An exited group of 5 year old children from Holloway School realy enjoyed a tour round the mill on Oct 9th. The 15 children, with their support staff, on a free school visit, were shown how a windmill works by guide Brian Naylor, whilst miller Anthony Sharpe ensured everything was working well, They all thought it marvellous to see the 200 year old machinery in action, and have already pasted some comments on Facebook!
On leaving they made a generous donation of £40 to the mill funds (together with some very desirable eatables for the volunteer staff) – A visit much appreciated by all! – And we look forward to seeing the drawings they have promised to send us!
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 >
Heage Windmill cannot operate without volunteers, so why not join us? To read more about the different ways you can help - as a miller, guide, working in the shop or helping out at the farmers' markets, click here >
Nov 5, 2024 - Tue
| Belper, GB |
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9°C overcast clouds |
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Wind
2 mph, ENE
Humidity
97%
Pressure
1.02 bar
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| Day | Cond. | Temp. | Wind | Humidity | PressurePres. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tue nov 5 |  |
12/9°C | 2 mph, E | 96% | 1.02 bar |
| wed nov 6 | |
14/8°C | 4 mph, SW | 91% | 1.03 bar |
| thu nov 7 |  |
14/9°C | 3 mph, SE | 92% | 1.03 bar |
| fri nov 8 |  |
11/6°C | 2 mph, ENE | 84% | 1.03 bar |
| sat nov 9 | |
12/7°C | 1 mph, SW | 88% | 1.03 bar |
Please note the wind speed. If it is more than 5 or 6 mph, then normally the sails will be turning.
