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PLACE CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the achievements and ambitions of our Bolsover Place Champions.

Alex Deans, Holiday Inn J28

Alex Deans is General Manager at the Holiday Inn South Normanton, formerly The Derbyshire Hotel.

Roxy Rhodes, Filter Free Business

Roxy leads Filter Free Ltd, a Clowne-based organisation dedicated to supporting women in business through practical, no-nonsense coaching and services.

Jack Wilson, Wilson Estate Agents

Jack Wilson leads Wilson Estate Agents, a multi-award-winning sales and lettings agency based in Bolsover. The business has been family-run for four generations, having been established in 1946.

Andy Heath, Bolsover Countryside Partnership

Andy Heath has been the Manager of the Bolsover Countryside Partnership (BCP) since 2005, following his extensive work on environmental projects both in the UK and internationally.

Heather Ledger, Coffee At Heathers

Heather Ledger, the owner of Coffee At Heathers, is a passionate entrepreneur with seven years of self-employment experience.

David Coslett, Hello Social Avenue

David Coslett is the owner of Hello Social Avenue, a Social Media and Marketing Agency that has experienced significant growth.

Trudi Saxton, Markham Vale

Trudi Saxton is involved in the Markham Vale regeneration project, a public/private sector initiative designed to attract businesses to the area and create sustainable employment opportunities within a supportive business community.

Louise Fountain, English Heritage

Louise Fountain is a representative of English Heritage, a charity that cares for and preserves hundreds of historic sites across England.

Sally Kennedy, Therapy / Bolsover Wellness CIC

Sally Kennedy is a qualified NHS physiotherapist, licensed acupuncturist, and yoga tutor, offering a range of wellbeing workshops and treatments for both individuals and groups.

Adam Chadwick, Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

Adam Chadwick is the Business Development Manager at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), where he specialises in delivering successful retrofitting audits and workshops for business leaders in the Bolsover District.

Frank Fell Media, Travel Photographer and Videographer

Frank Fell is a travel photographer and videographer with a passion for creating promotional content for businesses and organisations. Specialising in company induction videos, promotional videos, and real estate photography, Frank has been developing his craft since transitioning from part-time to full-time work in 2016.

Karen Parnham, Tiny Town Barlborough

Karen Parnham is the owner of Tiny Town Barlborough Ltd, a children’s role-play centre and café based in Barlborough.

Chris Oram, Seacourt Ltd

Seacourt Ltd is a pioneering printing company that places the planet at the heart of its operations. As the UK’s most sustainable print company, Seacourt goes beyond net-zero to actively restore biodiversity, improve society, and contribute to making the world a cleaner, fairer place.

David Fish, Local Resident

Since moving to Bolsover in 1999, David Fish has been privileged to be an active part of this vibrant and welcoming community. Volunteering for multiple agencies, including being a part of the Grants Panel team for BCVS, David has had the opportunity to contribute to the growth and support of local initiatives.

Lisa Stones, Mortgage 1st

Mortgage 1st is an award winning team of experienced Mortgage & Protection Advisers offering professional advice to customers in Derbyshire and across the UK. Helping thousands of first time buyers, home movers and landlords finance their property whilst ensuring businesses and families have adequate cover in place.

Beth Weeks, Aztec Oils

Aztec Oils has been proudly manufacturing high-quality lubricants in Bolsover for over 30 years. As a company, they are committed to both the local community and the global market.

Emily Bowman, Junction Arts

Junction Arts helps communities facing social barriers to create a better future through the arts. Their festivals, workshops, and events give people the opportunity to be creative, learn new skills, and build stronger communities. They are committed to working with communities to co-create impactful and memorable arts experiences that empower people, improve wellbeing and inspire change.

Andy Thomas, Thread Architects

Andy is Director of Thread Architects, a small architects practice based in Sheffield and Solihull working on a large range of projects locally and nationally with common threads of a collaborative design process and a focus on sustainability.

Sam Jones, Stancliffe Homes

Stancliffe Homes is a family-run housebuilder based in Markham Vale, founded with the goal of delivering best-in-class new homes and creating communities their customers are proud to call home.

Samantha Whelan, Platform Thirty1

Platform Thirty1 use creativity to work on generating agency and power, so that those they work with can tackle any societal, environmental, political, personal or cultural problems that is important and impactful to them, their family and/or their community.

Daniella Jackson, Retreat Yoga and Wellbeing

Daniella is the owner of a yoga and wellbeing studio in Bolsover centre offering classes, events, workshops and retreats to people of all ages and abilities.

Louise Sutton, The Willows Bed and Breakfast

Louise and Andy’s The Willows Bed and Breakfast in Bolsover offers the perfect home base for exploring all that Derbyshire has to offer.

Richard Burnett, KB Event

KB Event are specialists in Event Transport and Logistics; providing support for music events, exhibitions, concerts and worldwide stadium tours since 1992. Leading the way in sustainable transport solutions.

Kate Burns, Cultural Corridor - Bolsover District

Boosting culture & creativity in three parish councils: Ault Hucknall, Glapwell, & Pleasley

Katie Green, Tiny Tags

Tinytags are kid-friendly products that store your emergency contact info. A quick scan with any smartphone reveals everything you need, and a location alert helps you find your little one fast.

Amy Upton, Upwall Films

Upwall Films are a Derbyshire based team, specialising in bespoke films for your business.

Kirsty Noble, BLÜM Floral

BLÜM is a floral haven created by UK Gold Medallist Kirsty Noble. Nestled in the picturesque town of Bolsover, Derbyshire, the shop is a creative space for all things floral, crafting thoughtful designs for every occasion.

George Buchanan, Creswell Crags & Hodsock Priory

Storyteller - people person - heritage champion experienced in historic buildings and gardens, theatres, music venues, growth, recovery, turnaround and change.

East Midlands Designer Outlet

Find over 65 designer stores offering savings of up to 60% less on fashion brands at the East Midlands shopping outlet.

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