The fire crew at Alfreton came to our mill for a training exercise, seeking to get a ‘casualty’ from the upper floor of the mill. The team of five, led by Incident Commander Andy Lee, arrived in a very shining Scandia fire engine and quickly sorted how they could best use the mill sack hoist shaft to get the casualty down to ground level.
It was an interesting visit for everyone involved and one we hope never has to be carried out for real!
Heage Windmill is open every Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from April to the end of October, 11am to 4pm. For Admission Prices, Details of Group and School Visits and Where to Find us, click here >
In the early 19th century, Britain had 10,000 windmills. Heage Windmill experienced fluctuating fortunes until the Heage Windmill Society was formed in 1995. To discover Heage Windmill's history and how it was restored to working order, click here >
All our flour is stoneground at the windmill from wheat grown in this country and can normally be bought at the mill during visiting times, and at Bakewell Farmers' Markets every month. For more about our flour, click here >
Heage Windmill cannot operate without volunteers, so why not join us? To read more about the different ways you can help - as a miller, guide, working in the shop or helping out at the farmers' markets, click here >
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4°C clear sky |
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Wind
7 mph, N
Humidity
84%
Pressure
1.02 bar
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| Day | Cond. | Temp. | Wind | Humidity | PressurePres. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| thu apr 18 |  |
10/4°C | 3 mph, WNW | 87% | 1.02 bar |
| fri apr 19 |  |
10/3°C | 18 mph, NW | 79% | 1.02 bar |
| sat apr 20 | |
10/1°C | 5 mph, NW | 84% | 1.03 bar |
| sun apr 21 | |
10/3°C | 3 mph, NE | 78% | 1.03 bar |
| mon apr 22 |  |
9/2°C | 13 mph, NNE | 92% | 1.03 bar |
Please note the wind speed. If it is more than 5 or 6 mph, then normally the sails will be turning.
Heage Windmill is owned by Derbyshire CC but is controlled and operated by Heage Windmill Society, a charitable organisation (Reg Charity No 1065980), to whom all profits from running the windmill are donated by the Friends to help ensure its continued preservation
