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…
Belper Boomers·Aug 21, 2025Why I Write Anonymously for Belper BoomersSome of you may have noticed that I’ve chosen to hide my real name here on the Belper Boomers blog. There’s a reason for that — and it’s…
Belper Boomers·Aug 19, 2025The Alleyway Gauntlet: A Less-Than-Welcoming Walk in BelperThere’s an alleyway in Belper that has long been on my radar, and not for the right reasons. Tucked between Poundlandand Field Lane car…
Belper Boomers·Aug 4, 2025A Gay Time at Pride in Belper: Fabulous Day, But Room for ImprovementThis year’s Pride in Belper was an unforgettable day filled with love, support, and the vibrant spirit that makes our town such a wonderful…
Belper Boomers·Jul 29, 2025Crazy Drivers Speeding Across Field Lane Car Park in Belper: A Growing ConcernIt’s no secret that parking can be a challenge in Belper, especially around the popular areas near the Leaps and Bounds nursery. However…
Belper Boomers·Jul 12, 2025Hall of Frames in Belper: Traffic Warden in Disguise?If you’ve ever parked in front of the Hall of Frames shop next to the Ritz Cinema at the top of King Street, you might have had a similar…
