The Friends of North Leverton Windmill were invited to London to
attend the English Heritage Angels Awards sponsored by Sir Andrew Lloyd
Webber.
They managed to get through to the final four in the
category of Best Rescue of an Industrial Building or Site.
The friends
were presented with a certificate which will be on display at the
windmill once all the repair work has been completed.
The
millwright has been delayed due to emergency repairs at another windmill
in Lincolnshire. But two new sails have already been made and are
waiting to be delivered to the windmill.
The millwright was on site last week to measure the tower so that he can make a weatherproof cover.
This
cover will keep the mill dry whilst the cap is off for repair. The
millwright also did preparatory work on the cap. Weather permitting, the
repairs to the cap will start before Christmas, said a Frends
spokesman: “This will be the first time the cap has been removed from
the windmill.”
The windmill has been busy grinding flour ready for
the Christmas rush and will continue to do so whilst the repairs are
being carried out. If required the mill can grind flour using our
vintage tractor to turn a second set of stones to ensure a continuous
supply of fresh flour.
The windmill’s Vintage Tractor Run, boasting Christmas music and fun, will be held on Sunday 11th December from 12noon.
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