What are your memories of the building?

Or even the neighbours?

Even better if you have photos to share too......

Show and Tell Events are being held on Saturday 14th March 2020 and Saturday 25th April 2020.

Don't forget to put the date in your diary NOW!

National Fiver Fest is Live in over 100 towns across the country and the great news is that BOLSOVER is one of those towns with many individual businesses within the town getting involved.

Here at Old Bolsover Yard we are loving the opportunity to celebrate all the small independent businesses that we are lucky enough to work with.

Whether you are looking for Honey Soap, Face Scrubbies, Bottle Openers, Coasters, Hand Painted Cards, Fabric or Yarn we've got offers on all these things which will only cost you a fiver!

After all that shopping you can pop into The Coffee Cup to see Sally and the Team who are running a number of different offers throughout the fortnight that Totally Locally National Fiver Fest is running. You've still plenty of time to get involved as we take part until 29th February 2020.

Last week we announced the dates for our Makers Markets which will be held at Old Bolsover Yard over 4 separate dates throughout the year. They start on Sunday 5th April with our Spring Makers Market. Thank you to all those who've booked a space but don't panic if you haven't got your application in yet as we've still got some availability left. To find out more email Sarah at oldbolsoveryard@gmail.com

​Until next week............

When starting to develop Old Bolsover Yard one of the key parts of our vision was to help and support small businesses as they develop. Having ran a small business for a number of years Damion, from Ethos Upcycling, knows from experience how difficult it is to find somewhere to showcase your business. It was during the hunt for a workshop to make the move from working from home for Ethos Upcycling that the idea for Old Bolsover Yard was born. 

In 2020 we are looking to extend how we support small businesses and so we are going to introduce Old Bolsover Yard's Makers Market. The aim of the market is to show the best that Bolsover and surrounding area has to offer, whether it be pickles and chutneys to jewellery and leather work.

The dates for this years Makers Markets are: 
- Sunday 5th April
- Sunday 5th July
- Sunday 6th September
- Sunday 15th November

We will be looking for stall holders for these events in the coming weeks so if you would like to be involved then get in touch via email to oldbolsoveryard@gmail.com

In the meantime don't forget to follow BolsoverFiverFest on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest news.

Until next time......

​Sarah

You can follow Helen on Facebook and Instagram and don't forget to tell all your friends too.

Last week I mentioned that we had been fortunate to secure some Heritage Lottery Funding to work on an exciting project to uncover the past of Old Bolsover Yard. We had found out that the site used to be a Butcher's shop to the front with a slaughterhouse and meat preparation areas to the rear. Time to find out more about 'The Butchers of Bolsover'.

The heritage project will focus on the working lives of the Towns butchers and ancillary businesses that provided the community with its meat and food. Little is known about this area so we are seeking to uncover more of the stories from the community.

We are also going to explore what lies beneath the yard by offering a community dig looking to work with Children from a local school.

If you've any memories, pictures or information to share do get in touch.

Until next time

​Sarah

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Don't forget to ask for yours next time you pop in, although I have a feeling Sally and her team will tell you all about it. The Coffee Cup is open Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm.

Why not come and join us?

We currently have two workshop units to let which are ideal for small businesses looking to expand their craft business in 2020.

Rent starts from £37 per week, including electricity. Unit 3 is 1.98m (width) x 3.33m (depth) and Unit 4 is 1.98m (width) x 3.48m (depth).

Feel free to pop in Monday - Saturday 10-3 when we are open to have a look or email Sarah at oldbolsoveryard@gmail.com for more details.

Until next time......

Sarah

The good news is if you're missing Cup & Saucer too their shop in Clay Cross is officially opening on 8th February. Based at 132 Market Street, Clay Cross you'll find hand blended loose leaf teas and tisanes, teawares, vintage china, tea hampers & tea inspired gifts. At the opening there will be free tea sampling as well as goody bags for the first 20 customers.

Good luck with the opening Gail - can't wait to hear all about it.

​Until next week..........

​Sarah x

Come in we're open............

Thursday 9th January saw the cafe re-open its doors. After lots of hard work Sally and her team are pleased to welcome you to The Coffee Cup.

Located on Castle Street, Bolsover, The Coffee Cup sits at the front of the Old Bolsover Yard complex. The Cafe opens daily from 9am - 3pm Monday to Saturday with the menu offering something for everyone, served in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

I hope you'll all join me in wishing Sally all the best with her new venture.

Last week I told you about the units that we have to let at Old Bolsover Yard, perfect if you are looking to expand your business in 2020. We've had some enquiries but nothing confirmed yet so do please get in touch if you think that Old Bolsover Yard could be the home for your business this year.

The Courtyard Programme was our programme of special events last year that ran from April through the Summer. We learnt a lot during that time and I'm pleased to say that planning has now started for this years programme of events. Our aim is still to showcase all sorts of traditional crafts but also continue with our support for local community groups.

If you have any ideas and would like to get involved in 'taking over our courtyard' for an event then please get in touch with Sarah via email to oldbolsoveryard@gmail.com

Until next week........

We've had another new maker join us in January as Alasta Handmade Jewellery can now be found in the Gallery. These gorgeous designs are all handcrafted by Helen in her home studio and would make fabulous gifts for someone special. Or you could just treat yourself!

We are always looking for new businesses to join us at Old Bolsover Yard so if you are a maker and think that you are just what we're looking for do get in touch. Spaces start from £12 per month with no additional commission to pay on any sales made. 

Are you looking to expand your craft business in 2020?

We currently have two workshop units available to rent which are ideal for small businesses looking to make the next step from home working to operating from a commercial base.

Unit 3 is 1.98m (width) x 3.33m (depth)

Unit 4 is 1.98m (width) x 3.48m (depth)

Rent starts from £37 per week including electricity.

To make an appointment to come and view either unit email Sarah at oldbolsoveryard@gmail.com

I'll be back again next week with more updates about 'Life in the Yard'

​Until next time............

We've had new businesses joining us and others leaving throughout the year as their own businesses develop and grow. I would like to thank everyone for supporting Old Bolsover Yard and wish each and every one of those fabulous businesses a successful future.

We're taking a break over the festive period to spend some time as a family and recharge our batteries!

I'd like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020 and thank you for all your support during 2019. It is for you, our fabulous customers, that we do what we do.

Our next blog post will also be in January where I'll be starting to share with you some of the exciting things we've been planning for Old Bolsover Yard in the coming year.

Until next time.....

​Sarah 

The cafe won't remain closed for long as in the New Year it will be back up and running with a new tenant at the helm who has some exciting plans for both the Cafe and Old Bolsover Yard.

On a personal note I would like to thank Michelle for all that she has done as we have brought Old Bolsover Yard to life whilst she's been running the cafe for us - Michelle good luck and enjoy your Christmas!

We hope that Sofia and the team have a good evening and you might just spot Damion if you pop in as he'll be supporting the late night shopping evening himself.

There are so many ways that you can support your local small businesses this Christmas. From asking your butcher how to cook your roast, to buying your veg within walking distance, or discovering an artist or maker from your town.

Old Bolsover Yard will be open Monday - Saturday 10 - 3 in the run up to Christmas, closing at 12 on Christmas Eve.

We will reopen on Wednesday 2nd January 2020.

Until next time........

​Sarah

This week I'm going to let the slideshow of pictures from our Christmas Bonanza tell you all you need to know about what's been going on at Old Bolsover Yard, we had a great day.

Thank you to all those who came to visit us and support all the fabulous small businesses that came to join us in the Courtyard for the day, some have already asked if they can come back again next year!

If you've any pictures from the day you'd like to share feel free to head over to our Facebook page here and share or alternatively you can tag us on Instagram as we've just launched Old Bolsover Yard's Instagram page too.

Until next time.....

​Sarah