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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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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Thank you to Mike G for this photo taken a month or so ago (5/7/09).
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Observations for last week:
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Local artist Lewis Noble is running a Summer School based at his studio in Parwich during August. This will run for two weeks Mon-Fri 17-21 Aug and 24-28. You can attend for either week or both. The sessions will provide the opportunity to work alongside a professional artist, with the aim to create finished pieces of work from initial conception through development of your ideas and working practice.
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Available in the Sycamore or online:
p.23 – Painting lesson in the countryside – an article about Lewis Noble’s two landscape painting courses being run during August this summer. Running from 17-21 August and 24-28 August, the courses cost £350 per week. Email lewis@nobleart.co.uk if you are interested in booking one of only four places on these courses.
p.24 – Y Not Festival ready to welcome 4,000 revellers – with just days to go, the annual Y Not Festival is gearing up for almost 4,000 revellers to attend.
p.39 – Fell Racing at Parwich – The first in a new series of four fell races for juniors will be held in Parwich from 6.30pm on Tuesday 4 August. There is also a brand new event for adults, the Parwich Panoramic Five. See posts for the event elsewhere on this website for more details.
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Have you got a double bed that you would like to sell, if so Debbie W is looking for one. Please ring her on 568.
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Hi there!
I just want to say how much I like your site!
I have no links with Parwich now, which makes me feel very sad, but after viewing your site I have a warm glow and stimulated memories.
My father’s was Frank Gibbs, brother of Leonard, Harold,Jessie,Audrey and Kenneth, son of Charles and Norah who lived on Lenscliffe. If any of your viewers have any information or photographs about any of them I would be very, very grateful. Also if anyone has any information of a Christina McMicking, who I never knew but have a piece of writing which she wrote about my father when he became Mayor of Glossop in 1960, I would love to be able to contact her or members of her family.
Parwich is held in soft spot in my heart and will always remain so. The fun I had at Wakes week as a child and even more fun as a teenager!
Keep up the good work!
Carole Bennett (nee Gibbs)
PS. It was great to watch the video of the wakes week walk, I was impressed by the number of young people there, all members of the Oddfellows Society.
Thank you to Carole for sending in this post, if you have any information that you would like us to pass on to her, either add it as a comment or send it to parwich@hotmail.com and we will forward it onto her.
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Have laughs galore with the second version of Parwich’s own Rag Mag.
It’s available now and there are a few copies left – contact Paul on 488.
It costs £2.50 and donations from sales will go to various Parwich Projects / Groups, such as the pre-school.
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If we get any clear nights over the next fornight and you’re out after midnight, lie down on the ground away from bright lights, look up into the night sky and admire the meteor showers that we will be seeing in our skies. The best time to see them is between midnight and dawn. The showers should get better and better each night until they reach peak activity on the night of Wednesday 12 August, when you should be able to see as many as 60 “shooting stars” flying through the sky every hour. JF-S / Graham / Mike H / Colin B / any other local photographers – a photo of a shooting star over Parwich would be fantastic.
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Though it does not seem to be a current problem, we are at that time when car break-ins increase in the car parks on the trails and quieter lanes. Locally Minninglow and Alsop Station car parks are possible targets.
Try not to leave any valuables in the car, and put jackets, handbags, etc out of sight in the boot.
If you see anything suspicious contact the Police 0345 1233333 (non emergency, for suspicious incidents, etc, requiring prompt attention, and routine calls) or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 (call anonymously with information about crime).
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The competition closed this evening with four very close entries. The correct answers are:
- Fair Oak, Monsdale Lane
- Blue Bell Cottage, Monsdale Lane
- Church Farm, Creamery Lane
- Orchard Farm, Monsdale Lane
- No. 5 Chestnut Cottages
- The Old Shop, The Square (or School Lane)
- The Cottage, Lenscliffe
- Walnut Cottage, Dam Lane (or Shaw Lane)
- The Hall, Smithy Lane
- Rookery House, Smithy Lane
- The Old Smithy, Smithy Lane
- Pool Croft, Smithy Lane
- Crown Cottage, Smithy Lane
- Rathbone Hall, Kiln Lane
- Retlendon, Creamery Lane
Congratulations to CD our winner. Continue Reading »
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Last week’s readings are:
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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 19th |
8 |
1007.3 |
1007.8 |
17.2 |
11.4 |
|
Mon 20th |
0 |
1009.7 |
1012.0 |
20.0 |
7.6 |
|
Tue 21st |
8 |
1009.1 |
1002.4 |
17.0 |
8.9 |
|
Wed 22nd |
4 |
999.1 |
999.6 |
17.5 |
11.9 |
|
Thu 23rd |
2 |
1000.1 |
1003.0 |
20.4 |
11.5 |
|
Fri 24th |
10 |
1006.6 |
1013.0 |
18.5 |
10.1 |
|
Sat 25th |
0 |
1015.8 |
1019.5 |
21.1 |
9.8 |
|
Total |
32 |
|
Average |
18.8 |
10.2 |
At least the rain held off for yesterday’s wedding; the bride and groom looked very handsome driven off in an open carriage. Best wishes to you both.
However, things are not looking much better for the start of the holiday season.
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Yesterday afternoon (Friday 24th July) a man in a car stopped near the Memorial Hall to ask an eight year old girl directions to another village. The chances are this was just what it appears to be, someone asking for directions, however the mother, when the child told her about it, was left with an uneasy feeling. Consequently she asked us to put this post on the Blog.
One of the things we value in our community is a sense of security, and the freedom our children have. Nevertheless, it is also important not to be too complacent.
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Tom Chambers and other members of the Waterloo Road cast were photographed by the Manchester Evening News at a show in Manchester. It was the Lady Boys of Bangkok, and the paper’s website has a couple of excellent photos.
Tom is filming for his new role in Waterloo Road as head teacher of the enlarged school. He will appear on our TVs in the Autumn.
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There are only a few days left to enter the competition. Click here to print out the pictures. So far we have had just one entry, who just fell short of ten out of ten. However if no one else enters he will win.
Click on the poster to find out more.
Also if you know any youngsters or anyone that does not have broadband, that might like to have a go, why not print out the pictures for them.
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While we are away on our summer holiday, my sister and her two kids will be having their summer holiday at our house. Her kids are 18 months and 3 and a half years old. As we arrived here when our kids were a bit older than that, I don’t know all the best local places to take small children. Carsington and Chatsworth are the two obvious ones I can think of but does anyone have some more suggestions? Other ideas are welcome too – for example, good places to take kids to eat. Thank you, Lynne.
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Mrs Black`s and Mrs Williamson`s Leaving party 22/07/09
This afternoon saw the leaving party at Parwich Primary School of Joanne Black and Diane Williamson.
What a lovely afternoon it turned out to be. The children gave a presentation of music and song to the teachers, parents and friends, followed by gifts flowers and afternoon tea.
It was a lovely atmosphere and enjoyed by all who attended. We wish them both well in the future.
Tricia Watson and Alison Buckley
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