Classic Bikes revisit Heage Windmill
On Sunday September 8th Heage Windmill was pleased to host well over 200 classic motor bikes for their 2nd visit of 2019. The weather was exceptionally kind with lots of bright sunshine and the crowds flocked in to enjoy both the bikes and the mill. Many people were able to touch these lovely, often gleaming, machines and then were able to tour the windmill and once again, to obtain flour, stone milled by the wind.
The bikes were of all types, ranging from tourers to out and out racers, and included many well known makes, such as BSA, Honda, Royal Enfield, Triumph and Kawasaki. By the time the mill opened at 11-00am there were already dozens of bikes lined up with their proud owners standing close by to answer any questions posed by the visitors. The ‘Best Bike of the Day’ was judged to be a Kawasaki Z1B 1975 900cc. The proud riders of this bike, Maureen and Neil Warburton from Draycott were presented with the ‘Dave Cleaver Memorial Trophy’ plus the certificate for the Best Bike of the Day by Colin Clemens, who organises the bikes coming to the mill. The owner of the bike is Maureen Warburton. Photo of the winner courtesy of Lynn Allen and other photos by Anthony Sharp.
The ever-popular Bric-a-Brac stall was on site and received a lot of attention.
It was a memorable day, judged by long standing members of the Friends of Heage Windmill to be a very successful, enjoyable day. Thanks to all who made it such a wonderful day and all funds raised will go to the upkeep of the Windmill.
On Sunday September 22nd Heage Windmill is pleased to welcome a visit by American Cars.
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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