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| www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk |
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| Oldland Windmill is an 18th century post-mill situated in the village of Keymer in the County of West Sussex. | ||
| She is currently being restored to full working order by a dedicated team of local volunteers. | ||
 Sweeps turning by wind on Thursday 13th March 2008 |
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PRESTIGIOUS SUSSEX HERITAGE AWARD FOR OLDLAND MILL At the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards Ceremony in Chichester, Oldland Mill Trust received the Sussex Heritage Public & Community Award, sponsored by The Lady Joseph Foundation. This major award does justice to the team of volunteers who have worked tirelessly over the past thirty years to restore the mill to her former glory. Oldland Windmill was built in 1703 and was used commercially until 1912 when she was abandoned. She is a Grade 2 Listed Building. Restoration work commenced in 1980 and is now virtually complete with flour being ground again in 2008. She was rebuilt by a team of 20 local volunteers using the original components or identical materials where necessary. Two retired Millwrights, Danny Jarmann & Mike Peat, provided guidance. The slate plaque, presented to Chairman Professor Fred Maillardet, will be on display at the mill. The mill is also open every Thursday throughout the year when the volunteers are happy to show the public what they have achieved.
News Update - January A Happy New Year to all and particularly our Mill volunteers and supporters ! Volunteers enjoyed a meal at the Thatched Inn at the end of November when Chairman Fred Maillardet presented Colin Walford with an Honorary Life Membership in recognition of his outstanding service over many years. Indeed if it weren't for Colin the project may well have collapsed because it was he who held things together when all looked lost. Colin renewed enthusiasm in the project, pulled the team together and guided them through the financial problems encountered along the way. Whilst now retired as a Trustee, Colin continues to be an enthusiastic volunteer. The Chairman showed those present a pig's ear which had been presented to him in the past. He had decided to make this an annual award and whilst this year it would be awarded anonymously, those present were warned that next year there could be a named recipient !! Restoration and maintenance The Flour Dresser is the large mechanical wind-driven sieve that separates the flour from the bran after the grain has been ground. Now that the dresser frame is nearing completion, work is focusing on restoring the large Meal Bin (to feed the meal in) and the Dresser Hopper (to collect the flour and bran flowing out). The original wooden bin and hopper are being repaired rather than new ones being constructed, a rather different sort of challenge to making new ones from scratch. The dresser is driven by two very long leather belts, and it is hoped to purchase the raw material to construct these shortly. The wooden pulleys have already been constructed and the drive gears are being cogged (i.e. wooden teeth being inserted into the cast iron wheels). Mike Peat has constructed a new Millers Desk to stand on the spout floor. The materials used in this desk are all 'off cuts' from the oak used to reconstruct the main mill frame. Waste not, want not! Work has commenced on improving the service area in the Roundhouse. This will improve hygiene, increase the storage capacity and make serving teas on Open Days much easier. Visitors If you are a Group Organiser planning your programme for 2012, can I remind you that the Trust can offer guided group tours of the mill at any mutually convenient time. Visitors of all ages can be catered for and Guide, Scout, Youth and School groups are welcome (with suitable supervision) as well as more mature groups. We ask only a donation towards the maintenance of this historic Sussex landmark. For more information contact Chairman Fred Maillardet  .
Just a final reminder that visitors are always welcome at the mill any Thursday throughout the year when the volunteers are there to continue the essential maintenance and ongoing restoration and will be pleased to show you round the mill. George Rankin |
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