The mill has been producing flour since the early 18th century and has been beautifully preserved by North Kesteven District Council, giving a real insight into milling in days gone by.
Whilst you’re there you can learn about the history of the mill and its millers, try your hand at grinding grain and explore the mill. Why not take home a reminder of your day with a bag of Cogglesford Watermill’s very own flour, on sale in the shop. For more information about this event or other places to visit and things to do visit www.heartoflincs.com or contact North Kesteven District Council on 01529 308102. You can also find us on Facebook /heartoflincs or follow us on Twitter @Discover_NK
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Saturday 24 June, 12 – 4pm Waddington Village Hall & Redwood Community Centre (free vintage bus running between locations) Waddington residents are currently delving into their history and sharing memories as part of the Heritage Lottery funded Ridges & Furrows project, which aims to celebrate local heritage and explore what makes this part of Lincolnshire distinct. The Waddington stage of the Ridges & Furrows project will feature a special event, ‘Portraits and Places: A Waddington Celebration’ taking place at Waddington Village Hall and Redwood Community Centre, on Saturday 24th June. This free, family-friendly summer celebration will feature an exhibition of Waddington portraits created by artists Simon Grennan & Christopher Sperandio, together with their images of special places around Waddington (inspired by memories of the people who live and work there). The event will also include a bird of prey display, bouncy castle, face-painting, a guided walk and vintage bus between the two venues. Artist duo Grennan & Sperandio were selected to work on the Ridges & Furrows project earlier this year. Since April, Simon Grennan has been working alongside project historian Dave Reeves, to deliver a range of different activities in the village, including conversations, drawing and walking, that help to share people’s knowledge and understanding of local history and personal stories. Grennan & Sperandio’s ‘pop-up’ portraits of Waddington residents will be appearing in shops, cafes and businesses around the village in June ahead of the final exhibition at the Portraits & Places event. Grennan & Sperandio are also developing permanent artwork for the village inspired by their research, supported by Arts Council England Lottery funding awarded to Waddington Parish Council. The final artworks will form part of the planned Ridges & Furrows Arts & Heritage trail linking The National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford with the Terry O’Toole Theatre in North Hykeham and passing through many villages and places of interest along the way including Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, the Knight’s Templar Preceptory at Temple Bruer as well as Mrs Smith’s Cottage in Navenby.
To find out more about the Ridges & Furrows Arts & Heritage Project visit www.ridgesandfurrowstrail.org
There’s so much to get involved in! Other activities are to be confirmed to keep up to date, like our facebook page www.facebook.com/discoverydaysnk or visit our website www.1life.co.uk/discoverydays.
There will also be a wide range of other information available about what's on offer in the area from local sports groups to community groups. So if you're looking for a new hobby or volunteering opportunities or anything else for that matter! Come along and get involved! Visitors to the event will also be able to find out about great events coming up in the area including North Kesteven Walking Festival, and The Spires and Steeples Challenge. Discovery Days are FREE to attend, and there is no need to book. Enjoy a day out with the whole family! Please bring snacks or even a lunch, and stay all day. All aged 8 or under must be accompanied by an adult, all aged 9 or over can self-register for the activities. Consent forms will be available on the day. Please note, if you want a go on the climbing wall, please ensure you are wearing shorts or trousers. This is for safeguarding reasons. Further events will take place in Digby, Whisby Nature Park and Navenby. Any community organisation wishing to get involved should contact Benjamin Rowe at [email protected] or telephone on 01522 694353.
National Mills Weekend also marks the start of Real Bread Maker Week, run by the Real Bread Campaign, which encourages people to bake or buy traditionally made bread. Cogglesford Watermill will also be welcoming Sonya Hundal from Greenfield Bakers. Sonya will be selling a variety of artisan bread loaves, made from stoneground organic flour and baked in a French clay wood-fired oven and bringing lots of samples to try first.
If you’re inspired to make your own bread you can buy flour which has been ground at the mill, using certified organic wheat using a free recipe card. You can also sample homemade preserves from H M Preserves which you can also buy in the shop – perfect to accompany your homemade bread! Whilst you’re there you can learn about the history of the mill and its millers, try your hand at grinding grain and explore the mill. Why not take home a reminder of your day with a bag of Cogglesford Watermill’s very own flour, on sale in the shop. The milling will take place between 11am and 4pm. For more information about the Milling Day or for other events taking place at Cogglesford Watermill please visit www.cogglesfordwatermill.co.uk or contact the North Kesteven District Council tourism team on 01529 308102. You can also find us on Facebook /heartoflincs or follow us on Twitter @Discover_NK |
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