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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Restoration plans revealed for 'iconic' windmill
An "iconic" windmill dating back to the early 19th Century is set to be restored to full working order after a charity stepped in to fund its repairs. The windmill, on Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, was built in 1808 and became derelict after it ceased being used to grind grain in 1937. Ian Harrison, its owner since 2006, has rebuilt its sails, but said the discovery of "fairly significant structural weaknesses" made the full restoration unaffordable. Village charity, the Wright's Clock Land Fund, agreed to pay for the work, provided it could manage the mill. Mr Harrison and his wife were "very happy and very pleased" to lease the mill to the charity for 99 years, the Local Democracy Reporting Service wrote. "We also have to recognise that it sits in our garden and we won't be living in the house for the next 99 years, so we have got to think about looking after the interests of future generations as well," he said. Fulbourn Windmill was "just left to go derelict" after it fell out of use until a local group began the restoration of its exterior from the 1970s onwards. After taking ownership, the Harrisons had hoped to restore it to full working order, but discovered its frame had distorted over time. This meant the fantail - the mechanism at the top of the mill which allows the cap to turn and grain to be milled - was unable to move. Mr Harrison said: "We realised it was going to take a lot of money [to restore], which my wife and I didn't have the resources to cover." The Wright's Clock Fund, which paid for a condition report on the windmill, agreed to award a "substantial" grant to completely restore it. An application has been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council to begin the restoration. If granted, Mr Harrison believes the necessary work will take about two years. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Watermill revives traditional flour production X marks the spot as five medieval windmills found Repaired 500-year-old windmill reopens to public The Wright's Clock Land Fund Local Democracy Reporting Service
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Restoration plans revealed for 'iconic' windmill
An "iconic" windmill dating back to the early 19th Century is set to be restored to full working order after a charity stepped in to fund its repairs. The windmill, on Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, was built in 1808 and became derelict after it ceased being used to grind grain in 1937. Ian Harrison, its owner since 2006, has rebuilt its sails, but said the discovery of "fairly significant structural weaknesses" made the full restoration unaffordable. Village charity, the Wright's Clock Land Fund, agreed to pay for the work, provided it could manage the mill. Mr Harrison and his wife were "very happy and very pleased" to lease the mill to the charity for 99 years, the Local Democracy Reporting Service wrote. "We also have to recognise that it sits in our garden and we won't be living in the house for the next 99 years, so we have got to think about looking after the interests of future generations as well," he said. Fulbourn Windmill was "just left to go derelict" after it fell out of use until a local group began the restoration of its exterior from the 1970s onwards. After taking ownership, the Harrisons had hoped to restore it to full working order, but discovered its frame had distorted over time. This meant the fantail - the mechanism at the top of the mill which allows the cap to turn and grain to be milled - was unable to move. Mr Harrison said: "We realised it was going to take a lot of money [to restore], which my wife and I didn't have the resources to cover." The Wright's Clock Fund, which paid for a condition report on the windmill, agreed to award a "substantial" grant to completely restore it. An application has been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council to begin the restoration. If granted, Mr Harrison believes the necessary work will take about two years. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Watermill revives traditional flour production X marks the spot as five medieval windmills found Repaired 500-year-old windmill reopens to public The Wright's Clock Land Fund Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
24-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Plans made for restoration of Fulbourn's 'iconic' windmill
An "iconic" windmill dating back to the early 19th Century is set to be restored to full working order after a charity stepped in to fund its repairs. The windmill, on Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, was built in 1808 and became derelict after it ceased being used to grind grain in 1937. Ian Harrison, its owner since 2006, has rebuilt its sails, but said the discovery of "fairly significant structural weaknesses" made the full restoration charity, the Wright's Clock Land Fund, agreed to pay for the work, provided it could manage the mill. Mr Harrison and his wife were "very happy and very pleased" to lease the mill to the charity for 99 years, the Local Democracy Reporting Service wrote. "We also have to recognise that it sits in our garden and we won't be living in the house for the next 99 years, so we have got to think about looking after the interests of future generations as well," he said. Fulbourn Windmill was "just left to go derelict" after it fell out of use until a local group began the restoration of its exterior from the 1970s onwards. After taking ownership, the Harrisons had hoped to restore it to full working order, but discovered its frame had distorted over meant the fantail - the mechanism at the top of the mill which allows the cap to turn and grain to be milled - was unable to move. Mr Harrison said: "We realised it was going to take a lot of money [to restore], which my wife and I didn't have the resources to cover."The Wright's Clock Fund, which paid for a condition report on the windmill, agreed to award a "substantial" grant to completely restore application has been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council to begin the restoration. If granted, Mr Harrison believes the necessary work will take about two years. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Households can apply for free cost of living vouchers worth up to £140
CASH-STRAPPED households in Cheshire East can now get their hands on free cost of living vouchers and cash worth up to £140 to help with the cost of living. The help is part of the latest round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) – which has been extended and runs from April 2025 to March 2026. 1 The scheme is designed to help financially vulnerable families and individuals struggling to pay for basics like food, energy and everyday essentials. But unlike other councils, you can't apply for the help yourself – a trusted professional must do it for you. That could be someone from your school, GP, housing support team or a local charity. They'll talk through your situation and, if eligible, send off a referral. If approved, you could bag: £60 in supermarket vouchers for a single person £100 in vouchers for couples Up to £140 for families – with £20 extra per child £100 in cash for energy bills, paid through the Post Office Vouchers will be emailed within five working days of the referral and can be spent in supermarkets via codes sent by Hawk Select. Cash payments come through Post Office Payout and will need to be accessed digitally. You'll need to have access to a smartphone or printer to redeem the codes – so make sure your professional has the right email address for you, or delays could happen. On top of this, Cheshire East is also offering help with household essentials like white goods, beds and refurbished furniture, depending on availability. There's also a separate fuel support scheme for pensioners, with more details coming soon. Five key changes to PIP & Universal Credit as Labour's benefits crackdown unveiled Meanwhile, those in need of exceptional cost support – such as people dealing with major hardship or debt – can be referred to a decision-making panel which awards extra help on a case-by-case basis. To find out more or to speak to someone about a referral, chat to any professional who supports you – whether in education, health, housing or the voluntary sector. They'll be able to advise if you qualify and submit the referral on your behalf. You can also ask your trusted professional to contact the HSF team directly by emailing: HSFFamily@ Not in Cheshire East? Don't panic – the £742million HSF has been shared across every council in England. That means you may be able to claim free cash, supermarket vouchers or energy support from your local authority. Check your council's website for updates as more HSF schemes open up. Recently, households in Redcar & Cleveland have also been urged to apply for support worth £230. Whilst, those living in Worcestershire could be entitled to get up to £500 in cost of living help through the fund. Other help you can claim If you're not eligible for the Household Support Fund, you might qualify for other forms of help to cover energy bills or food. Support may vary depending on your local council – so even if you don't live in Cheshire East, it's worth checking what's on offer in your area. Several energy firms offer grants to households who are struggling to pay their energy bills worth up to £2,000. This includes British Gas, Octopus Energy and EDF. New parents might also be eligible for free food worth up to £442 a year to cover the cost of healthy food and milk via the Healthy Start scheme. Or, you can get an emergency food parcel from a Trussell Trust food bank. You can find your nearest via To get a food parcel, you need a voucher from a community organisation like Citizens Advice or your GP. You can then exchange this voucher for a food parcel at the food bank. It's also worth checking if you're eligible for benefits if you haven't already - billions of pounds' worth is going unclaimed, according to Policy in Practice. Are you missing out on benefits? YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to Charity Turn2Us' benefits calculator works out what you could get. Entitledto's free calculator determines whether you qualify for various benefits, tax credit and Universal Credit. and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto's data. You can use Policy in Practice's calculator to determine which benefits you could receive and how much cash you'll have left over each month after paying for housing costs. Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for.
