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We'll be back......

24/3/2020

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Like many other small businesses we have been left astonished by what is currently happening around the world as COVID-19 continues to affect us all.

At the end of last week to do our bit to stay safe we reduced our opening hours at OBY. 
However, following Boris Johnsons's announcement yesterday that all non-essential businesses close their doors it is only right that we temporarily close the gates at Old Bolsover Yard and stay at home.

This doesn't just affect Damion and myself but all the other small businesses that we support through the Craft Courtyard and Cafe at Old Bolsover Yard.

When we are able to open again please do come and support us all as we try to recover from this and keep our businesses going.

I'll be back again in a couple of weeks with another blog update which will hopefully have details of when we are able to reopen our doors. In the meantime stay safe, stay at home and look after each other.

Best Wishes

Sarah 
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What Happened To Number 4?

18/3/2020

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What an interesting day we had on Saturday at our first Show and Tell event for the Heritage Lottery Project. One of our aims is to uncover the stories behind the Yard and the former butchers.
​One exciting revelation of the day is that the building was extended in the 1970s we understand.
We'd always assumed that 2 Castle Street was an amalgamation of numbers 2 and 4. Number 4 appears in the 1939 Census with records of people living at the address but by the 1970s this was no longer there and there was space for the extension to be built onto the side of number 2. So our question now is what happened to Number 4 Castle Street?

The current questions we are trying to find answers for are:
- does anyone have any memories of Number 4 Castle Street being demolished?
- who built the extension in the 1970s?
- are you an ancestor of of the Davis or Knighton family who we know were butchers at 2 Castle Street?
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Please do get in touch if you have any information or memories to share.

Girlguiding at Old Bolsover Yard

We were also joined on Saturday by members of Girlguiding Derbyshire who were spreading the word about what the organisation does to inspire our young girls.
It was a successful event with connections being made which I'm sure will mean more exciting opportunities for Guiding in the area.
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The Teddy Tombola was a big success raising some much needed funds for local units.

Old Bolsover Yard Update

It's certainly been a funny few days, as much as we are trying to carry on with 'business as usual' at Old Bolsover Yard we are having to adapt to the changing times as a number of businesses are. We are still open Monday - Saturday 10 - 3 but will obviously keep you updated if this changes.

Both The Ropery and The Tackle Shop will be opening on Saturday so do come and pop in and say hello if you are out and about. The grand opening for The Ropery is being delayed until later in the year.

We have taken the difficult decision to cancel all events planned at Old Bolsover Yard until the end of April but will review the following months in due course. This means that the Makers Market on 5th April has been cancelled with the next event now planned for 5th July. Workshops at The Fabric Den have been postponed until further notice and our 2nd Birthday celebrations for Old Bolsover Yard over Easter Weekend will now be virtual instead.

It's important that we all stay safe in this increasingly difficult times.

Until next week

​Sarah x
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Fishing for Information

9/3/2020

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Today marks the start of National Butchers Week which seems rather fitting as we are putting together the final plans for our Show and Tell event next Saturday. The banners and flyers are being delivered on Wednesday so will arrive just in time for our event which is looking to hear from those of you who remember when the site which we know and love today as Old Bolsover Yard was a butchers shop. We've already been able to establish that Howard Knighton was the butcher on the site from around 1911 and in the 1950s we are aware of S Davis specialising in home-made sausages, pickled beef, brawn, potted meat and ox tongues. What else are we still to discover?

​Do come and join us at Old Bolsover Yard from 10am on Saturday - bring your photos and share your memories with the team.

The Tackle Shop

We have another new business moving into Old Bolsover Yard in the coming weeks. Rick Wainwright is opening The Tackle Shop which will be stocking some new and second hand fishing tackle from carp fishing to match fishing or just for fun. So whether you are looking for reels, feeder rods, float rods or a seat box Rick is likely to have just what you are looking for in stock. We'll keep you up to date with opening times in the next few weeks. The Tackle Shop is currently looking to open Monday 30th March.
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The Adventure Starts Here

Another aspect of our Heritage Lottery Project is to engage with young people in the area. Bolsover District Guiding are working with us and we can't wait to welcome the girls to the community dig later on in the year. Before that though they will also be joining us on Saturday to tell us all about the great work that they are doing inspiring young girls.
Brownies can work towards the Archaeology interest badge which encourages the girls to ponder the past and imagine the future. With other badges suitable for Rainbows and Guides too.
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If you would like to find out more about getting your daughter involved in Guiding in the area or are interested in becoming a volunteer come and see Lisa and the other volunteers between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 14th March in our Courtyard.

I'll be back again next week with further updates about 'life in the yard'.

Until next time

​Sarah x
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Historical Ropemaking at Old Bolsover Yard

2/3/2020

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Introducing Thomas Taylor, Historical Interpreter & Ropemaker. Using natural fibres and manual equipment, Thomas recreates the process for making cordage, rope and nets, useful commodities throughout history.

The Ropery at Old Bolsover Yard is in the process of being revamped ready for its new tenant. 

Sunday 12th April sees the first demonstration of Ropemaking at Old Bolsover Yard. This event proves to be a unique attraction for fans of crafts and medieval times. Utilising natural fibres and recreated tools from the medieval period the process for making cordage, rope and nets will be demonstrated along with the opportunity for visitors to get involved.

A further demonstration will also take place on Monday 13th April 2020.

Calling all Artisans and Crafters

If you are a small business looking to showcase your talents there's still time to get involved with our Makers Markets. Starting in April these will run throughout the year giving the opportunity for local traders to show all the fabulous things that are made in Bolsover and the surrounding area.  

Makers Markets are on the following dates:
Sunday 5th April 2020
Sunday 5th July 2020
Sunday 6th September 2020
Sunday 15th November 2020
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Dates for your Diary - March

Saturday 14th March - Show and Tell Old Bolsover Yard Lottery Project - What are your memories of Old Bolsover Yard - do you remember the offices, shops, butchers that were here previously. Bring your photos and show and tell us all..... 

I'll be back again next week with more updates.

Until next time......

​Sarah
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    Hello, I am Sarah & am the owner of Old Bolsover Yard. I will be keeping you up to date about 'Life in the Yard'

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