Pleasley Pit Trust

17/10/2026

Come and gain experience in a customer facing role by volunteering your time as a tour guide.

Skills you could gain:
💼 Interacting with customers
💼 Active Listening
💼 Clear Communication
💼 Teamwork

By working with us you can build your skills in a real work environment to transfer to your future career.

17/10/2026

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! 🐾🐾

We have NEVER seen so many Labradors in one place! 🐶💛 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Labrador Meet. What an amazing turnout!

A special thank you to Team Edward Labrador Rescue Rescue for joining us. It’s been an absolute pleasure having you with us! ❤️

So many wagging tails, happy faces and gorgeous Labradors all in one place. What a day! 🐾🥰

Thank you Bolsover District Council for supporting us in advertisement

Pleasley Pit Cafe

17/10/2026

Happening today at 11:00am! We can’t wait to meet you all

Two weeks today!

Come along with your labrador and meet a whole bunch of others!

No booking necessary, just come along with your dog, meet others, partake in the raffle and pick up a reasonably priced treat for your pup (and you) from Pleasley Pit Cafe.

We can't wait to meet all of your furry friends! 🐶🐾

15/10/2026

👨‍🍳 WE’RE HIRING! CHEF / COOK WANTED! 🍳

Do you have a passion for good food and love being part of a friendly team? We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Chef / Cook to join the team at Pleasley Pit Café! ☕

Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 15:00pm
Pay Rate: £12.71

We’re looking for someone who can bring our breakfast and lunch menus to life, serve up delicious food and help create a warm welcome for our wonderful visitors.

The role includes:
- Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch dishes
- Maintaining high food hygiene and kitchen standards
- Working alongside our café team and volunteers
- Helping deliver great food and service, especially during busy weekends and events

What we’re looking for: Someone with commercial kitchen experience, a positive attitude, good organisation skills and a passion for serving great food!

📅 Closing date: 31 October 2026

How to apply: Email [email protected] with details of your skills, experience and why you’d be a great fit for the role.

Job Description: https://bit.ly/4Bb5jlS

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14/10/2026

There are still a few tickets left for this event.

Come and learn how to identify a variety of fungi then take a field walk to spot them in situ.

Please note; this is NOT a foraging session, no specimens will be picked.

https://PPTfungiforay.eventbrite.co.uk

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day at Pleasley Pit 💚

Sometimes, the best thing we can do for our mental health is take a little time for ourselves, get some fresh air and enjoy the world around us. 🌿

At Pleasley Pit, we’re lucky to have our beautiful country park, peaceful walking paths and welcoming café, a place where you can step away from the busy day to day, enjoy nature and spend time with friends, family or even your four legged companions. 🐾

Whether it’s a walk around the Pit, a chat over a warm cuppa or simply taking a moment to breathe, remember that the little things can make a difference.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we want to remind everyone that it’s okay not to be okay, it’s okay to ask for help, and you don’t have to face things alone.

Look after yourself, check in on someone you care about, and remember that a little kindness can go a long way. 💚

Pleasley Pit Cafe

09/10/2026

Our engines will be winding this SUNDAY!

From around 10am to 1pm approximately.

Don't miss out, get yourselves to Pleasley Pit Trust and see the historic engines in action.

This will be the LAST opportunity to see the engines running until next March.

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who has booked onto our Wreath Making Event!

We are now officially **SOLD OUT!** 🎄

We can’t wait to welcome everyone for a lovely festive evening at Pleasley Pit. Thank you for your amazing support!

08/10/2026

📖 THIS SATURDAY AT THE PIT! 📖

Come along to Pleasley Pit this Saturday for a fascinating Illustrated Talk all about Charlie’s Place!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

📍 Pleasley Pit
📅 This Saturday

We’d love to see you there!
Pleasley Pit Nature Study Group
Pleasley Pit Cafe