Sing for the Sails
On the 26th June at St Cyriac's Church, Swaffham Prior at 7.30pm we are
holding a 'Come and Sing' performance of Mozart's Requiem to launch
a £30,000 appeal to raise money to replace the sails of the windmill. The mill
will be 150 years old in 2008 and it is hoped that with the sails replaced and
other smaller works completed, the mill will be set fair for the next 150
years.
Jonathan Cook (miller and musician) will be conducting a performance with full orchestra and soloists. Those who enjoy singing are invited to join the choir, those who like listening are encouraged to join the audience! During the interval there will be a short presentation about the history of the mill and information about how the money raised will be spent.
Some of you gave generously three years ago when we were forced to undertake emergency works to replace two of the sails which became dangerous due to wet rot infestation. This allowed us to fit two second hand sails to the mill which are giving good service but have a limited life span. The time has now come to replace the two remaining sails and the temporary sails fitted in 1991 to allow the mill to work to its optimum.
We really need your help. The mill is a landmark seen from around the whole area and one we are determined to keep in working order, serving the community just as it has done for the last 150 years. With your support by making a donation to the fund, either coming to the concert or dropping by the mill when we are open, you can do your bit to secure its future for future generations. We are extending our 'Sponsor a Sail' plan whereby for a small donation, you can sponsor a sail shutter.
If you would like to sing, please contact Jo Stinton on 01223 290772 to book a place. Tickets for the concert (£5.00 each) will be available on the door or from Jonathan Cook on 01638 741009 from whom you can also get further information on mill opening times, flour orders etc..