What do we do?

As Individuals:

Some individual members do historical research, or survey the mill sites of an area, or work on the restoration of mills, but most just have a deep interest in the many and varied aspects of mills.

As a Group:

• A programme of monthly indoor meetings is held throughout the winter in the Greater Birmingham area, consisting of lectures on a variety of mills topics.

• A Newsletter is circulated to members three times a year.

• A Journal is published once a year, usually about Easter time. It contains articles of a high standard on mill topics. It is supplied free to members but is also on general sale and has a wide circulation.

• During the early summer there is an organised visit to mills of interest somewhere in the greater Midlands area, usually situated in the most beautiful countryside.

• Throughout the summer, members open mills to the public and help to operate them, especially at New Hall watermill, Heage windmill and Chesterton windmill.

• Working parties are held during the winter months at a variety of mills.

• The Group assists in the preparation and supports applications for grant aid for the restoration of mills, including applications to the Lottery Fund.

• Advice is given to local authorities on planning applications that affect the wellbeing of mills.