Useful facts about Bran

The bran of wheat diffused through boiling water is used by calico printers.
A handful mixed in warm water forms an excellent emollient to the feet when bathed in it.
It is good for the skin if added to a bath.
Infused in hot water and properly sweetened, it forms a popular demulcent much used in coughs and colds.
It makes an excellent poultice for many troubles.
It is a capital manure, and especially adapted as a dressing for potatoes because it contains so much ammonia and magnesium phosphates.
It is one of the best foods for cattle.

Clearly, bran is one of the most useful products known to man!

Heage Windmill is open every Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from April to the end of October, 11am to 4pm. For Admission Prices, Details of Group and School Visits and Where to Find us, click here >

In the early 19th century, Britain had 10,000 windmills. Heage Windmill experienced fluctuating fortunes until the Heage Windmill Society was formed in 1995. To discover Heage Windmill's history and how it was restored to working order, click here >

All our flour is stoneground at the windmill from wheat grown in this country and can normally be bought at the mill during visiting times, and at Bakewell Farmers' Markets every month. For more about our flour, click here >

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Belper, GB		3^°C few clouds
Wind 12 mph, NW Humidity 68% Pressure 1.02 bar

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
mon dec 23	5/5^°C	11 mph, WNW	70%	1.02 bar
tue dec 24	11/8^°C	7 mph, WSW	97%	1.02 bar
wed dec 25	9/6^°C	6 mph, WSW	95%	1.03 bar
thu dec 26	9/6^°C	2 mph, NNE	93%	1.04 bar
fri dec 27	9/5^°C	3 mph, E	93%	1.04 bar

Please note the wind speed. If it is more than 5 or 6 mph, then normally the sails will be turning.