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1 week ago

Welsh Grain Workshop shared Torth y Tir's post. ...

The harvest is in! Old and new techniques 'combined'. Our first heritage wheat harvest. A good start to our growing journey.

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Welsh Grain Workshop

2 weeks ago

Welsh Grain Workshop shared Charlecote Mill's page's post. ...

***CHARLECOTE MILL NEEDS YOUR HELP, PLEASE READ LIKE AND SHARE*** Since the 1970's there's been a scheme which threatens Charlecote Mill being able to run. This scheme is called the Upper Avon Navigation Scheme which will allow boats to go up to down the Avon between Stratford and Warwick. This scheme is also now being called a 'restoration' of Charles 1 idea, even though never existed- how you restore something that never existed is beyond me! This is the last section of the river that is unspoilt and a very natural section which would be a shame to lose. To make this stretch of river navigable the watercourse will need to be deepened and altered and here lies the problem. If the water levels are adjusted and the water level is increased below the mill this prevents the waterwheels being able to turn. Under the existing proposal (as far as I'm aware) the water level will increase by about 2ft, which is enough to prevent the mill from running. This scheme has recently been announced as a priority for Stratford Upon Avons District Council. Charlecote Mill is grade II* listed and is the last working watermill in Warwickshire, still running commercially, producing flour and self funding. There's only a handful left in the UK doing this! Let's not loose something so precious and rare. Please support the mill and help raise awareness by liking the mill page and sharing its posts to show that the mill deserves to survive for future generations to enjoy.

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