New Hall Mill is a splendid place, restored and run by wonderfully dedicated volunteers.

Apologies, this got a bit buried last week so I’m giving it another plug.

Theres a lovely thing to visit locally this Sunday (9th July 2017), that’s close by, free and absolutely fascinating…

New Hall Mill is open again on Sunday for the second open day of 2017. I can heartily recommend the place – it’s fascinating and I had a great time there on 2015 Spring Bank Holiday Monday – not enough people know about this wonderful building.

There’s also an appeal ongoing for people who may be interested to join the friends of New Hall Mill and help in all sorts of ways – the team need all kinds of expertise from guides to engineering types who may have time to spare. See the message at the door to the post.

The open day is free to enter too (although donations are welcomed).

The Friends of Newhall Mill said:

Bob

On Sunday July 9th  –  New Hall water mill will again be open to the public, come along and see flour being produced from wheat in the traditional way, have a go on a hand operated quern as still used in parts of the world today. Visit the gift shop, be entertained with Live music, see the many side stalls in the grounds and experience lovely walks alongside the streams and through the meadows.

There is an exhibition room and small tearoom selling cakes and beverages along with a garden shop where produce may be purchased from the millers garden. Don’t forget to visit Auntie Wainwrights to find that bargain that you always wanted.

Today’s entertainment will be supplied by Adrian on his 21 note street organ.

In the cart shed will be a display by The West Midlands Woodturners along with a Stained Glass Demonstration.

In the grounds there will be Displays & Demonstrations by –

• The Bee Keeper
• Bournville Bread Basket
• Trinity Photography
• Erdington Historical Society
• ECO Sutton
• Life in the 1940’s
• The Turner collection of Steam Models
• Maidens Fayre
• Helen’s Handmade Gifts
• Queen of Cups
• Face Painting

… and individuals will be displaying their various collections

I totally geeked out over this wonderful place.

A guided walk will take place at 11:15 (A guide to the trees of New Hall Mill) led by Jeff Gilbert. Mill walks last for approx 45 minutes.

Entry to the site and Parking is free, donations are always welcome in order that we raise funds to maintain the buildings for all to see in the future.

Please note that we open at 10:00 and close at 16:00 with last entry onto site being at 15:45.

Access to the mill is off Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QU some 200 metres from National Cycle Route 534.

Having seen what we do, could you be able to assist? In order to continue holding these events, we need additional membership to help out on Open Days and Work Days. It is not all about Flour production – We would welcome the experience of a carpenter, we have a hay cart part way through restoration. Tea Room staff are always welcome, there are openings in all areas. Have a chat with a volunteer on an Open day.

Hoping to see you there
Alan Dawson – A friend of New Hall Mill

More details can be found on their website – www.newhallmill.org.uk or their Facebook page here.

This is certainly a project worth visiting and supporting – please do pop along if you can.  You can check out a gallery of my photos taken there last year below. I had a great time.