FESTIVAL 2009

5 July at 1 pm to 5 pm - FREE
Bromham Mill, Bromham, Bedford


SUMMER ART EXHIBITION 2009
JERSEY ARTS AT BROMHAM MILL
17 June - 5 July

There was a mill on the site of Bromham Mill since before the domesday survey in 1086. For centuries, the enormous wheel was turned only by the water of the River Great Ouse. In the 1920's a steam engine was installed to provide extra power but by then, Water Mill technology had become obsolete. It has since been renovated and visitors can once again watch flour milling at close quarters.

In the early years, the mill was a self-sufficient community. The river not only powered the machinery but was also full of eels and other wildlife. There was a blacksmith's shop next door and pigs were reared on apples from the orchard and sweepings of grain and flour. Traditionally, millers made gear teeth out apple wood which was always available from the orchard.

Bromham Mill is open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 1 to 5 p.m., from April to October.

Admission during opening hours is free and the café sells fresh coffee and home made cakes.

The Mill is set in seven acres of water meadows, rich in bird and plant life. The river and mill provide an ideal setting for a picnic. The enormous 26 arch Bromham Bridge spans the river alongside the Mill. The site is ideal as a starting point for walks into the surrounding parkland and further afield, via a system of waymarked circular routes.

Limestone and timber buildings form a courtyard which is the focal point for activities at Bromham Mill. Activities include Milling, Bread Baking, National Apple Day, Mask making, Theatre, Folk Festival, Conservation Days and a Teddy Bears Picnic.

It is available for groups at any time and they give guided tours, baking lessons and craft activities on request. Meadow and picnic area are open all day every day till dusk. 

Further details on Bromham Mill
Bromham Village Wikipedia page

NATURE THROUGH THE EYE
 OF THE CAMERA
Barry Kaufmann-Wright BSc (Hons) FBNA AIEEM
www.thewildlifeman.com
Barry was born on a small mixed farm in the Chilterns where he developed an early interest in wildlife and nature.  As a schooleaver, he worked with the late TV naturalist and author, Gerald Durrell at Jersey Zoo for over 5 years.  Adding photography and writing interests, he served for 32 years for Essex Police including 19 years as a Wildlife Crime Officer.  Currently he lectures on wildlife, conducts walks and talks around a nature reserve near his home in
Saffron Walden and brings 4 events to
BEDFORDJERSEY ARTS FESTIVAL in
WEEK 8 (free) and WEEK 9 (kids 7+ £5) and . . .