Tractors at Heage Windmill
On Sunday 1st September, a beautiful dry day, a host of tractors arrived at Heage Windmill well before the start time of 11-00am. While some were completely restored some were in their original state and several machines lined up near the mill. There was a wide variety of makers, a gleaming steam engine and an assortment of stationary engines, all in steam. Favourite for the children was a working scale model steam engine with a trailer behind.
The winner of the Tractor Day certificate for the “Best Tractor of the Day” was Dave Watson (far right in the attached picture) with his Fordson Super Major. Also pictured are John Allsopp on the left presenting the certificate with a trophy being presented by Joe Hancock (in the middle). The driver of the Pink Fordson Dextra is Mandy Phillips, whose tractor is sited next to the winning one. The little boys enjoying the day are Thomas (left) and Reuben on a Grey Fergie – tractor drivers of the future perhaps. The photographs are all courtesy of Anthony Sharp.
There was enough wind to turn the sails of the 222-year-old windmill and a large number of people enjoyed guided tours and learned how her machinery produced flour. Event organiser Lynn Allen said “It’s been a great day and thank you to the exhibitors for coming and supporting the Mill – we are always glad to welcome them to Heage”.
There was a hot food van on site plus the ever popular Bric-Brac stall. All profits from the day will go to the upkeep and maintenance of the windmill.
The next event at the Windmill will be the Classic Bike Day on Sunday 8th September and we look forward to welcoming you then.
The windmill will be open during 2019 (11-00am to 4-00pm) every weekend from
April 6th until the end of October. Large, free, car park!
Guided Mill Tours Charges for 2019
Adults £4-00 Concessions, including Gold Cards £3-50, Children (5-16) £2-00 (parents can buy one and get one free for children in the same age group) Children under 5 are free.
Organised Adult parties of up to 10 people - £50-00. For each additional person £5-00 is payable).
School Parties and other children's groups -Standard charge of £40.00 for up to 28 people (contact Lynn on 01773 715177)
See web site for more information www.heagewindmill.org.uk
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