Sunday April 5, 2009 by Mike A
Some people like traffic signs. Parwich can be a confusing place for drivers who haven’t been here before: there are tricky bends, dead ends and narrow roads to negotiate, and there’s always the danger of encountering a young child or a household pet around the next corner. If our traffic signs prevent even one serious accident from taking place, then their presence is justifed.
Other people loathe traffic signs. Some of them are too obvious, pointing out features that we can see perfectly well for ourselves. Others are unnecessary, pointing out features that cause no danger or difficulty. Others are redundant, pointing out features that have disappeared. Without traffic signs, our village would be a more visually attractive place, and drivers would be encouraged to think for themselves – perhaps even driving with more care and attention as a result.
There’s a strong case to be made for keeping some of our traffic signs, and there’s an equally strong case to be made for getting rid of others. So with that in mind, we’re going to run a series of posts on the traffic signs of Parwich. At the end of each post, there will be a poll, asking you whether the sign in question is useful or unnecessary. Whatever your opinion, we hope you’ll take the opportunity to state your case and have your say.
Off we go then, with our first sign… Continue Reading »
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Sunday April 5, 2009 by Jane B
This year sees the 19th Season of the Parwich Crown Green Bowling Club, but could this be its final year?
We are still attempting to get more new members but to no avail. Why not come along and enjoy these great facilities, the new season starts on Monday with evening sessions on Mondays at 6pm until dusk for the next 8 weeks. Please come along and have a try, we’ll even lend you the bowls. All you need is a flat-soled pair of shoes. All ages are welcome.
We still have two league teams. The ‘Tuesday’ team is in the lower Matlock and District League. Tuesday matches start at 6.30pm and are played on a home and away basis. Our ‘Thursday’ team games start in the afternoon at 1.30pm, again on a home and away basis. We also play friendly matches most weekends.
The Green is open for play anytime during the week, except of course when a league match is played. Without new players the club will close, so the saying ‘use it or lose it’ may well soon come true as far as bowls is concerned in the village.
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Sunday April 5, 2009 by Jane B
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What’s on Where this Week
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| Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
| Monday |
6pm-dusk |
Introduction to Bowling – Come along and have a go – Everyone Welcome. |
Bowling Club |
| Monday |
7.30pm |
Memorial Hall Committee Meeting – Follow up with the Architect |
Memorial Hall |
| Monday |
7.30 |
Horticultural Committee meeting |
The Sycamore |
| Tuesday |
2pm |
Trust House Charitable Foundation meeting with the Funding Group – re a possible £26,000 grant |
|
| Wednesday |
6.30pm |
Sustainable Funding Group Meeting for Memorial Hall |
Creamery Cottage |
| Wednesday |
8pm |
Funding Group Meeting |
Creamery Cottage |
| Thursday |
8pm |
Darts Knockout
Parwich Pre School Fundraiser |
The Sycamore |
| Saturday |
8pm |
An Evening with Elvis |
Parwich Legion |
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Sunday April 5, 2009 by Emma S
Last week’s weather data:
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Rainfall
in mm
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Pressure
in Mb am
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Pressure
in Mb pm
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Temperature in ºC
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Max
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Min
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Sun 29th
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0
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1009
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1009
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11.8
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-1.8
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|
Mon 30th
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0
|
1012
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1015
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11.0
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0.6
|
|
Tue 31st
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0
|
1027
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1018
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15.8
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4.5
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|
Wed 1st
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0
|
1017
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1019
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16.9
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8.3
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Thurs 2nd
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0
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1019
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1017
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13.5
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6.7
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Fri 3rd
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0
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1015
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1012
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16.9
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3.5
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Sat 4th
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0
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1010
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1018
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15.2
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5.7
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Total
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0
|
|
Average
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14.4
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3.9
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Saturday April 4, 2009 by Blog Team
Please note that the trip to Kedelston by the W.I. has been postponed until later in the year.
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Saturday April 4, 2009 by Blog Team
A slightly belated notice to say that we now have three additional members of the Parwich First Responders – Val S, Colin B snd Ben B. Congratulations to you on completing your training and many thanks for providing your time to support this essential service.
Parwich First Responders now comprise 21 front line volunteers. The addition of new responders helps the group to provide as much coverage as possible in the event that one of us ‘has a bit of a turn’. Ambulances can sometimes take a while to reach us so it is very helpful to have people available who can be on the scene very quickly.
Responders indicate their availability each week and a rota is drawn up. This rota is currently put together by Heather H as part of her Duke of Edinburgh community service work. The job is ideally suited to young people doing Duke of Edinburgh. If you would like to take on the role once Heather’s time comes to an end later this year, please contact Martin C or Sue H on 334. Similarly, contact the same people for information on becoming a First Responder.
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Saturday April 4, 2009 by Blog Team
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Saturday April 4, 2009 by Jane B
The new Cyberscouts have proved to be very popular in our area and we will see some of them joining the parade & Church service in the village at The St George’s Day Parade on Sunday 26th April.
Unfortunately one of their leaders is leaving and they desperately need some more helpers/leader. Why not find out more?
The next day of Cyberscouting is on Easter Saturday. The day is being spent at Chatsworth, with Lewis Noble running a painting session in the morning followed by an afternoon at the Farm Park. Why not come along for the day or part of it/ and find out more about being a Cyberscout leader?
If you are interested in finding out more, please ring Mandy on 778.
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Saturday April 4, 2009 by Jane B
At Thursday night’s Annual Parish Council meeting, the problems of our “temporary” traffic lights were discussed at length.
These first set of lights going towards Ashbourne but after Bradbourne Mill – the road should be sorted by late summer.
As for the second set of lights nearer to Bentley Brook, there is no timescale as to when reconstruction will take place.
It was acknowledged that the lights are often faulty, which could lead to a serious accident – so can we all start reporting these faults.
PC Ian Cooper said that after every report, the police will check the lights and then the contractor will go out and readjust the lights.
Please only report them if they are faulty, and not just if you think they are too slow at turning green. That way, maybe we will end up with reliable lights – but this is obviously going to be a long term issue.
Please ring the Call Derbyshire number: 08456 058 058 or 01629 760247. The County Council call centre staff with then get someone to look at the issue. The same number can be used for potholes and icy roads.
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Friday April 3, 2009 by Jane B
16th April – 7.30pm – Memorial Hall
£3 entrance
SOS Fashion Show & Sale
leading High Street Names
M&S, Next, River Island, Dorothy Perkins,
Etam, Wallis,Evans, Jane Norman, Gap,
Pilot, Principles & New Look
Organised by the WI – another Community Event
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Friday April 3, 2009 by Jane B
TISSINGTON SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY FORUM MINUTES
Thursday 12th March 2009, 7.30pm at Kniveton Village Hall Continue Reading »
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Friday April 3, 2009 by Jane B
Cracking Easter holiday events at Peak District Visitor Centres
Spring Fun Days at Peak District National Park visitor centres will show how nature stages its own Easter egg-stravaganza in the wild.
Children can join in free fun activities while learning how to protect wild birds and other creatures at this crucial time of year for raising young in the national park. Games, competitions, painting, mask-making and nature walks will all be on offer. Along the way, youngsters can learn the importance of keeping dogs on leads so they do not disturb nests, cutting down on fire-risks and caring for the countryside.
Spring Fun Days are being held at: Continue Reading »
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Friday April 3, 2009 by Jane B
With Discount Britain – Save 20% at top Attractions & Restaurants for up to 6 people throughout the country. Choose the attraction and print out your voucher
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Thursday April 2, 2009 by Jane B
Tomorrow morning at 9.15am there will be an Easter Service in the Church, led by the children of Parwich School, with readings and singing. Everyone in the village is welcome to come along.
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Thursday April 2, 2009 by Jane B
PG 12 PARWICH MEMORIAL HALL FRIDAY
3rd April 7.45pm Free Entrance.
Refreshments . Raffle . Big screen
Silent projection
Hi Fi Sound
Special hi-fi headphones for those with hearing difficulties, please ask.
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Thursday April 2, 2009 by Jane B
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Wednesday April 1, 2009 by Lynne
It’s that time of the week again with the release of the 1 April edition of the Stunner – available to buy in the pub or to read on your computer when the e-edition goes on-line. I will start with a story which appears later in the paper but celebrates the achievements of Parwich’s own rugby hero, Bertie L:
Continue Reading »
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Wednesday April 1, 2009 by Jane B
RyanAir have just released £5 flights including taxes (but not all the optional charges) the offer is only available until midnight tomorrow. i.e. – Sat 9th May returning Wed 13th May – £5 each way from East Midlands to Carcassonne. There are 20 destinations available from East Midlands & 27 from Birmingham.
You do have to be patient, searching & being flexible on dates to get the £5 flights – it states Special Offer when the dates & times of flights come up. We have used this offer twice in the past two years – as long as you don’t mind Ryan Air it can be a cheap break away.
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Wednesday April 1, 2009 by Mike A
The Parwich Memorial Hall funding group are currently preparing a grant application which, if successful, will make our new Hall entirely self-sufficient for all its energy needs – as well as generating extra electricity for the village.
Due to our location at the end of a valley, residents will be aware of how windy it can get – particularly on the top of Parwich Hill. Therefore, the plan is to capture this wind energy by installing a wind turbine on top of the hill.
Thanks to the latest technological advances, modern wind turbines are much less visually intrusive than they used to be – as you can see from our artist’s impression.
(Please click to enlarge)
Continue Reading »
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Tuesday March 31, 2009 by Jane B
We are sorry but the panto is being postponed due to lack of time – never fear we will be back, ready to christen the new stage next year.
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Tuesday March 31, 2009 by Jane B
Another Community Event – Everyone Welcome – Come & listen to this excellent Royal Horticultural Speaker whose garden has been featured on the BBC.
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Monday March 30, 2009 by Jane B
As a team we have decided to keep our eyes open for any credit Crunch Busting Ideas – basically anything that might save you money. So if you come across anything in the area that might help someone save some pennies. These ideas may cover eating out, so include places like Derby (lunch ideas), Buxton, Bakewell etc., they may be savings on food or an incredible holiday or flight deal – just email them into parwich@hotmail.com – but don’t forget to include where these offers can be found – in which newspaper or on which website.
An excellent source of offers is to register with the Martin Lewis Money Saving website, you will receive an email every Wednesday & you can click on the Restaurant section to find out which eatery will save you the most money.
Here are a couple to get us going. Continue Reading »
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Monday March 30, 2009 by Jane B
Bertie Linnell – the young blonde hooligan – has for the last year been the Captain of Ashbourne Rugby Club U9 team. Yesterday he lead them to the final of the NLD (Notts, Leics and Derbys – for the non sporting types….) competition. Unfortunately they were then defeated by West Bridgeford but Bert has consistently been man of the Match and we may have found an outlet for his energies!
Ashbourne RUFC says “The Under 9’s travelled to Newark to participate in the Notts, Lincs & Derbys Cup to take on the best teams from across the three counties. Most of the opposing teams are from much bigger and more established clubs, but Ashbourne displayed maximum quality, effort and determination to come away with a well-deserved runners up spot.
The defeat in the final cannot disguise what was a fantasic achievement by the team to be recognised as the second best Under 9’s team from across the three counties of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire.
Click on the photos to enlarge them. For more Continue Reading »
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Monday March 30, 2009 by Jane B
JF-S
Can anyone get a picture of some boxing hares?
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Monday March 30, 2009 by Mike A
Please click to enlarge.
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Monday March 30, 2009 by Emma S
Last week’s weather readings…
|
|
Rainfall
in mm
|
Pressure
in Mb am
|
Pressure
in Mb pm
|
Temperature in ºC
|
|
Max
|
Min
|
|
Sun 22nd
|
0
|
1026
|
1023
|
13.0
|
2.2
|
|
Mon 23rd
|
0
|
1014
|
1010
|
10.7
|
6.2
|
|
Tue 24th
|
3
|
1015
|
1011
|
10.9
|
1.1
|
|
Wed 25th
|
4
|
999
|
1005
|
11.6
|
4.4
|
|
Thurs 26th
|
2
|
997
|
996
|
12.5
|
4.3
|
|
Fri 27th
|
0
|
994
|
992
|
9.2
|
2.9
|
|
Sat 28th
|
2
|
993
|
1007
|
9.2
|
3.2
|
|
Total
|
11
|
|
Average
|
11
|
3.5
|
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Monday March 30, 2009 by Blog Team
Can any local kids identify where these birds have been snapped?
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Sunday March 29, 2009 by Mike A
At Andrew Robinson’s request, John Fuller-Sessions has put together a splendid photographic catalogue of the stained glass windows inside St. Peter’s Church.
There are 41 images in total. Some are of the full windows, and some are detailed close-ups.
As the images look best in “full-screen” mode, we have loaded them into a slideshow on Flickr.
Please click here to view the slideshow – which will look even better if you press F11 on your keyboard before clicking the link. (When you’ve finished viewing, simply press F11 again.)
You can select individual images for viewing by clicking this link – or alternatively by starting here, and clicking each “next image” in sequence.
Lastly, all of these images have been archived on our ever-popular PHOTOS page – which is now once again up to date with all of our recent photography.
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Sunday March 29, 2009 by Blog Team
Two matches were played by our Parwich darts teams on Friday night (The Sycamore and The Legion); both in the Hartington and District Darts League. The Legion came fourth in Division 1 and the Sycamore won Division 2. Continue Reading »
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Sunday March 29, 2009 by Jane B
|
What’s on Where this Week
|
| Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
| Tuesday |
6-8pm |
Bunny Drive – PTA Fundraiser |
School |
| Tuesday |
7.30pm |
First Responders Training Evening |
Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday |
7.30pm |
Horticultural Society Talk
‘A Shady Place’ by Stuart Dixon |
Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday |
7.30pm |
Memorial Hall Committee Meeting |
The Sycamore |
| Thursday |
7pm |
Parishioners Annual Open Meeting with the Council |
Memorial Hall |
| Thursday |
7.30pm |
Council Meeting |
Memorial Hall |
| Friday |
9.15am |
Parwich School Easter Service
Everyone Welcome |
Parwich Church |
| Friday |
7.45pm |
Main Film Night |
Memorial Hall |
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Sunday March 29, 2009 by Jane B
* Big Screen
*Silent Projection
*Hi Fi Sound
*Special hi-fi headphones for those with hearing difficulties, please ask.
Daniel Craig returns as 007 in this electrifying follow-up to the critically acclaimed CASINO ROYALE.
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Sunday March 29, 2009 by Mike A
The clocks have moved forward… the lambs are gambolling in the fields… but oops, is something wrong with this picture…?
(Please click to enlarge.)
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Sunday March 29, 2009 by Mike A
This is “Fly”. He makes friends with anyone he can persuade to play, throw & retrieve…
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Sunday March 29, 2009 by Mike A
“Are these vultures?”, asks Mike G…
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Saturday March 28, 2009 by Jane B
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Saturday March 28, 2009 by Jane B
Stuart Dixon travels widely, sharing his love of the traditional English garden in “down to earth” talks to horticultural societies. He is a Royal Horticultural Society, Hardy Plant NCCPG & GCS and National Trust speaker, much of his knowledge and expertise being gained from the restoration of his own 18th Century garden at Hebb’s Farmhouse near Nottingham, which has been featured on BBC TV. So come and enjoy an informative evening organised by The Horticultural Society – Another Community Event.
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Saturday March 28, 2009 by Blog Team
Mike G has sent in this photo of a pair of Pavo cristatus (Indian peacock and peahen) but what are they saying to each other?
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Saturday March 28, 2009 by Blog Team
And another from John F-S:
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Saturday March 28, 2009 by Blog Team
Another report from Parwich’s own sports reporter, Nia:
Yet again the ladies of Parwich (in the most flexible method of interpretation…) remain victorious in their conquest of the Leek Netball league. With Wendy swanning off to the sunshine, Olivia was drafted back onto the team but Jan seemed not to need any support in the D as she set a new 95% scoring record. Continue Reading »
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Friday March 27, 2009 by Blog Team
Another photo from our wildlife photographer – John F-S. The photo was taken at Ballidon Lane End but who knows what these birds are?
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