Belper Boomers·Jun 1My June Rant: Concerns About Social Housing on Derwent StreetI sometimes wonder what Belper is becoming.
Belper Boomers·May 19May Rant: Why Us Old People Don’t Give a F…First of all, apologies for the lack of an April rant. Both my wife and I were ill and it properly knocked us off our feet. Not just a…
Belper Boomers·Feb 17Is Belper Changing Faster Than We’re Ready For? A Response to Sir Jim RatcliffeSir Jim Ratcliffe recently made headlines by saying the UK has been “colonised by immigrants.” It’s a dramatic phrase, and one that has…
Belper Boomers·Jan 19Belper Is Not a Ghost Town — It’s ChangingI’ve read the recent BBC News article describing Belper as something of a ghost town, and I have to say, I don’t agree. Not fully, anyway…
Belper Boomers·Sep 24, 2025My September Rant: On Martin Lewis and the Benefits DebateIt’s time for my September rant, and this month, I’m putting Martin Lewis under the microscope. Now, don’t get me wrong — I understand the…
