A festive treat awaits visitors to one of Exeter's least known but most charismatic
historic treasures.
Devon Wildlife Trust is staging a Christmas-themed open day at its Cricklepit Mill
headquarters, close to Exeter's ancient quayside. The 'Milling and Mince Pie' event
takes place on Friday 14 December between 10am and 12noon. It is free, but booking
is advised.
On the day Christmas decorations will adorn the C18th watermill. Visitors will have
a chance to see behind the scenes, watching the mill at work, grinding flour in the
traditional way. A band of merry millers will be on hand to guide people through the
fascinating processes and history of milling.
At the end of their visit people will be able to re-fuel on mince pies made from the
mill's own stoneground flour and locally-produced mincemeat. On sale will be a
selection of the charity's Christmas cards, calendars, along with bags of wholemeal
stoneground flour complete with free festive recipe leaflets.
The Trust's Verity Hunt added: 'Cricklepit Mill is a wonderful old building, but at
Christmas it becomes a magical one. Its ancient atmosphere combines with festive
decorations to give a real sense of Christmas past.'
'The flour we produce here makes a wonderful and unusual Christmas gift. Cricklepit
Mill is the only remaining working watermill in Exeter and our open days make a
great way to explore this important part of the city's heritage. Taking home a bag
of flour at the end of their visit gives people a fitting memento.'
All proceeds from the sale of flour and Christmas gifts go to support The Trust's
important work for wildlife across the county.
Bookings for 'Milling and mince pies' are being taken now. Call Devon Wildlife Trust
on 01392 279244 or email contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
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'Devon Wildlife Trust's Cricklepit Mill is a magical place at
Christmas'
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