Latest Windmill News
June 2024
A couple of issues ago, we launched a special introductory offer to anybody who was interested in using the Windmill as a venue to start up a new class or activity. It’s fair to say that the take up wasn’t huge: we had a few enquiries, and I showed one or two people around our facilities. It might result in a new group or two, it might not. Then I thought, maybe we’ll get a better response if we throw out a few ideas. So, I turned to ChatGPT – fast becoming my new best friend – and it came up with a load of suggestions, many of which are groups already thriving at the Windmill. Here are a few that we don’t have, and, to my knowledge, that we’ve never had: indoor sports such as table tennis, pickleball or indoor bowling; martial arts such as judo, karate or tai chi; arts & crafts such as painting, drawing or pottery. My new best friend also suggested mindfulness and meditation groups, parenting support groups and one that I particularly liked the sound of: laughter yoga. Anyway, our introductory offer still stands, and we’d love to hear from you.
In the meantime, two more Windmill improvement projects to report on. During June and July we will be refurbishing the upstairs kitchenette and bringing it up to the same standard as the downstairs kitchen – i.e. bringing it into the 21st century! We will also have contractors on site repairing and repainting exterior woodwork and generally improving the appearance of the place. There may be some slight disruption to some hirers. We will, of course, let you know in advance and keep this to a minimum. As always, your support and cooperation is appreciated.
Right, I think that is all I have to say. To find out more about our facilities and what’s on currently, just visit our website www.thewindmilldeddington.org. If you’d like to view our facilities in person, please contact Julie: enquiries@thewindmilldeddington.org or call 07720 834006. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Vaughan Jones