Children in Creswell have benefitted from cooking classes -
Footballers in Pinxton are ready to enjoy a new 3G pitch -
Green bin collections are set to resume
Fitness classes in Tibshelf give residents a new way to get fit
And Bolsover Drama Group get ready to show you Something Old and Something New
Creswell Cooking Classes
Pinxton 3G pitch
Tibshelf Fitness Class
Green bins
Household membership
Bolsover Drama Group
Latest Videos
Bolsover Drama Group present Take 2 - Something Old, Something New
Do you fancy an evening out being taken on a musical journey of old classics, fun favourites and modern West End hits? Yes…well Bolsover Drama Group are staging their next production on Friday 25 and Saturday 25 March. The annual showcase evening, titled Take 2 - Something Old, Something New will include songs from some of the cast’s favourite shows, shows they want to perform and some all-time classics. The production is sure to have something to suit everyone’s taste and we joined the cast at rehearsals to take a sneak peek.
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Creswell Cooking Classes
Local company Quantum Nutrition put on cooking classes for the benefit of Creswell Primary School and their parents. The classes were funded by local district councillors from Elmton-with-Creswell Parish Council who wanted to help children and their families learn to eat healthily without spending a lot of money.
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Bolsover TV - 17 March 2023
In this week's episode:
Children in Creswell have benefitted from cooking classes -
Footballers in Pinxton are ready to enjoy a new 3G pitch -
Green bin collections are set to resume
Fitness classes in Tibshelf give residents a new way to get fit
And Bolsover Drama Group get ready to show you Something Old and Something New
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Bolsover TV - 10 March 2023
In this week's episode, the finishing touches are being put to a £3.85million refurbishment of Ashbourne Court in Shirebrook, two local charities have received a cash boost as the Council Chair has donated thousands of pounds to them, treat your mum on 19 March as Creswell Events Centre is hosting a special Afternoon Tea, players of Bolsover District Community Lottery can win a stay at Center Parcs, businesses in Bolsover are coming together and want your support as they stage the popular Fiver Fest once again and the District’s efforts to combat climate change and help nature has been given another lift as a local beauty spot in Belph has been the centre of a hedgerow planting scheme.
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Fiver Fest March 2023
We all know how important our local high streets are, but how many of us actually spend money in them? It is estimated that 17,145 shops closed in the UK last year - up by nearly 50% on 2021, when 11,449 shops shut. But in Bolsover town the businesses are fighting back and are once again staging the popular Fiver Fest, which gives you the opportunity to grab a bargain while supporting your local high street at the same time.
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TV Episodes
Bolsover TV - 17 March 2023
In this week's episode:
Children in Creswell have benefitted from cooking classes -
Footballers in Pinxton are ready to enjoy a new 3G pitch -
Green bin collections are set to resume
Fitness classes in Tibshelf give residents a new way to get fit
And Bolsover Drama Group get ready to show you Something Old and Something New
Creswell Cooking Classes
Pinxton 3G pitch
Tibshelf Fitness Class
Green bins
Household membership
Bolsover Drama Group
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Bolsover TV - 10 March 2023
In this week's episode, the finishing touches are being put to a £3.85million refurbishment of Ashbourne Court in Shirebrook, two local charities have received a cash boost as the Council Chair has donated thousands of pounds to them, treat your mum on 19 March as Creswell Events Centre is hosting a special Afternoon Tea, players of Bolsover District Community Lottery can win a stay at Center Parcs, businesses in Bolsover are coming together and want your support as they stage the popular Fiver Fest once again and the District’s efforts to combat climate change and help nature has been given another lift as a local beauty spot in Belph has been the centre of a hedgerow planting scheme.
Ashbourne Court Refurbishment
Council Chair charity cheques
Creswell Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Win a Center Parcs stay
Bolsover Fiver Fest March 2023
Tree planting at Water Lane in Belph
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Bolsover TV - 3 March 2023
In this week's episode, the Council is making another improvement to its popular burgundy bin recycling scheme, developing tourism and culture and improving the local Robin Hood Line are just some of the projects that will benefit from a £1.9million grant, a local Bolsover farm is opening its gates to visitors as they launch their annual pick your own tulips event, a community orchard in Whitwell is starting to take shape and a local organisation is hoping to raise eighty-eight thousand pounds to send a Creswell woman to the USA for treatment after she suffered a life-changing stroke.
Burgundy bin improvements
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Communities and Place
Whitwell Community Orchard
Pick Your Own Tulips at Half Acre Farm
Raise the Roof for Ruth fundraising campaign
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Bolsover TV - 24 February 2023
On this week's episode the Council urges residents to contact us to claim the benefits they may be entitled to, the streets of Shirebrook are alive with the sound of music as the local brass band continue to hit the right note even after 120 years, fans of retro video games are in for a treat as the next Retro Gaming event is being staged at Creswell Events Centre, two sports education courses are being staged in March, local resident Grant Stothard has submitted a poem about the history and heritage of Bolsover town and a project to preserve some of Clowne’s heritage is on track and is going full steam ahead.
Residents urged to apply for benefits
Shirebrook MW 'B' Band hitting the right note
Retro gaming weekend
Sports and leisure courses
Grant Stothard poem - Bolsover
Full steam ahead for Clowne History Society
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Bolsover TV - 17 February 2023
On this week's programme, the Council receives £1.9m from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Pleasley Pit celebrates its 150th anniversary this year and there will be plenty to see and do, the Council has launched its Local Nature Recovery Plan to help the environment, Hearing for Help will be at the Council's headquarters in Clowne on Tuesday 21 February as they offer help to those with hearing difficulties, four people have been hit with Fixed Penalty Notices after littering in Shirebrook, and we travel back 125,000 years to the Ice Age to look at some hyena teeth as part of a new feature, ‘Unearthed at Creswell Crags’.
£1.9m from UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Pleasley Pit celebrates its 150th anniversary year
Four people fined for littering in Shirebrook
Help for Hearing sessions
Council launch Local Nature Recovery Plan
Unearthed at Creswell Crags
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Bolsover TV - 10 February 2023
In this week's episode Council Leader Cllr Steve Fritchley tells us why it was important to set up the new wholly-owned Dragonfly Development company, Stainsby Festival’s fundraising appeal to buy the fields the festival is staged on, has been successful, sign your child up to the next Balanceability course, Hardwick Hall will host the latest Shine a Light event to celebrate the county’s heritage, Citizens Advice make a plea for more volunteers as they look to deal with an influx of enquiries and children in Shirebrook can enjoy a range of new activities at the town’s Craft Centre.
Council set up wholly-owned company
Stainsby Festival Dream of fields appeal successful
Balanceability course
Shine a Light event comes to Hardwick Hall
Volunteers needed at Citizens Advice
Have a BLAST with new activities in Shirebrook
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Bolsover TV - 3 February 2023
In this week's episode we visit a Warm Space in Pinxton to see how people are enjoying it, residents in Creswell will soon be able to enjoy a multi-million pound heritage and wellbeing centre as work nears completion, creative businesses are urged to apply for a grant, take a family stroll around Creswell crags and enjoy the bird song, if you visit Pleasley Pit this year you may be part of the Pit's 150th anniversary and from crocheted goods to restoring hand-made teddies, a woman from Whitwell has turned her artistic and creative passion into a business.
Residents enjoy Warm Space in Pinxton
Creswell Heritage and Wellbeing Centre nears completition
Grants for creative businesses
Bird trail at Creswell Crags
Poet in Residence for Pleasley Pit
Whitwell woman's creative business - Handmaiden with Love
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Bolsover Tv - 27 January 2023
On this week's programme council officials tells us how they feel completely let down and disappointed after not receiving any Levelling Up funding, cricketers in Langwith are looking for some help after their outfield suffered extensive damage, estimated to cost forty thousand pounds, residents in Whaley Common are benefitting from better energy efficiency and lower heating bills, thanks to a new heating system installed by the Council, the community rail Partnership has received accreditation, a vehicle driver has been issued with a £150 Fixed Penalty Notice after littering in Shirebrook, and we take a trip to the ‘tropics’ as a new coffee bar called Tiki has opened in Langwith Junction.
Disappointment at Levelling Up funding rejection
Greener heating for Whaley Common tenants
Community Rail Partnership accreditation
Fixed Penalty Notice issued in Shirebrook
Bugs casue £40k of damage at Langwith Cricket Club
Tiki Coffee shop opens in Langwith Junction
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Bolsover TV - 20 January 2023
In this week's episode Creswell residents are being invited to have their say on the village's growth proposals, three trees have been planted at the Council’s headquarters as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy, local residents are being encouraged to complete a questionnaire on community safety issues, a local resident has put pen to paper and written a poem about the NHS after being inspired by a TV programme, voters across the country will now need to show photo ID when voting in elections and Whitwell Book club are inviting people to attend their first ‘Meet the Author’ event.
Residents have their say on Creswell Growth Plan
Tree planting for The Queen's Green Canopy
Community Safety Questionnaire
Voter ID required fro elections
Lonely in 2022 poem by Grant Stothard
Whitwell Book Club author events
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Bolsover TV - 13 January 2023
In this week's episode a £5million bid has been submitted to the cultural development fund for Shirebrook, as the impact of older people falling in Derbyshire is estimated to cost the county forty-nine million pounds, classes are being staged to help prevent falls and help people stay independent, a road in Langwith Junction is an accident waiting to happen according to local residents, four youngsters from Whaley Thorns staged a special song and dance show as part of a new holiday club, a project to help people get connected is progressing well and is looking for more people to join and we visit Bolsover Drama Group as they take to the stage again for their latest production ‘Sinbad the Sailor’.
Cultural Development Fund for Shirebrook
Strictly No Falling classes
Langwith Junction problems
Release holiday club
Get digital savvy with new classes
Sinbad the Sailor panto is coming to Bolsover
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Bolsover TV - 6 January 2023
In this week's episode make walking your New Year's resolution, ten students from Area 51 Martial Arts and Tricking Academy have put Bolsover District on the map with a 12-medal haul at the recent WAKO World Championships, a new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy has been introduced by Bolsover District Council to help those who find themselves in this unfortunate position, young people from across the District are taking their first step into the leisure industry after gaining qualifications in Sports Leadership and a Whitwell business is bringing together local poets work into one special book.
Choose walking as your New Year resolution
Area 51 World Championship success
Rough Sleeping Strategy
Sports Leadership awards
Rotten Poetry - Eclecticism
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Bolsover TV - 22 December 2022
On this week's episode we take a look at some of the stories that have made the headlines during another extremely busy year. As is tradition at this time of year we feature some of the bloopers from the crew and we also test our presenter, Michael’s knowledge of the District on some of the stories we have covered…
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Bolsover TV - 16 December 2022
On this week's episode the Council receives a grant for nearly one million pounds to help improve air quality across the District, the Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre are wanting to help residents claim the benefits they are entitled to, Bolsover District Council has introduced a new charter banning sky lanterns and helium balloon releases on their land, twelve groups have each received a grant from the Council to help towards their group, the council has voted against proposals for an East Midlands Combined County Authority for the fourth time and a Whitwell woman is helping people get their lives on track.
Council receives air quality grant
DUWC encourages people to claim Attendance Allowance
Sky Lantern and Helium Balloon Charter
Community groups receive cheques
Councillors vote against Combined Authority proposal
Freedom 3 with Angie
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Bolsover TV - 9 December 2022
On the episode we speak to Councillor Mary Dooley about donating to food banks at our contact centres, money is being made available to those struggling with housing costs, residents are asked to give their thoughts on how anti-social behaviour is tackled, Hardwick Hall shines a light on its history and Bolsover Castle tells a story with Christmas trees.
Food bank donations
Luminate Hardwick
ASB survey
Christmas celebrations
Housing payments
Bolsover Castle trees
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Bolsover TV - 2 December 2022
On this week's episode we talk to Council Leader and CEO about the 'perfect storm' of housing problems, a Bolsover business is bidding to become the IAAF Car Distributor of the Year, a Tibshelf woman celebrated her 100th birthday last week, South Normanton and Bolsover start the Christmas celebrations, Langwith Art Group's drawing and paintings are on display in the Council offices and an author from Tibshelf has published her new book in aid of the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group.
'Perfect Storm' of housing problems
AutoSupplies bid for national award
South Normanton and Bolsover Christmas celebrations
Doris Gosden celebrates her 100th birthday
Langwith Art Club display
Tibshelf Author, Kathryn Salt launches book
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Bolsover TV - 25 November 2022
On this week's episode we look back at a year of success with the Community Rail Partnership, help is available for those struggling with the cost of living, Santa is looking forward to meeting you at Bolsover Castle, knitters and crocheters are being called on to help the vulnerable and we visit a café with a difference in South Normanton.
Community Rail Partnership
Cost of Living
Bolsover Through the Seasons
Santa
Knitting
Coffee and Books
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Bolsover TV - 18 November 2022
In this week's episode of Bolsover TV we look at common recycling mistakes and find out how we can help reduce contamination rates, a new centre has opened in Bolsover to give advice to voluntary and community groups, school children have been gathering seeds in Whitwell Wood, an exhibition in Bolsover showcased the history of the town, residents in Shirebrook take a look at the town from a different perspective and Creswell in Bloom are officially award winners.
Recycling
Bolsover CVS
Seed gathering
Bolsover - A Gem of a Place
Shirebrook VR
Creswell in Bloom
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Bolsover TV - 11 November 2022
In this week's episode Bolsover District Council set up a wholly owned company called Dragonfly Developments to help build more council houses, create jobs and generate much-needed income for the authority. Council staff get knitting and want local residents to join them, we take a look at some of the amazing displays as the District prepares for Remembrance Sunday, the Streetscene teams have been nominated for an award, volunteers, businesses and community groups came together to help plant trees as part of the Council’s Woodland Experience Day and a dance group from Barlborough is helping people release their inner-creativeness and expressing their emotions.
Dragonfly Developments
Woodland Experience Day
Streetscene APSE Nomination
Get Knitting
Poppy displays
MK Dance
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Bolsover TV - 4 November 2022
In this week's episode the council announce they are to refurbish Jubilee Court in Pinxton, a group of Creswell residents have erected their own special display in memory of military and civilian servicemen and women, business and community groups across the district are taking advantage of a free advertising offer, an exhibition called Bolsover: A gem of a place is to held in Bolsover Library, a chance meeting has led to a Clowne man opening up his own Barber’s shop and villagers in Elmton came together to plant an oak tree to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum jubilee and her long reign.
Jubilee Court refurbishment
Creswell residents poppy display
Bolsover: A Gem of a Place
Business and community groups free adverts offer
Jay's Backyard Barbers
Elmton oak tree planting
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Bolsover TV - 28 October 2022
In this week's episode eligible households are urged to apply for Discretionary Housing Payments, a scheme has been launched to help local residents become ‘Digitally Connected’, work on the new three-million pound Creswell Heritage and Wellbeing centre is progressing well, two fixed penalty notices have been issued in Bolsover as the Council cracks down on environmental crime, a Woodland Creation Experience Day is being offered as part of the Councils ambitious Bolsover Community Woodlands project and a local charity is asking people to Walk a Mile to help raise awareness of people living in poverty.
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs)
Digital Connect
Woodland Experience Days
Fixed Penalty Notices issued in Bolsover
Work progressing on Creswell Health and Wellbeing Centre
Walk a Mile
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Bolsover TV - 21 October 2022
In this week's episode we talk to the founder of Treacle.me, a social prescribing website that aims to help local residents, the popular Bolsover Lantern Parade is back and you have the chance to make your own lantern, 19 new council properties are starting to take shape in Whaley Thorns, Creswell Crags are staging a range of spooky adventures to celebrate Halloween, sign up to play Bolsover Community Lottery and you could win a 'Wheelie' great prize and we visit a Bolsover woman who has turned her passion for textiles and recycling into a business.
Treacle.me social prescribing platform
Lantern Making workshops
Progress on Whaley Thorns Housing
Wheelie great prize
Halloween events at Creswell Crags
Turning textiles and recycling into a business
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Bolsover TV - 14 October 2022
On this week's episode a new fitness facility opens in Tibshelf, a scheme is available to help people replace their faulty home appliances, Shirebrook Cricket Club is optimistic for funding for their new pavilion, the next issue of InTouch is on its way to your home, never forget to put your bin out again by signing up for email bin reminders and Blue Skies Aeromodelling Club explain the thrill of model aircraft.
New fitness facility for Tibshelf
Home Appliance Loan Scheme
Sign up for email bin reminders
Latest InTouch magazine to hit doormats soon
Shirebrook Cricket Club fundraising campaign
Blue Sky Aeromodelling Club
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Bolsover TV - 7 October 2022
On this week's episode of Bolsover TV, a new Crematorium facility is to be built in Shirebrook, Fiver Fest returns to Bolsover again, Children in Whitwell get a different kind of education, Bolsover residents are asked to voice their concerns on underage drinking, a spooky half term is planned at Bolsover Castle and a Shirebrook woman has dedicated her time to helping cats.
Shirebrook Crematorium
Whitwell Primary School army visit
Community Alcohol Partnership
Bolsover Castle half term events
Fiver Fest - Bolsover
Cottage Kitties
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Bolsover TV - 30 September 2022
On this week's episode of Bolsover TV:
We speak to Council Leaders about the steps they are taking to ensure developments are not abandoned following the collapse of Woodhead Construction
Glapwell is set the welcome the National British Ploughing Championships
Caboodle Textiles in Pleasley has a huge range of material on offer
Shirebrook prepares for a brass band competition
And Jason tells us how Rhubarb Farm helped him when no one else could
Construction projects plan
British National Ploughing Championship
Bolsover Brass Band Festival
Creswell Retro Gaming Festival
Caboodle Textiles
Jason's Story
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Bolsover TV - 23 September 2022
In this week's episode:
We look back at how the council marked the death of HM The Queen
Residents in Creswell are being asked for their thoughts on how they use Fox Green
We visit Langwith Bassett Village Hall to see what it has to offer
Whitwell residents will soon be able to enjoy their very own community orchard
Shirebrook residents can get a glimpse of the future as they use a new digital planning tool
And Bolsover Drama Group are getting ready to stage their next musical
The Queen
Fox Green
Langwith Bassett Village Hall
A38 works
Shirebrook planning tool
Whitwell Community Orchard
Bolsover Drama Group
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HM The Queen 1926 - 2022
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Bolsover TV - 2 September 2022
On this week's episode an event is being held in Creswell to help educate people in their rights as carers, wife, mother, business owner and entrepreneur Abi Hardy talks to us about her expanding business, Pinxton’s heritage and history have been bought to life in a spectacular mural, after outgrowing their premises in Clowne, Carrick Vets have moved and opened a new state-of-the-art practice in Barlborough, 'Wiggle and Giggle' is their motto, so why not go and enjoy a game of Walking Netball with the Arc Angels and we go back to a Whitwell Wildlife Garden to see how it is flourishing, two years after it was just an overgrown piece of land.
Carers event in Creswell
IAM Skin and Beauty flourishes
Carrick Vets move premises
Pinxton comes to life with new Mural
Arc Angels Walking Netball
Garden Besides the Plant in Whitwell
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Bolsover TV - 26 August 2022
In this week's episode Bolsover District Council is investing £200,000 into providing CCTV across the District, as inflation hit 10.1% in July and the cost of living shows no sign of receding, we talk to the Citizens Advice about how they can help, Creswell and Langwith are gearing up as they get set to stage their community galas, the Council takes a tougher stance on environmental crime, a Tibshelf woman was that fed up with litter when she was walking her dog, she created a litter tree sculpture and South Normanton is the latest town in the UK to set up its very own Community Fridge.
Council investing £200k for new CCTV
Help for cost of living from Citizens Advice
Creswell and Langwith Galas to take place
Councils tougher stance on environmental crime
Tibshelf litter tree
South Normanton Community Fridge
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Bolsover TV - 19 August 2022
In this week's episode Bolsover town could see a £15.48m investment as the Council bids for Levelling Up funding, a rogue and cavalier landlord has pleaded guilty to four counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order and Bolsover Castle is set to host the Grand Medieval Joust over the August Bank Holiday. We get to see the beauty of Hardwick Hall and Park… from a unique vantage point, Westhouses association with the railways is continuing and Pinxton’s history and heritage is set to come alive as part of an arts project.
Bolsover town centre 'Levelling Up' bid
Rogue landlord pleads guilty to four counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order
Westhouses Railway Gardens
Medieval Joust at Bolsover Castle
Hardwick Hall Roof Tour
Pinxton Mural
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Bolsover TV - 12 August 2022
In this episode 80 more council properties are set to benefit from external wall insulation, a new sport could be making its way to the District and the Council wants your views, the summer of adventure continues at Pleasley Vale, residents are asked to be cautious with their household waste, a Sutton -in-Ashfield resident has been issued with a £200 Fixed Penalty Notice and we visit Tiny Town in Barlborough to see what they have on offer for our youngest residents.
Council properties set to benefit from External Wall Insulation
Tiny town play heaven for youngsters
Summer adventure at Pleasley Vale
Gas Canister warning
Fly tipping fine
Could Pétanque be introduced into the District
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Bolsover TV - 5 August 2022
On this episode of Bolsover TV we speak to Councillor Duncan McGregor about the Council's third consecutive RoSPA award, a story telling workshop is set to take place in Bolsover, firework display organisers are being urged to register with the Council’s voluntary registration scheme, youngsters in Creswell can enjoy some outdoor activities as part of a Community Woodlands Project and a café if Bolsover has a novel way of keeping our four-legged friends cool on those hot days.
RoSPA
Story telling workshop
Fireworks
Community Woodlands Project
Helping keep dogs cool
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Bolsover TV - 29 July 2022
On this week's episode of Bolsover TV:
We learn about plans to install air source heat pumps in Whaley Common
We unearth some medieval pottery as we join an archaeological dig in Elmton
Why not enjoy the great outdoors and have a Summer Adventure at Pleasley Vale
The Council has been successful in a bid from the Safer Streets fund and will receive £173,000 to help protect the vulnerable in our society and provide activities for young people to enjoy
And a new Singing for the Brain group has been set up in Pinxton to help people affected by dementia
Air source heat pumps
Elmton archaeological dig
Bolsover artisan market
Summer of Adventure
Safer Streets Fund
Singing for the Brain
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Bolsover TV - 22 July 2022
In this week's episode we talk to a Children's Librarian about the new summer Reading Challenge, Love Parks Week is coming up and there are a host of activities to enjoy at one particular area in Bolsover, with the cost of living crisis showing no end, can you get a grant to improve your energy efficiency? The Great British Food Festival will tickle your taste buds as it returns to Hardwick Hall, we have got highlights from the annual Clowne Gala and we sent our presenter Michael to visit Odds and Sods Reclamation to see what treasures he could unearth…
Summer Reading Challenge 2022
Love Parks Week
Clowne Gala 2022
Energy Efficiency Grants
Great British Food Festival
Odds and Sods Reclamation
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Bolsover TV - 15 July 2022
In this week's episode a series of roadshows are set to tour Bolsover District, Whitwell WI have been celebrating their 75th anniversary, young people can enjoy a ‘Summer Adventure’ in the great outdoors at Pleasley Vale over the school holidays, Council Leader Steve Fritchley is offering free adverts to businesses and groups across the District, take a look at the highlights of Newton Carnival and we take to the skies with Lees Hover Vision as we go ‘Behind the Scenes’ to see how he captures those amazing aerial views.
Roadshows tour Bolsover District
Whitwell WI celebrate their 75th anniversary
2022 Newton Carnival highlights
Council Leader offers businesses free adverts
Horizon 29 welcome Peak Pharmacy
Have a 'Summer Adventure'
Behind the Scenes with Lees Hover Vision
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Bolsover TV - 8 July 2022
In this week's episode work has started on building 28 new council bungalows for the elderly in Shirebrook, a butcher in Pinxton aims to be a cut above the rest as he takes over the Farm Gate in the village, a fun-filled family day out is on the cards on Saturday 16 July as Clowne Gala returns, pizza boxes can be recycled in your burgundy bin, Bolsover Civic Society aim to bring back the tradition of Well Dressings to the town and I am treated to a night out in Pinxton with a group of ladies!!
New council bungalows being built in Shirebrook
Local Pinxton butcher aims to be a cut above the rest
Pizza box recycling
Attend Clowne Gala on 16 July
Bolsover Well Dressing
A night out with the ladies at Pinxton Bingo Club
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Bolsover TV - 1 July 2022
In this week's episode, Shirebrook businesses can get a makeover, residents of the District can look forward to receiving top class eye care as a brand new clinic and surgical centre has opened in Barlborough, two bus loads of Pinxton residents headed for the seaside, Bolsover District’s biggest parade and carnival is set to return to the streets of Newton after a two-year absence, Bolsover Gala proves a huge success, a Pinxton lady’s passion for gardening has raised nearly £500 for nursing charities and Dumb waiter…I don’t think so as a new breed of waiters are being employed at a top hotel.
Shirebrook business grants
Newmedica opens new premises in Barlborough
Bolsover Gala is a success
Pinxton FC visit the seaside
Newton Carnival returns
Rosemary's Garden
Bella the Robot Waiter
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Bolsover TV - 24 June 2022
In this week's episode the Council's planners are 'the best' for granting planning permission, plans for Creswell Community Gala have got underway, we return to Charlie's Place to see their new intake of animal rescues, residents in Shirebrook have made the most of their town fair and the Baroness of Bolsover is on hand to teach me proper table manners.
Planners
Creswell Gala
Jobs Fair
Shirebrook Town Fair
Charlie's Place
Baroness of Bolsover
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Bolsover TV - 17 June 2022
In this episode we follow Flying High Academy from Mansfield as they take part in the Creswell Rail Trail, volunteers at Stainsby Festival have been given a special award, get your nominations in for the Staying Active Awards, classic cars are heading to Clowne Motor Show, Fiver Fest returns to Bolsover for a summer of bargains and some interesting creations have appeared in Westhouses.
Flying High Academy do the Creswell Rail Trail
Stainsby Festival receives Queen's Award
Clowne Classic Car Show
Staying Active Awards
Fiver Fest returns to Bolsover
Yarn bombing in Westhouses
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Bolsover TV - 10 June 2022
In this episode: Elmton residents prepare to open their gardens to the public, we take a whistle stop tour of the jubilee events that happened across the district, we take a look behind the scenes to find out more about environmentally friendly homes in Whaley Thorns and we visit Good Dog training in Glapwell to see some well-trained pooches in action.
Elmton Open Gardens
Jubilee round-up
Creswell retro gaming festival
Oakworth Homes
Good Dog Training
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Bolsover TV - 3 June 2022
On this week's episode we speak to Councillor Deborah Watson about changes to the way we recycle plastic, a local company in Clowne has been awarded a Royal Warrant, a group of volunteers has been helping to raise awareness of speeding in Shuttlewood, Whitwell is blooming lovely as their flower festival is underway and we visit Bolsover to see the unveiling of a new bench.
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Bolsover TV - 27 May 2022
In this week's episode South Normanton Parish Council are looking to turn the Zion Methodist Church into a community venue, two events are being staged to encourage more people to volunteer across the District and Heritage High students reminisce with a Barlborough resident about the Queen’s coronation. Palterton Flower Pot Festival is in full swing, we have a round-up of where the queen’s Platinum Jubilee events are taking place and a Tibshelf poet is donating the proceeds from her book to Ashgate Hospice.
Potential new community venue for South Normanton
School children reminisce with Barlborough resident on Queen's coronation
Palterton Flower Pot Festival in full swing
Round-up of Queen's Platinum Jubilee events
Two events to promote volunteering
Tibshelf poet donated funds from book to Ashgate Hospice
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Bolsover TV - 20 May 2022
In this week's episode £165k has been raised to erect a sculpture in Shirebrook to remember the town's colliery, the Council wants sports clubs, athletes, schools and individuals to be nominated for the Staying Active Awards, men are being asked not to ‘bottle up’ as a new group has formed in South Normanton, the popular Bolsover Gala is returning after an absence of two years, more new Council housing in Creswell and we go behind the scenes with Playground Inspector, Paul Jessop to see just how he keeps our playgrounds safe and open.
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Bolsover TV - 13 May 2022
In this episode 21 new council properties have been completed and the first tenants have moved in, a credit union tells us how they can help with people’s financial well-being, keep fit and stay healthy as a household with an exclusive household membership deal at the Council’s Go! Active leisure facility, businesses, community groups and charities can take advantage of a free advertising offer, Bolsover Town FC U7s have been celebrating after lifting the North Derbyshire Football League Cup, and Creswell’s new Mining Disaster Memorial has been officially unveiled.
Council tenants move into new homes in Whitwell
Credit union can help with your financial well-being
Sign up to our Household Membership
Free adverts for businesses, groups and charities
Bolsover Town FC U7s win the cup
New Mining Memorial unveiled in Creswell
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Bolsover TV - 6 May 2022
In this episode we see how work is progressing on the first future Homes site in Whaley Thorns, the Council want you to have your say on how to improve public engagement in the planning application process, Bolsover Drama Group are getting ready for a Perfect Wedding, new Pick n Mix sessions have started in Pinxton, we have some advice on car security, play the Bolsover District Community Lottery and win a free staycation and we talk to Jack Baddams about the importance of bird ringing and how it helps us understand the habits of our feathered friends.
Council houses at Whaley Thorns starting to take shape
Improving public engagement in planning
Pinxton Pick n Mix sessions
Perfect Wedding by Bolsover Drama Group
Vehicle security advice
Win a Staycation with Bolsover Community Lottery
Bird ringing with Jack Baddams at Creswell Crags
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Bolsover TV - 29 April 2022
In this episode the Council receives £1.9million form the Shared Prosperity fund and Councillor Liz Smyth tells us what it can be spent on, a £1.5million refurbishment of Parkfields in Clowne is making sure elderly residents are kept safe and warm. The latest Artisan Market is coming to Bolsover town centre, whilst Shirebrook will host a classic car and auto jumble in the Market Place, a new football hub at our Go! Active leisure facility could make youngsters dreams of becoming a footballer reality and local residents and visitors are being encouraged to sign up to a charity walk at Hardwick Hall in aid of Parkinson’s.
Cllr Liz Smyth talks about the Shared Prosperity Fund
Parkfield residents are Safe and Warm
Bolsover Artisan Market
Shirebrook Classic Car and Auto Jumble
Football Hub with Chesterfield FC Academy
Charity walk for Parkinson's at Hardwick Hall
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Bolsover TV - 22 April 2022
On this week's episode of Bolsover TV:
We visit Valley View Independent Living accommodation to have a look at improvements being made there
Three properties in Barlborough are opening up their garden gates in aid of charity
Local people, groups, clubs and schools are set to be recognised for keeping people active over the past two years with the Staying Active Awards
Green fingered residents can get discounted compost bins
And those wacky and zany characters are coming back to Palterton as the village gets ready to stage its annual Flower Pot Festival
Valley View
Staying Active Awards
Compost bins
Covid vaccination centres
Barlborough Open Gardens
Valefest 2022
Palterton Flower Pot Festival
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Bolsover TV - 15 April 2022
In this episode a £400k grant is set to help streamline and deliver digital innovation to the Council’s planning service, 11 schools took part in the first District Triathlon event, the Council is offering a free reminder service to residents who forget to put out their bins, the communities of Langwith and Whaley Thorns are set to light up Poulter country Park as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, a group of willing volunteers and two businesses from Whitwell have shown their caring side as they have repaired a local beauty spot and a Forest School in Whitwell has become Pen Pals with a school in the USA.
Digital innovation in planning
Langwith and Whaley Thorns Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Schools District Triathlon
Bin collections email reminders
Improvement to Water Lane in Belph
Forest Schools pen pal exchange
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Bolsover TV - 8 April 2022
In this episode, Cllr Liz Smyth tells us the Council is set to receive a share of a £2.6 billion pot of money to help deliver local projects, as the cost of living is on the increase, we find out where you can go for advice, an exclusive membership deal for households to enjoy the activities at the Council’s Go! Active leisure facility is now available, Bolsover District Council warns its residents to be aware of a Council Tax scam, visitors to Creswell can take a trip back in time to the Ice Age and we meet the first female accredited Gong Master in the East Midlands.
Council set to receive share of Prosperity Fund
Help available from Citizens Advice
Household Membership is now open
Residents beware of council Tax scam
Creswell Rail Trail launched
Meet the only female Gong Master in the East Midlands
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Bolsover TV - 1 April 2022
In this week's episode, at a recent meeting, councillors debated Local Government Reform and the Levelling Up White Paper, eight kilometres of new trails are now available for people to use near Pleasley as the Council encourages you to get out and about, a Covid memorial event was held at the council offices in Clowne, the latest Artisan Market comes to Bolsover, a scheme that has helped people with long-term health problems over the past years is being expanded and we visit the new Glapwell Nurseries, complete with Bothy Bistro and Café that has recently opened up in the village.
Council debate on Local Government reform
New multi-user trails opened at Pleasley
Covid-19 Memorial
Bolsover Artisan Market
Bolsover wellness Scheme expanded
New Glapwell Nurseries and Bothy Bistro and Café opens
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Bolsover TV - 25 March 2022
In this week’s programme, we visit Tibshelf to talk about demolishing a block of flats and regeneration, virtual reality technology is coming to Shirebrook giving residents a chance to see how developers plan their sites after the Council have been successful in bidding for more funding from the PropTech Engagement Fund. If you are planning to stage a street party for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee then you may need to get a temporary road closure, sixty trees have been planted in Bolsover as part of the Council’s ambitions to help tackle climate change and improve the environment, young children from the Bolsover First Steps Pre-School get physical and ValeFest 2022 is set to get the local community rocking with headline act Jake and Elwood Blues Brothers Tribute Band.
Tibshelf flats and high street regeneration
Bolsover Pre School gets physical
Sixty trees planted in Bolsover
Queen's Jubilee street closures
Virtual reality coming to Shirebrook
ValeFest is back
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Bolsover TV - 18 March 2022
In this week's episode, the Council is taking part in the Great British Spring Clean and asking for local volunteers, a new skate park is open and ready for use in Creswell, garden waste collections are set to restart, communities across the District come together to help Ukraine, households across the District may be eligible for a £150 discount on their Council tax and a local radio station wants to say thank you to individuals and groups who make a difference.
Great British Spring Clean
Creswell skate park opens
Green bin collections restart
Council Tax discount
Fundraising for Ukraine
Crags Radio - Community Star Awards
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Bolsover TV - 11 March 2022
In this week's episode we speak to those involved with the Creswell Health and Wellbeing Centre as construction gets underway, a hairdresser in Pinxton celebrates 50 years in Business, a new breakfast club for veterans of the Armed Forces opens in South Normanton, Fiver Fest returns to Bolsover, we find out more about a Covid-19 bereavement support group and a group of stitchers in Whitwell have started a group at the local social club.
Creswell health and wellbeing centre
Hair by Chris celebrates 50 years
Armed Forces breakfast club
Fiver Fest
IAN bereavement group
Whitwool Stitchers
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Bolsover TV - 4 March 2022
In this week's episode up to 26 new council properties are to be built in Shirebrook, a young man from Pinxton has been left devastated after his PlayStation 5 was stolen even before he had got to play on it, I head to Pleasley Vale for a relaxing time with the Snug Yoga Studio, residents in Shirebrook are being asked for their views to help formulate a new growth plan for the town, a mini-festival is being held in Whitwell and we raise a glass and say cheers to Old Bolsover Yard’s latest venture.
New Bolsover Homes properties for Shirebrook
Stolen PlayStation 5 leaves Pinxton man devastated
Mini festival to be held in Whitwell
Give your views on the Shirebrook Growth Plan
Relax in the Snug Yoga studio
Have a tipple at Yard Ales
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Bolsover TV - 25 February 2022
In this week's episode a community group needs a ‘Helping Hand’ to attract new members and funding, a new artisan market is coming to Bolsover to encourage more people to visit the town, a country inn near Tibshelf is throwing open its doors to welcome old and new customers, members from Bolsover Woodlands took part in a range of activities as they enjoyed a day out team building, a new Pick n mix session is being provided in Bolsover for those aged 50+ and after Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin we look on the bright side and take a tour of the District to see what it has to offer.
Clowne community group needs a 'Helping Hand'
Bolsover Artisan Market
Bolsover Woodlands team building day
New Pick n Mix session
The Shoulder at Hardstoft
What Bolsover District has to offer
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Bolsover TV - 18 February 2022
In this episode Councillor Liz Smyth urges local businesses to sign up to a new business support scheme, a memorial has been unveiled to commemorate the South Normanton Colliery disaster where eight men lost their lives, an author and poet from Whitwell is set to publish his first novel after being inspired by his garden, if you are finding it hard to teach your child how to ride their bike, then sign up to the Council’s next Balanceability course and three local scouts are busy fundraising money to go on a trip of a lifetime.
Business support scheme
Remembering the South Normanton Colliery disaster
You vs Train
Register your child for the next Balanceablity course
'An expedition around my garden'
Three local scouts selected for World Scout Jamboree
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Bolsover TV - 11 February 2022
In this episode work on the next set of Council properties under the Bolsover Homes banner has started, Love is in the air in Bolsover as performers and musicians will be taking to the town to celebrate Valentine’s Day, a hairdresser in Creswell has beaten off pandemics and global recessions and has recently celebrated their 30th birthday, the Council urges people to think about their shed and garage security and we get exclusive access to join Bolsover Drama Group in rehearsals for their latest blockbuster.
New Bolsover Homes for Whaley Thorns
Love Busk in Bolsover
Three people fined for fly tipping
Garage and shed security
Hairdressers in Creswell celebrates 30th birthday
Bolsover Drama Group get ready for their next production
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Bolsover TV - 4 February 2022
In this episode, Council Leader, Cllr Steve Fritchley discusses the results of the recent skills survey, work to revamp a community pond is set to start in Newton as the local community association want to bring it back to its former glory, a local company from Clowne are doing their bit to tackle climate change whilst keeping the country’s transport network moving, window and door alarms are being provided to residents in Langwith Junction and Shirebrook in a bid to make them feel safer, you could win up to £25,000 or a £1,000 Sainsbury's voucher on the Bolsover District Community Lottery and a new piece of life-saving equipment has been donated to the parish of Whitwell thanks to the council’s house-building contract.
Skills Audit results revealed
Newton Community Association pond project
Bolsover District Community Lottery
Safe and Secure making residents feel safe
Alliance Transport technologies giving us greener vehicles
Council housing project donated Defib to Whitwell
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Bolsover TV - 28 January 2022
In this episode we see how the construction of 21 new council homes in Whitwell is coming along and work on a new skatepark has got underway in an effort to produce the next Olympic star. Help is available to make life easier for those with hearing problems, a community speedwatch scheme is helping to raise awareness of speeding motorists in Blackwell Parish, a retro gaming event is being held in Creswell and Sam from Bolsover is ‘sowing the seeds’ for a blooming business in the town.
Bolsover Homes Update in Whitwell
Work on new skatepark starts in Creswell
Speedwatch scheme starts in Blackwell Parish
Retro Gaming Event being held in Creswell
Help is available for those with hearing issues
Sam sows the seeds for her flower business
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Bolsover TV - 21 January 2022
In this week's episode we talk to two local groups who are benefitting from the Bolsover District Community Lottery, a community foodstore in Shirebrook wants your help, sports clubs and organisations are being encouraged to sign up to two new sports workshops, work on a new 3G football pitch in Clowne is set to start, visit Barlborough Heritage and Resource Centre and find out about the past and present of this historic village and burlesque dance classes aim to make women feel more empowered and confident about their bodies.
Community groups benefit from the Bolsover District Lottery Scheme
Help local people through the Shirebrook Storehouse
Sports education courses
Barlborough Heritage and Resource Centre
Work to start on new 3G pitch
Keep fit with Chair Burlesque
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Bolsover TV - 14 January 2022
In this week's episode the Council Leader, Steve Fritchley has asked the government for more money to help struggling businesses, the former Coalite site near Bolsover is starting to take shape as a new road infrastructure has been built, essential work to clear vegetation has started on the A38, a Party in the Dark event is taking place in Bolsover, the Council has published its Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Licensing Principles and a project to Knit Bolsover has got underway.
Council Leader requests more government support for businesses
Horizon 29 starts to take shape
Bolsover's Party in the Dark
A38 grounds maintenance work starts
Gambling Act principles published
Knit Bolsover
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Bolsover TV - 7 January 2022
In this week's episode a Palterton community organisation are celebrating after being awarded nearly nine-thousand pounds from the National Lottery, a Bolsover woman keeps to her New Year’s Resolution and finishes her Nature Journal, keep up to date with the latest Council and District news with our E-Newsletters, residents are being asked to dust off their thinking caps and name the Council’s three new street sweepers, Alisha Hanson from Barlborough shows us why 'Leaders are made, not born' and Bolsover has put a bold bid in to become a city as part of the Queen’s 70-year reign celebrations.
Jubilee Club Lottery Grant
Alisha Hanson and her Leadership Journey
Sign up for E-Newsletters
Name three sweet sweeping vehicles
Nature Journal
Bolsover's City Bid
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Bolsover TV - 23 December 2021
We take a look back at some of the highlights and memorable moments that we have covered in 2021 and also reveal some of the mishaps, mispronunciations and misadventures from our presenter Michael.
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Bolsover TV - 17 December 2021
In this week's episode the first of one million trees has been planted at Fox Green in Creswell as part of Bolsover District Council’s Community Woodlands project and the Frasers Group are wanting to reach out to local people to help make them the heart of their operation. The elderly community in Langwith and Whaley Thorns had some Christmas cheer recently as they attended the Parish’s annual Christmas Party, the Unite Battle Bus came to Shirebrook and Clowne to share an important message, the BLAST organisation and Shirebrook Academy have joined forces to distribute gifts to families in need in the area, the Council is investing five-hundred thousand pounds its refurbish the gym at its Go! Active leisure facility, to continue providing its members with the best possible experience, equipment and technology on the market and over three-hundred residents from Blackwell Parish have created a winter woodland for locals to enjoy.
Creswell is 'one in a million'
Be a part of the Fraser Group community
Unite Battle Bus comes to Shirebrook
Langwith/Whaley Thorns Christmas Party
BLAST and Shirebrook Academy spread some festive cheer
Go! Active gym refurbishment
Winter woodland in Blackwell
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Bolsover TV - 10 December 2021
In this week's episode a local councillor Clowne has spoken out about the proposed closure of East Clune Care Home and Bolsover Woodlands Enterprise are making use of an empty shop in the town centre and have a proposal for the community. Pollution was also on the agenda for Council Leader, Steve Fritchley as he visited a firm in Pinxton to see how technology can help reduce it, a £250 cheque was handed over to one lucky resident for completing a skill survey, pupils from the District’s Youth Council enjoyed a day out at Pleasley Vale Outdoor Activity Centre recently, children and their families from Langwith and Whaley Thorns enjoyed a Christmas Party, and we caught up with top inclusive ice skater Callum Mills from Shuttlewood as he was preparing for the World Championships.
Clowne councillor speaks out about proposed closure of care home
Bolsover Woodlands Enterprise pop-up shop
Council Leader meets Pinxton firm to talk pollution
Langwith/Whaley Thorns Christmas Party
Youth Council away day
Skills Survey questionnaire winner
Shuttlewood ice skater bids to become World Champion
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Bolsover TV - 3 December 2021
In this week's episode businesses in Bolsover District are bucking the national trend and Council Leader, Steve Fritchley welcomes a government minister to Shirebrook. Older people and those with long term health conditions can now get a ‘helping hand’ with their exercise regimes, Hilcote switched on their Christmas lights, seven former councillors have been bestowed with the honour of Honorary Alderman for their dedicated years of service and a Hodthorpe man has written a book recollecting his childhood spent in the area.
Business in Bolsover District bucking national trend
Wellness Hub launched
Council leader welcomes Minister to Shirebrook
Hilcote Christmas lights switch on
Council honours seven former councillors
Memoirs of a kid from 'Odthorpe'
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Bolsover TV - 26 November 2021
In this week's episode bunting and dragonfly sculptures created by the local community have been put up in Bolsover town, a Steetley business has shown how SMART they are as they scooped the Queen's Award for Innovation, Females in Whitwell enjoyed a party in the dark, we had a grrrreat time as we visited the Bear Cave in Clowne, a sporting superstar runs through the District as he took on a remarkable 24-hour fundraising challenge and we hear the tale of the Sad Bauble and how the magic of Christmas made it all sparkly again.
Bunting and dragonfly sculptures in Bolsover
Solution Saddles scoop the Queens Award for Innovation
Whitwell females enjoy a Party in the Dark
Kevin Sinfield Extra Mile Challenge
Roar-ing success for Barlborough Bears
A Sad Bauble
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Bolsover TV - 19 November 2021
In this week's episode we talk to Councillor Duncan McGregor as work is due to start in the New Year on the new Creswell Health and Wellbeing Centre and the team at half acre farm launch their 2022 calendar. A Bolsover author writes about her parents’ unique love story, a one thousand pound decathlon voucher is up for grabs in our Bolsover District Lottery Scheme, a plaque of remembrance was laid in Barlborough for all the miners who sadly lost their lives and we have a prickly encounter in Tibshelf.
Work to start on new Creswell Health and Wellbeing Centre
Half Acre Farm 2022 calendar
Barlborough Miners memorial plaque unveiled
£1k Decathlon shopping voucher could be yours
Rhubarb Farm Christmas market
Bolsover author talks about her Hidden Secrets book
Tibshelf couple talk about their hedgehog rescue centre
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Bolsover TV - 12 November 2021
On this week's episode of Bolsover TV we visit Creswell to find out more about their ambitious tree planting scheme, we speak to Rachel from Deaf-initely Women about the services they offer to women with hearing impairments, dog owners are reminded to ensure their dogs are both microchipped and wearing a collar with a tag, we speak to Jake who has found work, and his confidence, following a Kickstart Scheme placement and we head to Old Bolsover Yard to meet Santa Claus himself
Creswell tree planting
Deaf-initely Women
Dog collar reminder
Armistice wreath laying
Kickstart Scheme
Santa's Grotto
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Bolsover TV - 5 November 2021
In this week's episode we ask Council Leader, Steve Fritchley how the government’s budget impacts upon the authority, twenty thousand tulip bulbs have been planted by a local farm in preparation for their 2022 Tulip Festival and a spooktacular event was held for children in Langwith. Also children in Pinxton had a great time during the half-term week as the village held two free fun days and the village of Barlborough is bought to life through the writings and poetry of its schools former headmaster.
Budget announcement and how it affects the Council
Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre and Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team
Half Acre Farm tulip planting
Langwith Spooktacular Halloween event
Pinxton October half-term fun days
History of Barlborough book
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Bolsover TV - 29 October 2021
In this week's episode Council Leader, Steve Fritchley tells us about plans for a new crematorium in Shirebrook and the popular Bolsover Lantern Parade is back and you can have-a-go at making your own lantern. Pinxton residents and a local company have joined forces to fight pollution in the village, housing landlords across Bolsover District are being invited to an event hosted by Derbyshire Police and we take to the skies and visit East Midlands airport in a Boeing 737.
Proposed crematorium for Shirebrook
Pinxton residents and a local company join forces to fight pollution
Bolsover Lantern Parade workshops
Housing landlords webinar
We take to the skies in the Airavana flight simulator
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Bolsover TV - 22 October 2021
In this week's episode an enlivenment project where the community in Bolsover are making bunting to display in the town centre, R&E Glam Tents provide a bit of sparkle for that special occasion, Halloween fun at Bolsover Castle, sign up to the Bolsover District Community Lottery and support local good causes and also be in with a chance of winning the £25k jackpot, local residents are being urged to join the council’s Citizen’s Panel and Sing Out Strong as a choir with a difference hits the streets of Bolsover.
Bolsover town bunting making project
R&E Glam Tents
Halloween fun at Bolsover Castle
Support local good causes across Bolsover District Lottery
Join the Council's Citizens Panel
Sing Out Strong Choir in Bolsover
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Bolsover TV - 15 October 2021
In this episode we hear from a Blackwell councillor about his drive for road safety, the council shares some of the recent compliments they have received from residents, we take a trip with the Council's Community Ranger to see what they do, the Council held a drop-in session to celebrate National Customer Services Week, local people will be able to get help with their job search as a job fair is being held to Shirebrook, grants to local community groups are available to help them develop community facilities and activities and we visit the Amazon Rainforest as we delve into the story of a local author’s latest book.
Blackwell councillors drive for road safety
A day with the Community Rangers
National Customer Services Week
Kickstart Jobs Fair in Shirebrook
Council receives compliments
Community group grants
Barlborough man tells us about his new Shadows of a Bright Forest book
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Bolsover TV - 8 October 2021
In this episode we get an update on the progress of the council's four year Bolsover Homes project, we visit a charity in Creswell to find out how they are putting smiles on children's faces, we speak to a group in Westhouses about a series of art projects in the area and we take a look at what is on offer across the district this half term.
Bolsover Homes
Public Art
Bolsover Brass Band Festival
World Mental Health Day
Alcohol survey
Ride for Smiles
Half-term events
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Bolsover TV - 1 October 2021
In this week's episode the Council's enforcement teams have been bought under one umbrella so they can effectively use the powers and tools at their disposal to deal with any neighbourhood issues, it’s party time in Whitwell as the females of the Parish can enjoy some Party in the Dark activity sessions, over 15 fire engines where involved in a training exercise at Pleasley Vale, relive those childhood computer games as a retro gaming event is being staged in Creswell and we visit Bolsover Antiques Centre to search through the vast array of bygone treasures and see if we can pick up a bargain.
Council enforcement teams join together
Whitwell's Party in the Dark
Bolsover Festival of Brass
Retro Gaming Event
Fire Exercise
Joseph and his amazing technicolour dreamcoat production
Bolsover Antiques Centre
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Bolsover TV - 24 September 2021
In this episode 19 new properties are set to be built in Whaley Thorns, local residents in and around Bolsover received information on fire safety as part of a council roadshow, a new interpretation board showing walks and interesting features in Barlborough has been installed, elderly people in care homes and sheltered accommodation will soon have the chance to get out and about in a new form of transport, sign up to our E-newsletter and get the latest news direct to your inbox and we continue our coverage of the District’s hidden gems in Bolsover District as we visit an intriguing 17th century structure.
New housing set for Whaley Thorns
Tenants receive fire safety advice
Barlborough unveils new walks interpretation board
Sign up to receive our E-Newsletter
Pilots wanted for new Triobike
Hidden Gems - Conduit Houses
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Bolsover TV - 17 September 2021
In this episode planning permission has been granted for a full size 3G pitch at Go! Active, emergency services personnel were thanked by the Council, a Tibshelf man has started a new eco-friendly company, social activities have returned to the village of Whitwell, a wellness business in Stanfree could be the solution to your health needs and we continue our search for the District’s hidden gems in Bolsover District.
3G pitch at Go! Active receives planning permission
Eco-Boards - a new eco-friendly business Tibshelf
Emergency Services Day
Whitwell Pick n Mix sessions restart
Evolution 34 - for all your nutrition and physical needs
Hidden Gems - A look at our beautiful churches from above
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Bolsover TV - 10 September 2021
In this week's episode we talk to Council Leader Councillor Steve Fritchley about plans to devolve local powers, we visit Sam's Mobile Mini Zoo and get up close to some unusual creatures, residents are encouraged to play Bolsover Community Lottery, Bolsover Brass Band Festival is set to return, we speak to Pinxton FC about their new youth and women's teams, and we take a look at our District from a different angle.
Devolution Debate
Sam's Mobile Mini Zoo
Bolsover Brass Band Festival
Bolsover District Community Lottery
Pinxton Football Club
Hidden gems
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Bolsover TV - 3 September 2021
In this episode the Winter family embark on a project to self/custom build their own three-bedroom bungalow in Clowne, a roofer from Sutton-in-Ashfield has been fined over £1,800 for dumping rubbish in Stainsby, children from across the District have been keeping active and healthy over the summer as over 3,000 attendances were recorded, Pinxton is all set for a family fun day on Sunday 5 September and in the latest of our hidden gem series, we take a look at Pinxton Wharf.
Winter family's custom/self build project
Fly tipping in Stainsby
Pinxton fun day
Active Travel survey
Summer holiday activities success
Hidden Gem - Pinxton Wharf
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Bolsover TV - 27 August 2021
In this episode seven more homes have been built as part of the multi million pound Bolsover Homes scheme, a Pinxton woman’s passion for her garden has earnt her national recognition, places are still available on the next Balanceability course, the thunder of hooves and the spectacle of knights is coming to Bolsover Castle over the bank holiday weekend, a fun-filled family day out is being planned in Creswell as the village is set to host its Community Gala and we visit Hilcote, as we take a look at the next in our series of hidden gems.
New milestone for Bolsover Homes
Pinxton garden receives national recognition
Legendary Joust at Bolsover Castle
Come and enjoy Creswell Gala
One night of Jukebox by Bolsover Drama Group
Balanceability course
Hidden Gem - The Royal Oak Meadow and Woodland, Hilcote
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Bolsover TV - 20 August 2021
In this episode children in Doe Lea, Bolsover and Creswell have been enjoying a summer of fun activities and nutritious meals as part of a nationwide programme, Pinxton goes potty as they look forward to staging their very own flowerpot festival, a memorial bench is due to be unveiled at Creswell Crags, Citizens Advice Bureau are offering free advice at their drop in sessions, a Bolsover man has set up a jogging club after vowing he would never run and the team at Bolsover TV had a surprise activity for the presenter to take part in at Langwith Bassett.
Children enjoy holiday activity fund
Pinxton flowerpot festival
Memorial bench to be sited at Creswell Crags
Citizens Advice Bureau drop in sessions
Castle Striders jogging group
Arts class
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Bolsover TV - 13 August 2021
In this episode the council are investing over £900k to help provide external wall insulation in Council properties, an organisation set up to help people through the past eighteen months continues to go from strength to strength, Creswell Crags is welcoming visitors back for a summer full of fun and adventure, community groups are being urged to apply for some grants, Polish speaking residents can attend a drop in session at Shirebrook Contact Centre to find out more about council services, community organisations across Bolsover District are being urged to apply for grants to help them get back up and running again and children are being encouraged to read six books during the summer holidays as part of a nationwide challenge.
Council improves properties with external wall insulation
Summer of fun at Creswell Crags
Grants for community groups
Polish drop in sessions
Community Unity Project Update
Summer reading challenge
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Bolsover TV - 6 August 2021
New Houghton community hub
This Girl codes
ABBA tribute event
Garden fires warning
Pleasley Vale summer adventure
Bolsover Town Ladies FC
Whitwell Festival of Music
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Bolsover TV - 30 July 2021
In this week's episode: - We speak to Councillor David Downes about the Council's new programme to help develop leisure, recreation and play facilities - Residents have voiced concerns over the road dangers at Langwith Junction - The Glapwell Centre has been reopened following improvements - Creswell Events Centre has a range of entertainments on offer - A Bolsover man has cycled the height of Everest for charity - And volunteers at Rhubarb Farm get the thanks they deserve
BILD
Langwith Junction
Glapwell Centre
Creswell Events Centre
Everest Challenge
Rhubarb Farm
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Bolsover TV - 23 July 2021
In this episode a part of Blackwell is set to be redeveloped as part of the Bolsover Homes scheme, pupils at Tibshelf Infant and Nursery School welcomed former Paralympian and disabled athletes as the school held its fifth inclusive sports day, organisations come together to take a stand in making communities safer as part of anti-social behaviour week, children enjoyed walking the plank and searching for buried treasure as they took part in a pirate themed fun day at the Go! Active leisure facility in Clowne and Palterton has been taken over once again by some strange looking figures.
Woburn House
Anti-social behaviour week
Super Tots - Pirates
Tibshelf Primary sports day
Palterton Flowerpot festival
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Bolsover TV - 16 July 2021
In this week's episode we visit the latest homes to be handed over as part of the Bolsover Homes scheme, we speak to the Derbyshire Law Centre about the work they are doing for our residents, a summer of adventure is planned at Pleasley, Go! Active leisure centre is set to fully reopen and we continue our search for the District's hidden gems in Whitwell.
Bolsover Homes
Derbyshire Law Centre
Pleasley Vale Outdoor Activity Centre
Win a staycation
Go! Active to reopen
Hidden Gem - Swords
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Bolsover TV - 9 July 2021
In this episode the Council puts out a call for sites to landowners and other stakeholders to help us identify possible locations for development and environmental improvement, a Clowne man has raised nearly five-thousand pounds for his local infants school and Sheffield Children’s Hospital after he took part in a 24-hour bikeathon, the positive impacts of horticulture and gardening are reaping their rewards as Rhubarb Farm helps build the confidence of local volunteers, Palterton residents are gearing up for the return of the Flower Pot Festival, help is at hand for parents in Blackwell Parish who are struggling to get their child to ride a bike and Barlborough and Clowne WI help celebrate the NHS 73rd birthday in their time honoured tradition - with some cake!
Council's call for growth sites
Rhubarb Farm
2021 Palterton flower Pot Festival
Blackwell Parish Balanceability course
24-hour bikeathon
Barlborough and Clowne WI celebrate NHS birthday
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Bolsover TV - 2 July 2021
In this episode our street cleaning team has been recognised as one of the best performing in the country, a church organist has had the organ he has played for sixty years named after him after he finally hangs up his hymn sheets and retires, Bolsover is set to be blooming lovely this summer as the town council goes all out with its floral displays, a Glapwell man has been recognised for his unstinting devotion to the local football clubs, a new taskforce has been set up in Bolsover to help reinvigorate the town and if you want to know how to make rope or your child wants a medieval birthday party, then a business in Bolsover may just be the place for you!
Street cleaning award
Church organist retires after 60 years
Bolsover Town Taskforce
Brian Holland Trophy
Bolsover in Bloom
Thomas Taylor - Ropemaker and Historical Interpreter
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Bolsover TV - 25 June 2021
In this episode:
Gardeners in Barlborough prepare to open their gardens to the public
A second round of funding is available for pandemic hit businesses
Children have been taking part in sporting jungle challenges
Two online events are planned to help young people find work
And, the London Marathon is being tackled by a local man to raise money for Junction Arts.
Barlborough Open Gardens
Turkish Barbers
Kickstart Derbyshire
Additional Restrictions Grant
School sports challenge
Junction Arts marathon runner
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Bolsover TV - 18 June 2021
In this episode, a campaign to bring back passenger trains to Pinxton is gathering pace, young people in Shirebrook are being given the chance to get active and learn some new skills as the town launches its bike club, residents from across the District are being kept informed about important health and community information through the Council’s covid-19 link Workers, businesses in Bolsover and Shirebrook are welcoming customers back as part of the Council’s Shop Local – Spend local campaign and Palterton is set to welcome back some familiar faces this year, as the second Flower Pot Festival will be staged in July.
Pinxton Train Station campaign
Shirebrook Bike Club
Covid-19 Link Workers
Children and young people health and wellbeing survey
Local businesses and ShopAppy
Palterton Flower Pot Festival
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Bolsover TV - 11 June 2021
In this episode the Council launch their new Vision Bolsover prospectus that outlines their ambitions and identifies key projects that they say will help improve the quality of the landscape, public spaces, housing and infrastructure for years to come. Shoppers in Bolsover can take advantage of hundreds of bargains over the next couple of weeks as the town plays host to Fiver Fest, Council Leader, Steve Fritchley welcomed the Housing Minister to Shirebrook to launch the national First Homes scheme, a Shirebrook group has put out a plea for people to come and help at a local community allotment in the town and Hardwick Hall have come up with a novel idea to help pay for the restoration of the Elizabethan mansion.
Vision Bolsover - Council's ambitions prospectus
Fiver Fest comes to Bolsover
First Homes scheme launch
Shirebrook allotment group want volunteers
Hardwick Hall fundraising pin badges
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Bolsover TV - 4 June 2021
In this episode of Bolsover TV we speak to a resident who signed up to the Council's Physical Activity and Lifestyle Support service, Chairman Tom Munro is re-elected for another term, we speak to one of the organisers of Bolsover Beer Festival to find out how plans are going for the 2021 event, Councillor Tom Munro donated £1000 from his civic fund to Bolsover SAAFA and we continue our search for the District's hidden gems.
PALS
SAAFA
Skills Survey
Great British Spring Clean
Councillor Tom Munro re-elected Chair
Bolsover Beer Festival
Hidden Gem - South Normanton
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Bolsover TV - 28 May 2021
In this episode:
-We visit Whitwell to see the latest development in the Bolsover Homes project
-The District's latest vaccination centre is due to open in Whitwell
-You could win the PEAR-fect prize in our Community Lottery
-Over 50s activities are set to return to Go! Active
-We hear from Lee Cadman and family about their businesses in Tibshelf
-And we visit Hardwick Hall to take a closer look at restoration work taking place on some of their 400-year-old tapestries
Bolsover Homes
Whitwell Vaccination Centre
Bolsover District Community Lottery
Over 50s activities
Cadmans
Hardwick Hall tapestry
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Bolsover TV - 21 May 2021
In this episode we talk to the tenants of Parkfields in Clowne and see how they are settling into their new flats, a local community project has been handed a four hundred pound cheque from the Council Chairman, Pinxton residents are being encouraged to come up with suggestions for a poignant focal point in the village, a Bolsover businessman who built up a company over the past twenty-five years has put it in the ownership of the employees, a one-man murder mystery with a poignant twist is set to be staged at Doe Lea Resource Centre and we visit the first of our hidden gems which contains a Roman Fridge and a spring with water that supposedly makes you grow taller if you drink it.
Parkfields tenants settle into their new refurbished flats
Council Chair presents cheque to Community Unity Project
One man murder mystery to be staged at Doe Lea
Pinxton residents asked for designs on new memorial
Aztec Oils director puts company in Employee Ownership Trust
Hidden Gems
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Bolsover TV - 14 May 2021
In this episode communities and business in Shirebrook are coming together to help a local community group continue their essential services, you could win twenty-five thousand pounds in the first draw of the Bolsover District Community Lottery scheme, two new councillors have been elected to Bolsover District Council, Hardwick Hall is set to reopen its doors to the public, Councillor Deborah Watson and the Roadchef Service Station have come together to help keep the area clean and tidy and a Shirebrook couple are turning discarded and used crisp packets into blankets to help the homeless and vulnerable
Working together to tackle fly tipping and litter in Tibshelf
Storage container donated to BLAST
Two new councillors elected
Bolsover District Community Lottery
Hardwick Hall set to open its doors to the public
Crisp Packet Project Shirebrook
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Bolsover TV - 7 May 2021
In this episode:
The Council has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
Parkfields in Clowne is undergoing a £1.5 million refurbishment
A South Normanton has lovingly restored a WW2 motorcycle in time for VE Day
Four new electric charging points have been installed in Bolsover town centre
We look to reveal some of the hidden gems across Bolsover District and want your suggestions as well
And we'll tell you which singer has inspired a member of Team's GB's squad - ahead of next year's Special Olympics
Parkfields sheltered housing refurbishment
Hidden Gems of Bolsover District
Hidden Disabilities scheme
Landlords webinar
Bolsover electric vehicle charging points
Callum Mills Team GB Inclusive Figure Skater
WW2 motorcycle restoration
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Bolsover TV - 30 April 2021
In this episode:
The Council’s new Growth Strategy is approved
Up to four hundred saplings have been planted at Hilltop in Pinxton as the council continues its drive to plant one million trees
Visitors to Barlborough can enjoy a walk around some beautiful gardens this weekend
Play the beautiful game – at walking pace - as we attend one of the Walking Football session at Go! Active
And we try out some delicious doughnuts as Project D are on a mission to provide the world’s best doughnut
Council's Growth Strategy is launched
Latest planning applications decided
Barlborough Open Gardens
400 trees planted in Pinxton
Walking Football
Project Doughnut
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Bolsover TV - 23 April 2021
In this episode:
Bolsover Homes celebrates its first property being built
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue tell us about their new FireStoppers scheme
Residents across Bolsover District are being encouraged to complete a Skills Survey and be in with a chance of winning two hundred and fifty pounds
With grass roots sport back on the pitch, Bolsover Bulls Rugby League club are wanting to attract more players
Elections are taking place on 6 May, but things may be a little different to when you voted last
And we visit Shirebrook market to speak to the traders to see what the future of markets hold.
Bolsover Homes - first property completed
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service - FireStoppers Scheme
Complete the skills survey and you could win £250
What to do at the polling booth for the next Elections
Bolsover Bulls Rugby League Club - player recruiting
Shirebrook Market - traders speak about the market
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Bolsover TV - 16 April 2021
In this episode award winning local engineering firm Penny Hydraulics is going from strength to strength after receiving a ten thousand pound grant from Bolsover District Council, a craft courtyard in Bolsover has been given a makeover to help celebrate its third birthday, Bolsover District Council have launched a new service to help deaf people access council services with ease, three more people have been issued with Fixed Penalty Notices for waste offences across the District and tickets are now on sale for the Council’s new lottery scheme and you could be in with a chance of winning £25,000.
Penny Hydraulics receive business grant
Old Bolsover Yard celebrates its third party and re-opens
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Intrepreters!Live - British Sign language service
Fly Tipping Fixed Penalty Notices
tickets on sale for Bolsover District Community Lottery Scheme
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Bolsover TV - 9 April 2021
In this episode, a local couple have turned their hobby into a blossoming business, Council Leader, Steve Fritchley expresses his disappointment at being in Priority two for the Levelling Up Fund, Creswell Crags receive a cash boost ahead of re-opening to the public, the Council’s Go! Active leisure facility will be opening its doors again to help people keep fit and healthy and residents and visitors to Bolsover will be able to take part in a dragon Easter egg hunt.
Council Leader speaks out about 'Levelling Up' Fund
Half Acre Farm
Contact Centres to re-open
Go! Active leisure facility to re-open
Creswell Crags Culture Recovery Fund grant
Easter Dragon Egg Hunt in Bolsover
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Bolsover TV - 2 April 2021
In this week's episode: • A traditional blacksmith’s from Tibshelf is thriving and keeping this ancient tradition alive • Residents are encouraged to save time and do their council business online • We check in on an economic loan fund that aims to support and help local businesses prosper • Bolsover Castle has reopened its doors to visitors • Residents are reminded to register to vote for the upcoming elections • And we visit Tibshelf to see who has been adding a bit of extra colour to the area.
Bolsover Castle reopening
Mathers of Tibshelf (Blacksmiths)
Register to vote
Lockdown roadmap
Council services online
Business funding
Tibshelf Green Bunch
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Bolsover TV - 26 March 2021
In this week's episode we speak to Councillor Liz Smyth about the Council's new tourism strategy, we visit Barlborough to talk about a possible solution to broadband woes, we learn more about Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's Hot Works campaign and Joe Mason tells us about plans for the 2021 Louise Smalley Challenge Walk.
Tourism Strategy
Broadband solution
Skills Survey
First Art
Hot Works
Louise Smalley Challenge Walk
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Bolsover TV - 19 March 2021
In this week's episode we talk to two former Shirebrook miners about their campaign to erect a memorial in the town's square, a whopping ten thousand Covid-19 vaccinations have been undertaken at Pinxton Village Hall, households across Bolsover District are being urged to complete the Census 2021 forms that have recently dropped through their letterboxes, the Council is looking to revamp its Super Tots sessions, farming methods dating back to the early nineteenth century are starting to reap the benefits for Happy Roots Farm and a metalcore band from Sheffield have recorded their latest music video at the historic Pleasley Vale Mills.
Shirebrook Colliery Memorial Fund
Pinxton Vaccination Centre success
Census 2021
Children's Super Tots sessions revamp
Happy Roots Farm
While She Sleeps Band
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Bolsover TV - 12 March 2021
In this episode: a £270k grant has been received to help plant trees, we give an update on their thirty-two million pound Bolsover Homes scheme, twenty-four lucky youngsters have the opportunity of a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to South Africa, community testing for Covid-19 is now available at Hillstown Village Hall, Our latest Balanceability course is launched, Claire Bergmann talks to us about the i-Venture programme and we get to meet some cuddly alpacas at a new business venture in Whaley.
Woodland Trust grant
Bolsover Homes Update
Balanceability course - Learn to ride a bike
Covid-19 community testing in Hillstown
i-Venture - South Africa 2022
Woolville Alpacas
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Bolsover TV - 5 March 2021
In this episode:
A Council apprentice tells us how the scheme has helped him into full-time employment
Local residents in Blackwell have shown their creative side as some new, larger than life wood sculptures have been popping up along Blackwell Trail.
Green bin collections will start again from 15 March after a break during the winter months.
Good causes across Bolsover District can now start to benefit from the Council’s Community Lottery Scheme
Dog walkers are being warned about a scam targeting them
And, Whitwell Parish Council have taken ownership of their first electric vehicle.
Apprenticeship Scheme
Blackwell Wood Sculptures
Green Bin Collections
Community Lottery Scheme
Dog Walkers Scam
Whitwell Parish Council Electric Vehicle
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Bolsover TV - 26 February 2021
In this episode Councillor Nick Clarke talks to us about four new electric charging points being installed in Bolsover, after being made redundant a Tibshelf woman has set up her own business which is going from strength to strength, local communities in Pinxton can sleep easy at night after a problem property was boarded up for three months due to anti-social behaviour, WRAP encourage people to take part in Food Action Acton, Council staff receive praise from residents for their work during the recent cold snap and as we look to come out of the latest lockdown, we have a go at Disc Golf.
Electric vehicle charging points
Parker-Liddle Architecture
Problem Pinxton property
Food Action Week
Residents praise council staff
Disc Golf
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Bolsover TV - 19 February 2021
In this episode Council Leader, Steve Fritchley talks to us about a Skills Audit the Council is undertaking, businesses and residents in our four town centres are being urged to complete surveys as we look to introduce Recovery Plans to bolster the economy. The Council and Action Housing are urging empty property owners to contact them so they can help bring their property back into use, a councillor from Clowne is taking up a fight against the Department for Work and Pensions after being told their Post Office Card Account will close in November a Bolsover resident is issued with a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice for failing to clear up after their dog and a fundraising effort is being mounted to bring back a family clubhouse at Glapwell FC.
Skills Audit
Town Centre Recovery Action Plans
Dog Fouling Fixed Penalty Notice
Empty Homes Week
Post Office Card Accounts
Glapwell FC - Fundraising
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Bolsover TV - 12 February 2021
In this episode a business park on the outskirts of Bolsover is starting to take shape, a nuisance motorcyclist was identified and warned about their future conduct within twelve minutes of our CAN Rangers receiving a call, Pinxton residents can now get their Coronavirus vaccination in the village, we look forward to the Good Causes Launch of our Community Lottery Scheme and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service talk to us about fire safety in the home.
Bolsover District Community Lottery Scheme
Horizon 29 development progress - former Coalite site
HS2 Jobs Site
Nuisance motorcyclist caught in Shirebrook
Pinxton Covid-19 Vaccination Centre
Fire Safety
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Bolsover TV - 5 February 2021
In this week's episode we talk to Council Leader, Steve Fritchley about some new Community Champions, a dog owner was fined £100 for not clearing up after their pet, Colin Hampton from the Derbyshire Unemployed Workers centre tells us why it is important people contact them about their services, local trades are being encouraged to register their interest as part of a £36 million Bolsover Homes scheme and a Bolsover resident tells us why she has started a nature journal.
Community Champions
Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre
Dog owner fined £100
Trade opportunities for Bolsover Homes Scheme
Nature Journal
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Bolsover TV - 25 January 2021
In this programme we take a look at the B@Home scheme which has seen 103 new council properties built over the past five years. We speak to 1st Whitwell Scouts and Guides about how they are managing during lockdown, we visit the community testing centre in South Normanton and Cllr Liz Smyth tells us about an Economic Loan Fund to help local businesses.
B@Home
Economic Loan Fund
Covid-19 Community Testing Sites
Census 2021
Enforcement Activity- DVLA Keeper Data
Whitwell 1st Scouts and Guide Group
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Bolsover TV - 11 January 2021
In this programme we visit a new local radio station based in Creswell, the Council is holding a 'Meet the Buyer' event at the end of the month, you can sign up to receive the latest news from the Council, we take a look at five new flats in Whitwell and we visit the Flower Bee in Creswell to talk to owner Sue Beswick.
Whitwell Flats
Crags Radio
Sign up to the email newsletter system
Coronavirus Advert
Meet the Buyer event
The Flower Bee, Creswell
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Bolsover TV - 28 December 2020
In this episode we take a look at some of the highlights and stories we’ve featured in 2020 and some of the bloopers and mishaps from the team behind Bolsover TV.
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Bolsover TV - 14 December 2020
In this episode we visit Derbyshire Vape who have joined the ShopAppy website, we talk to a business in Bolsover about how they have managed during the lockdowns, Shirebrook north west could be in line for a £2 million windfall, Tom Pepper from Pinxton has a plaque erected in his honour, we take a look at an innovative training product by Coach Spar and some Pinxton Heroes have been out helping the local community.
ShopAppy
Forgents and Vogue Fashions, Bolsover
Tom Pepper Plaque, Pinxton
Community Wealth Fund
Coach Spar
Pinxton Community Heroes
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Bolsover TV - 30 November 2020
In this episode we visit Bolsover Woodlands to see how they are marking their 20th anniversary, we take a trip to the new retail space of Bigg Interiors, residents are reminded of the green bin winter suspension, we launch our new community and voluntary group directory, Go! Active leisure facilities are to re-open and we talk to an allotment owner in Bolsover who tells us how having the opportunity to spend time outside during lockdown has helped her mental health.
Bolsover Woodlands
Bigg Interiors
Green bin suspension
2021 Calendars
Community and Voluntary Groups Directory
Barlborough Pond
Go! Active reopening
Allotments
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Bolsover TV - 16 November 2020
In this episode we visit a wildlife garden in Whitwell, we talk to Ellie from Pinxton who has set up her own sing-a-long business, residents in Carr Vale have started a campaign to get their bus service back up and running, we take a look at the places you can exercise and keep fit near you and we take a look at some of the remembrance displays in the District.
Whitwell Biodiversity Garden
Carr Vale Bus Campaign
Councillor Sid Patrick
Remembrance Services
South Normanton Gala Crew Poppy Garden
Trails and Country Parks
Bolsover Town U11s Sponsored Kit
Sing-a-long with Ellie
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Bolsover TV - 2 November 2020
In this episode we find out more about the Council’s ambitions to plant more trees in the district. We speak to Junction Arts about the arrangements they have made to make sure the Bolsover Lantern Parade can take place despite restrictions. A new email newsletter has been launched and we talk to Council Leader Steve Fritchley about how he plans to support children who might miss out on meals during the school holidays.
Community Woodland
Bolsover Lantern Parade
Skinner Street
E-newsletters
Fly-tipping fines
Bolsover Boxing Club
Free School Meals
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Bolsover TV - 19 October 2020
In this programme a new £36 million house building scheme is launched, a wildlife garden at Hodthorpe Primary School receives a makeover, we visit the Area 51 martial arts and tricking academy, we look at a project in Blackwell Parish that has seen colourful crests appeared throughout the parish, the high street in Tibshelf is set to see a significant change and a new community awards scheme is launched to help recognise the good and kindness of people in our communities.
Bolsover Homes Launch
Blackwell Parish Greater Creative Project
Hodthorpe Primary School Wildlife Pond
Barlborough Defibrillators
Tibshelf High Street Flats
Area 51 Martial Arts and Tricking Academy
Council Chairman Community Awards
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Bolsover TV - 5 October 2020
In this episode we look at the Council's new community lottery scheme and how it will work, we remember former Council Leader, Harold Scrimshaw OBE who recently passed away, 70 years on and Creswell remembers the mining disaster that claimed 80 lives. A sports ground in South Normanton was renamed Jim Sims Sports Ground, Bolsover Town FC lift the League Cup, the Council win gold at a Health and Safety awards ceremony and a poet from Whitwell has had his first book published.
Bolsover Community Lottery Scheme
RoSPA Gold Award
Former Council Leader, Harold Scrimshaw OBE
Creswell Mining Disaster Memorial Service
Jim Simms Memorial Ground
Bolsover Town FC U17s
Robert Bower Poet
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21 September 2020
We visit Gifted With Love in Bolsover to see how they are getting on in their new premises, we have a chat with author Fern Paisley to find out more about her new book, we took a look at Old Bolsover Yard's first event since Lockdown, Bolsover Bulls are back in the District and looking for members and we had a walk round South Normanton to look for scarecrow sculptures.
Gifted With Love
Self Service
Fern Paisley
Old Bolsover Yard
Lemon Tree Advert
Bolsover Bulls
South Normanton Scarecrow Festival
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Bolsover TV - 7 September 2020
In this episode we visit Elite Lubricants a 30-year old Tibshelf company, we have a sneak preview of the Council's new website, Pleasley Pit and County Park are starting to get back to normal, we paid a visit to Bolsover Town FC to see how they are doing now they have started training and playing again and we look at the amazing sculptures created by residents of Palterton for their Flower Pot Festival.
Elite Lubricants of Tibshelf
New Council website
Pleasley Pit and Country Park
Public Health COVID-19 Fund
Bolsover Town FC
Palterton Flower Pot Festival
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Bolsover TV - 24 August 2020
In this programme we visit Barlborough Heritage and Resource Centre to see what they offer, we talk to Bassetlaw Community Voluntary Sector about a new project called Home from Hospital, we try a few exercises at home aimed at the vulnerable and less mobile, Old Bolsover Yard is staging a Makers Market and Bolsover Bulls are holding an open day on 6 September and a toucan crossing has finally been installed in Barlborough after a four-year campaign.
Barlborough Heritage and Resource Centre
Old Contact Centre in Shirebrook
Old Bolsover Yard Makers Market
Palterton Flower Pot Festival
Barlborough Toucan Crossing Installed
Exercises at Home
Bolsover Bulls Rugby League Club Open Day
Home from Hospital
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Bolsover TV - 10 August 2020
In this episode we talk to Councillor Clive Moesby about the council's finances, we visit Shirebrook to see how a Church Yard Sale went and look at a refurbished multi-use games area we talk to Tibshelf Local History and Civic Society about their new project 'Miners to Medics' and our presenter takes to four legs as Derbyshire Pony Trekking put him through his paces.
Council Finances
Multi-Use Games Area, Shirebrook
Yard Sale, Shirebrook Holy Trinity Church
Derbyshire Pony Trekking
Tibshelf Miners to Medics Project
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Bolsover TV - 27 July 2020
In this episode we talk to Creswell Crags about reopening on 1 August, we visit the stylish salon Hair Within in Bolsover, residents in Palterton are encouraged to take part in the forthcoming Flower Pot Festival, The Lemon Tree café is set to open its doors again to customers, we have a go at bowls, Limestone House in Creswell tell us what they can offer the local community and Whitwell Well Dressing takes place, but with a difference.
Creswell Crags Reopening
Hair Within, Bolsover
Palterton Flower Pot Festival Workshops
The Lemon Tree, Langwith Reopening
Limestone House, Creswell
Sport - Hillstown Bowls Group
Whitwell Well Dressing
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Bolsover TV - 13 July 2020
In this episode we speak to local artist Andrew Tebbs about his latest creation celebrating the life of Fred Kitchen, we visit the new Nutmeg clothing and home store in Bolsover, we speak to two councillors about bringing back a street market to Clowne, see how Pinxton resident Nan Teece celebrated her 106th birthday and South Normanton residents have two new benches to sit and relax on.
Clowne street market
Fred Kitchen sculpture
Relate Chesterfield Support
Parish celebrations
South Normanton Parish Council new benches
Nan Teece 106th birthday
Active Derbyshire - Dance Around the World
Go! Active
Morrisons - Nutmeg store
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Bolsover TV - 29 June 2020
In this programme we visit one of the best kept secrets in Bolsover District - Doe Hill Country Park. We talk to South Normanton Food share about the amazing work they are doing, we take to the trails of the District on a mountain bike, Bolsover Drama Group show us how they are keeping people entertained virtually, Bolsover Castle announce they are re-opening their doors to visitors, businesses across the District can take advantage of two schemes by the Council to help promote themselves and Palterton are set to host the inaugural flower Pot Festival.
Doe Hill Country Park
South Normanton Food Share
Bolsover Drama Group - Virtual Choir
Business Help - Free Adverts
Bolsover Castle Reopening
Mountain Bike Trails
Palterton Flower Pot Festival
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Bolsover TV - 15 June 2020
In this programme we talk to Shirebrook Neighbourhood Allotment Group about their food parcels with a twist, we visit Bolsover Woodlands to see how they have been coping over the past few months, Rhubarb Farm make a plea for funding to help them, we announce our Contact Centres are open to the public, we launch our new Sports section and we talk to Billy Eccles from Pinxton about why people think he is a hero.
Shirebrook Neighbourhood Allotment Group
Bolsover Woodlands Enterprise
Ashbourne Court - Safe and Warm Scheme
Contact Centre Re-opening
Glapwell Cricket Club Donations
Rhubarb Farm Appeal
Sports Section - Barlborough Links Golf Course
Billy Eccles - Blues Brothers Music Mobile
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Bolsover TV - 1 June 2020
In this episode we speak to Junction Arts about their latest projects, visit the Brook Church and Centre and Clowne Community Association to see how they are helping vulnerable people in their communities. We also speak to 90-year old local artist Ken Brown about taking his classes online and give some good news to Pinxton residents as plans to reinstate the former Maid Marian train line have taken a step closer to becoming reality.
Junction Arts
The Brook Church and Centre
Pinxton Maid Marion Train Line
Shop Local Spend Local video
Clowne Community Association
Ken Brown Art classes
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Bolsover TV - 18 May 2020
In this episode we look at the Council's new four-year house building programme called Bolsover Homes, we talk to the CEO of Citizens Advice Bureau about how people can access their services, we take a look at some of the tributes to NHS and key workers and the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, we look back at the second in our series of what the Council has done over the past 12 months and we talk to Bolsover singer, Anthony Parsons about his charity single Rise Above It All.
Bolsover Homes house building programme
Council Progress - November 2019 - May 2020
Citizens Advice Bureau - access to services
Elastic FM Broadcasting Licence
Ideas to promote Bolsover District
Anthony Parsons charity single - Rise Above It All
Key worker and 75th VE Day Anniversary Tributes
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Bolsover TV - 4 May 2020
In this episode we see how the Sewing Room from Shirebrook and Castle Sewing Hub in Bolsover are making face masks and scrub bags for the local community and hospitals, we take a look back at what the Council has done over the past twelve months, inactive families at two schools get a £1,000 boost, we catch up with Glapwell Cricket Club to see how they are coping in the current climate and community groups and charities can get funding to help deal with Covid-19.
Sewing Room and Castle Sewing Hub
Council Progress - May - October 2019
Families Explorer Grant
Bassetlaw CVS Grants
Glapwell Cricket Club
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Bolsover TV - 20 April 2020
In this episode we talk to Councillor Duncan McGregor about the reinstatement of the Sunday passenger service to the Robin Hood Line, Shirebrook Cricket Club are appealing for a new Chair, we launch Bolsover's Got Lockdown Talent and ask for your talent videos, Council Leader Steve Fritchley gives the latest update on the coronavirus situation and we want budding actors, scriptwriters and set designers to come forward and be part of a new Amateur Dramatics Society.
Council Leader, Steve Fritchley - Community Support Team Update
Robin Hood Line Sunday Service
Shirebrook Cricket Club Chair Appeal
New Amateur Dramatics Society
Bolsover's Got Lockdown Talent
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Bolsover TV - 6 April 2020
In this episode the Council Leader, Steve Fritchley gives an update on Council services during the coronavirus pandemic, we ask you for your photographs of the District - past and present, we talk to Creswell Crags whose future hangs in the balance due to financial pressures and the lack of income due to coronavirus, we see what help the Council is providing for Armed Forces personnel and their families and as Bolsover TV is one-year-old we have a 60-second round-up of the stories we have covered.
Coronavirus - Council services update
Creswell Crags funding plea
Go! Active workout at home classes
Armed Forces support
2021 Calendars - Images wanted
Bolsover TV one-year-old
Government coronavirus advert
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Bolsover TV - 23 March 2020
In this episode the Council Leader, Steve Fritchley reassures residents that essential services will continue during the coronavirus pandemic, we visit the new offices of Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre in Shirebrook, we talk to a shop owner in Bolsover about how she is bouncing back after being burgled and the Arc Angles Walking Netball group show us how to keep active whilst having fun.
Council dealing with Coronavirus
NHS Hand Washing Advert
DUWC New Offices
Apprenticeship Service
Ambitions Document
Gifted with Love, Bolsover
Arc Angels
NHS Hand Washing Advert
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Bolsover TV - 9 March 2020
In this episode we see what the adopted Local Plan for Bolsover District will mean for local communities, we talk to the Crags/Whitwell Surgery PPG chairman Derek Stiff about the group, visit the opening of a new shop in Langwith, see how rehearsals are going for Bolsover Drama Groups latest production and talk to Joe Mason from Whitwell about an award he received from Towards an active Derbyshire.
In this episode we talk to Release charity CEO Paul Stears about how they can help local people, visit Old Bolsover Yard to see how they will use some National Lottery funding, see how Bolsover Civic Society are making the town greener, visit Pinxton Manor Care Home as they won Home of the Year and attend Glebe Junior School in South Normanton as pupil Winston Hill aims to become a national Table Tennis Champion.
Paul Stears - CEO Release Charity
Pinxton Manor Care Home - Home of the Year award
Bolsover Civic Society Tree Planting
Online Safety
Green Bin Collections Resume
Old Bolsover Yard National Lottery funding
Winston Hill Table Tennis Champion
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Bolsover TV - 10 February 2020
In this episode we talk to Council Leader, Steve Fritchley about his ambitions, visit Bolsover Bulls Rugby League Club, celebrate with 10 community groups who each received a cheque for £500, look at some family friendly cycle rides that will take place over the coming months and attended an event to mark the 250th anniversary of Peter Fidler who explored and mapped the Canadian wilderness.
Council Leader's Ambitions
Family Cycle Rides
Community Cheque Presentations
Peter Fidler 250th Anniversary
Safe and Warm Scheme - Parkfields and Ashbourne Court
Bolsover Bulls
i-Venture Celebration Event
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Bolsover TV - 27 January 2020
In this programme we talk to Paul Baker at Creswell Crags who tells us it costs over £320,000 a year to run the historic site, we visit Pleasley Pit to see how the new visitor centre and café are progressing, Council Leader Steve Fritchley talks to us about Dennis Skinner and we hear how the Council has received a clean bill of health from an external audit.
Pleasley Pit Visitor Centre and Café update
2020 Events Promotion
Council's Annual Audit Letter
PSPO Orders
Paul Baker of Creswell Crags Interview
Dennis Skinner
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Bolsover TV - 13 January 2020
In this programme we celebrate our waste and street cleaning services who were nominated as amongst the top 10 best performing in the UK, we announce a new social activity hub in South Normanton, we take a look back at the St Luke's Christmas Tree Festival in Whaley Thorns and give people the chance to join the exclusive 365 household deal at our Go! Active leisure facility.
South Normanton Social Activity Hub
St Luke's Church Christmas Tree Festival
Premier Kicks sessions in Bolsover
APSE Waste and Street Cleansing Nominations
Shirebrook Christmas Hampers
Go! Active 365 Household Deal
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Bolsover TV - 16 December 2019
In this programme we feature Bolsover Drama Group, visited Alex Peake from Shirebrook who become the first to achieve both the bronze and the silver awards under the iDEA scheme, we see how the Tibshelf Neighbourhood Plan is going, we take a look at a course that is helping children to ride their bikes and we have some festive cheer at the Barlborough Methodist Church Christmas Party.
Alex Peake - iDEA Scheme
Balanceability Course
Barlborough Methodist Church Christmas Party
Bolsover Drama Group
Shirebrook/Langwith Headstones
Tibshelf Neighbourhood Plan
Leisure Apprentices Qualifications
Domestic Abuse Appeal
Events Diary
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Bolsover TV - 2 December 2019
In this episode we talk to Carr Vale FC about setting up a new ladies team, we attended the popular Bolsover Lantern Parade event, we visited the new Morrisons store in Bolsover, a new show home has opened at the Keepmoat housing development in Shirebrook, a business in Barlborough has been fined £40,000 for food hygiene offences and we round up some of the Christmas events taking place across the District over the next two weeks.
Carr Vale FC
Bolsover Morrisons store opens
Barlborough Christmas market
HS2 documentary
Bolsover Lantern Parade
Barlborough business food prosecution
The Paddock housing
Keepmoat show home opening
Events Diary
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Bolsover TV - 18 November 2019
In this episode we talk to the Clowne and Barlborough Walking Group, take a look behind the scenes at a Lantern Making Workshop, tell you about two new electric vehicle charging points being installed at the council offices, remind residents of the green bin suspension over the winter period and we attended the Louise Smalley Charity Walk presentation evening.
Clowne and Barlborough Walking Group
Green Bin Winter Suspension
Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Doe Lea Half-Term fun
Bolsover Lantern Making Workshops
Louise Smalley Charity Walk Presentation
Events Diary
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Bolsover TV - 4 November 2019
In this episode we visit the Armed Forces charity SSAFA, we talk to the Freedom Project, we see what a regional award means to Creswell Crags, we speak to the manager of the new Morrisons store in Bolsover and look forward to the Bolsover Lantern Parade.
SSAFA Armed Forces Charity
Creswell Crags Tourism Award
Bolsover District Talent Showcase
Freedom Community Project
Morrisons Store, Bolsover
Bolsover Lantern Parade
Events Diary
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Bolsover TV - 21 October 2019
In this episode we take a look around Pinxton visiting the high street to talk to some businesses, saw a blue plaque unveiled for John King the inventor of the mine cage detaching hook, which is credited with saving the lives of many miners and is still in use today, visited the Pinxton community gym, took a stroll to Pinxton Wharf and saw what else the village has to offer.
John King Blue Plaque
Pinxton Community Gym
Bolsover District Active Awards
Pinxton Highlights
Events Diary - Part I
Pinxton High Street
Events Diary - Part II
Pinxton Wharf and Boat Inn
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Bolsover TV - 7 October 2019
In this episode we visit 2Shires Credit Union to see how they can help people manage their money better, we see how Doe Lea Resource Centre is bringing old instruments back to life, a disused building in Whitwell is to be bought back into use, a new dog walking club has been launched in Hillstown, Elmton has proved why it is blooming lovely after being voted the Best Small Village at the recent ‘In Bloom’ award and residents in Pinxton enjoyed some tasty treats recently as part of the MacMillan Coffee Morning.
2Shires Credit Union
Hillstown Dog Walking Club
Pinxton MacMillan Coffee Morning
Doe Lea Instrument Amnesty
Elmton In Bloom Awards
Old Co-op Building in Whitwell
Events Diary
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Bolsover TV - 23 September 2019
In this episode we visit Pleasley Pit to see what they are going to do with a £164,000 grant, we talk to a 9-year old from Clowne who saved her friends life on holiday, South Normanton is hosting Pick n Mix activity session for the over 50s, we take a look at the age old tradition of archery with the St Sebastian Archers in Bolsover and we see what events are taking place over the next two weeks.
Pleasley Pit Grant
Creswell Cycling Group
Sophie Perry - life saving
Bolsover District Talent Showcase
St Sebastian Archers
Dog Public Space Protection Order Consultation
South Normanton Pick n Mix Sessions
Events Diary
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Bolsover TV - 9 September 2019
In this episode we visit a woman who has just come back from the Transplant Games in Gateshead, parents in Creswell are taking a fight to Derbyshire County Council to give their kids a chance to get a bus to school, we look at how young and old alike have been getting creative and three young men show how the entrepreneurial spirit is still alive with their Detailing Detectives business.
Detailing Detectives
Arts Projects
Bolsover Hill Race
Diana Reddy - Transplant Games
Christine Plant - SSAFA Award
Creswell School Bus Public Meeting
Dragonfly Homes Open Day
Events Diary
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Bolsover TV - 27 August 2019
In this episode we take a look around Barlborough visiting their Heritage Centre and Country Park, we meet a new author from Shirebrook, we see how visitors to Creswell Crags are enjoying the site in a unique way, we saw a new meadow and woodland in Hilcote open and we round-up what events are happening in the District over the next two weeks.
Barlborough Heritage Centre
Barlborough Country Park Defibrillator
Hilcote Meadow Opening
Peter Locke - Author
Creswell Crags Carriage Rides
HS2 Documentary
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Bolsover TV - 12 August 2019
In this episode we take a look at the Prepared to Save a Life campaign, feature how Bolsover District has been voted the best countryside place to live in the UK, visit a new scheme in Shirebrook to see how they are helping hard to reach youngsters and isolated adults, look at where the next B@Home properties are going to be built and round-up what events are happening in the District over the next two weeks.
Save a Life campaign
Community Allotment Group
Best Countryside Place
Events Diary
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Bolsover TV - 29 July 2019
In this episode we feature a diner in Whitwell that is offering visitors a bistro experience, we hear how the former Coalite site is being redeveloped, we look at the second phase of our Business Growth Fund which has been launched, we take a look how a new leisure facility in Creswell has took a step closer to becoming reality and we have a round-up of events happening in the District over the next two weeks.
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Bolsover TV - 15 July 2019
In this episode we feature a community project in Hodthorpe who are helping the elderly and isolated, a local bowls club who are trying to attract more members, New Bolsover Model Village sees its last chimney stack installed as part of a £10 million project and we have a round-up of events happening in the District over the next two weeks.
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Bolsover TV - 1 July 2019
In this episode we feature the ancient art of Well Dressing in Whitwell, the charity Just Good Friends Club and how they are helping adults with learning disabilities, a bijou café in Creswell, how you can nominate for our Sports Awards and we have a round-up of events happening in the District over the next two weeks.
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Bolsover TV - 17 June 2019
In this episode we feature a new business in Creswell that aims to be a cut above the rest, a community project that celebrates the mining history in Clowne, Glapwell Cricket Club who are encouraging kids into the sport, we talk to the organiser of the Bolsover Food and Drink Festival and we have a round-up of events happening in the District over the next two weeks.
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Bolsover TV - 3 June 2019
In this episode we take a look at how a new business is helping children learn from nature and the great outdoors and we visit a once derelict building that is now a thriving pub in Pinxton. We also see how sports sessions are helping children at Creswell Infants School live a healthier lifestyle, delve into the mining heritage past with a look behind the scenes at Pleasley Pit, have a chat with the new Council Leader and see what could become Bolsover's signature dish.
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Bolsover TV - 7 May 2019
Bolsover TV edition number three features the Louise Smalley Walk and it's success, how we are getting you people fit at Go! Active Leisure Centre, how independent businesses in the Old Yard at Bolsover are making a real success of it. Plus lots more of latest news and events in the area.
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Bolsover TV - 1 April 2019
The second episode is here! This month's episode features Naysmith Bulwell in Pinxton who have an apprenticeship scheme developing new and emerging engineering talent. We visit Whitwell and how the Pick n Mix event is combating loneliness. We also see the new sculpture in Doe Lea and see how a building in Whaley Thorns has been brought back to life.
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Bolsover TV - 4 March 2019
Our monthly news programme featuring the latest news and views from across Bolsover District. This episode features The Chip Inn at Whitwell. A high street in Langwith which is thriving with businesses, recycling and what goes in what bin, our film launch on Bolsover TV and how the Miners Welfare building in Creswell has been brought back into use.
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Community
Creswell Cooking Classes
Local company Quantum Nutrition put on cooking classes for the benefit of Creswell Primary School and their parents. The classes were funded by local district councillors from Elmton-with-Creswell Parish Council who wanted to help children and their families learn to eat healthily without spending a lot of money.
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Tree planting at local beauty spot
A local beauty spot has been receiving some TLC as Hodthorpe and Belph Parish Council were joined by a group of school children and two local companies to plant a new hedgerow on Water Lane.
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Raise the Roof for Ruth
In January 2014, a 23-year old woman from Creswell suffered a severe brain stem stroke caused by a blood clot in her Basilar Artery and she was immediately rushed into emergency surgery. This devastating illness has left Ruth with locked in syndrome and she needs to raise one-hundred thousand pounds to be able to access brain stem cell treatment in the USA! Local voluntary organisation Community Unity Project (CUP) have joined the campaign and have pledged to help raise the money in 2023.
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Local history project is full steam ahead
Clowne is a unique town, in that it once had two collieries and two railway lines that once served its residents. With the majority of this history now only able to be seen in the archives, Clowne Local History Society want to bring a bit of this heritage back to life.
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Shirebrook Miners Welfare B Band
In 1903, a band was formed to teach music to children of the miners of Shirebrook. And after decades of winning competitions and prizes, in 1949 the band went under the wing of the Miners Welfare Scheme and became known as the Shirebrook Miners Welfare Band. Since then the band has been an integral part of the town’s life and a 'B' Band was formed for people who have either just started playing an instrument or have an interest in playing in a brass band.
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Stainsby Festival's 'Dream of Fields' appeal successful
After eight long years of fundraising the Stainsby Folk Group, the charity behind Stainsby Festival, have announced that its long running ‘Dream of Fields Appeal’ has been successful. The charity has been able to buy Brunt’s Fields on which the festival is held, securing its long-term future. The Appeal has raised over £50,000 and we caught up with the Chair of the Trustees, Tony Trafford who told us how delighted he was now they own the field.
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Bugs cause £40k of damage at Langwith Cricket Club
The sound of leather on willow is one of those quintessential English things that are associated with summer. But for Langwith Cricket Club that may be something they will not be hearing this year, unless they receive some help. They have been experiencing huge problems with the ‘grub of the cock chaffer beetle’ on their outfield, which is causing extensive damage.
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Whitwell Book Club author events
Whitwell Book Club are set to host monthly author events with guest authors to talk about the writing process and their work. As they are passionate about books, reading and the importance of people’s literature, the club thought the events would be a great way to raise awareness of the local library and the creative talent in the area. We caught up with book club member Richard Bower to find out more.
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Get digital savvy with new courses
With more and more people getting mobile phones, laptops or i-Pads, it has never been more important to equip ourselves with the skills to get online. Digital Connect is a new programme in Bolsover District that aims to help local residents become digital savvy in the space of a few weeks.
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Strictly No Falling classes
As falls seem to get more common as we get older, Age UK Derby and Derbyshire are staging a number of Strictly No Falling classes across Bolsover District to help people stay active and live independently in their own home.
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Sinbad the Sailor Panto comes to Bolsover
Bolsover Drama Group have been busy rehearsing for their next production ‘Sinbad the Sailor’ which will be staged at Bolsover Assembly Rooms from 25 January 2023. We caught up with Chairman Mick Whitehouse to see how rehearsals were going.
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Eclecticism Book by Rotten Poetry
Rotten Poetry from Whitwell have published a book called Eclecticism that brings poets from across the area together into one collection. We spoke to business owner Darren Ellis and poet Tyler Turner to find out more and what people can expect from the book.
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World Championship success for Area 51 pupils
Pupils from Area 51 Martial Arts and Tricking Academy have put Bolsover District on the map after they came back from two WAKO World Championships in Italy and Turkey with a medal haul and several world champions titles. We spoke to Oliver Bonnington and Jess Holmes to find out how proud they were of their pupils achievements.
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Claiming Attendance Allowance
Claiming benefits often has a stigma attached to it, especially with the older generation feeling reluctant to submit claims. Matt Hunt from Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre (DUWC) wants to encourage people to speak to them to see if they are eligible for Attendance Allowance and to claim the benefit if they are entitled to it.
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MK Dance - more than just a dance school
There are lots of ways to communicate how we feel, what we want others to feel and basically have some fun. Sometimes we write things down, other times we send flowers and occasionally we struggle to know what to do that is different, healthy and exciting. Up steps MK Dance. With a range of classes available from ballet to tap and dance to freestyle for anyone aged from 4 to 104, MK Dance can provide you with that release, that inspiration that will set you free to express yourself. We caught up with owner Melanie Bradford to find out more.
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Creswell Poppy Display
A group of Creswell residents have been paying their respect to military and civilian servicemen and women by erecting their own display outside their homes. The residents of Mansfield Road have created the poignant display which includes knitted poppies, Tommies, bunting and hand-made poppies from the bottoms of bottles. The display has taken approximately ten-months to create and we spoke to some of those involved.
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Digital connect
It is estimated 11.7 million, some 22 per cent of people in the UK, without the digital skills needed for everyday life. These are essential in enabling people to fully participate in an increasingly digital society. So, Bolsover District Council has set up a scheme, Called Digital Connect, to help improve people’s confidence about getting online and support them to become more digital savvy has been launched across the District.
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Walk a Mile
On Friday 25 November 2022 a local charity is asking people to walk a mile in a pair of shoes they would not normally wear to help raise awareness of poverty. The Freedom Project based in Bolsover are asking people to have fun and be creative by wearing shoes like flippers, slippers, high heels or add shoes to help people understand the struggles of those facing poverty. Lyndsey Ashley from the Freedom Project told us more.
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Cottage Kitties
Cottage Kitties in Shirebrook is a cat rescue with a difference. The ethos behind the sanctuary isn’t to rescue unwanted cats and re-home them, it is to take in sick and abandoned cats and provide them with palliative care. Owners Paulette and Libby tell us a bit more about it.
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Army visits local school
Children at Whitwell Primary School had a different sort of learning experience recently when members of the Army arrived in the playground. A day of activities followed with the children learning about teamwork, perseverance and communication. We spoke to some of those involved.
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Jason's Story
Jason struggled with his health for years which resulted in him not being able to work. Once he had his health under control, Rhubarb Farm was the only place he could find who would give him a chance. Now, he has finished at the farm and heading to a full-time position at Frasers Group.
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Proclamation of King Charles III
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Langwith Bassett Village Hall
It has been well documented that community venues like village halls have been finding it difficult to survive after the Pandemic. But one such village hall in Langwith Bassett is trying to buck this trend as they have regular nursery groups, exercise classes, workshops and art groups using the facility. We spoke to volunteer Kath Sharpe about the hall.
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Garden Besides the Plant
In the shadows and hustle and bustle of the L’hoist plant in Whitwell, there is a tranquil place where flora and fauna flourishes and people can sit and enjoy bird song or watch the bees go about their business. We first visited the ‘Garden Besides the Plant’ in November 2020 when the project first started and was an overgrown piece of land.
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South Normanton Community Fridge
As the country gets to grips with the cost of living and ever-increasing prices for essentials such as food, South Normanton WI have set up a Community Fridge in the Post Mill Centre to help local people. We spoke to Amanda Biggam to see how it has been received and what benefits it brings to the community.
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Elmton Archaeological Dig
An ongoing archaeological project to investigate the origins of Elmton has uncovered some interesting things and we went to meet Dr Matt Beresford to find out all about it.
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Singing for the Brain
More than 850,000 people in the UK have dementia. One in 14 people over the age of 65 suffer from it and with no known cure for it, one of the best ways to help people living with it is singing. Ellie from Pinxton, whose mum suffered with Dementia, is starting a new Singing for the Brain group in Pinxton and she tells us what people can expect.
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Summer Reading challenge 2022
Children's Librarian, Cathy Petersen tells us all about this year's Summer Reading Challenge and why it is important for children to start reading early.
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Whitwell WI celebrate their 75th anniversary
Whitwell WI celebrated their 75th anniversary recently and we went along to chat to some of their members to see what the WI means to them and the local community.
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Rosemary's Garden
Passionate gardener Rosemary Ahmed from Pinxton has what is described as a 'wild garden'. Flowers dotted about, random potted plants and a greenhouse full of wood carvings. She applied for and was accepted to join the prestigious National Open Gardens Scheme and opened up her garden to visitors for a day in June. Excitement took over from the nerves as she told us she loved every minute of it and can’t wait for next year.
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Charlie's Place
Charlie's Place is an animal sanctuary in Tibshelf that rescues, rehabilitates and releases animals of all shapes and sizes.
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Stainsby Festival wins Queen's Award
The not for profit, volunteer run festival has been running since 1969 and the team behind the event has just been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
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Fred Kitchen commemorative bench unveiled
Bolsover Civic Society remember a forgotten writer of the town by unveiling new commemorative bench outside Bolsover Library.
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Whitwell Church Queen's Jubilee Flower Festival
St Lawrence Church in Whitwell is holding a Flower Festival for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee over the weekend. Go along and see what is on offer.
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Shirebrook, remembering its mining past with sculpture
Shirebrook, like many other towns and villages across Bolsover District thrived on coal. The pit was the main source of employment and the town grew. And although the colliery closed almost thirty years ago in 1993, this did not stop the camaraderie in the town and a group of former miners started a fundraising campaign to raise money for a sculpture to be erected on the Market Place remembering the town’s coal mining heritage and all those that worked there. Having already raised £165,000, Bruce Towers tells us a bit more about the project and what the sculpture will look like.
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Bottled Up Blokes
Maintaining good mental health is vital for us to lead a happy and productive life - but it’s probably easier said than done. And it can be especially difficult for men who often feel they need to hide the way they feel.
A new mental health support group called ‘Bottled Up Blokes’ has started in South Normanton with the aim of helping men to open up in a safe and supportive environment.
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South Normanton parishioners to have say on whether to buy the old Zion Church
South Normanton Parish Council want to know whether its parishioners feel they should purchase the Zion Church in the town and turn it into a community venue. Here, Cllr Andrew Joesbury tells us what plans they have for it.
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New Mining Memorial unveiled in Creswell
On 26 September 1950, Creswell Colliery was hit by a coal mining tragedy which claimed the lives of eighty miners. The mining memorial commemorating those who lost their lives had to be moved to allow for the expansion of the cemetery so Elmton-with-Creswell Parish Council have sensitively and lovingly recreated a new memorial in the cemetery.
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Bird ringing at Creswell Crags
Local bird ringer and renowned ornithologist Jack Baddams talks to us through the process of bird ringing and about the importance of this practice and why it is so essential in helping us understand the movements and habits of our feathered friends.
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Parkinson's charity walk at Hardwick Hall
Around 145,000 people in the UK live with Parkinson’s and it's the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. So to help raise funds for the charity, Hardwick Hall and Parkinson’s UK have joined together and are staging a charity walk on Saturday 2 July to help raise vital funds to find better treatments and a cure for the condition.
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Get the help you need with the Citizens Advice
As the cost of living increases you may be thinking about how you can reduce your household expenditure or increase the money available to you. We spoke to the Citizens Advice to see what advice they can give to people.
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Forest School Pen Pals
Pen Pals seem to be a forgotten thing nowadays. But a Forest School in Whitwell have revived this art and are regularly swapping letters with a Forest School in Maryland in USA.
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Fundraising for Ukraine
Across the district, members of the community have pulled together in a variety of ways from collections of supplies in Pinxton to a fundraising event in Whitwell. Council Leader Councillor Steve Fritchley speaks about the pride the Council feels.
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Local community group needs a Helping Hand
After nearly 40 years in existence, the Helping Hands community group based in Clowne are finding it hard to make ends meet and with rising costs for transport and room hire, unless they can raise vital funds the group may be forced to close. Offering a great way for the elderly to meet, socialise and play games, Council Leader Steve Fritchley said there was no better substitute than attending a group, meeting new friends and having a cup of tea. We visited them recently to find out what the group offers.
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Remembering the South Normanton Colliery disaster
At around 9pm on 15 February 1937, South Normanton Colliery was the scene of a major disaster. A large explosion caused chaos which resulted in a massive rescue effort to try and find those who were trapped in the rubble. Unfortunately eight men were killed and three injured, marking the worst disaster in the collieries' history. East Midlands Designer Outlet, which now stands on the site of the former colliery, along with the local history group and parish council, have unveiled a plaque remembering this event.
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Three local Scouts chosen for world Scout Jamboree
Three scouts from Whitwell and Bolsover are set to go on a trip of a lifetime to South Korea. Aimee, Freya and Nathan tell us about what the trip entails and how much they have to fund-raise to go on the trip.
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'An expedition around my garden' by Richard C Bower
Described as a ‘personal and philosophical journey’, Richard C Bowers first novel was written over the past two years as he enjoyed the outdoors listening to the bird song and enjoying the peace and tranquillity of his garden. Called ‘An expedition around my garden’ the book is about exploring the magic of nature and has been pre-ordered by the National Library of India due to being deemed similar to the book 'Gitanjali' by Rabindranath Tagore, which won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Bolsover Drama Group
Bolsover Drama Group has been part of the local community for 40 years. They put on plays, pantomimes and musicals to entertain locals and visitors and the group also has a popular youth section for under eighteens. But like so many other groups, the past two years have not been easy, but as the old saying goes ‘The show must go on’ and after just finished their first production of 2022, Hansel and Gretel Pantomime, they are now busy hard at work starting to rehearse for their next show ‘Raise Your Voice’.
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Chair Burlesque
You may have tried aerobics, Zumba or even Salsa to keep in shape! But have you tried Chair Burlesque? Join Victoria Bowering AKA ‘Midnight Vixen’ at one of her classes to see what it's all about!
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A new era for leisure in Creswell
When Creswell Leisure Centre closed its doors in 2016, many in the community thought the village would never see a leisure facility again. But, Councillor Duncan McGregor had other ideas and is not only bringing a new leisure facility to the village, but a new skatepark and is also looking to extend the MUGA area as well. Duncan tells us more about the plans.
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Shirebrook Storehouse
A community food store in Shirebrook is asking for local people’s help. Opened in March 2021, the Storehouse is for those in need and those that want to support the local community. Based at the town’s Christian Centre, people can join for a £5 minimum membership and local people can obtain a large bag of food of their choice from the shop on site each week for a minimum donation of £5. We spoke to those involved to see what the project is all about and how it can help people.
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Knit Bolsover
A community project that aims to see knitted squares adorn Bolsover town has got underway. Knit Bolsover is an initiative by Sarah Smith from Molly Felicity Designs in Old Bolsover Yard who wants to encourage the local community to knit, crochet, needle felt or sew a number of ten inch by ten inch squares which depict the town.
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Santa tours Clowne
Santa made a special appearance in Clowne as he visited the local fire station and toured around the town in a fire engine.
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Nature Journal by Sarah Bennett
In February 2021 we spoke to Sarah Bennett from Bolsover who had made a resolution to write a nature journal throughout the year inspired by a book written by Edith Holden in 1906. From enjoying the wildlife in her garden to walks with her family, and learning about fungi in the woods to watching the seasons changing, Sarah has written in the journal almost every day.
We caught up with Sarah to see how she got on.
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Barlborough Heritage and Resource Centre
Delve into a treasure trove of history, information, photographs and artefacts from Barlborough's past and present. A band of volunteers regularly provide information on historic buildings, ancestry and stage exhibitions showing the village's past. We went to chat to a few of them to see what makes the centre so special.
For more information about this beautiful heritage resource visit https://barlboroughrc.chessck.co.uk/
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What a ‘joyful riot of festivity’
The past 18-months has seen the communities of Blackwell Parish create tiled mosaics, wooden sculptures and amazing artwork, but the latest creative project is bringing a bit of festive cheer to the area. Led by Greater Creative, the Winter Woodland project has been described as a ‘joyful riot of festivity’ for Blackwell Parish!
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Creswell is 'one in a million'
The first of one million trees has been planted at Fox Green in Creswell as part of Bolsover District Council’s Community Woodlands project. Creswell is at the forefront of the Council’s efforts to tackle climate change as a £270k grant from the Woodland Trust will see up to 27,500 trees planted in and around the village. We spoke to some of those involved.
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The Sad Bauble
Steve Dubowski from Newton used to tell his children a story about a particular Christmas tree bauble that was left off the tree because it was damaged. But with the magic of Christmas the damaged bauble became a nice shiny one and took pride of place on the tree. After his children grew out of the story, Steve decided to put pen to paper and develop the story as a book which was published in 2003. Unfortunately the publishers then went out of business and the book never really got the publicity it deserved - until now.
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Bolsover woman publishes her Hidden Secrets book
A Bolsover has published a book all about her mother’s intriguing life. Maria, Monica Drew's mother, was an Austrian lady who fell in love with an English soldier called Victor at the end of World War 2. The book follows the romance as they reunite in England, marry and make a life together in Derbyshire.
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Tibshelf couple helping hedgehogs
Charlie’s Place near Tibshelf is an animal sanctuary but they have expanded to help hedgehogs who have become ill or injured in the local area and they work hard to re-introduce the hogs back into the wild as soon as possible. We went to meet Claire, Will and their hedgehogs to find out more about it.
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Deaf-initely Women
Deafinitely Women is a support group in Derbyshire for women with hearing impairments. We spoke to Rachel who told us about the services they offer and how to get in touch.
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History of Barlborough book
The history of Barlborough has been bought to life in a fascinating book, giving an insight into Barlborough shortly after the end of the Second World War. The publication is based on writings and observations of Reginald - or Rex - Atkin who was headmaster of Barlborough County Primary School from 1937 until he retired in 1968.
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Monitoring air quality in Pinxton
With the M1 motorway running alongside it and a number of heavy goods vehicles constantly driving through the village on a daily basis, pollution is more prevalent in Pinxton than in other areas. We take a look at what is being done to help combat it.
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Bolsover District Community Lottery
Sign up to play our Bolsover District Community Lottery and help good causes in your local community.
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Sing Out Strong Choir comes to Bolsover
Music has the power to boost moods, forge connections, transform imaginations and calm the mind. And for one lady, that was the whole reason for setting up Sing Out Strong in 2019! We went along to speak to local organiser Vicky about the benefits of the choir and why people should join the Bolsover branch.
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Shadows of a Bright Forest
Local Barlborough man, Christopher Bark gives us an insight into his recently published book based on several true stories and his own experiences in remote areas of the Amazon.
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Greater Creative
A series of public art pieces have been created in Westhouses, Newton, Blackwell and Hilcote. All have been created with help from the community and reflect something about the area which is important to local history.
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Riding for Smiles
Riding for Smiles is a charity based in Creswell who work with children with special educational needs. They provide riding lessons and the opportunity to work with the horses at Coloured Cob Equestrian Centre which has a huge positive impact on the children.
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Pilots wanted for new Triobike
The Council is on the look-out for volunteers to become ‘pilots’ for their new Trio Bike, which helps older people get out in the fresh air and reconnecting with their community. The Trio Bike is available to hire out to care homes, sheltered accommodation and nursing homes to enable their elderly residents to get out and about in their community.
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The Winter family embark on a Custom and Self Build Home scheme
As the Council is encouraging more people to build their own custom or self-build properties, Alexei and Beth Winter are in the process of buying a plot of land in Clowne and embarking on an ambitious plan to build their own three-bedroom bungalow.
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The Titanic drawn in five minutes
Watch as local artist Ken Brown draws the Titanic in five-minutes.
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Art Class in Langwith Junction
91-year-old Ken Brown has been drawing for 70-years, so we went along to one of his classes to see if we could pick up any techniques.
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Whitwell Music Festival
After being cancelled in 2020, Whitwell Music Festival is back for 2021 with some top quality acts. Headliners such as The Undercover Hippy, The Barsteward Sons of Val Doonican and Funke and the Two Tone Baby will entertain the crowds and boasting to be 100% mud free, this community festival is one certainly not to miss.
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Summer Reading Challenge
The Wind in the Willows, The Story of Tracy Beaker, James and the Giant Peach and The Gruffalo are all books we read when we were young. And children from across Bolsover District are being encouraged to read at least six books during the summer holidays as part of a nationwide summer reading challenge.
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This Girl Codes
A three-year project called This Girl Codes aims to encourage the take-up of STEM subjects in school with a focus on encouraging female students to study these traditionally male subjects. Using art and heritage mixed with science, technology, engineering and maths, Junction Arts are hoping to teach people of all ages more about all of these subjects and potentially spark a lifelong passion for them.
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Tibshelf School Paralympic Day
Tibshelf Infant and Nursery School welcomed a number of former Paralympic and disabled athletes to their school recently as they held a sports fun day with a difference. The children took part in a variety of disability sports such as wheelchair basketball, blind football, boccia and sitting volleyball along with golf, rugby and tennis. This is the fifth time the school have held such an inclusive day.
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Life on the farm
For the past decade Rhubarb Farm in Langwith has been helping local people and volunteers learn new skills. From working with animals and horticulture to exposure to nature and physical exercise - all this contributes to their volunteers feel-good factor and learning new skills.
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Church organist retires after 60 years
Arthur Stamper is a second generation organist at St John the Baptist Church in Clowne. But after 60 years in the hot seat he has finally decided to hang up his music books and let some one else take over.
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Barlborough Gardens - National Garden Scheme
Visitors to Barlborough on 3 and 4 July 2021 will be able to add a bit of colour to their lives as properties in the village are opening their garden gates as they take part in the National Open Garden Scheme.
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Campaign to bring back Pinxton Train Station
Pinxton has a long associated history with trains as the line that runs through the village is the oldest continuously used railway track in the world, but is only used for freight at present. Local councillor for Pinxton, Mary Dooley is campaigning to bring back passenger trains and build a train station to replace the one that closed down in 1958.
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Cadmans Animal Feeds and White Hart, Tibshelf
We speak to the Cadman family of Tibshelf who have expanded their business during lockdown by refurbishing and opening a pub and café next door to their animal feed business.
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Crisp Packet Blankets Project Shirebrook
Debs and Simon Booth from Shirebrook have started up a project are turning discarded crisp packets into blankets for the homeless and vulnerable
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Working together to tackle litter and flytipping in Tibshelf
Local councillor for Tibshelf, Deborah Watson and Rob Allen from Roadchef Motorway Service Station tell us why they have joined forces in the battle against litter and fly tipping to keep the footpaths and roads in and around Tibshelf clean and tidy.
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Callum Mills - Team GB Inclusive Figure Skater
Callum Mills from Shuttlewood has won countless medals as an inclusive Figure Skating star and he is now training hard as he prepares for the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Kazan, Russia in January 2022.
Callum, who trains at the Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton and Bradford Ice Arena told us how excited he is for the Olympics and why global superstar Lady Gaga has played a big role in his preparations for next year's event.
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Restoring a WW2 Motorcycle
Brian Lewis from South Normanton has spent five months rebuilding this WW2 motorcycle and he told us about why he did it and his passion for motorcycles.
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Shirebrook Market
Markets traders in Shirebrook Market say it is a wonderful place and urge more traders to stand.
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FireStoppers - a new Derbyshire Fire and Rescue scheme
Station Manager Darren Perrott tells us about FireStoppers, a new and anonymous way for people to report any concerns or deliberate firesetting. Report instances on 0800 169 5558 or www.firestoppersreport.co.uk
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Tibshelf Green Bunch
The Tibshelf Green Bunch have been planting flowers around the village to brighten up the area and bring a bit of cheer. The Green Bunch is made up of local volunteers who aim to use flowers and horticulture to brighten disused and grey spaces. They hope that the bright spaces will enhance both mental and physical well-being of local people.
Sara and Angie from the group told us a bit more about what they do and what they are aiming to achieve.
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Shirebrook Colliery Memorial Fund
Shirebrook pit closed almost thirty years ago in 1993, but two former miners are on a mission to raise £180,000 to erect a memorial in the town's market square.
Baz Henderson and Bruce Towers set up the Shirebrook Miners Memorial Fund to help raise the money and are over half way there. They tell us why they started the fund and what it means to them.
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While She Sleeps
Mat Welsh and Lawrence Taylor from Metal Core band, While She Sleeps tell us about their new single, why they filmed it at Pleasley Vale Business Park and what being in a band means to them.
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i-Venture 2022
In July 2022,students from three schools – Frederick Gent, Shirebrook Academy and Stubbin Wood – will represent Bolsover District and take part in a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to South Africa. This life-enhancing citizenship project is part of the i-Venture scheme and Claire Bergmann told us a bit more about the project.
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2021 Louise Smalley Walk
The Louise Smalley Walk is an annual sponsored challenge walk, 40 miles in length to help raise money for local charities and good causes. 2021 is a Flower Route. Why not sign up, see the history and culture of the area, get fit and help raise some valuable funds for charities.
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Blackwell Wood Sculptures
If you walk along the Blackwell Trail you may come across some rather large wooden sculptures. A miner, a bell, a miners’ lamp and a bird bath on top of a tree are just some of the sculptures that have been designed by local people and carved out of wood by sculptor Andrew Frost.
Led by Platform 31, a women-led organisation working across the arts, culture, community and education sectors in the East Midlands, the designs are based on the local heritage, community and wildlife in the area.
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Tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
Councillor Natalie Hoy - "Captain Sir Tom Moore, inspired and lifted a nation, I wanted to arrange a tribute on behalf of Bolsover and all of its residents to acknowledge this incredible gentleman.
"With Bolsover Castle being our most recognised landmark in the area, I felt this would be the ideal location for this tribute."
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Bolsover District Community Lottery
Our brand new Bolsover District Community Lottery starts in May, but good causes such as community groups and charities can start to benefit now. Sign up to our good causes launch on Monday 1 March and find out how.
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Glapwell Football Club
Jamie Wajs, Chair of Glapwell FC and Cllr Tony Trafford, Chair of Glapwell Parish Council talk to use about their ambitions for bringing the good times back to Hall corner.
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Fire Safety advice from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Jeff 'Larry' Lloyd, Community Safety Officer for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service talks to us about fire safety in the home, what are the two important messages he tries to get across and also reveals a few stories from his time as an operational firefighter.
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Pinxton Vaccination Centre
The communities of Pinxton and surrounding areas are now able to visit the local village hall to get their Coronavirus vaccination. Nicky Patel from Pinxton Pharmacy, local councillors and Pinxton Parish Council tell us what has been involved to get the vaccination centre open.
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Sarah Bennett's Nature Journal
Inspired by a book written by Edith Holden in 1906, Sarah Bennett from Bolsover talks to us about her nature journal and why she is recording her thoughts and what she sees on her daily walks.
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Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre
Colin Hampton from the Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centre talks to us about the centre can help those out of work and in need of help and advice.
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1st Whitwell Scouts and Guides
We talk to some of the Leaders from the 1st Whitwell Scout and Guide group about how the past year has been from them and what plans they have for 2021.
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Stay Home- Look into my eyes
This short infographic film demonstrates how quickly the new Covid-19 variant spreads. The film demonstrates how in some parts of the country 1 in 30 people are infected with the virus, so bending the rules could be fatal.
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Crags Radio
We visited Crags Radio, the new local community radio station for Creswell to talk to John Steemson about the station and what the local community can expect.
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Crags Radio Advert
Advert promoting new community radio station for Creswell - Crags Radio
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Allotments and how they help with mental health
We spoke to Tania Holmes from Bolsover about how tending her allotment has helped with her mental health and physical wellbeing.
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Hands. Face. Space. advert
Hands. Face. Space. Government advert
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Interview with Pinxton's Blues Brothers tribute Billy Eccles
Pinxton's Billy Eccles aka ‘Joilet Jake Blues’ a Blues Brothers tribute has been filling the streets of the area with music during lockdown. He has been driving around the area in his famous blues mobile replica and playing music to help put a smile on local communities’ faces. We caught up with Bill whilst he was out and about to see why he was doing this.
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Documentaries
The importance of local democracy
Local democracy is part of society. It helps provide a voice for local people and provides local communities with a focal point for the services they receive. Services such as bin collections, planning, housing and leisure are all provided by your local district council.
But plans have been discussed at a county level to create a unitary authority which could impact upon the services you receive. We went out on the streets of Bolsover District to ask what local residents, businesses and councillors thought of the idea.
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HS2 - the social and economic impact upon Bolsover District
A short documentary highlighting the social and economic impact of the proposed HS2 on Bolsover District. Interviews were undertaken with local residents, businesses and HS2.
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Council Services
Multi-million pound refurbishment of Independent Living complex in Shirebrook
The finishing touches are being put to a £3.85m refurbishment of Ashbourne Court in Shirebrook. Home to elderly residents, the refurbishment has seen all the flats transformed with full wet rooms and new multi-sensor alarm system installed to improve fire safety and the complex has been expanded to include an additional fourteen flats, providing more accommodation for local people.
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Council urges residents to check what benefits are available
As households continue to struggle with the cost of living crisis, Bolsover District Council is encouraging residents to check they are claiming the benefits they are entitled to.
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Voter ID
The government have brought in new legislation meaning people voting in elections from 4 May 2023 will now have to show a form of photographic ID.
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Greener heating system installed in Whaley Common
Council tenants in the tiny hamlet of Whaley Common are feeling much warmer after the Council installed a greener heating system. After complaints from residents about increased heating bills and with no means of installing gas to the properties, Council officers decided that an Air Source Heat System would be the best solution, offering a greener energy source and a reduction in heating bills. We went to see Mrs Walters who told us how much better the new heating system is.
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£5million cultural bid submitted for Shirebrook
Bolsover District Council is awaiting the outcome of a five million pound bid to support creative and cultural initiatives in Shirebrook. The money, from the Cultural Development Fund of the Arts Council England, would enable the authority to provide a cultural and skills hub for experiential learning and access to advanced technologies for creators, makers, and artists in the area. Councillor Liz Smyth tells us more.
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Creswell Growth Plan
Residents in Creswell are being given the opportunity to imagine how any additional growth in their village could look via an exciting and innovative new digital planning tool. We take a look at the tool and show people how to use it.
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Unfreeze/Unblock your Worcester boiler
During cold snaps your Worcester boiler may not work due to frozen external pipes. Council tenants are urged to take a look at this quick video showing you what to do if this occurs.
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'Perfect Storm' of housing problems
Described as the 'Perfect Storm' a number of housing issues are causing problems across Bolsover District. Council Leader, Councillor Steve Fritchley and CEO Karen Hanson tell us about the issues and what they are doing to help people.
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New technology will give you a vision of the future
Residents in Shirebrook are being given the opportunity to imagine how any growth in the town could look via an exciting and innovative new digital planning tool.
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The invisible job that keeps our playgrounds safe
Have you ever wondered how that broken chain on a child’s swing gets fixed? Who cleans up all that litter from your nearby playground? Or how that slide miraculously never seems to be out of order?
Well, in the first of our series of ‘Behind the Scenes’ where we look at Council services and how they are delivered we joined up with Playground and Open Spaces Warden, Paul Jessop to see what he does and how he keeps our playgrounds safe for children to enjoy.
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Tibshelf flats and high street regeneration
A block of flats in Tibshelf that have long been a problem area in the village are set to be demolished as part of plans to regenerate the high street. We spoke to Council leader, Steve Fritchley and the two local councillors for the area, Deborah Watson and Ray Heffer about the proposals.
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Team Building Activities
Fun, social, team and group solving problems, acknowledging different peoples skills and qualities and enabling people to work together are just some of the benefits you will get from the Council's Team Building activities.
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'We need more prosperity and more opportunities for everyone'
Council Leader, Steve Fritchley discusses the results of a recent Skills Survey and reveals his ambitions to build a future for our children and wants to see more prosperity and more opportunities for everyone across Bolsover District.
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Leaders are made, not born
Alisha Hanson started her Leadership journey when she attended secondary school and fell in love with sport. Fast forward a few years and she is now juggling two jobs and her studies at University. She works for the council as an Activity Leader and also as a receptionist at the Go! Active leisure facility and she is loving every minute of it.
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Kickstart success
Jake was placed on a Kickstart Scheme with Robert Woodhead Ltd and is now working for them as a labourer.
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Blackwell Speed Watch
Blackwell councillor, Clive Moesby tells us about his drive to improve speed awareness and road safety throughout the parish.
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New housing set for Whaley Thorns
Nineteen new council properties are set to be built in Whaley Thorns after the Council granted them planning permission. Council Leader and local councillor for Langwith, Steve Fritchley and Cabinet Member for Housing and local councillor Langwith, Sandra Peake told us why it was important to build these properties.
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Physical Activity and Lifestyle Support
PALS, which stands for Physical Activity and Lifestyle Support, is a programme aimed at changing behaviours and finding solutions to help people face whatever daily challenges they face.
PALS brings together different agencies and services to support individuals and families in their households and within their lives. It helps to assess their needs, unpick situations, and provide consistent support in an effort to improve their lifestyle and become more physically active.
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Bolsover Homes update - June 2021
The £36 million Bolsover Homes project aiming to build council houses over the next four years continues with the handover of three properties in Whitwell. The three, two-bedroomed properties on Claylands Road are the latest homes to be completed and handed over to the Council as part of the Bolsover Homes scheme.
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Council Leader talks to the BBC about Levelling Up
Tony Roe, the BBC East Midlands political editor chats to Council Leader, Steve Fritchley about Levelling Up. They had a look around at some of the projects the Council Leader is looking to implement through his new document 'Vision Bolsover'.
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Elections - 6 May 2021
Information on voting at our polling stations on Thursday 6 May 2021.
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Town Centre Recovery Plans
Chris Gregory from Heartflood tells us about the Council's plans to bolster the local economy and is encouraging businesses and residents in our four town centres to complete surveys, so Recovery Plans can be produced.
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B@Home Completion
The final council house in a four-year building project has been completed and handed over to Bolsover District Council. The Council, in partnership with Robert Woodhead Ltd embarked on the £14.7 million programme in 2015 to build over 100 high quality, energy efficient homes. We spoke to Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Sandra Peake from Bolsover District Council and David Pearson from contractors Robert Woodhead Ltd about the scheme.
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Sign up to our E-Newsletters
Sign up to our E-Newsletters and get the latest news and views from the Council and across the District direct to your inbox.
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Reporting dog fouling
Advert promoting how to report dog fouling problems across Bolsover District
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No More Rubbish Excuses
Advert promoting how to report litter problems across Bolsover District
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Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme
Government video on the Test and Trace Support Payment scheme
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Leaders Update - National Lockdown
Council Leader, Steve Fritchley gives an update on council services due to the latest national lockdown measures.
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Celebrating our Communities
Bolsover District has a population of over 77,000 people and the communities and groups within them are the lifeblood of our society. We want to encourage people to become part of their community, join a local group and help reinvigorate that pride and spirit.
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Council Leader update on services during coronavirus pandemic (10 April 2020)
Council Leader, Steve Fritchley gives an update on the council services during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Council Meeting - 4 March 2020
Council meeting held on 4 March 2020
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Council Meeting - 19 February 2020
Council meeting staged on Wednesday 19 February 2020
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Council Meeting 15 January 2020
Council meeting held on Wednesday 15 January 2020
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Council Meeting 13 November 2019
Council meeting held on Wednesday 13 November 2019
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Hillstown Dog Walking Club
Kick off your weekend with a healthy dog walk around the area. Hillstown Dog Walking Club meet every Saturday at Hillstown Village Hall at 10am. Non dog owners are also welcome. For more information telephone Malcolm Smith on 01246 242358.
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Council Meeting 11 September 2019
Council meeting held on Wednesday 11 September 2019.
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Council Meeting 17 July 2019
Full Council meeting held at The Arc on Wednesday 17 July 2019
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Council Meeting 22 May 2019
Full Council meeting held at The Arc on Wednesday 22 May 2019
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Leisure
Creswell Heritage and Wellbeing Centre Update
Work on the brand new multi-million pound heritage and wellbeing centre is nearing completion in Creswell. It is a little over five-years since Creswell Leisure Centre closed its doors and the new facility will give local people the chance to participate in an active and healthy lifestyle and it also gives a nod to the village's history and heritage. We met local councillor, Duncan McGregor at the site to take a look at how it is taking shape.
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Shirebrook Cricket Club fundraising campaign
Shirebrook Cricket Club has struggled for funding over the years but thanks to a dedicated group who volunteer at the club things are looking up. They plan to replace the changing rooms with a new pavilion and with a target of £900,000 to raise, the challenge is on for the club.
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New gym set top open in Tibshelf
A new fitness facility is set to open in Tibshelf. Bolsover District Council in partnership with Staffa healthcare has provided cardiovascular and resistance equipment which can be used by patients who have been referred by their GP from Tuesday 18 October.
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Arc Angels Walking Netball
Their motto is ‘wriggle and giggle’. They’re aged up to 80 years old. And their aim is to keep active whilst having fun. The Arc Angels Walking Netball Club is a group of ladies who just want to go along and enjoy the benefits of the exercise, the camaraderie, the laughs and just feeling good by taking part.
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Bolsover Town U7s crowned cup winners
Bolsover Town under sevens have been crowned North Derbyshire Football League Cup champions after they beat Chesterfield FC 8-2 at Alfreton Town ground with goals from Eli, Thomas, Kai and Grayson. We spoke to the managers and players about the victory.
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Football Hub with Chesterfield FC Academy
Jason Tellus from Chesterfield FC talks to us about a new partnership with Bolsover District Council to help young people fulfil their dream of becoming a professional footballer or working within the sports industry - and the Hub is based in Clowne.
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Nursery and Infant School Sports Package advert
Regular physical activity can be associated with improved learning and attainment, better mental health and can increase both bone health and muscle fitness, whilst also reducing the burden upon our health services. So, to help achieve this, the Council’s Physical Activity and Sports Development Team have come up with a nursery and infant’s school sports package.
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Work starts on new Creswell Leisure Centre
An official sod-cutting ceremony took place at the location of the new Health and Wellbeing Centre in Creswell. Councillor Duncan McGregor had the honour of putting the spade in the ground and getting work started. The project is due to be completed before Christmas 2022.
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Inclusive ice skater bids for World Championship
After the disappointment of the Special Olympics being cancelled for a year, top inclusive ice skater Callum Mills from Shuttlewood has set his sights on becoming world Champion and we caught up with him whilst he was being put through his paces during a training session.
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Wellness Hub opens its doors
The Council has launched a new Wellness Hub to help older people and those living with long-term health and mobility conditions exercise more. The suite boasts 12 power-assisted exercise machines supplied by UK manufacturer, Shapemaster and the power assisted exercise technology, provides a ‘helping hand’ to exercisers giving them a low impact, full-body circuit workout. We went to speak to some of those involved in setting up the Hub.
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Barlborough Bears
Set up in 2010 to provide local children with something to do, Barlborough Bears has proved to be a roar-ing success and now provides a wide range of disciplines from gymnastics and trampolining to cheerleading and dance...whatever you want to try Barlborough Bears is the place to go!
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Super Tots fun
Let your child loose in these Super Tots sessions as excitement, exercise and enjoyment is the order of the day! Aimed at children aged 18 months to fiver years old, they are great fun for both child and adult!
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Pinxton Football Club
Over the summer, Pinxton FC have been putting on special coaching sessions to encourage young people to come and enjoy and improve their skills whilst having fun. The influx of youth and female teams was described as a breath of fresh air by Club Chair, Brian Wheatcroft and we went along to one of their coaching sessions to see what was going on.
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Bolsover Town Ladies FC
Newly formed Bolsover Town FC Ladies are on the lookout for new players of any age and ability. We went along to talk to one of the players about the club and find out what goes on in a training session.
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Jungle Bubble Breakout
Glebe Junior School from South Normanton took on a PE lesson with a difference recently as they tackled the formidable Jungle Bubble Breakout. Devised by Bolsover District School Sports Partnership, they had four obstacles to overcome - but did they come out the other side unscathed and triumphant?
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Personal Training
Personal training at Go! Active will provide you with the results that you crave for. They will focus on areas such as diet and nutrition, fitness advice, muscle toning, weight management, cardio fitness and flexibility. Your personal trainer will ensure that you get the very best from each workout, making your time more efficient and fun. The benefits of being fit and healthy are immediate and the experience of taking your fitness to a whole new level will have a positive effect on your whole life.
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Derbyshire Pony Trekking
We visited Derbyshire Pony Trekking in Langwith to have a go and try this popular sport. Jayne Dukelow took the reins (thankfully) and guided us around Poulter Country Park. It was an exhilarating experience and one that is recommended.
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Walking Football
We visited Go! Active which runs two sessions of walking football a week in order to help senior players get back into the game.
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Bolsover Bulls player recruiting
Bolsover Bulls Rugby League club are on the lookout for new players to play across a range of ages from tots to adults. Ashley Rennison and Darryl Bolton told us a bit more about the club.
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Pilates/Yoga Class
Join Ruth, Dawn and Emma as they take you through a 30-minute Pilates/Yoga class that you can do at home.
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Legs, Bums and Tums Class
Join Shannon and Dawn for a Legs, Bums and Tums class that you can enjoy and take part in from the comfort of your own home.
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HIIT Workout
Join Emma, Mark and Dawn as they do a HIIT (High Intensity interval Training) class that you can take part in at home.
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Bolsover Boxing Gym
Gavin Down from Bolsover Boxing Gym tells us why he started boxing, how much of an influence Brendan Ingle was and why he set up his own gym.
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Area 51 Martial Arts and Tricking Academy
Jess and Ollie, Directors of Area 51 Martial Arts and Tricking Academy in Bolsover talk about their passion for the club and what activities and disciplines they offer.
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Chair Based Exercise Class (September 2020)
Claire takes us through another Chair Based Exercise class.
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Low Impact Circuit (September 2020)
Join Shannon for her latest low Impact Circuit workout
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Bolsover Town FC
We talk to club officials from Bolsover Town FC to see how they have grown over the years, how they have coped with the recent pandemic and how they have become one of the premier clubs in the area with fourteen teams, two soccer schools for beginners and over two hundred players and thirty club officials.
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Go! Active Gym Induction
Gym induction video showing new users to Go! Active how to use the gym equipment properly.
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Go! Active - reopening on 25 July 2020
Go! Active leisure facility in Clowne is reopening on Saturday 25 July. Here is a video explaining how to book and what to do when you are attending/participating in the activities.
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HIIT 2 class
Emma and Dawn take you through your paces in the second of the series of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) classes for you to do at home.
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Core Class
Shannon and Emma are back with a 20-minute Core class that you can take part in at home.
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Legs, Bums and Tums - Class 2
Shannon and Dawn take you through the second in the series of their Legs, Bums and Tums classes that you can do at home.
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Low Impact Circuit
Join Shannon and Ruth as they take perform a Low Impact Circuit class that you can take part in at home.
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Yoga at home class
Relax your mind, body and soul as you join Ruth and our instructors in a Yoga class that you can do at home.
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Legs, Bums and Tums exercise at home class
Join Shannon and the gang as they perform a Legs, Bums and Tums class that you can take part in at home
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Chair Based exercise at home class
Join Claire and our instructors as they do a chair Based exercise class that you can join in with at home
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HIIT at home exercise class
Join in at home with Emma and the gang as they do a HIIT (High Intensity interval Training) class.
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Super Tots
Super Tots sessions are aimed at children aged 18 months to 5 years old to help them undertake at least three hours of activity per day. They are aimed at engaging children in fun physical activity from an early age and together with parent participation, we hope will lead to a lifelong involvement in physical activity. The sessions include Football Fever, Mini Movers and Inflatable Fun and are held at our Go! Active leisure facility. For more information visit www.goactive.org.uk
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Walking Football
Walking Football is a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful game at half the speed! It is a great way to meet new people, exercise and continue in the sport you love. Held at our Go! Active leisure facility, the sessions take place every Monday from 11am - 12noon.
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Balanceability Courses
Balanceability is the UK's first and only progressive accredited 'learn to cycle' program. Each session is constructed around games, challenges and new experiences using ergonomic balance bikes providing fun and physical activity. We stage regular Balanceability courses throughout the year. To register or find out more information telephone 01246 242364 or email sarah.chambers@bolsover.gov.uk
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Go! Active Leisure Facility
Take a look at what's available at our Go! Active leisure facility. Swimming pools with flume, 100+ station gym, two group exercise studios, group cycling studio, thermal suite, sports hall, outdoor pitches and café. Visit www.goactive.org.uk for more information.
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Business
Fiver Fest March 2023
We all know how important our local high streets are, but how many of us actually spend money in them? It is estimated that 17,145 shops closed in the UK last year - up by nearly 50% on 2021, when 11,449 shops shut. But in Bolsover town the businesses are fighting back and are once again staging the popular Fiver Fest, which gives you the opportunity to grab a bargain while supporting your local high street at the same time.
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Handmaiden with Love
Gillian, from Whitwell, has turned her artistic and creative passion into a business - Handmaiden with Love. Gillian creates a range of crocheted goods, artwork and carvings and on top of all this, she also restores old hand made teddy bears and damaged garden gnomes. Inspired by nature Gillian explains how it all started.
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Tiki Coffee shop opens in Langwith Junction
Two sisters who have had a passion to own and run their own coffee shop have made their dream come true. Nina and Kate, with help from their dad, have refurbished an old building in Langwith Junction and transformed it into their own business called the Tiki Coffee Shop.
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Bolsover business bidding for national award
AutoSupplies in Bolsover are bidding for a national award. Managing Director, Dave Clarke tells us what it would mean for the company and explains how it all started nearly 34-years ago.
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AutoSupplies ride the Covid wave
Dave Clarke from AutoSupplies in Bolsover tells us how his business rode the Covid wave and came out the other side with business booming.
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Coffee and Books
Coffee and Books in South Normanton is more than just a coffee shop. It is a space dedicated to reading and relaxing. There is even an area especially for children to enjoy books.
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Council sets up new company- Dragonfly Developments
Councillors at Bolsover District Council have wholeheartedly agreed to establish a wholly owned development company, following the collapse of their preferred contractor Woodhead Construction. At a Special Council meeting on Wednesday 2 November 2022, members heard proposals that the new company would ‘provide a shareholder return on investment whilst delivering wider social and economic benefits to communities’. We spoke to Council Leader, Cllr Steve Fritchley and Dragonfly Development CEO, Grant Galloway about the plans.
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Jay's Backyard Barbers
When Jamie Howcroft went for a job as a Bar Manager at a local bar and restaurant, little did he know that four-weeks later he would be running his own barber shop! During the conversation with the bar owner, Jamie who lives in Clowne, asked if he could give him a hair-cut. The owner agreed, and one thing led to another and Jamie opened Jay’s Backyard Barbers a couple of weeks later.
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Revamped Curtains
After being made redundant during the Pandemic, Tania Holmes from Bolsover has turned her passion for textiles and recycling into an online business. We went to speak to her to see how the business was going.
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Caboodle Textiles
Melanie started her business when her son was diagnosed with hip dysplasia as a baby. Since then her business has grown and she is already looking at the next way to expand. She is based in Pleasley Mill and runs a mostly online business but is taking steps to open up to the public and provide workshops.
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Tiny town - where a child's imagination can run free
Let your child's creativity run free with a visit to Tiny Town in Barlborough. It's a place where children can come together and use imaginative play to grow and discover the world around them.
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Odds and Sods - a unique place
With a treasure trove of items from the past to the present day, Odds and Sods Reclamation on Castle Industrial Estate in Bolsover is the place to go to find that 'something unique'. We sent our presenter Michael to see what treasures he could unearth.
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'Behind the Scenes' with Lees Hover Vision
In the second of our series of 'Behind the Scenes' we talk to Lee Retallic from Lees Hover Vision about how he gets the all important drone footage and images for Bolsover TV.
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Pinxton butcher cut above the rest
Traditional high street butchers are hard to come by nowadays, but one butcher in Pinxton is aiming to change all that. At just 13 years of age, Stephen Barlow, (or Sid as he is known) decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and started working as a butcher. Now four decades later, with the last twelve years of them working at the Farm Gate Butchers in the village, Sid has bought the business.
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Bella the 'Robot Waiter'
Have any of you ever been served by a robot waiter? No? Well head to the popular Van Dyk hotel near Clowne where a state-of-the-art robot waiter has been wowing diners as it brings their food to the table.
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Bolsover's Fiver Fest
Fiver Fest returns to Bolsover for summer 2022. Grab yourself a bargain and help local independent businesses in the town as well.
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Good Dog Training
Heather isn't a dog trainer, she's a people trainer. Good Dog training classes are the perfect way to train your pooch and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
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Immerse yourself into a Gong Bath
Bliss… Rest…Relaxation…these three words are synonymous with Gong Baths.
Gong baths are a type of inactive meditation, where you “bathe” in the healing vibrations of sound which dates back to ancient cultures such as Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times. And they are enjoying a bit of resurgence. So we went along to meet the first female accredited Gong Master in the East Midlands who is operating in Upper Langwith.
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The Snug Yoga
We could all use a little more relaxation in our lives and we think we have found the place to get just that. The Snug Yoga Studio in Pleasley is a space to relax, restore and connect your body and soul. With weekly classes including restorative yoga, yoga nidra and sound baths, there is something for everyone looking for a relaxing hour away from it all.
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The Shoulder at Hardstoft
The Shoulder at Hardstoft is under new management and we went along to speak to Costin and Adina about how they are transforming this 300-year-old coach house back into the thriving establishment it once was.
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Take2 Hairdressers celebrate their 30th birthday
Take2 hairdressers in Creswell have brushed aside recessions and a global pandemic and recently celebrated their 30th birthday. Owner Kay Askew has put all her efforts into building the business in her friend and business partners memory and puts the success down to her amazing staff and to her loyal customers for sticking with them.
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Alliance Transport Technologies giving us greener vehicles
Alliance Transport Technologies in Clowne are helping to tackle the global climate change crisis one vehicle at a time as they re-manufacture electronic products which support the UKs hybrid and electrical vehicles.
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Horizon 29 starts to take shape
Work to redevelop the former Coalite site is starting to take shape after the land has been cleared, and a new road infrastructure has been built through the development. Known as Horizon 29 East Midlands, the site is being transformed into a business park with industrial and warehouse units built to the highest specification. Nigel Lax from Bolsover Land Limited gives us an update on the latest developments.
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Bolsover Business Park
There are a plethora of fantastic businesses on Bolsover Business Park. From fitness to fashion and cakes to cushions, there is something for everyone.
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Solution Saddles scoop innovation award
Steetley company Solution Saddles quest to design the perfect saddle to improve equine welfare and performance has landed them the coveted Queen’s Award for Innovation 2021.
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Airavana Flight Simulator
Take to the skies in a Boeing 737. An ideal individual or group experience or buy it is a birthday and Christmas gift. Telephone: 01623 749726. Visit: www.airavana.co.uk/
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Take to the skies with Airavana Flight Simulator
Flying a Boeing 737 takes years of training and experience but you could do it within minutes, thanks to Airavana Flight Simulators in Shirebrook. Using the very latest technology and ensuring every system and control works just as it would in a real aircraft, Bolsover TV presenter Michael Redford strapped himself into the cockpit and took to the skies above the East Midlands as he took control of the aircraft!
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R&E Glam Tents from Clowne
R&E Glam Tents from Clowne have been providing Bell Tents for special occasions for over a year now and with incredible attention to detail and an eye for those delicate finishing touches, owner Elisa tells us what people can expect if they hire her.
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Treasure trove of items at Bolsover Antiques Centre
Featured on BBC's Antiques Road Trip, Bolsover Antiques Centre is a treasure trove of genuine antiques to modern collectables and period furniture to paintings and prints. Owner Andy Wadsworth tells us about the wide range of products on offer and what his favourite ever piece was from his time as an antiques dealer.
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Eco Board - a new eco-friendly company in Tibshelf
Mark Johnson, a Tibshelf businessman has set up his own eco-friendly company to help reduce the amount of wood we use in products.
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Thomas Taylor promotional video
Promotional video showcasing the activities provided by Thomas Taylor, Historical Interpreter and Ropemaker.
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Fiver Fest comes to Bolsover
After a year of lockdowns and partial re-opening, independent shops are bouncing back and businesses in Bolsover town will be providing hundreds of bargains for a fiver over the next few weeks. Fiver Fest is a national initiative that allows independent businesses to use their collective power to encourage people back to our town centres, to say thank you to customers who supported them during lockdown and to prove once again, that the small guys can compete with the online giants and the large retailers.
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Aztec Oils Employee Ownership Trust
Aztec Oils Ltd from Bolsover is proud to announce their move to becoming an employee-owned business. Founded in 1995 by Mark Lord, Aztec Oils has become one of the UK’s leading lubricant manufacturers supplying specialist products to all sectors of industry. But after 26 years at the helm, Mark has now decided to transfer ownership of the company into an employee ownership trust, with employees set to benefit from the future success of the business.
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Project D
How do you like yours? With icing on, sprinkles, topped with your favourite biscuit or just the good old fashioned way with jam in the middle and a dusting of sugar? Whichever way you like it, Project Doughnut are on a mission to create the world’s best doughnut.
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Old Bolsover Yard re-opens
Old Bolsover Yard, a craft courtyard with several independent businesses is celebrating its third birthday and has done so in style as it has been given a makeover. Owner Sarah Smith showed us around.
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Penny Hydraulics receive business grant
Award winning manufacturer, Penny Hydraulics from Clowne were given the grant as part of the Council’s Business Growth Fund. It has led to a growth in jobs, streamlining of the business, speeding up production and increased turnover. Robin Penny and Ashley Holmes told us how welcome the grant had been and what they had used the grant money for.
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Old Bolsover Yard
Old Bolsover Yard is a craft courtyard with several independent businesses and a café. It offers the discerning shopper a range of unique products and gifts at affordable prices. Pop in and see what is on offer or visit www.oldbolsoveryard.com/
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Half Acre Farm
Tom and Sarah Bryan from Half Acre Farm on the Oxcroft Estate show us around their farm and tell us why growing flowers and plants locally and in a sustainable way is important to them.
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Mathers of Tibshelf
Father and son, Rob and Steve Beckett talk to us about their traditional Blacksmiths shop in Tibshelf and show us how they make some of their products.
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Zone Broadband - Barlborough and Clowne
A local businessman is urging residents of Barlborough and Clowne to sign up for his broadband service to help improve a poor internet signal.
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Happy Roots Farm
Gareth and Laurenne Hopkins took over Happy Roots Farm on the Oxcroft Estate four years ago and decided to grow their produce regeneratively. They tell us why they took this decision and how the business is going.
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Woolville Alpacas
Stacey Croshaw, owner of Woolville Alpacas talks to us about why her and husband Jamie set up the Alpaca Trekking business in Whaley and what visitors can expect on their trek.
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Parker-Liddle Architects
Jo Parker-Liddle from Tibshelf set up her Architects company in August 2020 after being made redundant.
After spending that last fifteen years studying and working in architecture and the design environment, Jo thought it was about time she branched out and started her own business. Jo told us a bit more about her passion for building things and what her dreams are.
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The Flower Bee, Creswell
We talk to Sue Beswick, owner of the Flower Bee in Creswell about her shop, why she loves it so much and why customers are the most important thing.
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Coach Spar's new and innovative training product
We talk to Coach Spar about their innovative new boxing/kick boxing training product.
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Derbyshire Vape Advert
Advert highlighting the products and services sold by Derbyshire Vape, South Normanton
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We are open for business
Bolsover District's range of shops and businesses are open for business. Shop Local - Spend Local.
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Elite Lubricants, Tibshelf
Advert showcasing the services of Elite Lubricants from Tibshelf. Oils, greases and gases for the agricultural, industrial and automotive industries as well as public sales.
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Miami Glow, Shirebrook
Advert showcasing Miami Glow in Shirebrook. This professional unisex tanning studio also provides services including hair, nails, brows and beauty so you can be pampered to your heart's content.
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Gifted with Love, Bolsover
Advert showcasing the wonderful Gifted with Love shop situated in the heart of Bolsover and just some of the amazing gifts they sell.
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Old Bolsover Yard: Shop Local - Spend Local
Sarah Smith talks about Old Bolsover Yard and all the business within it and why she feels it's important for people to Shop Local - Spend Local.
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Lemon Tree Café, Langwith
Advert showcasing the amazing and friendly Lemon Tree Café in Langwith and some of the tasty dishes they serve up.
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Gillgrass Nurseries
Paul Gillgrass talks about his business and why he feels it's important for people to Shop Local - Spend Local
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Hair Within, Bolsover
Advert showcasing the services provided Hair Within in Bolsover.
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Top ten reasons to Shop Local - Spend Local
Here are our top ten reasons to support your local high streets and Shop Local - Spend Local
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Shop Local - Spend Local
Bolsover District is home to a number of towns and villages where a large amount of independent businesses can be found on every high street. But if we don't use them, we will lose them, so we want to show our support to these businesses and here is the first in our series of videos encouraging people to shop local - spend local.
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Bolsover is open for business
Bolsover District lies across the M1 motorway giving access to 2.1 million people within an hour's radius. We are close by to major air and rail networks and have multi national businesses within our area. We would like to welcome you to locate your business in our district and take advantage of our fantastic start up support, travel networks, unique catchment area of local universities for the next generation and diversity of building area potential. For more info please contact us on info@businessbolsover.com We are open for business.
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Tourism
Community Christmas Trees
Bolsover Castle is being decorated with Christmas trees that tell a story. Kaz, a member of staff at the Castle came up with the idea of telling “Bolsover, the Untold Story”. This meant they would tell the story of when the Castle was occupied during the Victorian period by the Vicars of Bolsover, in particular the Reverend Hamilton Gray and his family. This idea was then extended to the local community who could bring a decorated tree to put in the Riding School, which told their story and history.
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Hardwick Hall Roof Tours
As part of ongoing building conservation work at Hardwick Hall, a walkway has been installed on the roof, giving visitors the chance to join tour guides to learn more about this Elizabethan mansion and experience the breath-taking views from the top of the hall.
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Baroness of Bolsover
We were invited to tea by the marvellous Baroness of Bolsover, take a look and see how well we did with our table manners!
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Creswell Rail Trail
Flying High Academy from Mansfield hopped on-board the Robin Hood Line to visit Creswell and Creswell Crags and take part in the educational Creswell Rail Trail. Let's see how they got on.
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Pleasley Pit and Country Park
Join us for a whistle stop tour as we take a look around Pleasley Pit and Country Park.
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Creswell Rail Trail
Families are being encouraged to use the Robin Hood Line and visit Creswell Crags through a new family friendly Creswell Rail Heritage Trail. The trail is aimed at encouraging visitors to the area and takes them around the centre of the village and onto the popular Creswell Crags.
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Creswell Crags summer fun
After closures, restrictions on numbers and the threat of almost going out of business, Creswell Crags is set to host a summer of adventure and fun. Rebecca Morris-Buck, Communications and Programmes Manager, Creswell Crags tells us what's on offer.
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St Lawrence Church swords
The latest hidden gem in our series takes us to St Lawrence Church in Whitwell where a pair of 400-year-old swords were found in a cupboard.
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Thomas Taylor - historical interpreter and ropemaker
From the ancient craft of rope making to storyteller and school visits to children’s medieval birthday parties, Thomas Taylor from Bolsover provides the lot. Fully interactive workshops, demonstrations and dressing up as a Knight or Maid Marion are all part of the day job for Thomas as he brings history to the modern era.
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Hardwick Hall - fundraising pin badges
Restoring an Elizabethan mansion can be an expensive job. Hardwick Hall stands proudly on an elevated position overlooking the valley below. But this position and the fact it was built using soft sandstone four-hundred years ago, leaves it open to the elements. So, to help keep this internationally renowned building in tip-top shape, the team at Hardwick have come up with a fundraising idea that will help towards the costs of its restoration.
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Hardwick Hall tapestry restoration
The National Trust’s longest running conservation project has taken an important step forward as the twelfth tapestry out of a set of thirteen has been returned to Hardwick Hall.
The ‘Gideon Attacking the Midianites’ tells part of the story of Gideon from the biblical book of Judges. It measures 5.7 by 8.5 metres and has been in the care of specialist textile conservators for a number of years.
The work on this tapestry alone has cost £278,000 which has been provided by a private donor.
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Hardwick Hall reopening
James Potter from Hardwick Hall tells us how excited they are to welcome back visitors to the Hall from Monday 17 May 2021.
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Creswell Crags funding and re-opening
Creswell Heritage Trust have received a £279k grant from the Culture Recovery Fund. Paul Baker, Executive Director at the Trust told us what this meant to them and what plans they have for re-opening.
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Bolsover Castle reopening its doors
Bolsover Castle has opened its doors once again to visitors.
Social distancing and safety measures are still in place to keep everyone safe and booking in advance is required, but staff at the Castle are eager to welcome people back through the doors. Property Manager Louise Fountain tells us what you can expect.
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Tree preservation at Hardwick Hall
Joe Swift, Area Ranger at Hardwick Hall talks to us about the tree conservation process at the Hall and throughout their Park.
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Peter Rabbit adventure activity trail
Join Peter and his friends for some winter fun at Hardwick. Follow the trail and solve the clues to help them get set for winter. Open every day from 10am - 4pm, from 5 December to 10 January, while stocks last. There will be a £2 charge per trail pack, plus an entry ticket if applicable (entry free for members).
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Walks, trails and country parks around Bolsover District
Take a quick journey around some of our walks, trails and country parks.
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Carr Vale Nature Reserve
Join us as we take a look around what has been described as the best wetlands site to watch birds in the East Midlands - Carr Vale nature reserve. This nationally important site is a haven for attracting large flocks of migrating birds and it also adjoins the popular Stockley Trail and Peter Fidler Reserve.
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Barlborough Heritage and Resource Centre
Advert showcasing Barlborough Heritage and Resource Centre where you can take a village tour, explore the village's past and delve into the archives to see how our ancestors lived.
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Hardwick Hall
Visit Hardwick Hall, a stunning Elizabethan country house created by Bess of Hardwick in the 1500s.
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Poulter Country Park
Let us take you on a whistle stop tour around the beautiful Poulter Country Park near Langwith/Whaley Thorns.
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Bolsover District - a place beyond imagination
A quick look at the tourist attractions and what's on offer across Bolsover District. But don't visit us now #ComeBackLater
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Creswell Crags interview with Paul Baker, Executive Director of Creswell Heritage Trust
An interview with Paul Baker, Executive Director at Creswell Heritage Trust who talks about how unique Creswell Crags is, what activities they provide for families and schools to enjoy and the cost of up-keeping such an important Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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Creswell Crags by Carriage
Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride through Creswell Crags just like the first Victorian sightseers used to.
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South Normanton and the surrounding areas
South Normanton is a vibrant little market town set by junction 28 of the M1. With extensive footpaths, bridleways, ponds and woodland on the outskirts, it offers the ultimate 'get away from it all' feel whilst maintaining important transport and shopping links with the nearby East Midlands Designer Outlet. With plenty to do for the nature or shopping enthusiast, South Normanton and its surrounding areas are well worth a visit on your day out!
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Bolsover District Tourism
Our district lies just a stone's throw away from the Peak District National Park and has a wealth of attractions, stately homes, nature reserves, footpaths, quaint tearooms and public houses. Come and see for yourself what a beautiful district this is!
Bolsover Castle
Hardwick Hall
Creswell Crags
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Bolsover and the surrounding areas
Showcasing the local market town with a big personality. Fantastic local eateries, a stunning castle perched on the hilltop overlooking miles of beautiful scenery - the town offers much to do for the visitor. Spend hours exploring the castle, country parks, bridleways, heritage and admiring the stunning architecture of the churches and buildings, or while away the summer days relaxing in the local parks. Afterwards, dine with family and friends in one of the local cafés and public houses. Bolsover is waiting to welcome you.
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Clowne and the surrounding areas
The town of Clowne and it's surrounding villages are thriving. A new culture of cafés and eateries are now commonplace in the towns. Couple this with viewing the delightful architecture, churches, strolls along the bridleways, footpaths and waterways you can have a stunning day out with your family. Come and join us.
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Shirebrook and the surrounding areas
Shirebrook is the jewel in our district's crown. With a lasting industrial heritage the town now seamlessly links into the 21st century with new innovative businesses, multi national companies and a high business growth rate. Our town is fantastic for the day tripper with many attractions, bijou cafés, country parks, ponds and much more. Make sure Shirebrook and the surrounding areas are on your 'to do list'!
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In conversation
In conversation...Cllr Steve Fritchley talks about the local economy
Council Leader, Steve Fritchley talks about the local economy and how the Council can help with its recovery.
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In conversation...Isolation and community groups
In Conversation...Council Leader Steve Fritchley talks about isolation and the importance of community groups
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Events
Bolsover Drama Group present Take 2 - Something Old, Something New
Do you fancy an evening out being taken on a musical journey of old classics, fun favourites and modern West End hits? Yes…well Bolsover Drama Group are staging their next production on Friday 25 and Saturday 25 March. The annual showcase evening, titled Take 2 - Something Old, Something New will include songs from some of the cast’s favourite shows, shows they want to perform and some all-time classics. The production is sure to have something to suit everyone’s taste and we joined the cast at rehearsals to take a sneak peek.
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9 to 5 Musical
Bolsover Drama Group are gearing up for their next production – the 9 to 5 musical. Set in the late 1970s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic. We caught up with Mick Whitehouse from the Drama Group to find out more.
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Celebrating Bolsover Women
Women all over the world have changed or improved our lives. And the women of Bolsover are no different. Bolsover Church is staging an event to tell the stories of Bolsover women, their deeds and contributions to society, their bravery and talents. The event starts on Friday 9 September and runs for a week with talks on what life for women was like at the time, booklets telling their achievements and mannequins dressed in replica costumes of the time which will bring our women to life in a spectacular way.
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Newton Carnival 2022
Take a look at the highlights from the 2022 Newton Carnival
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Queen's Platinum Jubilee Events
A number of events were staged across Bolsover District to help celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee from 2 - 5 June. Take a look at our montage of what went on.
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Santa's Coming to Bolsover Town
Santa has arrived in Old Bolsover Yard! You can come and see him, tell him what you want for Christmas and take home a small gift to keep you going until the big day!
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Pinxton Fun Day
A great day was had by all as Pinxton Parish Council staged a free fun day for the village.
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Louise Smalley Walk 2021
After being cancelled last year, the organisers of the Louise Smalley Challenge Walk have plans for a different style of walk this year.
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Events Diary - Monday 16 March to Sunday 22 March 2020
See what events are taking place across Bolsover District from Monday 16 March to Sunday 22 March 2020.
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Events Diary 9 - 15 March 2020
See what events are taking place across Bolsover District from Monday 9 March to 15 March 2020.
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Events Diary 2 - 8 March 2020
See what events are taking place across Bolsover District from Monday 2 March to 8 March 2020.
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Events Diary - Monday 24 February to Sunday 1 March 2020
See what events are taking place across Bolsover District from Monday 24 February to Sunday 1 March 2020.
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Events Diary - 17-23 February 2020
See what events are taking place across Bolsover District from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 February 2020.
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Alf Benger Trio featuring Shirley Scott
The Alf Benger Trio accompanied by vocalist Shirley Scott performing at Langwith and Whaley Thorns Village Hal in September 2019.
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Pinxton MacMillan Coffee Morning
Pinxton joined in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Saturday 28 September in aid of MacMillan Cancer to help raise vital funds for the charity and they raised a total of £700.
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Bolsover's Greatest Show
Originally built as a hilltop pleasure-palace of captivating Cavalier William Cavendish, spectacular illuminations and entertainment bought Bolsover Castle back to life. A carnival atmosphere with courtly performers, jesters and fire breathers entertained the guests royally against the backdrop of the castle lit up in spectacular colourful lights.
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Under the Castle Music Festival 2019
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About BOLSOVER TV
Bolsover TV has been launched by Bolsover District Council. We make fortnightly programmes about what’s happening in the area that promote our communities, attractions, groups and businesses.
We also create fab films aimed at keeping our local residents informed, promoting what is going on within our local communities, attracting visitors to the area and encouraging businesses to invest in our district.
Launched in March 2019, our aim is to spread the word about how great Bolsover District is and what a great place it is to live, work, visit and play. Watch our television programmes and videos and if you are a community group, a business or an attraction that shares our aim of promoting our amazing district, get in touch!
