This year we are delighted to be supporting the ‘get kids out learning’ campaign. We all know that the Summer months can be a time when children quickly get bored so have teamed up with the Get Kids out learning to promote Coldharbour Mill not just as a educational attraction but a place to create more memorable family moments.
Why not visit us to see what makes Coldharbour Mill so special.
You may recall that in May 2016 the museum received £1,000 from RGB to spend on essential building materials. We are delighted to say, thanks to our team of volunteers the bridge across the stream, which joins the car park to the Mill is now complete. The win allowed us to replace all the timbers which were damaged and add anti-slip strips to improve the access. Repairs to the underside of the bridge were also made and LED lighting was added thanks to additional fundraising.
Jackie Dawkins, Trustee at Coldharbour Mill Museum highlights the importance of this win to the Mill “Due to the nature and age of the Mill it does need continuous maintenance, but as we are a not for profit museum, we rely solely on donations and grants. We’re therefore extremely grateful to RGB Building Supplies for supporting us with the Community Fund. The repairs were completed by a team of our volunteers, headed up by John Chilcott, who all did a fantastic job.”
Geoff Dobbs, Branch Manager at RGB Tiverton, adds: “This is just the type of project our Well Built Community Fund is there to support and we were delighted to return to Coldharbour Mill to see the difference the donation of materials has made.”
Come and see our new bridge when you next visit Coldharbour Mill – we think you will agree that thanks to RGB and our volunteers the bridge will be safe again for years to come.
We are delighted that our friends at the Wellington Camera Club are presenting an exhibition of their photographs taken at Coldharbour Mill at Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre. Running from the 7th August to the 16th September this exhibition documents our work at the Mill.
The exhibition is open during box office hours – but note it may be available during performances. For more information visit the events web page: https://www.thebrewhouse.net/event/coldharbour-mill-exhibition/
As a Working Wool Museum, Coldharbour Mill produces yarns and fabrics on 19th century machinery, both to demonstrate the processes to visitors and to provide products which are sold in the Mill Shop to generate much-needed funds for the Museum to continue its heritage work.
We are looking for volunteers to help make our artisan yarn and cloth. All we you need is enthusiasm and commitment and we’ll train you on our beautiful heritage machinery.
If you would like to discuss further or arrange a Taster Session please contact Ben Fox: Volunteer Coordinator ben.fox@coldharbourmill.org.uk
Ever thought of Volunteering?
Volunteering is a fantastic way of supporting Coldharbour Mill, meeting new friends and learning life long skills. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or some time once in a while, we would love you to join our team.
Examples of some of the areas you could help Coldharbour Mill include Stewards/Tour guides, becoming part of the Steam Team, helping in the Shop, supporting the Education Programme, Maintenance, Gardening, Factory Production, Office & Admin, Events & Publicity & Shows, Cafe, Fund-raising, Park Stewards. You could also become a trustee.
We are also looking for Volunteer Knitters to knit items for the shop that showcase our fantastic yarns – if you are interested, please contact Ben for your FREE Wool & Patterns! for NEW Volunteer Knitters
If you would like to discuss further or arrange a Taster Session please contact Ben Fox: Volunteer Coordinator ben.fox@coldharbourmill.org.uk
To the 50 Existing Mill Volunteers : Many, Many Thanks for all your volunteering help – however BIG or small!
Do you love knitting? We are looking for Volunteer Knitters to knit items for the shop that showcase our fantastic yarns.
We’ll provide the wool and patterns, but if you are interested, please contact Ben for your FREE Wool & Patterns!
Ben Fox: ben.fox@coldharbourmill.org.uk
We hope you all enjoyed our last Steam Up on the 29th May which was our Childrens Special. Stand by for more information on our next Steam Up. We hope to see you there!
The Shop and Café will now both be open from Wednesday until Sunday from 10:00am until 4:00pm
The entrance bridge has been rebuilt! Our huge thanks goes to the volunteers especially John Chilcott and to RGB for their donation, we’re still raising another £2000 to fit safety anti slip treads and new lights.
Before and After!
Sunday 12th March
Volunteers wanted! – Your help needed!
Coldharbour Mill is looking to recruit a further 50 volunteers for the coming season, with a wide range of skill sets required, if you have an interest and some spare time why not come along to our open afternoon for volunteers o Sunday 12th March at 2.30pm, you’ll get the chance to hear whats happing at the mill, where we are going, how you can help and get a guided tour to wet your appetite.
We are looking for volunteers who are interested as:
Tour guides, weavers, spinners, Social media, web site management, Public Relations, Marketing, Administration, volunteer team leaders, maintenance of all kinds decorators, cleaners, metal worker, carpentry, Interpreters, retail, catering, reception, steam enthusiasts, gardeners, scrub clearers, painters, artists,
We are flighted to be hosting the very first Woolly Walkabout this Autumn half term, so why not don your walking boots, join us for a meander down the old railway line and discover the historic sluice system!
Join us on the 28th October from 1pm – 3pm at Coldharbour Mill car park.
All ages are invited to not only get walking in the big outdoors but discover parts of our magnificent Mill and the untold history of the Mill train. This special afternoon out is for all the family to enjoy and includes a woolly trail, where children (and big kids) are sure to find all sorts of knitted beasts and bugs, lurking in the hedgerow.
With all the walking and running around, a complimentary hot chocolate will be waiting for you at our Waterside Cafe, you may even be tempted with a cake or two! What better location next to the river Culm and in the shadow of Coldharbour Mill to round off your autumn stroll?
Mill Manager, Ian will take you on an adventure to the Great Weir, explain how this rare sluice system once powered the Mill in the Victorian era and reveal the story of the lost railway, and its links to the village of Uffculme.
Car parking is free, but to support the regeneration of the Mill, a minimum donation of £2 per person is required, this does also include a yummy hot chocolate!
Be ready to be spooked at Coldharbour Mill this October Half Term with our scary Mill trail.
Keep an eye out for any ghostly ghouls during your visit round our Mill, you never know what’s lurking around the corner!
Join us on Sunday October 23rd and Kick off a half term week of fun at the mill with our Traction Engine special steam day.
In addition to lighting the boilers and firing up the mill engines we will also be joined by our friends with traction engines. These are not to be missed.
Open from 10 until 4.
Why not close wool week and put wool centre stage this Autumn and will be host to our Woolly Craft Fair, where an array of West Country based woollen crafters will be showcasing their craft. Join us for a great day out on the 16th October from 10am – 4pm at Coldharbour Mill. You’re entry to the fair includes access to the Mill and a place on a Mill tour, where you’ll catch a glimpse of our machines working!
The West Country is becoming a hive of woolly activity again with plenty of thriving businesses, which will be showcased at this event. It’s a great opportunity to stock up on wonderful yarn for that special project, buy that unique gift for someone special or just be inspired to get your needles going again.
While away a few hours in this special place and see Coldharbour Mill evolve into a hub of creativity and learning for all.
After all that, why not pop into our Waterside Café during your woolly day out, what better location next to the river Culm and in the shadow of Coldharbour Mill? The café team will be working hard to bake a selection of fresh, yummy cakes and scrumptious sandwiches whilst you plan your next creative creation!
Normal admission applies, which does include access to the Mill, engines and tours of the factory that run throughout the day.