Chairman's Autumn Report October 2005:
We are coming to the end of the season: the mill has been freshly painted and tarred, and is looking very smart. It is closed to the general public from the end of October, but private parties can be arranged during the winter by contacting the Miller on 01472 822425.
We have had a good season of car boot sales, averaging about 35 sellers and 800 buyers per event. These were held during the summer at roughly three-week intervals, a total of nine throughout the season. The next event is the Firework display on November 5th, followed by the Race Night meeting at Ross Hall, Waltham on November 18th.
The restaurant has been hugely renovated and is due to reopen soon (end of October).
The Chairman particularly wishes to thank the stewards who have run the car boot sales - this involves a very early start on the relevant Sundays - sellers have been known to be on site at 5.30 a.m.!!
Were always looking for new members for the Preservation Society: fund-raising is very rewarding, both psychologically and financially. We have spent over £12,000 this year on routine mantenance.
During the winter our Miller, John Liles, will be busy painting the inside of the mill, dressing the stones and general maintenance.
Waltham Windmill Preservation Society
