Wednesday August 12, 2009 by Peter T
The Ashbourne News Telegraph is again in the shops and on-line. Click on the image of the paper to access today’s issue.
So far I have failed to find this week any direct reference to Alsop-en-le-Dale, Ballidon, Parwich or Pikehall, not even mention of the Parwich Panoramic Five, perhaps it will be in next week’s.
- p.1 Some 1,000 inmates have escaped or been misplaced from Sudbury Prison in the last 10 years. (Click here to read the article.)
- p.1, 9, 10 & 11 Russell Crowe continues to ride round Dovedale and Thorpe in Lincoln Green. As well as a three page spread, the paper’s website has a slide show.
- p.2 Mobile speed cameras will be in the area this week (Mon 10th to Sun 16th August) as part of a campaign to cut speeding and encourage road safety, including the A515 Ashbourne to Buxton road.
- p.6 Radio 4 Any Questions is to be in Queen Elizabeth Grammar School on Friday 18th September. To get free tickets contact 01335 343685 ext.213. Doors will be open between 6-45pm and 7-15pm.
- p.7 Dovedale Sheep Trial on Tuesday 18th Aug from 1pm and Wednesday 19th from 7am at Blore Pastures, Ilam.
- p.16 Craft fair at Tissington Village Hall on Saturday and Sunday.
- p.23-27 Feature advertising Ashbourne on Saturday at the Polo Ground, Osmaston.
- p.46 Biggin currently stand 9th in the Summer Football League, but they have several games in hand.
As always let us know any local references we have missed.
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Wednesday August 12, 2009 by Jane B
You can have a chance to give your view on policing tomorrow, Thursday 13th August -10am-4pm in the Horse and Jockey Yard, Ashbourne.
‘Have Your Say’ was introduced seven years ago as a way to find out what the public thinks about the police service in the county, this year will focus on neighbourhood policing and public confidence in the police service. Continue Reading »
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Wednesday August 12, 2009 by Peter T
The closure of the B5056 just north of the Bentley Brook Inn at Fenny Bentley is likely to continue into next year.
The Blog Team spoke to Derbyshire County Council Highways Department this morning.
The Consultants, who investigated the landslip when the road was closed in June, have indicated four possible options. The County Council are deciding which option to go ahead with, though the currently preferred one involves sinking piles into the hillside to stabilise the landslip. They hope that work will start in 3 or 4 months, but then the work is likely to take another 3 or 4 months. Their website has a projected end date in May 2010, though presumably this will be subject to updating once they have finalised the programme of work and assuming that there is no dramatic further landslip. Continue Reading »
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Wednesday August 12, 2009 by Peter T
Radio Derby reporter, Nick Wilmot, is visiting Parwich tomorrow lunch time in their rural radio car. They are visiting various villages over the summer, with a feature on Hartington going out this afternoon on the Ed George Show.
Nick Wilmot will be interviewing various people in relation to local groups and organisations. The interviews will go out on Tuesday 18th between 2pm and 3pm on the Ed George Show.
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Tuesday August 11, 2009 by Jane B
Just driven back from Ashbourne and the B5056 has been closed again at Fenny Bentley. As soon as we have any more details we will post them on the blog.
Added later on Tuesday: Highways contacted the Blog Team to say that the road has been closed today because of further movement in the land slip. At present they do not know how long the road will be closed, though it is likely to be some months. They will keep us up to date with their plans and any progress.
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Tuesday August 11, 2009 by Blog Team
This email was sent to parwich@hotmail.co.uk, and, although the Wirksworth Festival is outside our area, we thought someone might be interested in being involved:
Are you ready for your close-up? Would you like to have a starring role as part of an artwork at Wirksworth Festival 2009?
Video artist Phil Lambert is making a new piece of work for Wirksworth Festival 2009, which will be shown in the window of the Bookshop, and on display through this year’s Festival, 11-26 September… and he needs your help! He wants local people to take a starring role in the project by volunteering to appear in his new work. If you want to take part then you only need to give up half an hour of your time on either Saturday 15 or Sunday 16 August for filming at the Parish Room in Wirksworth. If you would like to take part then contact Phil direct by email at pwrlambert@hotmail.co.uk.
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Monday August 10, 2009 by Blog Team
We have finally derived the profit figure for the PP5 run, and therefore the contribution from the event to the Memorial Hall fund.
A total of £ 313.00 profit was raised by the event.
Graham
The Parwich Panoramic Five posts:
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Sunday August 9, 2009 by Peter T
Last night’s moon rise, taken by John F-S at 9:38 pm.
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Sunday August 9, 2009 by Peter T
Four legs, good. Two legs, bad.
John FS
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Sunday August 9, 2009 by Blog Team
Congratulations to Dr Margaret Spurr and Professor Peter Young.
Last weekend they celebrated their new found friendship in Lincoln Cathedral with a wonderful service of blessing followed by a superb reception afterwards in the Cathedral Chapter House.
They are due to return to Parwich on Monday and we look forward to seeing them again and wish them many happy years ahead.
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Sunday August 9, 2009 by Peter T
Observations for last week:
|
|
Rainfall
in mm
|
Pressure
in Mb am
|
Pressure
in Mb pm
|
Temperature in ºC
|
|
Max
|
Min
|
|
Sun 26th
|
0
|
1008.2
|
1013.2
|
18.3
|
6.6
|
|
Mon 27th
|
0
|
1012.6
|
1013.2
|
19.7
|
9.0
|
|
Tue 28th
|
6
|
1011.0
|
1010.3
|
18.4
|
14.6
|
|
Wed 29th
|
2
|
1011.9
|
1015.3
|
21.8
|
15.8
|
|
Thu 30th
|
1
|
1017.7
|
1020.0
|
21.5
|
11.9
|
|
Fri 31st
|
11
|
1019.5
|
1021.8
|
22.3
|
11.3
|
|
Sat 1st
|
0
|
1021.1
|
1021.7
|
21.1
|
8.5
|
|
Total
|
20
|
|
Average
|
20.4
|
11.1
|
Some sunshine at last, almost forgotten what it looked like.
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Saturday August 8, 2009 by Mike A
Thanks to Kevin S for these images. Click on each to enlarge. Alternatively, click here to view them as a slideshow.
Continue Reading »
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Saturday August 8, 2009 by Peter T
This time religious ones waiting for breakfast at St. Peter’s,
and here it comes. Continue Reading »
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Friday August 7, 2009 by Mike A
The 30th annual Manifold Show takes place tomorrow (Saturday 8th August), at The Arbour, Castern Hall, Ilam. Admission is £5 for adults, £3 for 12-16 year olds, and free for under 12s. Parking is also free.
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Friday August 7, 2009 by Peter T
Janet in the Shop would welcome any half dozen size egg boxes. If you have any empty egg boxes, please drop them off at the Sycamore.
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Friday August 7, 2009 by Blog Team
A new home is being sought for the Memorial Hall piano. It had already been offered to the School and Highfields House, so if anyone has any further ideas for a suitable home please let the Memorial Hall Committee know.
Failing that if anyone is interested in having the piano in exchange for any donation to the new build project, please contact the Secretary as soon as possible.
A new home needs to be found for the piano before the builders arrive. You can contact the Secretary Amanda on 344 or emails to parwich@hotmail.co.uk will be forwarded to her.
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Friday August 7, 2009 by Blog Team
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Friday August 7, 2009 by Peter T
The organisers of the Parwich Panoramic Five have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback received from runners of Tuesday evening’s race. The awful weather didn’t seem to dampen people’s enthusiasm on the night, and following much positive comment for the course and marshals afterwards, we have received some very kind emails, which are printed below. We are still trying to determine which “lovely lady” registered Jonathon!
Many thanks Parwich. A tremendous course, perfectly marshalled and signed. Really appreciate the effort that went into it. Regular fixture then?
James
A superb race, and extremely well organized. The route was full of interest, although the finish line kept moving, it seemed!
I hope you raised a good amount of money for the hall.
See you next year!
Tim Wright (Erewash Valley RC) Continue Reading »
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Friday August 7, 2009 by Peter T
Although you have already got involved in village life, welcome to Parwich to Alan, Sue, Eleanor and Isobel. We hope the move goes well today, and you feel at home straight away.
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Friday August 7, 2009 by Peter T
John FS
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Thursday August 6, 2009 by Peter T
Thank you to Mike G for this photo taken a month or so ago (5/7/09).
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Wednesday August 5, 2009 by Peter T
Thank you to John F-S and Mike G for these photos:
For more Continue Reading »
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Wednesday August 5, 2009 by Peter T
Last night there were three junior races (under 8s, under 10s and under 12s). Despite the conditions, all the competitors worked really hard, and they kept running all the way round a very steep and slippery course (I know I fell over).
Here are some photos selected from all three children’s races to illustrate how a race should be run. Continue Reading »
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Wednesday August 5, 2009 by Peter T
The Ashbourne News Telegraph is again available, either in paper form at the Sycamore Shop or on-line.
Local interest stories include:
p1. Filming for the new Robin Hood film with Russell Crowe has been taking place at Thorpe Pasture
p.2 Our local bobby, PC Ian Cooper, has been holding regular sessions at Fenny Bentley School teaching a course in cycle safety
p.7 Our own Adam Swindell is pictured presenting a new bike and cheque to fundraiser John Flemming at Callow Top Holiday Park.
p.8 A photograph by John Fuller-Sessions is featured in this week’s paper with the caption “A stunning view of one of Ashbourne’s prettiest villages”.
p.18 & 19 A two page spread on last weekend’s Y-Not Festival
As always let us know about anything we have missed.
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Wednesday August 5, 2009 by Peter T
As previous posts and comments indicate last night’s Parwich Panoramic Five fell race went very well despite the weather. The fastest time over the 5.3 mile mile muddy course was a very creditable 36 minutes 12 seconds.
Off they go
Here are the results of the main Parwich Panoramic Five race
1st Male Karl Webster of Matlock AC
2nd Male Adam Perry of Holbrook
3rd Male Matt Chapman of South London Harriers Continue Reading »
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Tuesday August 4, 2009 by Blog Team
Fell runners are a tough breed. Whilst most people would have taken one look at the drizzly weather and settled in for a night of reality TV, 63 intrepid individuals decided to take on the challenge of the very first Panoramic Five Fell Race. This race provided 5.3 miles of mud, stiles and inclines – most of which seemed to be going uphill!
Talking to a number of the competitors in the pub after the race, the event was favourably received. The organisation and marshalling of the event were particularly praised….so thanks Paul, Graham, Don and others who masterminded and organised the event. Thank you also to the marshalls and the Parwich First Responders for your time and trouble.
Race organisers Paul & Graham test their megaphone skills
Continue Reading »
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Tuesday August 4, 2009 by Peter T
You will have heard of Bath and maybe even Buxton, well welcome to the now famous White Peak spa village of Parwich:
Despite the rain, this evening saw great racing in the junior categories and in the main race with 63 competitors. A big thank you to all who ensured every thing went so smoothly. Results and photos of the ‘Parwich Panoramic Five’ fell race to follow.
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Tuesday August 4, 2009 by Peter T
The Peak District National Park Authority is launching a public consultation on the future of recreation facilities and services over the next decade. The consultation period will run from 3 August 2009 to 25 September 2009 and will be conducted on-line. For more details Continue Reading »
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Tuesday August 4, 2009 by Peter T
Don’t miss tonight’s BIG EVENT. Fell running comes to Parwich with junior races for under 8 year olds, under 10s and under 12s from 6-30pm and then the big five miler at 7-15pm. The races start and finish outside the Sycamore Inn.
click on poster to enlarge
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Tuesday August 4, 2009 by Peter T
We have an added extra attraction at the Parwich Panoramic Five event this evening. The Sport Scientist from Lucozade Sport will be at the event before during and after to offer free sports science advice to athletes, the opportunity to sample some product and advice about how sports nutrition can aid their performance.
The team’s role is to raise the knowledge base in and around the field of sports nutrition, working with sports clubs and teams of all levels, providing sports science/nutritional support.
As part of this role they aim attend a variety of sporting events, to offer free sports science advice to athletes, the opportunity to sample some product and advice about how sports nutrition can aid their performance. They will be coming along with a sports science advice stand to interact with the competitors before and after the races. The competitors will be able to sample product free of charge and obtain pace bands and advice from the Lucozade Sport Scientist..
If you would like more of an idea about the activities of the Lucozade Sports Science Team then see their website.
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Tuesday August 4, 2009 by Peter T
There has been no news since our last post, the Golden Retriever Bart is still missing. If you have seen Bart please contact Nikki urgently on 01335 390 677 or 0770 290 9484 or email nicki@theclosefarm.co.uk
THANK YOU!!!!!
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Monday August 3, 2009 by Peter T
Alan and Sue Purvis, and their two daughters Eleanor and Isobel will be moving into Gardener’s cottage on this Friday. Unfortunately the removal lorry will need to block Kiln Lane while they unload, and they apologize for any inconvenience caused.
We wish them well with their move
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Sunday August 2, 2009 by Peter T
Observations for last week:
|
|
Rainfall
in mm
|
Pressure
in Mb am
|
Pressure
in Mb pm
|
Temperature in ºC
|
|
Max
|
Min
|
|
Sun 26th
|
6
|
1017.5
|
1011.0
|
16.1
|
11.3
|
|
Mon 27th
|
3
|
1007.5
|
1012.4
|
19.2
|
11.1
|
|
Tue 28th
|
2
|
1013.7
|
1012.5
|
18.3
|
8.9
|
|
Wed 29th
|
20
|
1009.5
|
1006.1
|
15.1
|
12.2
|
|
Thu 30th
|
3
|
1011.5
|
1016.3
|
15.9
|
9.1
|
|
Fri 31st
|
2
|
1018.5
|
1015.7
|
18.2
|
5.3
|
|
Sat 1st
|
12
|
1009.2
|
1005.4
|
15.3
|
11.1
|
|
Total
|
48
|
|
Average
|
16.9
|
9.9
|
Rainfall comparisons:
- June 2008 – 58mm
- July 2008 – 59mm
- June 2009 – 79mm
- July 2009 – 174mm
July this year has been particularly wet, with more than three times the rainfall than the same month last year. Unfortunately the jet stream looks set to flow over the UK all next week – so not much chance of a heatwave!
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Saturday August 1, 2009 by Blog Team
The Memorial Hall Committee is happy to announce that another £10,000 has been won for the New Build. This comes from the Garfield Weston Foundation and the village is very grateful for their support. Congratulations to the fund raising team.
The Committee is currently working to reduce costs even further by making the hall more sustainable which will allow them to apply for further grants in this area.
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Saturday August 1, 2009 by Jane B
Thanks to JF-S
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Saturday August 1, 2009 by Peter T
click on poster to enlarge
Also click here to download the form for advance registration, if registering on the evening itself allow sufficient time before the race.
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Thursday July 30, 2009 by Jane B
Our very very loved, but very very naughty Golden Retreiver, BART has been missing for approx 16 hours. Although Bart is renowned for “razzling” and running off, it is usually only for about 1 hour max.
We are very worried about him, if anyone should see him, please please let us know! If you don’t know Bart, he is a very dark, almost ginger Golden Retriever, very skinny. He is wearing a blue collar with Tag. (Known by some as the Ginger Fox!) Please, please can everyone keep a look out for Bart, we are all desperately worried about him and want him home.
Please contact us on 01335 390 677 or 0770 290 9484 nicki@theclosefarm.co.uk
THANK YOU!!!!!
This info from Nicki was sent in as a comment, but we have put it in as a post, in the hopes that someone will be able to find Bart. If we can add a photo we will.
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Thursday July 30, 2009 by Jane B
Residents across Derbyshire will be given their chance to comment on policing in the county at a series of events. Our nearest event will be on Thursday 13th August -10am-4pm in the Horse and Jockey Yard, Ashbourne.
‘Have Your Say’ was introduced seven years ago as a way to find out what the public thinks about the police service in the county, this year will focus on neighbourhood policing and public confidence in the police service. Continue Reading »
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Thursday July 30, 2009 by Peter T
There has been a little interest in our last two posts on the idea of allotments
Parwich & District Horticultural Society discussed the idea at their last committee meeting and offered to co-ordinate any interest and possible garden sites. The easiest option would be to try to bring together those wanting space to grew vegetables with those who had land. This might be part of a garden that is larger than needed or a re-introduction of the idea of a ‘pingle’ (a corner of a field used to grow vegetables). Though requiring more long term planning, if there was sufficient demand the best option would be to seek a larger plot for more formal allotments.
If you are interested in having access to land for growing vegetables in Parwich or have land suitable for this, contact parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we will pass the information on to the Horticultural Society.
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Thursday July 30, 2009 by Jane B
This post has been emailed into parwich@hotmail.co.uk
Hello. My name is Diane Brown. At the moment I live in Atlow where I have lived for 12 years. I am looking for a house to rent for now, with a possibility of buying in the longer term: preferably somewhere with 4 bedrooms. I’m sure you’ll all agree that Parwich is a beautiful village, so of course I am interested in finding somewhere there.
I run my own business Potions Club which some of the children in your village have been to, so I’m already a bit known in Parwich. I have been keeping an eye out on your website and will continue to do so. Thank you very much.
Diane Brown (please email via Potions Club on info@potionsclub.com)
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