Three local groups and organisations in Clowne have benefitted from the generosity of their local councillors.

Money has gone to Clowne Junior School, who will use the money to purchase wellies for children so they can play outside. 

Clowne Infant and Nursery also received a donation to help refurbish the outdoor quad space that is currently unsafe to use.

The Helping Hands Club will use their donation to fund their ongoing costs, transport and activities which helps them tackle loneliness in older people.

A Glapwell man has been prosecuted for failing to comply with a microchipping notice and allowing his dog to be in a public place without a collar with the name and address of the owner.

We successfully prosecuted Paul Retallic of Hawthorne Avenue, Glapwell at Derby Justice Court and the defendant was ordered to pay a total of £1,623 including costs to us.

In July 2023, one of our Enforcement Officers attended a vets practice in Bolsover after being informed a stray dog had been taken to them by a member of the public.

When the officer scanned the dog's microchip it was unregistered, and as the dog had no collar the officer was unable to determine who the dog belonged to. Eventually, Mr Retallic came forward as the owner and he was served with a legal notice requiring the details of the microchip to be updated within 21 days. He failed to comply and therefore the matter was taken to court.

The Robin Hood Line (RHL) Community Rail Partnership (CRP) is celebrating after attaining accreditation for a second year running from the Department for Transport (DfT).

The CRP involves a number of partners and accreditation is formal recognition by the DfT that a community rail partnership operates to a high standard and that its objectives and activities are supported by the Government.

To demonstrate this, the partnership submitted financial and governance information, along with a summary of its achievements and a draft of its action plan for the year ahead. 

The partnership was able to show a collaborative approach to activities, representing the voices of the communities while delivering the Community Rail Strategy.

A Carr Vale resident has been successfully prosecuted and ordered to pay £616 for abandoning a vehicle in a nearby street.

In July 2023, we investigated a report of an abandoned vehicle on an access road to the rear of Sutton Hall Road. The vehicle was located and deemed to be a risk to public health due to its condition.

The vehicle was registered to Mark Walters of Sutton Hall Road and despite several opportunities, he failed to arrange for the removal of the vehicle. The defendant was offered a £200 fixed penalty notice to avoid prosecution but failed to pay it, so we took the matter to court and arranged for the removal and disposal of the vehicle.

Residents of Blackwell gathered recently to help commemorate those who died in the local colliery and to celebrate two of its residents who went on to become professional footballers.

Football historian, Mark Metcalf joined with local council and community representatives to unveil three plaques in the village to remember these events.

Old Bolsover Town Council is hosting a Teenage Market on Saturday 18 May.

If you know a crafter, baker or musician aged between 13 and 19 years they could take part in this market dedicated to showcasing young talent.

They welcome a whole variety of traders, all they ask is you source or make your own products and come along to enjoy trying out your entrepreneurial skills. This is a chance to shine and be proud, by selling handmade wares, giving teens the opportunity to test the market with handmade crafts, gain confidence in selling, meeting and speaking in public.

They also welcome performers who are looking for a platform in which to showcase their talent, from solo acoustic artists, to bands, to duets, to dance troops, to vocal choirs. All are welcome.

Bolsover TV visited Creswell Crags recently to film the next installment of our series Unearthed at Creswell Crags.

This is where we look at some of the artefacts found, or explore the Crags in more detail.

Dr Jones, curator at Creswell Crags, invited Bolsover TV to look at Pin Hole Cave which is an important part of this extraordinary archaeological park.

As winter has passed and spring is officially here, our drone operator has been out and about over the past couple of months to capture some scenes from across Bolsover District.

From church steeples to castle turrets, housing to town centres and countryside vistas to sweeping landscapes, we have it all.

So sit back and relax as Bolsover TV shows you our amazing district from the sky.

22 May, 10am to 3pm
Shirebrook ACE Centre

Free, impartial advice to help you take control of your bills, save energy where possible in the home, and access other services and initiatives available.

Groundwork can provide different kinds of support, whether that’s advice on paying off debt with energy or water companies, or spotting other concerns for a referral to other services. 

Some of the reasons people ask us for help are:

• struggling to pay energy bills
• finding it hard to manage fuel debt
• worrying about keeping warm or choosing between eating and heating
• feeling that the home is cold, damp or draughty
• respiratory problems e.g. asthma or a persistent cough