Monthly Archives: December 2010

Proposed dates for Friends site visits

Posted on 28 December 2010 by

The next planned date for Friends of Windmill Gardens to visit the windmill to see progress on the restoration is Thursday 27 January 2011 and the following date is Monday 21 February. If you would like to join a visit please email info@brixtonwindmill.org.uk … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on 25 December 2010 by

Merry Christmas to all Friends of Windmill Gardens and those who have been involved with our activities and the windmill restoration over the past year. Hopefully next Christmas we can post a pic of the windmill in all its newly … Continue reading →

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Friends Site visit

Posted on 21 December 2010 by

Yesterday morning Stonewest held the first Site visit to view progress of the restoration.  Ulrike and Keith took us through the mill and up into the cap. Sophie from the architects was also on hand to answer questions and explain … Continue reading →

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Millwright update

Posted on 10 December 2010 by

Despite the weather, restoration goes on. Here’s the latest update from millwright Paul Sellwood, of Owlsworth IJP. Sails The sails are being repaired, with the rotten sailbars being replaced. Interestingly, Paul has found no evidence that the patent sails ever … Continue reading →

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General meeting and Christmas party

Posted on 3 December 2010 by

Around 30 hardy souls braved the wintry conditions to attend the Friends of Windmill Gardens general meeting and Christmas party last night. The chairwoman, Jean Kerrigan, started by thanking everyone who had worked so hard during the past months of … Continue reading →

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