Tickets are now available for a Raclette Evening to be held on the evening of Saturday 11th October in aid of Project Parwich.
The evening kicks off at 7.30pm at Rookery House. Tickets cost £10 for a light raclette supper and the first glass of something enjoyable. Additional drinks will be on sale too!
Please contact Mike and Sue on 334 for tickets.
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Is the monsoon season over for the time being?
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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 7th |
6 |
1001.2 |
1006.8 |
18.3 |
12.3 |
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Mon 8th |
0 |
1009.9 |
1012.9 |
17.6 |
12.3 |
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Tue 9th |
9 |
1011.0 |
1005.7 |
16.8 |
10.6 |
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Wed 10th |
1 |
1009.5 |
1008.4 |
18.1 |
9.6 |
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Thurs 11th |
1 |
1007.3 |
1006.8 |
17.5 |
12.7 |
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Fri 12th |
5 |
1011.0 |
1014.8 |
15.3 |
10.8 |
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Sat 13th |
0 |
1014.8 |
1019.5 |
19.9 |
11.0 |
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Total |
22 |
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Average |
17.6 |
11.3 |
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The new series of Strictly Come Dancing starts this evening (BBC1, 6:30pm, Saturday 13th Sept). As this week’s episode is a special “behind the scenes” preview, there won’t yet be a chance to vote for Tom – but nevertheless, the Chambers To Win campaign starts here!
The show is also repeated on Sunday afternoon at 5:30pm.
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September Parwich ALTERNATIVE Film Show
We are starting a season of more unusual films, foreign language films, and older films, initially on the 4th Tuesday each month.
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Now is the time to polish your cutlasses and to start teaching the parrot.
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Not sure whether to post this or not, but it was at a time when people might be going to or from Ashbourne:
Derbyshire Police are appealing for witnesses to an attack on a security guard at the Coop at Park Road, Ashbourne, shortly before 10am this morning, Thursday 11th September. Two men attacked the guard who was delivering to the Coop & escaped in a car believed to be a dark coloured Ford Focus.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident or the vehicle to call 0845 123 3333. Please quote incident number 208 of 11/9/08. Thank you.
Trisha Mellor, B Division Community Information Officer,Community Intelligence
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Thank you to Mike H for these photos:
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Thank you to Chris Elton for drawing the following to our attention. Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) has issued a consultation document on the idea of setting up direct elections to National Park Authorities. The Defra website says:
Consultation on Direct Elections to English National Park and Broads Authorities
This consultation invites your views on the principle of Direct Elections to the Authorities and Parish Council Members on the Broads Authority.
Parliamentary consideration of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and the Broads Bill 2007 has resulted in an ongoing issue about direct elections to the National Park and Broads Authorities. As a result, the Government is undertaking an open consultation to seek views from its stakeholders to explore whether directly elected members would aid or hinder the decision-making process and/or strategic functioning of National Park and Broads Authorities. It wishes to give its stakeholders the opportunity to evaluate the relevant issues and in order to inform this thinking, those issues are set out in the linked consultation document. It simply sets out the issues for information purposes only without any views or recommendations.
Comments on these proposals are invited by Friday 28 November 2008. They should be posted or e-mailed to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at the following address:
Alasdair Grant, National Parks Policy and Sponsorship Branch, Zone 1/03, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6EB
Or email: NNPAMembership@defra.gsi.gov.uk
As residents of a National Park we are undoubtedly stakeholders. We suggests that as well as contacting Defra directly with your views it may be worth adding your comments below so that the Parish Council and/or the Village Action Group has some idea of the the community’s views as a whole.
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We are still experimenting with the best way to display the School Newsletters. Click on the images to see the Newsletter as a pdf.
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Thank you to Karen Wigley (Clerk to PPC) for forwarding the following:
Karen
Attached are the links that provide useful information on flood prevention/clean up – might be worth adding the links onto your community website:
http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1213686561005?p=1213686561915
http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1194947420817
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood/826674/830330/882628/?lang=_e
Regards
Rob Brittan
Emergency Planning Officer
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Today’s Ashbourne News Telegraph (10th Sept 2008) unsurprisingly focuses on last weekend’s flooding in the area.
As always add anything we have missed to the comments section below.
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The Comment section in today’s Ashbourne News Telegraph (10th Sept 2008) mentions very favourably PARWICH.ORG, so we thought our readers might like to see this in full:
IF YOU haven’t already done this, and you have the necessary facilities, log on to http://parwich.org and have a good look around. Make sure you have a bit of time though, it’s easy to lose several hours reading through the numerous snippets of news and views posted up on a daily basis.
We would like to congratulate the village and the website’s hard-working administrators for creating something that must be almost unique in such a small sleepy village as Parwich.
What strikes you as you click away at the hundreds of articles and comments on the site is just how busy it is. Villagers we assume must log on every day and debate the finer points of life both within the village and further afield. It’s fascinating, friendly, and a shining example of a healthy community embracing modern technology. Continue Reading »
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Thank you to Stuart G Flint for sending in the following information in response to the earlier Brownson family history posts:
I have been researching my family history for some years now among whom is a family of Brownson who married into my mother’s Walker family of Wirksworth ..but I could never find the link with Parwich until recently, when out of the blue I made contact with a person who is a Brownson himself and whose family corresponds with my own kin..
I have now a pedigree of sorts as follows:
The Brownsons came from Alsop en le Dale and Parwich and before that way back in the 1500s are reputed to be descendants of John Brownson (or as it was spelt Braunson) who was a Steward to Mary Queen of Scots when she was incarcerated in Tutbury Castle and South Wingfield by The Earl of Shrewsbury. Continue Reading »
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We would like to invite you to the annual harvest supper – only 70 tickets available – so hurry & get your tickets now.
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The latest Police Ringmaster message warns people to be wary of thefts of metal; unfortunately the rise in prices means that any any unsecured metal from manhole covers to machinery is at risk.
I would like to make you aware of the current rise in scrap metal thefts. This is occurring more on isolated, larger premises and haulage yards. They are looking for anything, whether it is scrap or not. A recent theft was of metal cages taken from farm premises at Grange Mill. Please be extra vigilant and report all vehicles/persons seen acting suspiciously in the area to Derbyshire Police.
Thank you.
PC 2669 Hayman
Ashbourne Section.
If you have any information relating to incidents please contact 0845 164 1644. Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Today’s Derby Evening Telegraph contains an article on the weekend’s flooding, with a particular focus on Parwich. Brian Foden, Janet Gosling, Dennis & Claira Evans and Irene Wilton are all featured, and there are some photographs to accompany the piece.
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Thank you to the Horticulture Society for the following write up of their 58th Annual Flower & Vegetable Show:
Despite the dullest August on record and flash floods the day before the Show, washing some regular exhibitors vegetables away, entries were only a little down on last year. However, despite this the village put on an excellent display.
The Horticultural Society are particularly grateful to the commitment of the judges. Mr R Hill of Dronfield worked particularly hard this year judging the local flowers as usual, the local vegetables in place of Mrs Hill who was unwell and also jointly the open chrysanthemum classes as the planned judge had to withdraw because of a family commitment. Mr W K Wilkins of Bradley judged the dahlias and jointly with Mr Hill the chrysanthemums. Mrs M Oldfield of Buxton, a former head of catering at M & S judged the home produce section. This was her first year as one of our judges and we hope we will see her again in the future. The organisers were particularly impressed that she noted that she was served an M & S quiche for lunch. Last but not least we would also like to thank Emma of Absolutely Fabulous in Ashbourne for stepping in at the last minute to very professionally judge the floral art.
The Society would also like to give a big thank you to all who worked so hard to make the day a success. As can be seen from the list of trophy winners below Tony and Rita very nearly swept the board. Continue Reading »
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It is planned that, despite the flood damage, Parwich Primary School will begin the Autumn term tomorrow morning (Tuesday 9th September). Unless you are phoned by the School all will continue as normal.
Sorry Sam if you were hoping for a day off.
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We received the following email from the Derby Evening Telegraph; their reporter Claire Duffin is currently in the village (2-30pm Monday) and a photographer is on her way to picture the aftermath. However she asked if anyone has any photos of the water in full spate at first light on Saturday. If you do please contact either parwich@hotmail.co.uk or Claire as below:
Hi all,
I have been reading the posts on the website about the flooding with interest. I am looking to do a piece for tomorrow’s paper about the clean-up operation and would like to speak to those affected if you could please put me in touch?
My numbers are below and I will be in the village at about lunchtime to have a look for myself.
Thanks – look forward to hearing from you.
Claire
CLAIRE DUFFIN
Derby Evening Telegraph (Littleover, Mickleover and Sinfin reporter)
TEL: 01332 291111 | EXT: 6103 | MOB: 07837 208301|
EMAIL: cduffin@derbytelegraph.co.uk
www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk
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A sunny day so far today (Sunday 7th September), it is hard to imagine where all that water came from and went to, though a number are more aware than they would like to be of where it has been:
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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 31st |
3 |
1012.1 |
1011.1 |
19.2 |
11.8 |
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Mon 1st |
3 |
1011.6 |
1011.4 |
17.9 |
10.7 |
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Tue 2nd |
3 |
1004.2 |
1001.8 |
16.6 |
9.6 |
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Wed 3rd |
7 |
1002.7 |
999.0 |
15.3 |
8.9 |
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Thurs 4th |
9 |
998.6 |
999.0 |
13.7 |
9.4 |
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Fri 5th |
32 |
998.1 |
991.3 |
13.3 |
8.6 |
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Sat 6th |
40 |
988.6 |
996.2 |
15.7 |
10.9 |
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Total |
94 |
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Average |
15.9 |
9.9 |
Overnight Friday/Saturday some 39mm (1½ inches) fell in 8 hours, a local record. The total rainfall for Friday and Saturday is greater than the monthly averages for September reported by the MET Office for Sheffield and Manchester over the last forty years.
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The Horticultural Society offers its commiserations to all effected by the flood, and hopes you get sorted out soon. It was impressive to see the Shop/Pub trading more or less as usual at the same time as the clean up operation was going on. They certainly deserve to do well in the Best Community Pub award in ten days or so. Well the Show must go on.
If you have any flowers, fruit or vegetables left (at least Mike and Dot don’t need to pick theirs, the flood has spread them across the lawn) please bring you entries along between 8am and 11am on Sunday morning (7th Sept). If you crop has been washed away come along at 3pm for the auction of produce so you can still stock up your freezer.
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Faced with a rainfall of last night’s spectacular dimensions (a record-busting 39mm in eight hours, according to our resident weather man), one would have assumed that the higher up your property, the safer you would be. In this case, almost the reverse turned out to be true. For a few hours, the unfortunate residents of Smithy Lane found their houses temporarily converted into “riverside properties”, as one resident wrily put it.
With the floods pouring down from Parwich Hill at an unprecedented rate, Smithy Lane became a gushing torrent, as today’s tide marks on the side of buildings still demonstrate. At the bottom of the road, the waters cascaded down the footpath leading to the school, ripping up the tarmac to a degree that suggested an earthquake had struck. The road damage continued beyond the school and down to the square, even exposing subterranean pipes in some areas. Elsewhere, wheelie bins had been overturned and carried along by the current.
Down by the brook that connects the Alsop road to the green, a collapsed wall now forms the gateway to yet more destruction. Most of the waterside path has been badly churned up and waterlogged, rendering it almost impassable.
Perhaps some of the worst damage of all is to be found in and around The Sycamore, as the photo below amply demonstrates. As we passed, a council lorry was unloading sandbags in the car park. Our sympathies to Janet and Steve, who have suffered more flood-related disruption over the years than most.
On the lower lying land towards the south eastern edge of the village, more properties have been flooded, and more mopping-up operations are taking place. Again, our sympathies to all villagers who have been affected.
(Please click each image to enlarge it.)
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Caroline Rodgers reports:
Parwich School has not escaped unscathed. The damage to the road leading up to school means the area is unsafe, but also inside the building, water has flooded the Key Stage 1 area as well as the toilets. Ged has sandbagged the area to try to prevent further damage, but with the rain still falling we shall just have to watch and see.
The boiler room flooded too, the pump is still working in there and will hopefully continue to do so.
All the damage has been photographed and reported to Derbyshire.
I will keep everyone posted with regards to school opening on Tuesday.
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As Patti B says in a comment left this morning:
Many people in the village have suffered terrible damage with flooded homes. Does anyone need help? Please post replies if we can be of any assistance.
If you or any of your neighbours could do with a helping hand, then do please give us a collective shout in the comments box below.
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Sorry I forgot to put a reminder on about the Bulk Rubbish Collection this morning – I should have checked the calendar – glad to see that some did check and got rid of their rubbish.
Next collection dates for Parwich – October 4th & November 22nd.
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We have had a huge amount of rain dumped on us overnight….and more is expected during Saturday. There has certainly been an unprecedented quantity of water coming off Parwich Hill which will undoubtedly have overloaded the brook running through the village. Please add your comments here to inform the village on the state of play.
Update: Thanks to Jason for sending in this screen capture, showing the state of play overnight. As Jason says: “What shall we call her?”
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Disappointed because the Snail Trail is postponed, never mind you will have more cash for the auction of produce on Sunday afternoon (just after 3pm)
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Unfortunately because of the weather forecast we are postponing this event, a new date will be arranged. Thank you for all the effort that has gone into this & all your support. Really, really sorry.
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This weekend sees the Art Trail at The Wirksworth Festival on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. For the first time the three trails, Wirksworth, Bolehill and Gorsey Bank are combined to create a visual explosion of art in every conceivable space: private homes, historic buildings, gardens, shop windows, artist workshops and churches. Work from over 100 artists is being exhibited in 70 venues. There is street entertainment, food, refreshments and a big festival atmosphere. Entry to all venues £4. To see a full list of venues and the artists click here
One of the artists exhibiting has close links with Parwich, Liz Salter is Martin Compton’s sister. Her chief interest is landscape using mixed media such as pastels and other pencils. Liz has always painted and has exhibited widely Britain and in Ireland. Her work is in private collections in this country and abroad. You can see her work at the Lime Kiln Pub in Middleton Road.
The festival continues until September 21st with a range of performances and workshops.
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Friday 12.30pm on ITV sees the Loose Women panel involved in various topical debates viewed from a female prospective. One issue they will be discussing is “Strictly Come Dancing” and Tom Chambers will be appearing. This is a good excuse to watch television during your lunch hour because judging by tomorrow’s forecast you won’t be enjoying a balmy September day.
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Ruby Hickmott who has been doing this job incredibly well, is having to resign due to pressure of work. She has made a great effort to get this off the ground so far and has set a good pattern for someone to follow.
Just to remind you, Project Parwich is the umbrella name for all the events that are being organised to raise money towards the rebuilding of our new Memorial Hall. It is even more important now that we have Planning Permission and the final Lottery Bid has been submitted. Lots of great people have organised things so far – things that we can enjoy while we raise money. Briefly the job consists of;-
If you feel that you might be interested then phone Patti Beasley on 390206 to chat.
Meanwhile, if you have already said you are going to organise something can you please contact Patti until someone takes on the co-ordinators role?
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Have you thought about entering the Horticultural Show on Sunday? There are classes for flowers, flower arranging, fruit, vegetables and home produce. The local classes are judged in relation to what is entered, so don’t assume your produce will not win a prize. Enter a few classes and you are almost guaranteed to win something. Don’t forget the massive auction of produce after the presentation at 3pm. Click on the photo below to see the full Schedule.
Paper copies with entry forms are available at the Legion and the Sycamore
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If the ‘movers and shakers’ of Alsop, Ballidon, Pikehall and Parwich were away last week they must be on a fortnight’s holidays. It was particularly hard to find any local links in this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph 3rd Sept 2008, not even a photo of Debbie. I found only one specific mention, though thank you Patti for pointing out the one that was missed (I had thought it odd there was nothing on the Snail Trail):
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Does anyone have a free standing clothes rail that I can use for the snail trail on Saturday?
Cheers!
Debbie W
tel. 568
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The above is a step nearer to happening. As you know we have already received a Stage I grant to help us finalise the plans and gain planning permission. Now after a lot of hard work the Project Group have completed the final Stage II form for our Big Lottery Fund grant application, and Mike G-P took it in person to their Offices in Birmingham this morning.
Well done all who have got us to this stage! Now we wait and keep our fingers crossed.
Also everyone, don’t forget about the fund raising Parwich Snail Trail on Saturday. You can also make donations to the project on-line by clicking in the PROJECT PARWICH box in the right hand column.
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The following was received today:
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
PR 522 – 02 September 2008
Call for new Member of Peak District National Park Authority.
The Peak District National Park Authority needs a new member of its governing body to help make strategic decisions for the next four years.
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn is inviting applications from suitably-qualified candidates to take over when a current member, Leigh Rix, steps down in March 2009 due to work commitments.
The 30-strong membership is the ruling body of the National Park Authority, with 16 members appointed by local district, borough, metropolitan or county councils and 14 by the Secretary of State (eight for their specialist knowledge and six to represent parish councils). Continue Reading »
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WANTED: Cot in good condition
Thanks
Tracey
4th Sept: message received from Tracey to say this classified was succesful.
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