Boom Blog4 days ago1 minLovely Local IndiesIntroducing Molly Scott, Founder of Lovely Local Indie Molly used to live in Belper, but now resides in Chesterfield. She is passionate...
Boom Blog5 days ago1 minSparking ideas for your business***Local business review – Sparke Club*** With lots of ideas whizzing around my head about my Boom Magazine business and feeling the...
Boom Blog5 days ago2 min Summer Wardrobe CapsuleYen is the founder and director of Paguro Upcycle, which is based in Nottingham. The female-owned and run vegan fashion company uses...
Jo LeighJun 222 minBoom Review: Reunion @ Hub SpaceEditor Jo's review of Belper's new co-working space: Reunion @ Hub Space, attached to the new Reunion Deli!
Boom BlogMay 21 minBelper Children's Book FestivalWow what a fabulous time we all had at the first ever Children's Book Festival in Belper on 1st May 2022 as part of The Belper Arts...
Boom BlogMar 111 minDuffield Hedgehog ChampionHedgehogs come out of hibernation this March -- but they're being lost at an alarming rate.
Boom BlogMar 22 minHow to Talk to Children About WarWhile they may be trying to make sense of what's happening in Ukraine, we don't want children to do it alone.
Claudia De FreitasNov 25, 20211 minAdult Book Review: Verity by Colleen HooverLowen Ashleigh is a struggling author who’s offered the opportunity of a lifetime in this adult psychological thriller by Colleen Hoover.
Sascha LandskronNov 7, 20212 minVitamin D - Sunshine in a Bottle?If you choose to do one more healthy thing this winter, pick up some supplemental Vitamin D. Here's why!
Boom BlogOct 22, 20214 minCheap, No-Sew Halloween Costumes for KidsWe've come up with 3 no-sew Halloween costume ideas that can be done in under 30 mins, with things you'll probably already have at home!
Zoe GeorgeOct 15, 20212 minHomemade Roasted Pumpkin SeedsRoasted pumpkin seeds - a delicious and healthy snack for autumn and an easy-bake too!
Zoe GeorgeOct 12, 20212 minTips and Tricks for Tricks and TreatsHalloween is growing in popularity, but trick-or-treating can be a little worrying for parents so here's 5 tips for a safe Sam'hain!
Zoe GeorgeAug 17, 20212 minFive Books to Fight those First Day FearsIs your little one worried about starting school or nursery this year? These fab children's books are the perfect way to introduce school
Jo LeighJul 22, 20211 minBoom Review: Kate Watson Jewellery WorkshopI head to Kate Watson Jewellery to check out her pendant making workshop!
Jo LeighJul 12, 20211 minBoom Review: Terrific Time at Titchy TownBoom Girl and her friend had the most fabulous time at Titchy Town in Chellaston. This attraction is a 90 min interactive Role-Play...
Ella FothergillJul 12, 20211 minChildren's Book Review: Mr Gumpy’s Outing by John BurninghamElla reviews this award-winning children's book whose gently-coloured pictures and rhythmic writing makes for a sweet, calm bedtime read.
Boom BlogJul 12, 20216 minPRIDE IN BELPER – the move to online and this year’s plans!By Abby Hills Did you know that June was Pride Month? And did you also know that we have our very own Belper Pride event happening very...
Ella FothergillJun 29, 20211 minChildren's Book Review: Rules of Summer By Shaun TanShaun Tan’s In the Rules of Summer transports us into a whimsical, imaginary world of two brothers during their summer holiday.
Jo LeighJun 29, 20212 minBoom Review: Derby Ram Trail & The Museum of MakingOver half term we went on part of the Derby Ram Trail (available until 22nd Aug) You can download the APP to do this or pick up a trail...
Ella FothergillJun 21, 20211 minChildren's Book Review: "The Chocolate Tree: A Mayan Folktale" by Linda Lowery & Richard Keep"This is a folktale about how chocolate came to all of us on Earth. It begins nearly 1,000 years ago in a rainforest in Mexico."