So Bolsover Magazine

04/08/2025

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking to add to our team with the recruitment of an Advertising Sales Representative.
If you have great communication skills, are interested in the local community and can work accurately to deadlines, you could be the person we are looking for.

23/07/2025

Next week we've got 3 creative writing drop-in sessions in Shirebrook, South Normanton and Bolsover as part of our work with Bolsover District Council. These are fun, creative writing sessions around themes of mental resilience and community joy.

Shirebrook Welfare | Tue 29th July
The Post Mill Centre, | Thu 31st July
Bolsover Assembly Rooms | Fri 1st August

Workshops are 1pm - 3pm or 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Or pop in when you can

See you next week!

18/07/2025

CALLING ALL WILDLIFE LOVERS - DO YOUR BIT FOR UK BUTTERFLIES

Last summer, Butterfly Conservation’s annual Big Butterfly Count revealed a concerning decline in butterfly numbers, which were the lowest in the count’s history. The 2024 figures followed a pattern of long-term decline as butterflies struggle with habitat and environment changes as well as pesticide use. As a result, the wildlife charity declared a butterfly emergency and this year they are asking even more people to get involved. Here’s how to take part:
• Download the Big Butterfly Count app or visit bigbutterflycount.org
• Between 18th July and 10th August, spend 15 minutes in any outdoor space and note the number and types of butterflies you see
• Log your sightings on the website or app

16/07/2025

RHS FLOWER SHOW AT WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE - WHAT A SPECTACLE!

We spotted many of our magazine's readers up the road at Wentworth Woodhouse today, all enjoying the colour and splendour of the venue's first RHS Flower Show. There was everything from bonsai to begonias to Bill and Ben to BMX! The event runs for five days until Sunday. More pictures and a report in our next magazine.

01/07/2025

HAVE YOUR SAY ON LOCAL COUNCILS

Local people are being asked to have their say on how council services are delivered in the future, as part of the biggest change to local government in 50 years.
A proposal drawn up by Derbyshire’s eight district and borough councils, including Bolsover District Council, together with Derby City Council, would see these councils and the county council replaced with two councils – one covering the north of the county, and one covering the south.
Now, people and organisations across Derbyshire are being asked for their views about the ‘One Derbyshire, two councils’ proposal as part of a public consultation running until 10th August.
To find out more and give your views via a ten-minute online questionnaire, visit: http://bit.ly/Derbyshire-consultation

30/06/2025

STUNNING BOLSOVER CASTLE

Alison Parker captured this photo of Bolsover Castle lit up beautifully in the recent sunshine.
How have you been enjoying the hot weather? Let us know!

30/06/2025

BOLSOVER GALA 2025

Thousands attended Bolsover Gala in Hornscroft Park yesterday. The park was filled with stalls, entertainment, rides and activities which provided great fun for all.
See lots more photos in the next issue of So Bolsover!

25/06/2025

SO BOLSOVER JULY/AUGUST ISSUE OUT NOW

• Bolsover Blitz picture special
• Railway crossing tragedies recalled
• Town Council annual report
• Skate Jam photos
• and much more!

Read online here:

Issue 26 July/August 2025Tel: 01246 416027BOL SO VERmagazinePICTURE SPECIALPages 18-19Town Councilannual reportRailway crossingtragedies

24/06/2025

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17/06/2025

POPPY POWER
Stunning poppies at the foot of Bolsover Hill. Pictures: Mike Firth.

11/06/2025

DOING WHAT BEES DO BEST

Pictures: Alison Parker

06/06/2025

POPPIES UNDER THE CASTLE

Thanks to regular contributor, Russ Teale, for this lovely photo of the poppy field next to Bolsover Castle.
Have you seen any other poppy fields around Bolsover? Send us a picture!