Programme of events
2012
- 18th February 2012: Annual General Meeting at Mudford village hall,
commencing 2pm, with
viewing of two DVDs: Four mills on the Stour introduced by Peter Loosmore,
and Clapton Mill by Bonny Sortin of the Yetties on the mill and its last miller, Graham Lockyer.
More information below.
- 14th April 2012: visit to Simonsbath saw mill, on Exmoor in Somerset, commencing 2pm. More information below.
- 12th & 13th May 2012: National Mills Weekend. See the SPAB web site for more information.
- 14th July 2012: visit to Hele mill, near Ilfracombe in Devon, commencing 2pm.
- 29th September 2012: two-centre visit, commencing 2pm at King's mill near Marnhull and continuing at Sturminster Newton mill, both in Dorset.
AGM at Mudford
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The hall is in Main Street, Mudford near Yeovil, on the A359. The postcode is BA21 5TJ. Parking is available opposite the hall. Light refreshments will be available at the meeting. The nearest pub is the Half Moon Inn in Mudford. |
Visit to Simonsbath sawmill
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The mill, which dates from the early 19th century, was comprehensively restored by the Exmoor National Park Authority in 2002/3 thanks to Heritage Lottery Funding. It is now being cared for by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. From Lynton, take the B3223 off the A39. From Minehead, take the A39 east then turn right on to the A396 at Dunster. At Wheddon Cross turn right on to the B3224 then continue on the B3223 to Simonsbath. |
The postcode of the mill is TA24 9SH. However, we shall be met in the public car park at Ashcombe and walk down to the mill - 600m, taking about 10 minutes. This will help put the mill and the associated estate buildings and yards in the context of the uncompleted and now-demolished mansion at Simonsbath. For those who find walking difficult there is limited parking at the mill but it is in the working area and the access is not ideal.
There is a café and a pub in the village, and public toilets in the car park.