Graham writes:
After three weeks of nail biting and sleepless nights (yes me, not the bird), trying to keep the cats etc. off, the first of our two blackbirds ventured forth into the big wide world this morning.
Apologies for the slightly de-focused picture, but I didn’t want to get too close or spend too much time composing the shot.
Please click to enlarge.
Update: Here’s a second photo, which shows both fledglings in sharper focus. Continue Reading »
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Jonathan writes:
The contents of the telephone kiosk (i.e. the ‘phone, directory shelf and fittings) have been removed over the last few days. Have BT deemed it uneconomic?
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Here’s another junction sign, warning drivers entering the village on the main road that traffic might be pulling out from Smithy Close on the left hand side.
Since Smithy Close is a relatively small cul-de-sac, is this junction sufficiently busy and/or hazardous to justify such a sign?
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This is Tilly Fentem from Manor Farm, Alsop-en-le-Dale. She is owned by Bethany, Hollie and Kacee.
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There is only one sign in the village indicating off-street parking – and it’s here, opposite the entrance to Blanche Meadow Farm.
Is this area correctly signed? Are there any other off-street parking areas in Parwich which should be similarly signed? Do we even need a designated parking area? Or will the construction of the new Memorial Hall increase the need for such areas?
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Letters, Page 8: “An inspiration to everyone.”
Page 24: “The Best Parliamentarian We Never Had.“
Tribute is paid this week to Robert ‘Bob’ Goodall of Kniveton, who died last week at the age of 92. A staunch opponent of British membership of the European Union, Mr Goodall unsuccessfully fought seven parliamentary elections on behalf of his own English Resurgance Party. He also contested the Brassington and Parwich ward of what was then the West Derbyshire District Council.
Page 28: “Noah and the Whale on bill.”
There’s a report on the August Y-Not Festival in Pikehall, which confirms Noah and the Whale, The Young Knives, The Rascals and Nine Black Alps as leading this year’s line-up.
Page 32: Advertisement for Bury and Hilton.
Bury and Hilton have added “Stanworth” on the Alsop Road to their books. It is available for let at £750 per month.
Page 47: Ashbourne Darts League.
Parwich Legion are placed third in Division One, The Sycamore are third in Division Two, and Parwich Legion A are seventh in Division Four.
In other news…
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Taken by John F-S towards the end of a sunny spring day.
Gosh, is it nearly Easter already?
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Sandra and Rebecca are doing the Moonwalk in London on May 16th. They will be walking a full marathon length of 26+ miles, starting at midnight, to raise money for Breast Cancer projects.
Here is a picture of them in training on the Tissington Trail. As it is traditional to do the Moonwalk in decorated bras, they will post a photo of themselves in their bras on this web site when they have raised sufficient funds… so watch this space!
(Please click to enlarge.)
Sandra and Rebecca are having a coffee morning at Knob Hall on Thursday 23rd April from 9am to 12 noon, where you can sponsor them, buy cakes and raffle tickets.
Alternatively, you can sponsor them online by following this link.
More information about the moonwalk is available here.
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Please note that the pre-school darts knockout, that was planned for tomorrow night at the Sycamore, has unfortuately been cancelled.
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PDHS is thriving, despite the loss of much of the expertise and experience of previous members. While we still attach great importance to being able to grow and show the perfect dahlia and chrysanthemum, we also cater for the other end of the gardening spectrum: those who get excited when they manage to produce a broad bean!
All members should by now have received the latest calendar, listing the dates of the up and coming trips and events. If you have not received one of these, then you may find your membership has lapsed…
Membership is £2 per annum, and the year runs from October to September. Membership gives you many benefits, including subsidised places on trips and cheap entry into the main show. For example, the trips to Consall Hall (20th May) and to Arley Hall gardens (22nd July) will cost £10 for members and £15 for non-members.
If anyone wishes to renew their membership or join the society, please can they see Nia Linnell (661) or Dot and Mike Hart (456).
Every year we make changes to the classes for you to exhibit in. The home produce section continues to expand, as does the unusual looking vegetable. There really is something for everyone: young or old, green fingered or not. The society is now working with the school, helping to help them grow their own produce which they will then eat and sell.
Please do check up on your membership, and don’t miss out on any PDHS events!
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There is a quiz tonight (Wednesday) at the Sycamore.
Starts at 8pm.
All proceeds will go to the St George’s Day Parade.
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This sign indicates a left-hand junction with the lower end of Creamery Lane. Although the junction is not a particularly busy one, all traffic leaving the village from Creamery Lane, Croft Avenue, Monsdale Lane, Church Walk and Parsons Croft has to pull out onto the main road from here.
Some will argue that it is important to warn drivers on the main road to keep a look-out for traffic joining the road from the left. Others will argue that the junction is insufficiently busy or dangerous to warrant such a sign, or that the sign is unlikely to cause anybody to drive differently.
It’s also worth pointing out that there is no actual “Give Way” sign at the bottom of Creamery Lane.
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Please click here to view the minutes of the Memorial Hall’s Management Committee AGM, which took place on 24th March 2009. The minutes are in printer-friendly PDF format.
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The Blog Team have received this intriguing message from the Y-Not Festival organisers:
Hey crazy cats!
The Y Not team are bubbling over with excitement…
We’ve just confirmed a top class act to headline the Y Not Festival on the evening of Saturday the 1st of August…
Head to our website first thing Tuesday morning to find out who it is and get your tickets booked pronto! We’ll also be announcing some other interesting acts on the day of Tues…
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Four identical traffic signs have been grouped together for this post, for reasons that should become obvious…
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These two like to catnap almost as much as their owners……..!
Got a photo of your pet? Send it in to parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we’ll make your loved one famous!
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This is Millie relaxing at her country estate, posing for her formal portrait.
Please click Millie to admire her in greater detail.
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On Sunday 26th April Parwich village will be celebrating St George’s Day with a day full of events. It starts at 10.15am with an Oddfellows parade from The British Legion, accompanied by Doveholes Brass Band. Everyone is invited to join in this procession, and children are encouraged to dress up either as St George or the dragon!
At 11am there is a special service in the Church, and we are all invited to join the Oddfellows and Cyberscouts.
The procession continues around the village stopping at various points.
Between 1.30 & 3pm the Winster Morris Dancers will be performing. Lunches are available from the Sycamore Inn.
From 2pm there will be a Church Fete with stalls on The Green. Cream Teas will be available during the afternoon.
There will be live music in the Village Hall and the A52s (well known local band) will be on The Green.
The children’s Fancy Dress costumes will be judged by The Oddfellows.
Here is part of a video created by Martin C taken at last year’s Oddfellow’s parade at the start of Wakes Week, in June.
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As you round the corner by the turn-off to the School, a rather special sight greets your eyes. Over the last few years, an area of ‘wilderness’ has been transformed into a calming, charming woodland garden. This transformation has been achieved thanks to an enormous amount of hard work by Dorothy L, who has realised her vision to establish meandering paths and wild flowers in a natural setting.
One of the joys of Spring is to see the daffodils bloom in this area. This year, they are magnificent. Here is Dorothy tending her garden:
Dorothy has kindly allowed us to photograph aspects of her garden. Click on each image to enlarge it.
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A number of villagers have expressed concern over the state of the B5056 near the Bentley Brook.
Mike H says:
Does anybody else feel as concerned as I do at the rate at which the road is slipping at the temporary traffic lights by the Bentley Brook?
The road sinks further week by week and the fissure gets wider and wider. It seems to me that there is a serious risk that the road may be closed if a further substantial movement occurs. This would cause severe inconvenience to all Parwichians as well as those who use the B5056.
Leaving the road to deteriorate in my opinion is likely to cost the Council (us!) far more money and may cause serious disruption. A stitch in time……
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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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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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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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Last week’s weather data:
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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 29th |
0 |
1009 |
1009 |
11.8 |
-1.8 |
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Mon 30th |
0 |
1012 |
1015 |
11.0 |
0.6 |
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Tue 31st |
0 |
1027 |
1018 |
15.8 |
4.5 |
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Wed 1st |
0 |
1017 |
1019 |
16.9 |
8.3 |
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Thurs 2nd |
0 |
1019 |
1017 |
13.5 |
6.7 |
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Fri 3rd |
0 |
1015 |
1012 |
16.9 |
3.5 |
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Sat 4th |
0 |
1010 |
1018 |
15.2 |
5.7 |
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Total |
0 |
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Average |
14.4 |
3.9 |
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Please note that the trip to Kedelston by the W.I. has been postponed until later in the year.
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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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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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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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£3 entrance
Organised by the WI – another Community Event
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TISSINGTON SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY FORUM MINUTES
Thursday 12th March 2009, 7.30pm at Kniveton Village Hall Continue Reading »
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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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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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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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A G E N D A
ANNUAL OPEN MEETING – Tonight at 7pm Continue Reading »
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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:
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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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