What a week it's been and we're only on Wednesday! In the blog last week I talked about how a number of the businesses based in Old Bolsover Yard were getting involved in Totally Locally's campaign to get people to shop locally, and spend just five pound in their town and the difference that would make to the local economy. In Bolsover this would equate to 2.3 million pounds and the list of businesses now involved has sky-rocketed.

We have another pop-up shop starting next week as Crafted by Us join us in our pop-up shop unit. I'll be introducing you to Steve and Ian next week and telling you all about their business. Keep an eye on social media for more updates of their work.

Sarah, Damion and Family will be having a few days off at the end of the week meaning The Gallery, The Fabric Den, and Ethos Upcycling will be shut Friday 11th through to Monday 14th. We'll be back open again at 10am Tuesday morning.

The Beehive Cafe and Cup & Saucer will be trading as usual.

Until next week......

​Sarah

Isn't that amazing - spending just £5 per week in your local independent shops and businesses makes a huge difference to your town or High Street!

Here at Old Bolsover Yard we are really pleased to be getting involved in Fiver Fest which is happening from 5th - 12th October. We're asking that you come in to Bolsover and spend £5 with a local independent business, and there's lots of great businesses for you to choose from.

Within Old Bolsover Yard The Fabric Den by Molly Felicity Designs, Cup and Saucer, Ethos Upcycling and M&E Woodcraft are all taking part with lots of #fiverfest deals to be had.

The Pop-Up shop will be open everyday during the campaign from 10am - 3pm featuring items that can be purchased for just £5. Seems to me to be the perfect opportunity to make a start on your shopping for the festive season which is creeping up on us.

By joining in with this campaign we are hoping to make Bolsover a stronger, more vibrant & resilient place. We'd love you all to re-engage with your independent High Street 

Until next time.....

​Sarah

I do hope that you are all having a good week? As always there's been lots going on at Old Bolsover Yard and we are also busy in the background planning for our future too.
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If you follow us on Facebook you may have seen the recent post asking for feedback on our opening hours. With Christmas creeping over the horizon we would like to help with all your Christmas Shopping. Wouldn't it be great to shop locally for all your Christmas presents and support small local businesses too?
We're looking to review our hours and are considering opening either late night or some Sundays or maybe both if the demand is there. Please do get in touch and let us know your thoughts.

The Baroness of Bolsover has been spotted recently at Old Bolsover Yard and this weekend she will hopefully be having her first 'sewing lesson' with Molly Felicity Designs. Over the last few months the Baroness has been seen appearing more in public and we are pleased to be welcoming her to Old Bolsover Yard over the coming weeks.

Sunday 6th October 2019 - Old Bolsover Yard will be open to welcome Baroness Bolsover, with filiming taking place thanks to Limekiln Films - do come and join us as an 'extra'!

Until next week.......

Sarah

I'd like to start this week's blog with a personal thank you to Carol and all the members of The Salvation Army Band who joined us on Saturday for an extra date in our Courtyard Programme. The Courtyard was filled with the wonderful sound of Brass Band Music, something that I know Adrian would have loved. Dad was always a fan of Brass Band music and I was grateful to the band for playing The Old Rugged Cross, a family favourite, even if I did get a little teary. Fingers crossed that The Salvation Army Band will be able to join us again for another event next year.
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As fell as the fabulous music The Salvation Army also provided lots of fun activities for everyone to get involved with.

Adele from Fly on the Wall Photography has recently been to Old Bolsover Yard to look at the location as a possible venue for photo shoots. Her work is fantastic and the on location shoots that she does just capture that moment. To find out more you can visit Adele's website here. Here's a small selection of the photos she took whilst with us.

I'll be back next week with more news from Old Bolsover Yard and also offering you a proper introduction to the latest maker to join us in The Gallery - Ohh Bee Hive.

There's also more news on The Baroness of Bolsover and an exciting project that we are going to be working on in October - if you'd like to be an extra in a 'film' then watch this space.........

Until next time

​Sarah x

This week saw the arrival of another pop-up shop at Old Bolsover Yard. Damion of Ethos Upcycling, who has his workshop at the yard, has expanded for the week and now also has a unit set-up with lots of finished stock. 

Molly Felicity Designs would like to express a big thank you to all who came on Saturday to the Commit to Knit event and pledged to make something for Charity. Any items that are brought to The Fabric Den will be going to Chesterfield Royal Hospital. They are always grateful for knitted items with the Neonatal Unit particularly needing Cardigans, Blankets, Cuddle Cloths and Hats. Unfortunately they are unable to use booties or mittens due to little fingers. Items are being accepted up until the end of October so if you weren't able to make it on Saturday to 'Commit to Knit' but would still like to get involved there's still time.

As always there is lots of planning going on behind the scenes and we had a meeting with Baroness Bolsover last week and are looking forward to a visit in October. I'll share more with you next week about this exciting development.

Our calendar for November is starting to fill up as well with something exciting coming to the pop-up shop which I am sure will help you all with your Christmas Shopping. The 30th November will see our next Craft Fair taking place which will also coincide with the towns Christmas Lantern Parade.

Things were getting a little spooky earlier today in The Fabric Den as Sarah was busy working away on new stock for Halloween which will be available in The Gallery from Saturday.

I do hope you have had a good week and will see you again this time next week with more news from Old Bolsover Yard.

Until next time........

With the majority of children having now returned to school for the start of the academic year and the sudden change in the weather to cooler temperatures I can officially say Autumn has arrived. There is still lots going on at Old Bolsover Yard so here's this weeks update for you.

It was lovely to have Fox and Stitch with us for our first Pop-Up Shop. Hopefully you got chance to come and see them whilst they were with us during the last week.

Monday 9th September sees the arrival of another pop-up shop with resident tenant Ethos Upcycling setting up in the Unit. As many of you may already know Damion has his workshop on site at Old Bolsover Yard and sells some of his items in the Gallery - this is the first time Ethos Upcycling will be having their own shop. Do come and show your support. We'll be sharing some pictures in the blog next week.

If you have a small business and fancy hosting your own pop-up shop there is still availability, so please email Sarah at [email protected] for further details.

The Fabric Den by Molly Felicity Designs are holding a Commit to Knit event on Saturday 7th September starting at 10am. The aim of the event is to encourage knitters or would-be knitters (or crocheters) to get involved and commit to making an item for Charity. 

Thanks to the generosity of UK Hand Knitting there are pattern booklets with ideas of things to make, knitting needles, crochet hooks, and yarn to give away to those who are looking to get involved. If you've got some spare time on Saturday why not call into the Fabric Den to find out more.

Saturday 7th September - Commit to Knit @ The Fabric Den
Monday 9th September - Saturday 14th September - Ethos Upcycling Pop-up Shop
Saturday 14th September - Salvation Army Band

​Until next time........

We've been inundated with animals in Old Bolsover Yard since the arrival of Fox and Stitch and their pop-up shop. They are with us at Old Bolsover Yard until Saturday. As an added bonus, they're giving 10% discount on each and every purchase!

After the success of The Courtyard Programme 2019 we have another date for your diary. On Saturday 14th September we are delighted that the Salvation Army Band will be with us in the courtyard from 10am - 12pm. 

Do you remember the Salvation Army in Bolsover?

This is a fabulous opportunity to come and listen to the band and talk with the team about your memories and to join in with the music and songs. Why not bring along any photos you may have?

There will be a stall of fun activities for all ages - children and adults - to participate in as well.

Until next time.....

​Sarah

It was all systems go Sunday morning as Old Bolsover Yard Makers set up for the day at Renishaw Hall and Gardens Food and Craft Fair.

We were fortunate that the rain held off for the day but unfortunately our marquee was a little worse for wear after the winds took hold.
Molly Felicity Designs, Ethos Upcycling, Chunky Oak Designs, Harriet and Lola's Candles, and M&E Woodcraft put on a show of the different products available. It was nice to see some familiar faces come to visit us at the event and we all had a super time telling everyone about Old Bolsover Yard and what can be found when you visit our Craft Courtyard. If you weren't able to make it to Renishaw you can see all of the wonderful products in the Gallery at Old Bolsover Yard. We are open Monday - Saturday 10am - 3pm.

Fox and Stitch Handmade Children's Clothing Boutique was born earlier this year. Clothing designed for children aged 0-5 years are made to be practical, easy to wear and to care for, yet most importantly - FUN - Clothes for Life's Adventures!

Only the best quality fabrics, cotton, cotton jersey and french terry are used, in bold, bright colours to create the Scandinavian inspired designs. The majority of Fox and Stitch's clothing is unisex with limited amounts of each fabric design leading to the lovely boutique style.

Vivien makes everything herself from her home studio but advertises and sells via social media, with a website going live soon. You'll often find Fox and Stitch trading at local markets which enables interaction with customers directly.

"I am excited to be holding my first ever pop up shop in Old Bolsover Yard. Although I will be busy making I am looking forward to meeting lots of lovely people and, of course, my children's clothing range will be available to purchase!" - Vivien, Fox and Stitch

More updates from Old Bolsover Yard next week

Until next time.......

​Sarah

Apologies for the delay in getting this weeks blog to you. If you were sat there yesterday thinking that it was Old Bolsover Yard blog day you would usually be right. I'm not sure where the time went yesterday but I didn't manage to find the time to post as usual. I will try to resume normal service next week. In other news.............................

There are still tickets available for the Summer Soiree being hosted at Old Bolsover Yard on Saturday 17th August by Bolsover Civic Society. The event starts at 7pm with a fully licenced bar, buffet and soft music playing in the background courtesy of A Touch of Class.
Why not pop along to Pages in Bolsover to get your tickets tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming you to the Summer Soiree.

This Sunday (18th August) a number of the Old Bolsover Yard Makers can be found at Renishaw Hall & Gardens Food and Craft Fair which runs from 10:30am - 4pm. You'll find Cup & Saucer in the Stables Courtyard with an Old Bolsover Yard marquee and gazebo being pitched on the grassed area to the front of the Courtyard. Here you will find Ethos Upcycling, Molly Felicity Designs aka The Fabric Den, M&E Wood Craft, Chunky Oak Designs and Harriet and Lola's Candles. Do come and say hello to us all if you are visiting.

Ian's Birds of Prey joined us again for another successful Courtyard Programme event on Saturday along with Michelle from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Thank you to all those who have helped make our Courtyard programme a success since it started in April.
We had anticipated another event this Saturday but unfortunately Inspirations Theatre Company have had to postpone this time - we do hope they will be able to join us next year instead.
Our Courtyard Programme for 2019 has now come to an end but do keep checking back for news of future events as we will be putting on a number of events in the coming months, with Christmas only 20 weeks away you'll need us to help inspire you with all that Christmas Shopping!

Until next time

​Sarah