Monthly Archives: May 2011

Open Garden Squares Weekend

Posted on 31 May 2011 by

The Friends of Windmill Gardens have been invited to set up a stall in Windrush Square as part of the Open Garden Squares Weekend on 11 and 12 June. We need volunteers to help us set up and take down … Continue reading →

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Friends practice turning the cap and operating the sails

Posted on 17 May 2011 by

A report by Nicholas Weedon On Wednesday 11 May, a group of Friends under the instruction of an experienced millwright ventured into the very top of the mill to learn how to operate the mechanisms for turning the cap into the wind … Continue reading →

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Update on National Mills Weekend cancelled opening

Posted on 15 May 2011 by

Late on Friday the Friends were told that Lambeth Council, who are the owners of this Grade II* listed building, had made the decision to cancel the opening this weekend (14 and 15 May) because of concerns about health and … Continue reading →

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National Mills Weekend Opening Cancelled

Posted on 13 May 2011 by

FoWG has been asked to put the following statement on our website: ‘Due to unforeseen circumstances the Brixton Windmill will not be opening for National Mills Weekend on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May 2011. If you are interested in … Continue reading →

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No flour grinding for National Mills Weekend

Posted on 12 May 2011 by

Unfortunately we have had to postpone our ‘first grind’ this weekend as training for volunteers to operate the provender mill has had to be postponed. Our millwright, Paul Selwood of Owlsworth IJP, ran a training session in mill maintenance for volunteers on … Continue reading →

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