Available as always in the Sycamore or online, this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph has the following stories:
p.1: Pedal Power to boost trade: A free bike hire scheme and a free minibus will encourage shoppers at the new Marks & Spencers Food Store to travel into Ashbourne town centre to continue their shopping.
p.2: Fond Farewell After 24 years of teaching: an article about Mrs Black’s retirement from the school after 24 years of teaching there.
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The big race approaches, The Parwich Panoramic Five fell race is on Tuesday 4th August. However there is still time to take advantage of the cheaper advance registration at £4 for the Main Event. Click here to download the entry form. Don’t worry if you don’t get the form off in time, you can also register on the night of the race at £5, though make sure you allow enough time.
Entry for junior races is free.
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There are still a few places available on the Horticultural Trip to Arley Hall and Gardens tomorrow. The coach leaves the Green at 9-30am and includes a guided tour of the gardens with the head gardener paid for by the Society. Costs are £10 for members and £15 for non-members. If you are interested please ring Liz H on 302.
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What’s on Where this Week |
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| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Monday | 8pm | Memorial Hall Committee Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday | Horticultural Trip to Arley Hall & Gardens (Liz H – 302) | ||
| Wednesday | from 1.30pm | Everyone invited to the leaving party for Mrs Williamson and Mrs Black | Parwich School |
| Wednesday | 6pm & 7.15pm | Pilates | Memorial Hall |
| Thursday | 7pm | History Society – Guided Tour of Fenny Bentley Church | Fenny Bentley Church |
| Friday | End of Term | ||
| Sun 26th | 10.30am | Square Robin Competition | Bowling Club |
| Sun 26th | 2.30pm | Methodist Service | Parwich Church |
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IMPORTANT: These details have been updated elsewhere. Please click here for our most recent property round-up.
The list will be updated again next month. Until then, you will be able to find it on the INFO page, and in the ELSEWHERE ON PARWICH.ORG section on the right hand side of this page.
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The organisers of the Parwich Panoramic Five Fell race are delighted to announce that one of Royal Crown Derby’s exciting new porcelain figurines – appropriately enough a fast cat, has been kindly donated as first prize for the race by Mr Hugh Gibson, Chairman of the famous Derby based fine China manufacturer.
The figurine of the Cheetah is one of a pair produced by top Crown Derby designer Carmen Roome, and there is a companion piece, the baby cheetah so this is part of a mother and baby couple.
The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is a locally owned Company employing about 200 people and manufactures the highest quality English Fine Bone China at its factory on a four and a half acre site on Osmaston Road in Derby. The Company produces bone china tableware, giftware and collectables, for sale primarily in china and glass retailers and department stores, both in the UK and overseas. There is also a popular Visitor Centre at Osmaston Road, providing factory tours, museum, factory shop and restaurant. The present factory was established in 1878 but the business traces its origins to the original factory, which was set up in Nottingham Road in about 1750. Queen Victoria granted permission to include the title “Royal” in the company name in 1890.
The organisers of the Parwich Panoramic Five are delighted to receive such a generous donation which will make a fitting memento for the eventual overall winner of the race, alongside other trophy’s and shields for other race category’s . We have also received an extremely generous donation by Marks and Spencer’s of 100 chocolate lollies, so every junior race entrant will each receive their own tasty memento of the race.
Thank you to Graham for sending this information in. Continue Reading »
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After many years’ service to Parwich Primary School, Mrs Black and Mrs Williamson are leaving. Staff, pupils and members of the village both past and present are invited to an afternoon of song and music in celebration of their time here. RSVP Parwich Primary School on 01335 390245 or at headteacher@parwich.derbyshire.sch.uk. Please pass on information about this open invitation to anyone who might not be a regular blog reader. We hope to see as many people there as possible.
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Click here to download an entry form as a pdf.
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We still have some volunteering opportunities for the Y-NOT FESTIVAL! (Details are attached: click here for Y-Not Festival Steward and here for Festival Green Police)
Volunteers must be age 16+ and can volunteer on the same shift as their friends which is fun.
When you are not volunteering, you are free (for free!) to enjoy the music.
For more info, contact me at the Volunteer Centre.
Regards
Debbie Webster
Volunteering Development Officer
debbie@vcdd.org.uk
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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 12th |
5 |
1002.2 |
1005.3 |
20.0 |
12.5 |
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Mon 13th |
6 |
1004.2 |
1005.0 |
20.7 |
8.9 |
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Tue 14th |
5 |
1005.3 |
1006.1 |
20.3 |
10.7 |
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Wed 15th |
4 |
1003.3 |
1009.4 |
20.5 |
12.4 |
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Thu 16th |
7 |
1003.9 |
1010.4 |
19.9 |
9.4 |
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Fri 17th |
4 |
1003.5 |
1004.4 |
17.9 |
12.5 |
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Sat 18th |
6 |
1006.4 |
1008.6 |
17.9 |
11.6 |
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Total |
37 |
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Average |
19.6 |
11.1 |
Jet stream is too far south, so not much chance of summer weather in the next week.
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Excellent news, a new vicar has been appointed to the group benefice of Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Thorpe and Tissington. It is the Rev. Dr. Andy Larkin, who will be moving to our parish at the beginning of January.
Andy Larkin says of himself:
At present, my family and I live in Brailsford and I work as Curate in five parishes to the south of Ashbourne.
Previous to that, I worked as a chaplain at the Derby Hospitals and as a Curate at St Peter’s, Littleover.
My wife Jo is a secondary school psychology teacher, currently working part time at The Ecclesbourne School in Duffield.
We have been married for sixteen years and have three children, Ben (7), Harry (5) and Maisie (2). Continue Reading »
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If you are willing to help either on the Monday 3rd or Tuesday 4th August, with preparations for the race, or during the race, assisting with registration and marshalling, please contact either Paul Drummond (561), Don Higgins (773) or Graham Johnson (344). It should be a brilliant night.
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Don’t miss out on our competition. Click here to print out the pictures, so you can go round the village to locate the lights. So far we have had no entries, which means if you enter, you stand a very good chance of winning.
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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Do you need to order oil? Nia asked us to say she is about to order some oil, and if anyone else wants to order with her to get a bulk discount please contact her directly (or alternatively email parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we will forward your message).
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01246 450 242 |
| Halso: | 01335 345 440 |
| 4 Fuels: | 01538 266 272 |
| Dove Fuels: | 01543 670 677 |
| Stoddards: | 08005 426 455 |
| AID: | 08453 705 500 |
| EMO: | 0800 685 685 |
| CPL: | 0845 6021 106 |
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This week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph is available in The Sycamore or online
p1. Schools hit by swine flu – Schools in the area are hit with suspected swine flu cases.
p.4. Church restoration fund boosted by trio concert enjoyed by a packed out crowd at St Peters, they hope to return next year, meanwhile another concert is being organised on September 19th with a choral theme, with a choir from Nottingham.
p4. No quick fix woe for town’s traffic troubles. Please complete a survey, so your views can be heard, ring 01629 580000 for your form, visit the library or go to the Council’s website & download a form. (the latter is currently not available)
p.6. School’s home-grown veg solution goes down a treat. Parwich school cebrates their home-grown culinary delights with parents – delicious veggies grown and cooked on site.
p6. Hunting down your heroes. The hunt is on for community heroes as DCC seaches for Excellence in the Community award winners. The council wants to hear about individuals or groups who have worked tirelessly to raise money for good causes, to encourage closer, caring and active communities etc. Forms available from libraries next week and from the Council’s website.
p.8. Word for the Week is by Sheena Bryden one of our lay preachers.
As always, if we have missed something out, do email the details in to parwich@hotmail.co.uk
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Here is the second clip from last Saturday’s concert. If you want to see or hear more contact Martin tel 390-529 to order a DVD or CD.
Note: The lost property is still unclaimed: a ring found in the Church and a car aerial found outside.
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It is with great sadness that Parwich and District Horticultural Society have made the decision to not hold their annual show this year. At a committee meeting held last week there was much discussion regarding alternative venues, due to the rebuild of the Memorial Hall, and possible changing the format of the show.
However, it was decided that it would be better to `have a year off` rather than run a sub standard show.
With the new Memorial Hall due to be ready for next year’s show we hope that all exhibitors will help us to make use of the new facilities by ensuring that the Main Show in 2010 will be bigger and better than before.
Don’t forget about next week’s trip; the Hanging Basket competition currently taking entries; or the Bob Matthews Quiz that will take place on the evening of Thursday 8th October at the Sycamore Inn.
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For those that missed it and those that just want reminding, here is the first of two clips of the de Parys trio at last Saturday’s concert in St. Peter’s
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
At the START of the meeting ten minutes will be made available for members of the public to ask questions or comment on Parish Council matters.
A G E N D A Continue Reading »
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Here are some photographs from last Saturday’s concert by the de Parys Trio. The evening was a fantastic success both musically and financially raising some £830 for the Church restoration fund, though the lady who lost her ring might want to click here. For more photos Continue Reading »
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Don’t miss out on our competition. Click on the poster to find out more.
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Update from your local officer
At the moment our area continues to have a low number of crimes and incidents being reported to Police. We have had our most recent Community Forum, and have a new concern raised by the public to concentrate on. Some work has been done in relation to road safety issues, again some items as a result of concerns raised by yourselves.
One offence that isn’t that common – bedsheets were stolen from a washing line at Sandybrook between 6pm and 7pm, on Thursday 25th June 2009. More common was an offence of Criminal Damage committed between 8.00pm on Saturday 27th June 2009 and 00.50am the following morning. A vehicle parked in Parwich village had some windows and wing mirrors smashed.
Concern was raised about the number of people jumping off Mappleton Bridge and swimming in the river on 2nd July 2009. Officers did attend and speak to people there. The Parish Council have also raised this issue. We are looking at ways of making sure people are aware of the dangers, along with problems with litter and their behaviour to road users.
Another unusual incident occurred at Alsop en le Dale on Friday 3rd July 2009. Entry was gained to a barn and hay was set alight between 4am and 4.30am. Both Fire and Police Services attended. Continue Reading »
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Tonight’s Memorial Hall Committee Meeting has been postponed until later in the week. Amanda will email members with the new date.
Thanks
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What’s on Where this Week |
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| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Monday | 7.30pm | PCC Meeting | Parwich Church |
| Monday | 8pm | Memorial Hall Committee Meeting Postponed |
Memorial Hall |
| Tuesday | 11am | Over 60’s Trip to Trentham Gardens | depart The Green |
| Tueday | 7.30pm | Council Meeting | Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday | 6pm & 7.15pm | Pilates | Memorial Hall |
| Thursday | 7.30pm | Moving to Derbyshire – a life saving experience – a WI event | Memorial Hall |
| Friday | 6pm | Parwich v Whitworth Park | Away Bowling Match |
| Sunday | 10.45am | Family Service with Baptism | Parwich Church |
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Get your Summer holidays off to a flying start by entering the ‘Lights of Parwich‘ competition.
Print off the pictures so you can locate ‘the Lights‘ and email your answers to parwich@hotmail.co.uk.
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A black 3ft screw-in car aerial was found this morning (Sunday 12th July) on the road outside St Peter’s Church, Parwich.
If you were parked on the Green over the last few days, perhaps you were at the concert last night, check yours isn’t missing. If it might be yours, please add a comment below or email parwich@hotmail.co.uk.
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A ring was found in St. Peter’s Church after the concert last night. If you think it might be yours phone Martin on 390 – 529.
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Today (Sunday July 12th) sees the second of this year’s two Pikehall Harness Racing fixtures. The first race starts at 2pm, and admission is £8 (plus free admission for children under 14). If you’ve never attended one of these events before, then it’s an experience which is well worth sampling.
Click here for the official website, and click here for our photo gallery from 2008.
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Last weeks 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 5th |
0 |
1008.9 |
1008.5 |
23.9 |
13.6 |
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Mon 6th |
9 |
1005.3 |
1002.1 |
18.7 |
12.9 |
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Tue 7th |
20 |
1002.3 |
1006.8 |
17.9 |
9.1 |
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Wed 8th |
7 |
1007.9 |
1013.9 |
17.4 |
11.5 |
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Thu 9th |
0 |
1012.9 |
1014.1 |
18.0 |
10.4 |
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Fri 10th |
0 |
1014.6 |
1014.7 |
20.5 |
9.5 |
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Sat 11th |
7 |
1012.4 |
1008.4 |
20.4 |
11.7 |
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Total |
43 |
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Average |
19.5 |
11.2 |
Fortunately the rain stayed away for J & L’s daughter’s wedding yesterday. Best wishes to the bride and groom. We were also lucky for last night’s concert, the rain continuing to hold off while we had refreshments in the churchyard, only starting towards the end of the second half.
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A young swallow about to receive its lunch
John F-S
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Parwich Church is looking very fine with GS and AK’s flower arrangements ready for tonight’s concert. Tickets have sold well and if you want to sit in the nave phone tel. 01335 390 529 to reserve your seat, with only a few left. Otherwise if you just turn up tonight, there should be seats in the side aisles which may have a restricted view. For more details and more photos: Continue Reading »
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To win a £10 cash prize – kindly donated by our photographer JFS – all you need to do is correctly identify the “Lights of Parwich” shown below.
Why not get out and explore Parwich? Alternatively, why not get some peace and quiet by sending out the children to identify the pictures?
Email your answers to parwich@hotmail.co.uk by 7pm Sunday 26th July. The entry with the most correct answers wins.
Click on each picture to enlarge it, or click here to get them all in an easy to print two-page pdf.
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After many years’ service to Parwich Primary School, Mrs Black and Mrs Williamson are leaving. Staff, pupils and members of the village both past and present are invited to an afternoon of song and music in celebration of their time here. RSVP Parwich Primary School on 01335 390245 or at headteacher@parwich.derbyshire.sch.uk. Please pass on information about this open invitation to anyone who might not be a regular blog reader. We hope to see as many people there as possible.
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Look out for a competition ‘The Lights of Parwich‘ (£10 cash first prize) coming soon at parwich.org.
The competition involves identifying pictures of lights in Parwich, so keep your eyes open.
You will be able to print out on two sheets all the photographs in the competition and then set off around the village, or better still send out your loved ones and have a spell of peace and quiet.
Youngsters looking for some extra pocket money for the summer holidays, this is a great opportunity.
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Congratulations to Janet and Steve on coming fourth in the DDEP (Derby & Derbyshire Enterprise Partnership) Rural Retailer of the Year 2009. The results were announced at a presentation in Buxton this morning. Two other Peak District village shops (Litton and Winster) were in the top three. The prize is money to spend on the Shop.
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This little blue tit and his mate spend a couple of hours every morning tapping on our window panes. Does anyone know what that’s all about?
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