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Open Days during 2010

The dates of the Open Days for 2010 are now available. The special events for 2010 have still to be arranged but can be expected to be similar to Special Events held in 2009.

During the Open Day on 12th July 2009 we were visited by the
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Michael Wilkes, and
the Lady Mayoress, Mrs Vivienne Wilkes. After an introduction by Mr David Owen of the Mill Trustees, they toured the Mill and viewed the various special displays of the day.

During the Open Days of 2009, the Mill was visited by a record number of 4,645 visitors. This compares with 4,270 in 2008 and 3,710 in 2007. Some visitors, having visited the Mill on other Open Days, have discovered that the tea-room now makes a ideal location for afternoon tea and cakes!

Cereals at the Mill

During 2010 we shall be growing a range of cereals. In addition to the commonly grown wheat and barley, we shall be growing the less common oats, rye and triticale. This is a chance for visitors to learn how to identify the cereals that can be seen in the countryside.