Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! Tidings of Great Joy
With
current ERDF, HLI, Lloyds TSB and Northern Rock Foundation Grants in hand we approach
2001 with a steady hand on the helm and in good heart.
The
power within the mill is now to the machines and we hope to commission these early
in 2001. The whole site is now waterlogged but our stream has remained in it’s
channel, and the site paths remain passable with care.
Our
new office is now complete and is a much improved environment for paperwork. The
recent very heavy rains tested our watercourses to the full and all systems worked
well. We were prepared for more than we received and surplus water was directed
clear of the buildings and machinery.
We
need more Trustees to join our forces! Anybody interested can contact the Mill
on 0191 4146288 or send a letter for attention of the Trustee’s to the Mill
address to the right.
Our
neighbours at Path Head Farm have nearly completed the restoration of “The
Fold Yard” into a desirable “L” shaped bungalow, so now only
the “Stable Block” awaits restoration and then landscaping of the
whole site will greatly improve our image from the road.
Plans
are being looked at for more pond area and maybe further Tea Room facilities and
display area, so we don’t stand still.
Trevor's
Poem was also featured in this newsletter - please follow the link for Mill poetry
to the left to see the poem.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
We
are closed between December 18th and January 9th for Christmas an Annual holiday.
We look forward to seeing you again in the New Year.
