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FLOURISH: EMBRACING OPPORTUNITY IN BOLSOVER
Bolsover is a district built on resilience, creativity, and ambition - and now, it’s time to shine a spotlight on everything that makes it extraordinary. As part of the Bolsover Place Programme, we are making a commitment to celebrate the best of Bolsover : its people, its businesses, and its boundless potential. This is a movement to uplift Bolsover’s identity, unlock its potential, and ensure every corner of the district has the opportunity to thrive. We’re reaching out to
Sep 222 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON CRESWELL CRAGS: BEST OF BOLSOVER 2025 VISITOR ECONOMY AWARD WINNER
Creswell Crags has long been one of Bolsover’s most treasured landmarks, a place where history and heritage come alive in dramatic limestone gorges and Ice Age caves. This year, their extraordinary contribution was recognised with the Visitor Economy Award at the Best of Bolsover Awards.
Sep 112 min read


BECOME A BOLSOVER PLACE CHAMPION
A Bolsover Champion is an individual who embodies the pride, passion, and commitment to making Bolsover a thriving and vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
Sep 92 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON EAST MIDLANDS DESIGNER OUTLET: BEST OF BOLSOVER 2025 HOSPITALITY & RETAIL AWARD WINNER
The East Midlands Designer Outlet team are still buzzing with pride after being named the winner of the Hospitality & Retail Award at the Best of Bolsover Awards 2025.
Sep 82 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON JUNCTION ARTS: BEST OF BOLSOVER 2025 PUTTING BOLSOVER ON THE MAP AWARD WINNER
For nearly 50 years, Junction Arts has been a creative heartbeat of Bolsover, so it felt especially fitting when the organisation was recognised with the Putting Bolsover on the Map Award at this year’s Best of Bolsover Awards.
Sep 43 min read


SPOTLIGHT ON MORTGAGE 1ST: BEST OF BOLSOVER 2025 BUSINESS COMMUNITY AWARD WINNER
Mortgage 1st are no strangers to national recognition, but winning the Business Community Award at this year’s Best of Bolsover Awards holds a special meaning for the family-run firm.
Sep 12 min read


DISCOVER THE BOLSOVER LOOP
Discover the Bolsover Loop: A scenic adventure for walkers and cyclists
Aug 282 min read


CRESWELL CRAGS - HAVE YOUR SAY!
Share your thoughts about Creswell Crags and you could win a £50 shopping voucher!
Aug 261 min read


HAVE YOUR SAY: PINXTON COMMUNITY HUB
A public engagement meeting is being held for residents to ask questions about the Pinxton Church Hall project
Aug 141 min read


ENCOURAGING BOLSOVER BUSINESSES TO SIGN UP TO NEW EMPLOYER STANDARDS
The new regional Employer Standards provide a clear framework to businesses of all shapes and sizes to maximise the impact of employer engagement with young people
Aug 122 min read


DERBYSHIRE LIFE EDITOR VISITS BOLSOVER
Derbyshire Life Editor, Nathan Fearn, recently visited Bolsover, and published his thoughts.
Aug 111 min read


DEAR BOLSOVER: THE STORY SO FAR…
Together with Eleven Design, we’ve begun reading through your Dear Bolsover letters. And they’re packed with heart.
Aug 51 min read


BEST OF BOLSOVER AWARDS 2025: RECAP
The Best of Bolsover Awards are a celebration of progress, passion, and potential. Whether through empowering others, sparking creativity, or boosting the local economy, each winner is playing a crucial role in shaping a brighter future for the district.
Jul 282 min read


CREATIVE HUB TEAM TO WORK WITH TYLER TURNER
we have recruited and commission local creative, Tyler Turner, to capture and share the story of the Creative Hub’s development in real time.
Jul 241 min read


BOLSOVER: A PHOTOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE
Earlier this year, the streets, parks, and hidden corners of Bolsover became the inspiration for Bolsover Through The Lens—a creative collaboration between Eleven Design and Bolsover Camera Club.
Jul 242 min read




PLATFORM THIRTY1 IS RECRUITING: CALLING ALL WOMEN WORKING IN THE ARTS
Lean On is a professional development programme for women working in arts and culture, devised and delivered by Platform Thirty1.
Jul 211 min read


SITE VISIT: KEYS TO THE CO-OP
Following the recent purchase of the former Coop building in Bolsover town centre, members of the project team visited the site this week...
Jul 141 min read


CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF PROGRESS: BOLSOVER PLACE PROGRAMME ANNIVERSARY
Last week, we gathered to mark an important milestone in Bolsover’s journey: one year since the formal launch of the Bolsover Place Programme.
Jul 142 min read


BUILD A LIFE IN BOLSOVER: BOLD, BEAUTIFUL AND BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL
Surrounded by green spaces, parks, and countryside trails, Bolsover makes outdoor living effortless.
Jul 92 min read
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