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 lesiuer facility to re-open
Creswell Crags Culture Recovery Fund grant
Easter Dragon Egg Hunt in Bolsover
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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.
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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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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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Elections - 6 May 2021
Information on voting at our polling stations on Thursday 6 May 2021.
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TV Episodes
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 lesiuer 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 weeks 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 cafe 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, script writers 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 a 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 cafe 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 Cafe 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 cafe 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
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 fire fighter.
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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
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
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 cafe. Visit www.goactive.org.uk for more information.
Go Move
Go Play
Go Relax
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Business
Old Bolsover Yard
Old Bolsover Yard is a craft courtyard with several independent businesses and a cafe. 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 Cafe, Langwith
Advert showcasing the amazing and friendly Lemon Tree Cafe 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
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. Visit www.creswell-crags.org.uk/events/ to book.
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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 tea rooms 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 cafe's 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 cafe's and eateries are now commonplace in the towns. Couple this with viewing the delightful architecture, churches, strolls along the bridleways, footpaths and water ways 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 cafes, 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
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!
