Latest Windmill News
June 2026
The revamped Windmill changing rooms and showers look fantastic and we were about to announce yet another refurbishment project completed on time and on budget. Annoyingly, when we came to test the showers, there were two fairly major problems. First, the water pressure produced more of a dribble than a torrent and secondly, the water didn’t drain away satisfactorily. (Honestly, the plumber had one job!!) To be fair to the contractors, though, they were quick to recognise the issues, didn’t try to wriggle out of their responsibilities and are currently in the middle of rectifying the situation. I am confident that by the time you read this, the hot water will be gushing, it will be draining away in a pleasing manner and people will be coming from miles around to gaze in wonder – er... maybe not that last bit.
Onto our Windmill Events programme and two dates for you in early July. On Saturday 4th July we are screening the first film for members of the Windmill Film Club. As our events man Peter explained in the last issue of DN, the Windmill now has an MPLC licence which means that although films and TV programmes can be shown, they can’t be advertised directly to the public. Hence the idea of a Windmill Film Club. Become a member by emailing Peter on events@thewindmilldeddington.org to find out more. We intend to show a film on the first Saturday of every month. It’s a great initiative. Please support it!
The other date is Sunday 12th July when Peter is organising a local walk with a treasure hunt. Start times are between 1pm and 4pm up at the Windmill. A £5 entry fee gets you a map and all the instructions. Find the windmills and solve the clues. It should take about an hour and is open to anybody and everybody – including dogs! If you intend to come, just make sure you bring some decent weather!
As always, if you want to book the Windmill, or just see what’s going on, visit our website www.thewindmilldeddington.org or our Facebook page or call our bookings secretary Julie on 07720 834006.
Vaughan Jones
chair@thewindmilldeddington.org