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Rope making demonstration

Posted on September 14, 2015 by chriscrmills

During the Heritage weekend (Sept 12th & 13th 2015) we had a demonstration of hemp rope making with visitor participation, which was very popular. Dog and horse leads had been made and were for sale at very reasonable prices. The … Continue reading →

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Temporary repair to sail clamp

Posted on September 10, 2015 by chriscrmills

Rot has been discovered in one of the sail clamps. A temporary repair has been carried out so that the mill can be operated until a new clamp can be made and fitted

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Mill painting completed Aug 2015

Posted on August 4, 2015 by chriscrmills

The mill looking pristine on completion of painting at Aug 2015

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Soak away

Posted on June 13, 2015 by chriscrmills

Installing the soak away for the brick shed. Another job completed and taken off the list !!

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Fantail looking good

Posted on June 11, 2015 by chriscrmills

The newly painted fantail in all its glory as it was for the celebration of one of Queen Victoria’s jubilees

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workshop loft floor

Posted on April 29, 2015 by chriscrmills

Floor being laid in workshop loft to provide needed storage space

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Improved runner stone paddle

Posted on February 28, 2015 by chriscrmills

An improved paddle has been fitted to the North runner stone. This has reduced the volume of flour which remains in the vat after milling. This means we fill more bags from a given volume of grain.

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Winter grazing on mill meadow

Posted on November 25, 2014 by chriscrmills

The sheep are winter grazing in the meadow to help improve the ecology of the site.

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MILESTONE –FIRST BAG OF FLOUR PRODUCED

Posted on November 6, 2014 by chriscrmills

Picture of the first bag of flour which was produced in October 2014

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Meadow fence

Posted on October 30, 2014 by chriscrmills

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