March 2010
Dates have been announced for the 2010 open weekends. We will be opening one weekend in every month between May and October, including a couple of additional days in April. See our Open Days page for more details.

February 2010
Windmill Pancake Day - We held a successful Pancake Day, with over 50 people battling in the snowy conditions to gather around and inside the mill, flipping pancakes and generally having great fun. This was our most successful Pancake Day ever - many thanks to everyone who supported the event.

January 2010
The cap has now been on a month and it looks stunning against the snowy backdrop of York (spot the snow angel in the foreground). The recent cap replacement has generated so much interest that we have now sold out of sponsorships for all 200 shutters and 8 fantail blades. I'd like to say a big Thank You to everyone who has supported us in this venture, helping us raise a desperately needed £10,400 for the mill.

Our Millwrights, Tom, Steve and Dave are still working hard inside the mill over the winter months and you will be able to see the progress we have made when the Mill opens again for the 2010 season in May. Details of all open days and events for 2010 will be posted here in due course.

For a full progress log, visit the News Archive page. This gives a chronological account of our progress so far.

Other pages you may wish to visit

Dates for your Diary for forthcoming events.

Restoration for information and photos of recent work

How To Help either hands on or with a donation.

Millnews for past copies of our newsletters.

Membership to join the society.

News Archive for a full progress log to date.

Dates for your diary

Mill Open days 2010
The mill will be open from 11am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday of the following weekends in 2010. Please come and join us for a tour of the mill and an update on what is being done to restore the mill back to full working order. You can find more details on our open days page.

May - 8th & 9th (National Mills Weekend). Come along to see our 'Glimpse of Spring' art exhibition.
June - 5th & 6th
July - 3rd & 4th
August - 7th & 8th
September - 4th & 5th
October - 2nd & 3rd

15th May - Moonshine Creek - Live at the Mill. Live music in the mill courtesy of Moonshine Creek, a local American Folk Group. From 7pm. Tickets £6 (includes coffee & cake) from Jen (01904 792638). Hurry - limited number of tickets available. All proceeds go to the mill.

29th May - Hob Moor Summer Fair - We will be holding a stand at this annual event - come along to see us and join in the fun. Hob Moor (by Edmund Wilson Baths) from 2pm

11th Jun - Katalyst @ Holgate Working Mens Club. Come along to listen & dance (optional!) to music from the 60's, 70's & 80's from this great local band. From 7pm.

29th May - West Bank Park Summer Fair - The summer fair at our local park is always a great event - come along and support us and all the other worthy charities who make this a fun day for all. @ West bank Parkfrom 1:30pm

18th July - Eliza Gutch Birthday party - Our annual celebration of the last owner of Holgate Windmill. Fun and games around the mill - for all ages. Contact Jen (01904 792638) for more details.

22-Jul - Anna Cook presents a history of Holgate Mill owners - our local historian gives an insight into the history and lives of Holgate's many previous owners.Contact Jen (01904 792638) for more details.

17th Sep - Annual barn Dance with Tiefrung Gleemen @ Holgate Working Men's Club. Come along and square dance with us at this popular and lively event. Tickets (£7) available from Jen Hay (01904 792638). All proceeds go to the mill.