The Windmill Reaches its Turning Point
from David McKeown Just returned from watching Bill pull the windmill round a few feet. It moved without any nasty noises or displacement of timbers! Though it may not be […]
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THE WINDMILL REOPENS
Saturday 8th June had a very wet morning which didn’t bode well for the planned celebrations for the windmill reopening. However, only a couple of hours before the start, the
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The Chishills Newsletter June 2019
The proposal for a new town development at Heydon has resurfaced, with plans for 3,000 to 7,000 houses, which would significantly impact the surrounding villages and rival the size of
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The Chishills Newsletter May 2019
The Chishill Chalk Pit, a historical site along the New Road footpath, is set for a cleanup operation to remove unsightly scrap metal while preserving its natural wildness, with volunteers
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More work at the Church
from Ro Gadion You may have noticed that the church has had further repair work to the exterior ‘ the area between the tower and porch on the South side.
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The Chishills Newsletter April 2019
Mrs. Jean Wiseman shares her life story, highlighting her deep roots in Sandon, her involvement in various village activities, and her passion for gardening after retirement. The URC Schoolroom hosted
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The Chishills Newsletter March 2019
Parish Clerk Sarah Scott reflects on her decade-long tenure, highlighting her varied responsibilities, the challenges of managing parishioner expectations amidst budget cuts, and her deep-rooted connection to the village. The
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Sloe Gin Competition 2019
The Annual Sloe Gin Competition took place on 21st February. There was a staggering 55 entries which presented quite a challenge for the 3 anonymous judges. (They may have been
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The Chishills Newsletter February 2019
The Windmill Trustees have announced that the village’s windmill will reopen on June 8, 2019, following significant restoration efforts, with plans for an event featuring presentations, displays, and community activities.