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INVESTING In Our District

Shop Local - Use it or lose it!

SHOP LOCAL – that’s the message we are giving to our local residents and communities across Bolsover District.

Down every street, through every welcoming door, behind every pane of glass there is a story waiting to be discovered as our towns and villages provide a whole host of independent retailers mixed with high street brands.

Shoppers can find the finest produce from village grocers or can shop in style at fashionable antique, art and craft galleries. We also have an abundance of good places to eat and drink whatever your taste: from village tea rooms to award winning restaurants, and local pubs to international cuisine.

See page 6 for more detail

B@Home with 100 local homes for local people

NEW HOMES are being built across the District for our residents under the B@Home partnership and so far we have completed 21 since work began in 2016.

By March 2019 we aim to deliver a minimum of 100 new council homes for people in our District whilst also introducing alternative uses to 20% of garage sites owned by us.

We want to give our residents high quality homes they can be proud of whilst making better use of sites which are troublesome and those which are deem underutilised and surplus.

By working together with several of our Council teams and with the support of our elected members these homes are quickly becoming a reality for those in need.


£1M Investment in Shirebrook business hub

AN EXCITING new £1m expansion to a thriving business hub in Shirebrook is on the verge of completion.

Earlier in the year we joined forces with Rider Levett Bucknall and Robert Woodhead Ltd to deliver seven brand new industrial units with roller shutter doors, ranging from 1,000 to 1,300 square feet, which would complement the existing managed workspace at The Tangent.

The units will be licensed for B2 (general industrial), B8 (storage or distribution), B1b (research and development of products or processes) and B1c (for any industrial purpose) use.


November 2017

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AS BREXIT gets ever closer, companies in the Bolsover North East Derbyshire (BNED) LEADER programme area are being encouraged to apply for funding to grow their business.

Grants of up to €200,000 are available to most types of business operating in the BNED LEADER rural area, whether traditional country enterprises such as farmers, forestry companies or tourism operators, or shops, engineering and production firms and the service sector. There are also potential opportunities for community groups and Parish Councils who wish to improve rural services.

€1,713,000 of European funding has been allocated to our area with a focus on jobs and growth in rural businesses and communities. The minimum grant that can be applied for is £3,500, usually for a maximum of 40% of the total project costs.

To date, almost £140,000 has been approved for businesses including a leisure facility, a dairy farm, holiday accommodation and a wood mill and the Programme Team is keen to hear from local businesses with project ideas to see if they are eligible for

any support. The full list of criteria can be found at www.bned-leader.co.uk

Kenneth Savidge, Chair of the LEADER Local Action Group said: “We have had confirmation that the LEADER programme will be available until at least when the UK formally leaves the EU. If that remains March 2019 as expected, we have less than two years to go, so I would encourage as many potential projects to come forward as soon as possible to apply for the funding while it is still there.”

To find out if your rural business is eligible for LEADER funding, contact the LEADER Team.

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Lidl store plan revision for Shirebrook

RECENTLY approved plans for a new Lidl store on Portland Road in Shirebrook have since been revised by the applicant.

The new store, which will create 40 new jobs for local people and provide a much needed regeneration boost for the town has had its plans revised and a new application has been submitted.

The revised planning application was submitted to us in June 2017 with main changes being a reduction in store size, increase of car parking spaces and elevation changes.

The original plans were approved by our Planning Committee on Wednesday 7 December 2016 and proposed to see the transformation of land (1.01 hectare brownfield land) on Portland Road, previously earmarked for another supermarket development.

The plans were for a 1,424 sq.m store with 122 car parking spaces, associated soft landscaping and proposed vehicle calming measures on Portland Road and was welcomed by local residents with 34 letters of

support being received.Over recent months, Lidl have changed the

specification of their stores and they are rolling out the new format across the country and the new proposal is now for a 1,106 sq.m store, an extra 4 car parking spaces as well as other amendments.

Councillor Steve Fritchley, Cabinet Member for Efficiency and Business Development said, “The new development is good news for Shirebrook and will provide a new improved retail provision to the area and increase employment opportunities for local people.”

If approved, work on the development must start within three-years of the date of any planning permission.

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Bolsover Business NetworkProfessional networking events where you can find out about the different business services and support available. Free to join, simply email [email protected] with your details. Next event is on 15th November, at The Tangent Business Hub – see www.bolsoverbusinessnetwork.eventbrite.com

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Funding push for rural businesses

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Growth Potential

Does your business need a helping hand?A FUND launched by us at the start of 2016 has been helping businesses from across the District. So far nine businesses have benefitted from the fund, totalling approximately £71k towards their future growth.

The Business Growth Fund (BGF) was initially limited to those areas not eligible for BNED LEADER Approach funding, but it has now been opened to all businesses across the district. Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000

towards project costs are available (funding up to 90% of eligible costs) and will be awarded to businesses based upon their ability to achieve economic growth and/or jobs growth within the District.

The funding can be used for a variety of projects including:

• Extending and improving premises;

• Apprentice costs directly related to business development;

• Marketing and website developments to boost trade;

• Business growth expenditure (equipment, machinery);

• Business start-up costs.Council Leader, Councillor Ann

Syrett said, “We hope that even more businesses apply for the available funding now it has been opened up across the district, and help themselves to a bright future, whilst in turn contributing to the future of the

local economy.”Adam Taylor, Director of

CreativeFive Ltd at The Tangent Business Hub said “The support of Bolsover District Council really helped us to bring forward our plans to grow our business; increasing our productivity, efficiency and creating new jobs at the same time.”

To discuss your proposal or find out more about BGF please contact the Economic Development Team.

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100 local homes for local peopleNEW HOMES are being built across the District for our residents under the B@Home partnership and so far we have completed 21 since work began in 2016.

By March 2019 we aim to deliver a minimum of 100 new council homes for people in our District whilst also introducing alternative uses to 20% of garage sites owned by us.

We want to give our residents high quality homes they can be proud of whilst making better use of sites which are troublesome and those which are underutilised and surplus.

By working together with several of our teams and with the support of our elected members these homes are quickly becoming a reality for those in need.

The latest set of properties to be completed is on Fir Close, Shirebrook

and consist of eight homes, six of which are 2 bedroom properties and two are 1 bedroom flats.

At a tenant handover recently, we were presented with a Community Donation cheque from Efficiency East Midlands EEM, for use within our communities.

Pete Smith of EEM said, “Sharing the EEM Surplus to support Community Projects is one my proudest moments of the year. I was proud to hand over the Community Donation cheque for £2,453.00 to Deputy Leader Councillor Mary Dooley. Whilst the amount may not be significant, I hope that it will go towards making a difference to the residents of Bolsover’s District.”

Deputy Leader and portfolio holder for housing, Councillor Mary Dooley, said “These houses are making a massive difference to local people’s

lives and not just for the residents who will be living in them but those affected by anti-social behaviour taking place on areas of disused council land.

“We are extremely proud of our growing new council housing stock and feel communities are being built as well as just bricks and mortar.”

Work is now well underway at Hilltop Avenue, Shirebrook, one of the largest B@Home sites. 37 homes are being built on what was a disused piece of land with stunning views across Shirebrook.

What we have achieved, so far:• We have 21 modern new council

homes built to a very high standard.• We have provided homes to 55

people• We have demonstrated to other

developers what can be achieved in the District

• We have invested or committed

almost £13m into the local economy, including around £1.5m from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA)

• Our first site Roger’s Avenue, Creswell, was awarded a gold standard in the considerate constructors scheme

• We have attained a range of quality standards for our new homes including » Lifetime Homes » Secure By Design » National Minimum Space Standard » Built for Life 12

• We have generated around £84,000 in New Homes Bonus grant paid by central government

• We have developed 3 difficult sites, some that suffered from anti-social behaviour

• We have created 4 jobs for local people

• We have offered 20 work experience places

• 95% of all spend has been with 40 miles (60% within 20)

• We have developed a trusted relationship with the HCA.

• Winner – Corporate Responsibility Award at the Building Communities Awards 2017

• Runner up – Project of the Year at the Building Communities Awards 2017.

Future sitesWe are preparing options to deliver up to 200 new homes through the project with the subsequent increase in Social Value. See B@Home article in issue 37 of Intouch which can be downloaded from our website www.bolsover.gov.uk

Pete Smith of EEM presenting a Community Donation cheque to Deputy Leader, Councillor Mary Dooley

Hilltop Avenue site showing stunning views across Shirebrook

Chairman, Councillor Tom Munro handing over keys to a new resident at Fir Close, Shirebrook

November 2017

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£1M INVESTMENT IN SHIREBROOK BUSINESS HUB AN EXCITING new £1m expansion to a thriving business hub in Shirebrook is on the verge of completion.

Earlier in the year we joined forces with Rider Levett Bucknall and Robert Woodhead Ltd to deliver seven brand new industrial units with roller shutter doors, ranging from 1,000 to 1,300 square feet, which would complement the existing managed workspace at The Tangent.

The units will be licensed for B2 (general industrial), B8 (storage or distribution), B1b (research and development of products or processes) and B1c (for any industrial purpose) use.

The Tangent Business Hub on Brook Park already provides 34 high quality business units which were constructed in 2012 at a cost of £4.7million. The project has been so successful that the Council decided to expand the offering, introducing the new additional facility to meet a growing demand.

The park itself offers plenty of car parking spaces as well as a cycling park for locally-based

tenants and their work force who wish to commute by bike. Other features include reception service, on site conference and meeting facilities, telephones and broadband included and cecurity and CCTV site wide.

Leader, Councillor Ann Syrett said, “We are very excited about the

potential these additional units will bring to the Tangent and wider area.

“We have been overwhelmed by the support and interest we have received, not just from local businesses who are keen to move in, but also from bigger businesses who want to come to the Park.

“In spite of the economic uncertainty, the interest shown indicates that Bolsover District is a place to do business and where industry is growing.”

The new units will be available in the New Year and will be let on competitive and flexible terms. Viewings can be arranged for interested parties.

Please contact: Natalie Etches on 01246 242389 or email [email protected]

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Transforming our OrganisationFacing the challenges of today’s changing society

WE ARE all aware of the economic and social challenges facing our society and within this challenging context we have opportunities to meet these demands. However, we recognise that we may have to think even more creatively and further embrace innovation, change and new ways of working in an effort to generate a greater level of income and become more efficient.

By doing this we aim to reach a sustainable position and safeguard the important services that we provide. In order to achieve this objective, we are developing a policy and programme which will focus primarily on service re-design and income generation.

Key to this programme will be a reflection on what we all want and need from the services that we provide and what this council needs to do in order to deliver this. We aim to shape the council to meet this changing society.

So what is the programme and why is it necessary?

The way in which local authorities are funded has changed, since 2010 there has been a shift from central government funding to a system of more locally generated funding to provide incentives for local growth, including council tax, business rates and charges for services.

We have also recognised that the communities we serve have changing needs too, with changing expectations in relation to the services that we provide and how and when they are accessed.

It's not just councils bearing the cuts; the funding which many of our partner agencies and organisations receive has been, and continues to be, reduced. Services close to all our hearts are being affected including public health, adult social care and children’s services.

This reduced funding coupled with an ageing and growing population, along with increased social, health and economic pressures faced by many within our communities, exacerbates the challenges faced by all of us.

There is no doubt that the scale of change is demanding and to date we have been able to rise to the demands and have in many respects been recognised as a ‘front runner’ amongst local government organisations in recent years.

We have led the way on initiatives which have included the provision of joint services with other councils, joint ventures in partnership with others, invest to save programmes such as our Go! Active leisure facility and other initiatives which are now becoming more 'common place' in today's local government

arena.Our intention,

no matter what happens, is to protect the service and the people we represent.

Ann SyrettCouncil Leader

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These range from adverts in our publications to sponsoring a roundabout.

We are committed to helping businesses within our District, which will in turn benefit our local

economy and regenerate our towns and villages.Get in touch and see how we can help shine

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WE ARE always keen to shout about the positives in our area and would love to help spread the word about new businesses that our district has to offer.

Tell us how your business adds value to our district and we will throw a spotlight on it!

Email: [email protected] and tells us why we should give your business a shout out!

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What makes traineeships such a great option: ● Possible progression into employment/an apprenticeship on completion ● Build your confidence, motivation and team skills ● CV building, interview techniques and career planning ● Discretionary incentive awards available for attendance & achievement ● Gain valuable work experience and grow in confidence ● Achieve your functional skills in Maths and English ● Travel costs paid in full along with receiving a bursary (if eligible) after ● Given the opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship position at Bolsover District Council or

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November 2017

SHOP LOCAL - USE IT OR LOSE IT!SHOP LOCAL – that’s the message we are giving to our local residents and communities across Bolsover District.

Down every street, through every welcoming door, behind every pane of glass there is a story waiting to be discovered as our towns and villages provide a whole host of independent retailers mixed with high street brands.

Shoppers can find the finest produce from village grocers or can shop in style at fashionable antique, art and craft galleries. We also have an abundance of good places to eat and drink whatever your taste: from village tea rooms to award winning restaurants, and local pubs to international cuisine.

Cabinet Member for High Street Regeneration, Councillor Steve Fritchley said, “The internet has made things easier for us, more convenient - but do we really want that faceless society when you walk down the street. If we don’t use our local shops and businesses and show them our support, then this is what we will get and it really is a case of ‘use it or lose it’!

“Local independent businesses are the lifeblood and character of our local villages, and towns. They make up the vast majority of traders

and bring colour, individually and uniqueness to our local communities. They really do need all our support in order to ensure they can continue to serve our communities with passion and to sustain the very fabric and vibrancy of our local high streets.”

Councillor Fritchley added, “We are looking at ideas to bring about regeneration in our towns and support our local businesses. We are talking with our partners to see what we can do and are trying to bring in investment that will lift the local economy.

“We have previously taken part in national campaigns such as Small Business Saturday and are now looking to promote the benefits of shopping local, which add social and commercial value to the places we work and live, by producing specific leaflets advertising the four town centres (Bolsover, Clowne, Shirebrook and South Normanton) and what is available and on offer as well as a district-wide events leaflet.

“So my plea to you all is help support your local business and let’s invest in our district and make it the once thriving place it used to be.”

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By shopping, eating and drinking locally you are supporting local people and local jobs and we are giving you five key points why to shop local:1. Boost the local economy – Research has shown that for every £1 spent with a

small or medium sized business, 63p stays in the local economy2. Quirky or one-off gifts – Independent shops stock items or goods that are

made locally and aren’t available elsewhere3. Support entrepreneurs – You are helping foster the next generation of

designers and retailers. If you like a particular product or want something new, your local independent shop will respond to this and supply it more quickly.

4. Help build your community – Café’s, gift shops, grocers are in the main, local people. So by supporting them and any events they stage you are supporting a local person, a local business and your local community – all of which will help improve your local town or village economy.

5. Better deal and good advice - Independent retailers can use their discretion to reward regular custom, and it can mean you get discounts on the items you actually want to buy, rather than being tempted by multi-buy offers – and they will often recommend products to you.

SMALL Business Saturday UK is a free to participate, grassroots annual campaign which exists to support, promote and inspire small businesses on the first Saturday in December, and beyond. It has been extremely successful in the USA and is now growing rapidly in the UK. We have put economic growth at the heart of our ambition and priorities and are keen to work

with businesses of all sizes across the District. You can download the free toolkit and logos from www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com and be part of the social media campaign and get lots of free lot of coverage!T: 01246 242512 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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BOLSOVER DISTRICT SPORTS AWARDS 2017TEAM BD picked up their honours and medals from the Council and the Bolsover District School Sport Partnership after an amazing year of sport across the District.

The top sportspeople from across Bolsover District gathered at the glitzy Bolsover District Annual Sports Awards ceremony which took place on Friday 6 October 2017 at Sports Direct in Shirebrook.

We joined forces with the Bolsover District School Sport Partnership to celebrate the achievements of top sportspeople, teams, club officials & volunteers from across the District and local schools over the past twelve months.

Community Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Rotary Club of Bolsover

Stewart Fox from South Normanton Colts Football Club for the amount of volunteering he does at the club, including coaching, upkeeping the facilities and assisting in organisation of annual presentation night.

School Staff Volunteer of the Year Edna Stevenson from Palterton Primary School who gives up her own time to provide the school with help and support in all their sporting physical activity sessions.

Community Young Sports Leader of the Yearsponsored by Capital Refractories Ltd.

Declan Fox from South Normanton Colts Football Club who has been a player for 7 years and has now made the transition into coaching at the club.

Disabled School Sports Leader of the Year Nathan Pidd from Stubbin Wood School who completed the Sport Leader Level 1 course and supports lunchtime clubs with primary aged pupils.

Male School Sports Leader of the YearConnor Davis from Shirebrook Academy who is not only a talented sportsman, but gives up much of his time to help others through leading, volunteering and officiating.

Female School Sports Leader of the Year Rebecca Hattersley from Heritage High School is Sports Leader Level 1 qualified and attained the schools ‘Spirit of Leadership’ Award. She helps support all primary and secondary athletics and cross country events.

Community Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Rotary Club of Bolsover

Craig Sadler from Whitwell Cricket Club has been involved with the club for the past 45 years as a player, captain, groundsman, fundraiser and is now Honorary President.

Primary School Sport Organising Crew of the Year Palterton Primary School has a group of 25 young children who lead active lunchtimes for both younger and older pupils, run sports festivals for the whole school, co-ordinate the school’s sports day, and even support in PE lessons!

Joint Secondary School Sports Council/School Sport Organising Committee of the YearHeritage High School (top) and Shirebrook Academy (bottom) for their excellent work in organising competitions and games for their fellow pupils to take part in.

Joint Secondary School Team of the Year Shirebrook Academy Rowing plus team (top) and Frederick Gent School dancers (bottom) who have both enjoyed equal success over the past year and represented their county.

November 2017

Community Team of the Year Whitwell Cricket Club 2nd Eleven who have become Champions of their league for the second time in three seasons showing a great deal of determination and sportsmanship throughout the season.

Community Club of the Year sponsored by HW Martin

Whitwell Cricket Club who have introduced new ladies and junior teams. Supporting to gain new qualifications and formed new links within the local community to help develop the club.

Champion Schools (small) of the Year Palterton Primary School who see the educational benefits that a focus on engagement in PE and sport can bring for all pupils and have been awarded Gold for a third consecutive year in the Schools Games Mark.

Champion Schools (medium) of the Year Whitwell Primary School who did remarkably well in both cluster and district wide events, most notably the boys cross country, football, Quad kids and tri-golf.

Community Active4Life Award Amblers Walking Group for their work in helping people to stay active, through monthly walks, giving their members the chance to spend time outdoors and engage in physical activity.

Champion Schools (large) of the YearGlebe Junior School who won a variety of district-wide competitions and have also been awarded Gold in the Schools Games Mark for a third consecutive year.

Joint Community Award of the YearLouise Smalley Walk and Area 51 Urban Academy for their unstinting work in the community and with members of their respective groups.

Primary Sportsman of the Year George Cooper from Bolsover recently won all 3 jersey classifications at the European Youth Tour of Assen. In the Under 10s category, George gained 3 wins and 3 seconds from 6 races over 6 days to win the yellow jersey and has excelled on the mountain bike, with national titles at Under 9 and Under 10 level.

Primary School Team of the Year Pilsley Primary School basketball team, which started as a lunchtime sport and has seen the team become Derbyshire Champions.

Community Manager / Coach of the Year sponsored by Capital Refractories Ltd.

Zoe Spence from Shirebrook Gymnastics Club, a Level 4 coach who has spent the last five-years building the club and dedicating up to 30 hours a week to help coach the children.

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U14 Sportsman of the Year Ben Madeley from Shirebrook Academy regularly breaks the school 100m and long jump records and in February he became the Midlands Sportshall Athletics Vertical Jump champion and also record holder. He became UK Champion in April after competing in the UK Sporthall Finals where he won gold.

U14 Sportswoman of the Year Libby Brooks from Frederick Gent Community School has represented the school in a variety of sports and also plays for Derby County. She is the district schools’ girls’ table tennis champion and has been runner up at county too.

Junior Sportsman of the Year Ryan Hopkinson from Shirebrook Academy is a strong all round athlete. He excels at Boxing and is currently the Bolsover, East Midlands and Yorkshire Champion for his age and weight – under 66kg. He is ranked 4th in the country and was recently invited to attend the England talent camp for future boxers.

Junior Sportswoman of the YearLucy Forrest from Heritage High School is an athlete and is the Notts County Champion in hammer, discus and shot, Derbyshire schools’ Champion in the hammer, and finished third in the Masons trophy, a prestigious schools inter-county event.

Disabled Sportsperson of the Year sponsored by Sports Direct

William Gamble whose main sport is swimming and has won 100+ medals representing the East Midlands region. This year he competed in the Special Olympics UK Games in Sheffield where he won two bronze medals.

Sportsman of the Yearsponsored by Sports Direct

Mark Waller from Elmton has competed at numerous international Para Badminton tournaments and is currently ranked number 15 in the singles Para Badminton rankings.

Primary Sportswoman of the YearMolly Etherington from Tibshelf who won a batch of medals over the last year and is a county winner in the 800m freestyle in Nottinghamshire, and finished 2nd and 4th in the 200m and 400m freestyle at the East Midlands Championships. Molly is currently ranked third in Britain in the 800m.

Sportswoman of the Year sponsored by Sports Direct

Sophie Baggaley from Newton reached the Women’s FA Cup Final with her club and has been chosen to represent her country at under 20, 23 and senior level.

Thanks to our sponsors

Sophie's mum collecting the award on her behalf

November 2017

Handy guide for your referenceThis guide explains which services your council tax helps

provide and how to contact the organisations providing them.

Bolsover District Council receives 10 percent of the Council Tax you payContact us about:Bolsover District Council Services –• Abandoned Vehicles• Allotments• Anti Social Behaviour• Benefits Advice• Bin Collections & Damaged Bins• Bulky Collections• Business Rates• Business Support• CAN Ranger

• Caravan Sites & Illegal Encampments• Car Parks (except privately run ones)• Cemeteries (closed only)• Commercial Waste• Conservation Areas• Council Tax• Council Tax Support• Dog Fouling• Dog Wardens• Economic Development• Electoral Registration• Energy Advice• Engineering Services• Environmental Health• Fly Tipping

• Food Safety & Hygiene• Gold Card (Bus Pass)• Graffiti• Homelessness• Housing Benefit• Leisure Centres• Licensing• Litter Problems• Local Plan• Long Term Empty Properties• Noise Pollution• Parks & Open Spaces• Pest Control• Planning Applications

(making or commenting on one)• Planning Enforcement• Pollution Control (Air, Noise, Odour & Smoke)• Recycling• Street Cleaning• Stray Dogs• Welfare Reform AdviceCouncil Housing paid for by Council rent -• Anti Social Behaviour• Adaptations (council houses only)• CAN Rangers• Care Line & Warden Service• Choice Based Lettings• Community Involvement• Decent Homes• Estate Management• Garage Rental• Rent Payment & Arrears• Repairs / Improvements• Right To Buy• Sheltered HousingContact us by:Visiting: www.bolsover.gov.ukRinging: 01246 24 24 24Email: [email protected]............................................................................................

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service receives 4 per cent of the Council Tax you payContact them about all fire and fire safety related issues:By visiting: www.derbys-fire.gov.ukRinging: 01332 771221 for all non emergency callsRinging: 999 for emergencies only

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Derbyshire Police receives 10 per cent of the Council Tax you payContact them about all crime issues:By visiting www.derbyshire.police.ukRinging: 101 for all non emergencies (24 hours a day)Ringing: 999 for emergencies only............................................................................................

Derbyshire County Council receives 69 per cent of the Council Tax you payContact them about:• Adoption and fostering• Adult care (including support in the home)• Adult community education• Blue badge scheme• Bus shelters• Care homes• Care for people with disabilities• Children’s centres• Children and family services• Gritting of roads• Lampposts• Library books and services• Pavements• Potholes• Public transport (although services are run by

private companies)• Records office• Recycling and waste collection centres

(rubbish tip)• Registry services (birth, marriages, deaths)• Roads – condition• Roads – safety and changes to road layout• Schools• Street lighting• Trading standards• Trusted Trader Scheme• Youth centres

Contact them:By visiting: www.derbyshire.gov.ukRinging: 01629 533190Texting: 86555............................................................................................

Parish Councils receive 7 per cent of the Council Tax you pay

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Providing Our Customers with Excellent ServiceAlways here to help!Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centres

2018 WILL MARK the 25th Anniversary of the Derbyshire Unemployed Workers’ Centres (DUWC) becoming established in the District of Bolsover.

In 1993, following the final pit closures in the area, the organisation was invited to set up an office and outreach venues having helped advise redundant miners, many facing

the complexities of the benefits system for the first time. With enthusiastic local support, the Centres base was opened in

Shirebrook on Patchwork Row. Outreach offices were established in Pinxton, Bolsover, Creswell and Clowne. From the moment the doors opened the DUWC has been inundated with cries for help, advice and representation.

With redundancies, unemployment and the legacy of heavy industry many families have been faced with the problems that arise from claiming benefits and tax credits. Our Advisers have gained the trust of local people, assisting with complicated forms and challenging decisions made by the Department for Work and Pensions. DUWC have currently 214 Appeals tribunals waiting to be heard for Bolsover District residents.

The last 25 years have been eventful and many people have given voluntary help to the organisation. They have enabled the Centre to provide a consistent and excellent service on a shoestring.

Donations from grateful people using our services have helped keep us going. Often those with the least are the most generous.

Many people are still unaware of their entitlements. DUWC do not sit waiting for people to come to us but actively go out into the community raising awareness of the help people can access with our assistance. Great support has been given by the District and County Councils. However, the DUWC has used that funding to lever in money from the Lottery, Coalfields Regeneration and a range of charitable trusts. The grants have been well spent, putting money into the pockets of people in the District, helping the regeneration of the area and alleviating poverty.

As well as advice giving, the Centre’s staff and volunteers have worked hard to raise issues of concern facing local people. Together they developed and produced a huge life-size game of Snakes and Ladders that is seen around the market places and at Galas in the District. The game highlights the difficulties people face in climbing out of poverty and entering quality work with decent pay. The snakes depict what hinders and the ladders what is needed to help and assist.

The role out of Universal Credit comes to the Bolsover area in August 2018. This massive change in the benefit system is going to be a huge challenge to both people in and out of work as well as advice agencies and community organisations. One thing is for certain, DUWC will be there, as we have for the last 25 years, helping, representing and challenging injustice.

Should you need to seek advice concerning benefits and tax credits please ring 01246 231441 and you will be directed to your nearest Centre.

Support with work and money issues

YOU MAY have heard that the local Job Centre services will soon be moving from Bolsover to nearby offices Chesterfield and Staveley. It is anticipated that this will take place in early November 2017.

You can still access support with work and money issues locally from the following services:

Bolsover Library:Your local library can help you with: • searching and applying for jobs online• using Universal Jobmatch or emailing your CV• using a computer to apply online for benefits

The National Careers Service are available in the library every Tuesday from 9am – 11:30am.

Citizen’s Advice are in the library every week Tuesday to Friday from 9:30am – 12:30am.

You can also arrange to meet with Derbyshire Law Centre in the library, please contact the Law Centre directly to make an appointment.

Bolsover Adult Education Centre:The Adult Education Centre regularly run employability courses and have a careers drop in session on a Thursday from 9:30am – 11:30am. You can also make an appointment to meet with a Job Centre advisor in the centre on a Thursday afternoon.

Other useful services:Ambition Provides tailored support to young people 18-24 who are looking for work and claiming JSA or UC. Ambition provides in work support and a back to

work savings scheme of up to £500. Contact Martin Buxton on 07816 159264 for more information.

Talent Match Supports young people 18-24 unemployed for over 12 months, not in training or at college, to overcome barriers to work. Your local Talent Match Coach is Hayley Clements. Contact Hayley on 07812 666484, alternatively call the Talent Match Office on 01629 537869.

Employ Local Support for individuals who are looking for work, offering opportunities to upskill and connect with local businesses who have vacancies. Contact 01332 295588 to find out more.

Useful contact numbers:Bolsover Library 01629 537800Bolsover Adult Education Centre 01246 241926Derbyshire Law Centre 01246 550674National Careers Service 0800 100 900Universal Credit 0345 600 4272Job Centre Plus 0345 600 4272

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Supporting our Communities to beHate incident reportingHAVE YOU or your property been targeted because of someone’s hostility or prejudice towards your disability, your race or ethnicity, your religion or belief, your sexual orientation or your transgender identity, or because you identify with an alternative subculture?

Have you witnessed a hate incident? You don’t have to be a member of the group at which the hostility is targeted. In fact, anyone could be victimised by a hate crime.

There are many different forms of hate incidents including:• Physical attacks (physical assault,

damage to property, offensive graffiti, neighbour disputes and arson, spitting)

• Threat of attack (offensive letters or emails, abusive or obscene telephone calls, groups hanging around to intimidate you, and unfounded, malicious complaints)

• Verbal abuse or insults (harassment over the phone, by text or face to face, abusive gestures and remarks, bullying and threats).

In an emergency, you should always contact the police. If you feel you have been victimised in this way, please report it to us as we may be able to help. For example, we can remove offensive graffiti in public areas, work with our partners to monitor the situation and take enforcement action where that is appropriate; and target specific areas with community safety information to encourage others to report hate incidents.

You can tell us about a hate incident in several ways:• Do It Online at

www.bolsover.gov.uk• Download a form from our website

www.bolsover.gov.uk – search ‘hate crime form’

• Call our Contact Centre on 01246 242424

• At Bolsover District Council, we take a zero tolerance approach to hate crime and hate incidents.

Please don’t suffer in silence – report it.

Batteries nearly caused a serious fire hazard!

BATTERY recycling is a serious business which should be handled carefully and after a recent incident involving one of our collection wagons it is even more at the forefront of our minds.

The photo below shows a battery which was picked out of mixed recyclable contents in one of our collection wagons after a crew member noticed it smoking!

The battery was hot and could have caused a serious fire in the wagon or the building where the materials are tipped and stored\sorted.

We would therefore like to remind residents to keep batteries separate and not to forget to remove batteries from old toys, clocks, torches etc before placing the items in their bins.

Batteries MUST be placed

in a bag and presented by tying to the burgundy bin handle.

Councillor Brian Murray-Carr, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Street Services said, “This could have been very serious, we were lucky this time but we

DO NOT want a repeat incident or worse!

“We all need to adhere to this simple process so we can prevent the risk of fires.”

Contact www.bolsover.gov.uk for more information on recycling.

Court slams rogue landlord for state of propertiesA ROGUE landlord has been given a fine of £2,500 (allowing for his guilty plea) and issued with a four-year Criminal Behaviour Order following his failure to comply with a Community Protection Notice on a property in North Wingfield and several more in our District.

Our Environmental Health team received 11 complaints regarding waste accumulating at the front, side and rear of the property owned by Martin Ambler.

Despite repeated requests to remove the waste, Ambler of Vincent Lane, Chesterfield failed to comply and was subsequently served with a Community Protection Notice in February 2017 requiring the waste to be cleared within 14 days.

Although the defendant contacted us and had a skip present at the property, there was still a large amount of waste left, which he failed to clear. We subsequently started court proceedings for failure to comply with the Community Protection Notice.

Despite the defendant pleading guilty, the Magistrates Court imposed the maximum fine (allowing for his guilty plea) and the Chair of the Bench stated that the ‘appalling nature of the offence justified this unusual step’.

The problems became so bad at properties owned by Ambler, that a neighbour considered selling their property and was too afraid to let their children play outdoors due to the presence of rats. A tenant of a different property was hospitalised as a result of the condition in which the property was let.

We received a large number of complaints about properties owned by Mr Ambler in relation to accumulations

and housing conditions. Examples include lack of heating, faulty electrics, damp and mould and blood stained walls.

In addition to the prosecution, we also applied for a Criminal Behaviour Order which was granted.

Since 2015, 19 enforcement Notices had been served on Mr Ambler regarding properties and land under his ownership. Despite repeated requests to deal with issues and the use of enforcement Notices, Mr Ambler failed to act and the Chair of the Bench issued the Criminal Behaviour Order, stating that it was ‘both necessary and proportionate to prevent further such consequences’.The Order is for four years and he was ordered not to:1. Store or dispose of any controlled waste

on any land under his control.2. Burn any waste or instruct someone

else to burn any waste3. Rent out any properties containing

Category 1 hazards under the housing Act 2004.

And he was ordered to:1. Monitor and maintain all land under his

control monthly, so that it is kept free from waste

2. Monitor and maintain each property under his control annually to check for hazards under the Housing Act 2004. Once indentified to remove or reduce the hazard to an acceptable level as soon as reasonably practicable.

3. To join and/or remain in an accredited landlord scheme.

If this Criminal Behaviour Order is breached, then the penalty is a custodial sentence.

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Healthier, Safer, Cleaner and Greener

New recycling contract awardedRESIDENTS across Bolsover District will see their burgundy bins picked up by different vehicles from November after we changed contractor.

From 1 November, Wards Recycling Ltd will be collecting the bins, but the only difference residents will see is the colour of the collection wagons which will change from green, to white with blue bodies which will included the ‘Recycling’ livery.

The contract is for an initial seven years, which has brought about £100,000 in shared efficiency gains for BDC and NEDDC and the level of service and what can be recycled will remain the same, but we will be working with Wards to extend the range where ever possible.

Cabinet Member for the Environment, Councillor Brian Murray-Carr said, “Satisfaction amongst residents with our burgundy bins is at an all time high at 94% and not only did we want to continue providing this great service, but improve upon it as well.

“So, we have negotiated a reduction in costs, but with an improved level of service and the scope for us to increase the amount of recyclable material as well – so it’s a win-win for our residents.

“We all know recycling is good for the environment and we would like to take this opportunity to thank our residents for their continued support and efforts in helping us increase our recycling rates from 37% to 46% between the two Councils since we introduced burgundy bins in 2011.

Collection date calendars for 2018, are being distributed to all households during November, which will include details of which bin will be collected when and what waste can be put into each bin.

Green bins suspended for winterAS IN previous years, green bin collections across Bolsover District will be suspended during the winter months.

Collections will stop as demand for the service falls from w/c 27th November in the South of the District and w/c 4th December in the North of the District and resume at March 2018 in the Spring.

However, suspension dates will differ depending on where you live in the district, so please refer to bin calendars delivered throughout late October and November 2017.

There will be no change to the black and burgundy bin collections, but to help households with the extra waste generated over the festive period, there will be extra black bin collections during this time.

On average, we collect around 7,000 tonnes of garden waste each year, but past trends show that residents tend to garden less during the winter months and therefore produce less green waste.

If residents do have jobs to do around the garden during the winter, this can be stored along with uncooked vegetable peelings in the green bin to be collected in the spring, or taken to their nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Residents are also reminded they can put their cooked food leftovers in their black bins during the green bin suspension period.

Staff who normally undertake green bin collections will be deployed in other areas, such as street cleansing and grounds maintenance to enhance those services.

Waste and recycling collection calendars will be delivered to households across the area from ending October and November informing residents of the collection arrangements for Christmas 2017 and throughout 2018.

For more information about waste and recycling collections, please refer to the calendars or visit www.bolsover.gov.uk

Minimising waste at ChristmasIN RECENT years residents have made great progress in re-using and recycling more of their household waste materials and these efforts are particularly important over the Christmas period when significantly more household waste is produced.

Glass, cans, cardboard, plastic and seasonal items such as Christmas trees are produced in greater amounts over the festive season. With a little thought, we can all limit the impact that we have, helping to protect the environment, preserve precious resources and reducing the cost to taxpayers of sending waste to landfill.

Below is a list of ideas to help you reduce, reuse and recycle waste over Christmas and into the New Year.

Reduce ● Think about purchasing waste free gifts like theatre, cinema, concert tickets or other experiences. If you don’t need anything then why not help others and donate a gift to those less fortunate – for example www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam-unwrapped

● Charity Gift Tokens www.charityvouchers.org are a not for profit organisation selling gift tokens which give the receiver the chance to support a favourite charity and avoid wasteful production of unwanted goods at the same time. You can also give vouchers for use in high street stores and book shops.

● How about buying a gift that will last for a whole year? Examples include: sponsorship

of an animal, membership of an organisation or subscription to a magazine either paper or online (don’t forget to either recycle magazines in your recycling facilities or why not offer them to local dental and doctors surgeries).

● Consider buying presents that are environmentally friendly or produced in a sustainable way. Support your local charity shop, buy presents from charity catalogues and look for Fair Trade alternatives.

● Instead of sending a card, why not send a message or electronic Christmas card to friends and family on the internet.

● Set yourself a New Year’s Resolution - how empty can you keep your bin? Think about how you can reduce the amount of waste you produce at home and at work. Try to buy longer lasting items rather than disposable ones and avoid over-packaged items.

Reuse ● If you are having a pre or post-Christmas clear out then you can take good quality items to your local charity shop. To find your nearest charity shop go to www.derbyshire.gov.uk

● Consider donating unwanted electrical appliances if they are in good working order. Several Derbyshire furniture projects will accept a range of these items for safety testing and then reuse by others. Contact the projects first to discuss your donation www.derbyshire.gov.uk

● Consider buying a UK-grown real Christmas tree with roots that could be planted in your garden or kept in a pot for next year. Artificial trees are a good alternative as they can be used many times, but as they are usually made of a number of different materials, including plastics and are difficult to recycle once no longer required.

● Save envelopes and gift bags and reuse them next year.

● Gift tags can be made from old greetings cards. Any kind of unusual paper can be used to wrap gifts rather than buying specific wrapping paper.

● Buy rechargeable instead of disposable batteries

● Shred wrapping paper from presents to use as light, protective packaging around future gifts.

Recycle ● Think about what can you do with the waste you do create? There are now many things that can be recycled such as shoes and clothes, cardboard, foil and plastics, as well as the usual bottles, cans and paper. Work out where you can store recyclables until you can organise them for recycling.

● Make full use of our kerbside recycling service. Information on what you can and can’t recycle can be found at www.bolsover.gov.uk/images/LIVE/B/Burgundy_Bin_FAQ.pdf Please note: In terms of Christmas cards\

paper, we don’t accept these; in particular, due to the glitter and embossed coatings which contaminate the paper source.

● Find your local recycling facilities by using the “where to recycle” facility on the Recycle Now website www.recyclenow.com

● If at home you have reduced, reused and recycled and you still have waste at Christmas then you can take it to your local household waste recycling centre. For details of your nearest centre, visit: www.derbyshire.gov.uk

● If you are able to break down your Christmas tree into small sections then it can be put in your green bin ready for when green bin collections resume in March. Alternatively you can take your Christmas tree to your local household waste recycling centre at Stonegravels Chesterfield S41 7LF and Buttermilk Lane Duckmanton S44 6AF.

November 2017

£10 MILLION NEW BOLSOVER NEW BEGINNINGSPHASE ONE of the New Bolsover Model Village renovation project is now complete.

Handover took place earlier this November and we now have tenants settled in their newly renovated homes.

The £10million project being delivered by Woodhead Improve with support from their specialist heritage team Woodhead Heritage began last November.

Woodhead Improve is carrying out essential repairs and restoring architectural features including windows and doors at the 194 Grade II listed properties.

The properties will also see their original features restored such as new cast iron rain water goods and re-pointing of brickwork and chimneys. In addition all 138 Council-owned properties will receive repairs to their roofs and internal thermal insulation.

As part of the scheme, training and work experience opportunities have been made available to local young people, with up to eight apprenticeships offered, 10 positions for local trades people, a Tenant Liaison Officer and Admin Officer.

Since work began in November 2016 the village has seen vast physical changes and residents have been part of many community involvement projects and activities.

New tenants, Miss Gemma Kennedy and Mr Sam Warwick moved from one property on the estate to another one completed in phase one at the end of October and are delighted with their new home.

Miss Kennedy said, “I love the way the house still has its classic look outside but is total modern on the inside. It will be much easier to decorate now and the new windows are amazing because they are better to clean compared to the old ones which were draughty and let the dirt in!”

Miss Kennedy added, “We have two children who love the house and they are taking such pride in their bedrooms since the move and they are tidying them a lot more than they did in our previous house.”

Mr Warwick is really pleased with the insulation in the house and said, “We can’t believe how warm it is. We can have the heating on lower and the house retains the heat much better than our previous home, also you can’t hear any outside noise due to the quality of the insulation.”

Councillor Ritchie, who has been involved with the New Bolsover New Beginning project from the outset said, “I’m thrilled with the results so far and the completion of phase one is a huge milestone for the project.

“It’s always a pleasure to meet the tenants who will benefit from these life changing projects and I’m looking forward to seeing the next phases through to the end.” Gemma Kennedy

Sam Warwick and Gemma Kennedy with Councillor John Ritchie

Sam Warwick and Gemma Kennedy

Every Saturday from 25 November - 23 December and every Sunday from 26 November - 17 December Audience with Father Christmas at

Bolsover Castle. 10:30am - 3pm. Join in the festive fun with the man himself at Bolsover Castle this Christmas. Meet Father Christmas as he tells tales of Christmas past amidst the yuletide decorations. Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Every day from 18 November - 17 December (NOT Mondays or Tuesdays) Christmas at Hardwick at Hardwick

Hall. Discover the festive season at Hardwick. With traditional decorations and a festive song theme

in each room, follow the trail around the Hall. Explore the wider estate and take a family selfie in our sleigh. Tel: 01246 850430 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Every Sunday Clowne Rock and Blues Club at

Clowne Community Centre, starts 8:30pm. Ticket only event priced at £4 per ticket (subject to change). Visit www.clownebluesclub.co.uk

Tickets available from the community centre, telephone 01246 811586 or email: [email protected]

November25 Bolsover Christmas Festival

and Lantern Parade in Bolsover Town Centre. Contact Bolsover Town Council on 01246 823809 or email: [email protected] or visit: www.oldbolsovertowncouncil.

gov.uk for more information.30 Jack & The Beanstalk (Pantomime)

Doors Open - 6:30pm / Show Starts 7:00pm Shirebrook Village Hall. Contact Shirebrook Town Council on 01623 742475 / 01623 748313 for more information or visit: www.shirebrooktowncouncil.gov.uk

December2 Shirebrook Town Council Annual

Christmas Market 10:00am - 3:00pm at Shirebrook Market Square. Contact Shirebrook Town Council on 01623 742475 / 01623 748313 for more information or visit: www.shirebrooktowncouncil.gov.uk

2 Newton Annual Christmas Fayre and Christmas Lights switch on in the village of Newton 10am - 6pm.

2 Pinxton Christmas Fair, lights switch on and lantern parade The fair starts at noon, lights switch on at

4:30pm by Alderman Dennis Kelly and the lantern parade at 5:00pm. Starting from Pinxton Village Hall car park at Kirkstead Road, up to left at Church Street West, down Park Lane, left onto Wharf Road, right onto Kirkstead Road and back to the Village Hall. Contact 01773 580046 / 07468498575 or email: info@pinxtonparish council.co.uk for more information.

2 Clowne Christmas Lights Switch On and Fireworks Extravaganza Free event consisting of fireworks at 6pm, includes bar, food and childrens rides and Santa at Clowne Community Centre. Parking at Tesco Store and existing Council Car parks (no parking at the Community Centre). Tel: 01246 811586.

15 Senior Citizen's Christmas Meal 11:30am - 3:00pm, Shirebrook Leisure Centre. There will be an open bar to purchase refreshments as well as a small fee for Bingo.

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PROJECT CELEBRATES 1ST PHASE COMPLETIONTimelineNovember 20166 x new apprentices recruitedFollowing a selection and recruitment day, 6 apprentices were selected to work on the project. The apprentices were selected based on their values and have been working on joinery, plastering and groundworks. Tools were donated by Travis Perkins for the apprentices to use whilst on site.

December 2016 New Bolsover Primary School Health & Safety AssemblyThe Site Manager from Robert Woodhead Ltd visited the school to deliver an interactive health and safety assembly to 215 pupils to promote site safety and the works happening in the local area. Christmas light switch on celebrationsThe community came together to make Christmas crafts for a lantern parade, which was followed by a Christmas tree light switch on and a special guest appearance from Santa!

March 2017Careers Event at Bolsover SchoolRoberts Woodhead Ltd Skills and Engagement Co-ordinator attended the careers fair to promote the opportunities available to local students to participate in site visits and work experience on the New Bolsover Project. 150 students attended the event.National Apprenticeship week During National Apprenticeship week the apprentices started preparing the “Echium Eruption” exhibit for RHS Chatsworth. Two apprentices also went on Elastic FM, a community radio station, to give their personal stories of their apprenticeships.

April 2017Bonnets made by New Bolsover SchoolConstruction workers and their apprentices from Robert Woodhead Ltd got a special visit from some very creative children this Easter. The Woodhead team thoroughly enjoyed a visit by children from the New Bolsover Primary School just before their Easter break.

May 2017 Banner & Banter and Art on the Model launchedJunction Arts announced two new projects which took place in the Model Village. Banner & Banter and Art on the Model consisted of free community events, workshops and activities funded by Robert Woodhead Ltd and Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).Site visits for New Bolsover Primary School studentsIn conjunction with Derbyshire County Council, New Bolsover Primary School were researching the history and heritage of mining in the area. Over three days contractors, Robert Woodhead held site visits for 92 Key Stage 2 students and escorted them on a behind the scenes tour of the works for their project.1st work experience student on siteA student from Chameleon School of Construction was the first Work Experience student to undertake a week placement which was successfully passed. Two other students have since undertaken placements on site to develop their employability skills.

New Bolsover Primary school As part of the ongoing programme of engagement activities with New Bolsover Primary School, Years 3 to 6 visited the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield. As the mine in Bolsover closed before any of the children were born they can’t remember what it was like to live in a mining community. This opportunity

really helped them to experience what life would have been like and connect them with the heritage of their area.

June 2017RHS Chatsworth show ‘Echium Eruption’Robert Woodhead Ltd joined forces with gardening experts, Echium World, to bring to life an exciting exhibit for the Royal Horticultural Show (RHS) at Chatsworth this June. The exciting project saw Echium World and Woodhead team up with schools, apprentices and a community craft group to bring the project to life.Heritage Lottery Fund visitThe Chief Executive of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Ros Kerslake, visited the £10m New Bolsover, New Beginnings project to see how it was progressing. Ros Kerslake OBE said.

“I was delighted to get the chance to visit this visionary project, and to see how National Lottery players’ support is helping to preserve and important part of the UK’s coal mining heritage. New Bolsover represents a great example of how to successfully engage the local community in restoration and repair”.

July 2017Big Picnic LunchHosted by the Friends of New Bolsover, The Big ‘Miners’ Lunch Picnic was a BIG success for the third year running! The Lunch Picnic with a Mining theme celebrated the fantastic heritage of the community.

September 2017Heritage Open DayNew Bolsover Model Village engaged with the public in a successful Heritage Open Day on Sunday 10th September. The Model Village opened its’ doors to the public to showcase the progress so far on the £10million Heritage Lottery Funded restoration and repair project taking place at the 194 Grade II listed properties.Church service to bless community bannerA blessing of the ‘Banner and Banter’ banner took place at Bolsover Methodist Church. Reverend Rachel Gouldthorpe blessed the banner after it was unveiled to locals, artists and restoration project partners who had been involved in its creation.

October 2017Phase one complete.

Contact Shirebrook Town Council on 01623 742475 / 01623 748313 for more information or visit: www.shirebrooktowncouncil.gov.uk

16 Children's Christmas Party 10:00am - 3:00pm, Shirebrook Leisure Centre. £3.00 per child 5 years –11 years. Places are limited so please book with payment by 11 December 2017. For more information or to book contact 01623 748313 or email: [email protected]

18 Tibshelf Christmas Carol Concert will be held at St Johns Church,

High Street, Tibshelf starting at 7:15 p.m. presenting Hucknall and Linby Brass Band and a host of well loved carols. Please contact Tibshelf Parish Council Tel: 01773 875093 for more information.

19 Carol Concert at Bolsover Castle, 6:30pm. Join in the Christmas celebrations at Bolsover Castle with carols sung by Voices – The City of Derby Girls Choir in the stunning surroundings of the Riding School. A glass of wine or soft drink is included in the ticket wprice. Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

19 Clowne Christmas Pantomime Dick Whittington at Clowne Community Centre starts 6:30pm. Ticket only event priced at £5 per ticket. Tickets available from the community centre, telephone 01246 811586 or email: [email protected]

26 Clowne ‘Boxing Day Bash’ A family

disco at Clowne Community Centre starting 6pm until 10pm approx. Ticket only event priced at £3 per ticket for over 16s and £1.50 for children under 16. Tickets available from the community centre, telephone 01246 811586 or email: [email protected]

31 New Year’s Eve ‘Hogmanay Party’ A family disco at Clowne Community Centre starting 7pm until 1pm approx. Ticket only event priced at £5 per ticket for over 16s and £2.50 for children under 16. Tickets available from the community centre, telephone 01246 811586 or email: [email protected]

January1 New Year's Day walk at Hardwick

Hall. 11:00am - 2:30pm. Blow away the cob webs and start the New Year full of energy, with a 3-mile Ranger led walk

around the wider estate and parkland. This is a great time of year to see the stunning views across Derbyshire. Tel: 01246 850430 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

........................................................................................Dignitaries gathered in Barlborough in October, to celebrate the life and achievements of one of the village’s greatest war heroes.A paving stone was laid at the town’s war memorial to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Fred Greaves’ award of the Victoria Cross for ‘most conspicuous bravery, initiative and leadership’.

Go! Active enjoys resounding successOUR GO! ACTIVE leisure facility has had a bumper first 10-months enjoying over 300,000 visits and memberships going through the roof, rising from 700 to 6,273 - all of which is helping to improve the health and wellbeing of local residents.

One of our main ambitions was to create a family friendly facility, where people can be active, stay fit and have fun together and this is proving popular as 1,236 households took advantage of our 365 membership offer.

Since it opened on 28 January 2017, we have seen more women getting into sport and becoming active than ever before as they now account for 51% of all users/members.

The centre has also been a big hit with kids too. Our weekly swimming lessons have seen a dramatic 134% rise from 320 to 750 and over 6,968 school children (from 18 schools) have used our pools for their regular school swimming sessions.

Likewise, the number of children participating in our Super Tots classes has increased and now sees an average of 88 children a month taking part in sessions such as Mini Movers, Mini Dribblers, Balanceability and Inflatable Fun.

One major new highlight of the facility is our Sports Splash

holiday camps, which have seen 2,752 attendances over

the year, giving children the chance to take part in a variety of sporting and physical activities ensuring they keep active over the school holidays.

The older generation are also recognising

the benefits of getting healthy too. The number

of people aged over 50 taking part in our Social Activity

Hubs every Wednesday and Friday and Walking Football sessions has

doubled with an average of 44 people a week. One of the biggest draws is our Group Exercise

Classes. With over 120 classes taking place every week, we have seen 46,195 attendances recorded since we opened and with demand for this type of exercise ever-growing this figure is set to increase even further.

Go! Active is also proving a big hit with more partner organisations wanting to use the facility and expanding the number of people who have access to good quality leisure facilities to help them get healthier. These include: NHS, Derbyshire County Council Education, Swim England and Bolsover District School Sport Partnership.

Personal Training• Flexibility and core strength • Weight training • Diet and nutrition • Fitness advice • Muscle toning • Weight loss • Cardio fitness

• 30 min. session £15 • 60 min. session £25 • Book 5x 60 min. sessions for £110

Contact reception to book!High Street, Clowne S43 4JY01246 242 365

Our Personal Trainers can:• Inspire you to reach your goals• Make you fitter and stronger• Boost your energy levels• Motivate and educate you• Build your confidence• Teach you good nutrition• Get results

Fay Fullard

Bethany Kitcher

Jon Gilbert

Mark WallerShannon Ashley

Liam Taylor

Our 365 membership will give you and your family unlimited use of the gym, pools, classes, soft play, Super Tots classes, holiday camps, sauna and steam room for just £365 a year - that’s just £1 a day for the whole family of up to 2 adults and 4 children!

Offer will open again in the New Year. Please telephone 01246 242365 for further information.

One membership for the whole household

High Street, Clowne, Derbyshire S43 4JY

* Terms and conditions applyBolsover District Council working in partnership with our strategic leisure development partner Pulse

Call us on 01246 242 365 or email [email protected]

£1 a day *

Only

Councillor John Ritchie, Cabinet Member for Leisure said, "The figures speak for themselves. The facility has surpassed all our expectations, and I'd like to thank everyone involved, including our customers for making it such a success. It’s great to see so many people using the facility, from little children walking in to do their swimming lessons to 80 year olds wanting to come and play badminton.

“I'm so pleased with how the first ten-months have gone and the demand for memberships and people wanting to come and use the facility shows no signs of slowing down.

“So, we are delighted to say that we will once

again be opening up our exclusive 365 offer to households on 2 January to help households and families be, and keep active.”

The facilities on offer include two swimming pools, a 100-station gym with free weights area, soft play centre, two studios, a group cycling studio, a thermal suite, four-badminton court sports hall, a five-a-side Astroturf pitch and two grass football pitches and a café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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