Improvement plans for St Helen’s Church in Pinxton are moving forward as part of Bolsover District Council’s Regeneration projects.

The building will be transformed into a vibrant community hub which will see a flexible multi-use hall, meeting space, activity space, kitchen and café style facilities, office and administration space, outdoor seating, external landscaping and outdoor spaces created for the local community.

It is hoped the newly refurbished building will provide a central point for residents with the hub catering for everything from coffee mornings to fitness sessions and play groups to family celebrations.

Bright Winter Nights will return to Bolsover Castle this November, transforming the town’s iconic landmark with spectacular light installations, projections, soundscapes and interactive artworks across two magical evenings.

Launched in 2023 by Junction Arts, Bright Winter Nights has quickly become a much-loved highlight of the winter calendar. Each year, the event brings a brand-new collection of artworks to the castle, creating an immersive experience that celebrates local creativity while bringing the community together.

This week has been Bolsover Loop Week and we have seen the occasion marked by lots of different people trying out the trails.

We have seen runners, walkers and cyclists all take on and enjoy different parts of the loop. There was even a netwalking event on the Friday with representatives from Walk Derbyshire, Jog Derbyshire, Bolsover Community and Voluntary Service, Bolsover Woodlands and Bolsover District Council coming together to enjoy a chat and the Pleasley stretch of the loop.