewellery shop is to be open for one day from 10pm to 4pm this Saturday for customers to collect jewellery and watches they had in for repair or sale.

Photo in today's paper

p.6 The pupils of Parwich School are pictured along with the Christmas shoe boxes they decorated and packed full of gifts for children in various parts of the world.

With Parwich Church also participating in the scheme, this is part of the annual Operation Christmas Child run by Samaritan’s Purse International.  Continue Reading »

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2009 Advent Calendar – Day Two.

Wednesday December 2, 2009 by Mike A

To view today’s calendar window, please click on the door below:

Click to enter

CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What’s happens if you eat the Christmas decorations?
Continue Reading »

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Christmas Quiz – Part 1

Wednesday December 2, 2009 by Peter T

We have planned a series of Quizzes over the Christmas period.  Some sections will have Christmas related questions as below and others local knowledge questions.  Add your answers as comments each post, and we will let you know how you are getting on after a day or so.

  1. Which country traditionally provides Britain with a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square in London?
  2. Who were Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar?
  3. Which well known female singer was born on Christmas Day in 1954?
  4. The song White Christmas was first performed in which 1942 film?
  5. When singing The 12 days of Christmas in it’s entirety how many gifts are given in total?
  6. What liqueur goes into making a snowball cocktail?
  7. What changed in 1752 which caused Britain to have a White Christmas less frequently thereafter?
  8. Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

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Sunrise

Tuesday December 1, 2009 by Peter T

Sunrise on 1st December 2009

Photo by JFS

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2009 Advent Calendar – Day One.

Tuesday December 1, 2009 by Mike A

In order to help you count down the days to Christmas, we have put together a brand new Advent Calendar for 2009, featuring some wonderful artwork from the pupils of Parwich Primary School.

To view today’s calendar window, just click on the door below:

Click to enter

CHRISTMAS JOKE TIME!
What beats his chest and swings from Christmas cake to Christmas cake?
Continue Reading »

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Everything you wanted to know about… rainwater harvesting (and maybe a bit that you didn’t).

Monday November 30, 2009 by Mike A

So, haven’t we seen enough of it lately? Why do we want to start collecting the damned stuff? It’s everywhere, after all!

There is nothing new about rainwater harvesting; it was even done in pre-Roman times. However, in the UK we are far behind mainland Europe for collecting rainwater. Around 400 new rainwater harvesting systems installed per year in Great Britain – compared to over 50,000 each year in Germany.

In the UK, we are complacent about our water. It’s cheaper than in many other countries, and only 22% of domestic properties are metered. Despite our wet weather, the UK is still classified as having insufficient water. (Believe it or not, Madrid and Istanbul have more water available per person than London.) The demand for water has been constantly rising, whilst availability is dropping. An October 2008 report by the Environment Agency warned that Britain’s rivers, which provide 70% of our water, will drop by 10-15% in volume within 40 years.

Water conservation therefore needs serious consideration. It has been suggested that households need to reduce water consumption by a third, and rainwater harvesting could play a significant role in achieving this target.

Of the 150 litres of water that each person uses daily, between 30% and 50% does not necessarily have to be of drinking quality. On average, 50 of the 150 litres are merely used to flush the loo.

In the UK, mains water is cleaned to drinking water standards – but as we’ve just seen, we don’t drink most of it. Energy is used to clean water to a much higher standard than we need for washing, garden watering and toilet flushing. Collecting and using rainwater for some of these functions can save both energy and money.

Rainwater harvesting systems, like the one currently being installed in the new Memorial Hall, collect rainwater from the roof and store it in large tanks. This water can then be used for non-drinking applications, such as flushing the loos.

It’s also worth pointing out that the government now offers 100% tax relief to business owners under the enhanced capital allowance scheme, whenever rainwater harvesting systems are installed.

– Kevin S.

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Should we convert our phone box into a library?

Monday November 30, 2009 by Lynne

A blog reader has told us that the BBC have reported this weekend (see article) that villagers in Somerset have converted their traditional red phone box into one of the country’s smallest lending libraries. Users deposit a book they have read and swap it for one they have not.   Should we try the same in Parwich? 

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School Xmas Bonanza – 11 December – 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Sunday November 29, 2009 by Lynne

We would like to see as many people as possible coming to support our Christmas bonanza on Friday 11 December – all welcome.  It starts at 1.30pm and finishes at 3.30pm. There will be lots of stalls including Lucky Dip, Raffle, Refreshments, Puppet Show, Cake Stalls and Name the Teddy’s Birthday.

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What’s on Where this Week

Sunday November 29, 2009 by Jane B

December 2009
Date Time Event Location
Wed 2nd 6pm & 7.15pm Pilates Parwich School
Sat 5th 9am-10.45am Saturday Morning Rubbish Collection Parwich
Sat 5th 8.30pm The A52s The Sycamore
Sun 6th 11am Mattins Parwich Church

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Last week’s weather obs.

Sunday November 29, 2009 by Peter T

Last weeks readings:

Rainfall

in mm

Pressure

in Mb am

Pressure

in Mb pm

Temperature in ºC

Max

Min

Sun 22nd

2

996.5

994.0

8.2

6.1

Mon 23rd

18

994.1

996.6

9.1

5.3

Tue 24th

7

1000.3

998.4

11.7

6.2

Wed 25th

2

993.4

996.5

9.5

4.9

Thu 26th

1

995.9

996.5

8.3

4.0

Fri 27th

2

993.7

997.1

7.7

1.3

Sat 28th

8

988.6

988.6

3.7

2.2

Total

40

Average

8.3

4.3

The unsettled weather with cooler temperatures continues.

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Saturday Morning Rubbish Collection

Sunday November 29, 2009 by Jane B

I don’t normally post this information so far in advance, but as it is getting dark so early, you may wish to get organised today,  for the rubbish collection next Saturday.  The next one is not until 20th February.

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The Wonders of the Blog!!

Saturday November 28, 2009 by Jane B

Is this “match” a first for the Parwich blog?

Thanks to the blog Millie the Guinea pig has moved to Birchover to start a new life with Ruby the Guinea pig, also recently bereaved. They found our posting on the blog by googling “Derbyshire guinuea pig” – the wonders of modern technology!

We are left with a hutch and a run if anyone wants them. The run is particularly solid having been passed to us by the Websters about 6 years ago, who were not its original owners! We don’t want any money for them.
Rebecca 390318

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