windmill

On Sunday 7th October, around 100 people armed with metal detectors, led by Zoë Williams of Pink Wellies Metal Detecting Group set out to search 250 acres of land surrounding […]

Inspection of the timbers of the mill has revealed both good and bad news. The main supporting timbers (side girts) are less rotted than feared and, with simple steel straps

The year 2016 turned into a momentous one for the windmill – on December 14 the Trust was granted Listed Building Consent (LBC). This is key to taking active steps

Last year, Wendy and David McKeown organised dance lessons for absolute beginners with all proceeds being donated to the Great Chishill Windmill Trust. This was a great success and £1000

A team of Rotary Club volunteers, from Saffron Walden and Royston, cut turves at the windmill site on 17th October marking the start of restoration of the landmark. The main

The cookbook containing 52 recipes submitted by the Chishills residents and friends is now available to buy at the modest price of £7.50, with proceeds going to the Windmill Restoration

Six months of lessons were put to the test on Friday March 18th when the Group held its first dance in the village hall. All passed with flying colours –

On 13th June the Great Chishill Windmill Trust held a Celebration Day which was attended by around 150 people! The day was packed with a wide range of activities including

The County Council wanted to dispose of the windmill and both the District Council and the Parish Council declined the offer to take it on. Fearing that it would be