Open Weekend in August
Friends of
Upminster Windmill
Events Diary
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August 2018
1pm-4pm
Come along to our Visitor Centre where Volunteers will be on hand to inform you about the history of the site and about our restoration project. This weekend we will be exploring the theme of Food at the Windmill. Free Entry
Open Weekend in July
Saturday 21st July and Sunday 22nd July 2018
1pm-4pm
Come along to our Visitor Centre where you can see objects from the former Millers House which were excavated on the site of our Visitor Centre. Free Entry
Open Weekend in June
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June 2018
1pm-4pm
Come along to our Visitor Centre where Volunteers will be on hand to inform you about the history of the site and about our restoration project. Free Entry
National Mills Weekend
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2018
1pm-4pm
We will be opening our visitor centre as part of National Mills Weekend. Come along and lean about the Windmill and our ongoing restoration project. Free Entry
Open Weekend in April
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th April 2018
1pm-4pm
Come and visit us on our first open weekend of the year. Volunteers will be at our visitor centre to inform you about the history of the site and about our restoration project. Free Entry
Easter Wreath Workshop
Wednesday 28th March 2018
10.30am-12.30pm
A local florist will be here for a Easter themed florist workshop. Your wreath can either be hung on the door or used as a table centrepiece. The workshop costs £20 and includes materials and refreshments.
Booking is essential - to book contact Charlotte on 01708 642919 or at charlottethemiller@gmail.com
Quiz Night
Saturday 24th February 2018
7pm for a 7:30pm start
Friends of Upminster Windmill wlll be hosting a Quiz Night at St Lawrence Church, Main Hall, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB.
Tables of 8 -To book a table ring Linda on 01708 225 451
Xmas Centrepiece Workshop
Wednesday 6th December
10.30am-12.30pm
A local florist will be leading a Christmas themed table centrepiece workshop. The workshop costs £17 and includes materials and refreshments.
Booking is essential - to book contact Charlotte on 01708 642919 or at charlottethemiller@gmail.com.
Murder Mystery Evening
Saturday 21st October
7.30pm
Ad Hoc Players Present "Death on Delivery" a murder mystery evening. Tickets cost £10 and include Supper.
The event will be at North Street Hall, Hornchurch, RM11 1QX. To buy tickets contact Peter Scott on 01708 227259.
Essex Industrial Heritage Fair
Saturday 7th October
10am-4pm
This event celebrates the Countys rich and diverse industrial history. Friends of Upminster Windmill will be one of the many stalls at this event, where there will also be talks and demonstrations.
For more information: http://esah160.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/essex-industrial-heritage-fair-saturday.html
Open Days in September
9th, 10th, 16th & 17th September 2017
1pm-4pm
The Friends of Upminster Windmill would like to invite you to visit our new Visitor Centre. Come along and lean about the Windmill and our ongoing restoration project. Free Entry
PLEASE NOTE: We are taking part in London Open House on 16th & 17th but it has been advertised incorrectly in the London Open House Guide.
Open Days in August
19th, 20th, 26th, 27th & 28th August 2017
1pm-4pm
The Friends of Upminster Windmill would like to invite you to visit our new Visitor Centre. Come along and lean about the Windmill and our ongoing restoration project. Free Entry
Family Archaeology Day
Friday 28th July 2017
11am-4pm
Come and see our excavation site and help us uncover more history. We will a variety of activities including an exhibition, do your own dig, and object handling.
Open Archaeology Weekend
Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd July 2017
Both days 10am-4pm
We will have some of our finds on display and even some finds for you to handle. You will be able to take part in some of the excavations looking for the Victorian Gardens and paths.
Fenwick Treasure Talk
Thursday 27th July 2017
Talk at Upminster Windmill Visitor Centre- 7pm
To celebrate the Festival Of Archaeology we will be hosting a talk about the Fenwick Treasure. Join Adam Wightmas as he informs us about this hoard of Roman Jewellery. This is a free talk, spaces are limited so booking is required. To book call Charlotte on 01708 642919 or email charlottethemiller@gmail.com
Millers Scissors
A talk and a demonstration
At 1030-1230 the group will give a meet on the 22nd May to practice their smocking skills. Please contact Charlotte to book your place. Also see Newsletter for further details.
AGM of the Friends
15th May 2017
The AGM will be held in the NEW VISITOR CENTRE at 7.30 pm
Coffee afternoons
29 March 17
29 March 2017 at 2.30 - The Old Chapel
For the Friends, Volunteers and welcome new members interested in the work being done to restore the Windmill.
19 April 2017 at 2.30 - New Visitor Centre
For the Friends, Volunteers and welcome new members interested in the work being done to restore the Windmill.
Removal of the Cap
May 27th, 2016
The Cap is removed
The cap was gently removed and lowered to the ground as if it was delicate glass. Soon it will be on its way to Holland for refurbishment.
Picture by Andrew Conway.
The Dust Floor
May 27th, 2016
The Dust floor as you have never seen it.
Once the cap was removed the Dust Floor was open to the elements. This is the view from above with the wallower still in place
Picture by Andrew Conway.
Archives - A request
April, 2016
We have a huge archive of memorabilia about the Windmill but many of the records are incomplete. Would you please send us (or contact us for collection) ANY old postcards, newspaper articles, magazine articles, photographs, objects, drawings or documents that refer to the Windmill. We will simply copy what you send us and we will return the originals. Anything and everything is of interest.
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