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Paul Whiteley is now a member of Howsham Mill Jan 8
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Record month to end a record year!

We just passed the previous monthly energy record for the screw to produce over 12,800kWh in December - an average of just over 17kW. With the wheel also running all month this has also had its best ever month producing over 7,100kWh. So this December Howsham Mill has produced 20,000kWh which is enough electricity to run 62 houses.We are also very close to passing a significant milestone of 1000 tonnes of Co2 saved - on current rates this will happen in a couple of weeks time so keep an eye on…See More
A blog post by David Mann was featured Dec 31, 2011
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Record month to end a record year!

We just passed the previous monthly energy record for the screw to produce over 12,800kWh in December - an average of just over 17kW. With the wheel also running all month this has also had its best ever month producing over 7,100kWh. So this December Howsham Mill has produced 20,000kWh which is enough electricity to run 62 houses.We are also very close to passing a significant milestone of 1000 tonnes of Co2 saved - on current rates this will happen in a couple of weeks time so keep an eye on…See More
Blog post by David Mann Dec 31, 2011
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John Bibby is now a member of Howsham Mill Dec 28, 2011
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Mann Power Consulting Ltd. and Mary Gethings are now friends Dec 13, 2011
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Christmas Craft Fair at Howsham Mill

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December 11, 2011 from 11am to 4pm
Come and find some unusual gifts and stocking fillers, whilst indulging in a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in a beautiful woodland setting. Christmas shopping need not be stressful!Do let us know if you would like to run a stall - there is no fee to attend!See More
Sam Rowntree is attending David Mann's event Dec 8, 2011
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Amanda Spence commented on David Mann's event 'Christmas Craft Fair'
Hi - lovely photos - would be so lovely if we could come,  Hope it all goes well. And hopefully see you at another time soon x Amanda, Stu, Jack and Joe
Dec 7, 2011
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John & Kay Davison is now a member of Howsham Mill Nov 19, 2011
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Christmas Craft Fair at Howsham Mill

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December 11, 2011 from 11am to 4pm
Come and find some unusual gifts and stocking fillers, whilst indulging in a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in a beautiful woodland setting. Christmas shopping need not be stressful!Do let us know if you would like to run a stall - there is no fee to attend!See More
David DeChambeau and katy mann are attending David Mann's event Nov 14, 2011
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Christmas Craft Fair at Howsham Mill

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December 11, 2011 from 11am to 4pm
Come and find some unusual gifts and stocking fillers, whilst indulging in a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in a beautiful woodland setting. Christmas shopping need not be stressful!Do let us know if you would like to run a stall - there is no fee to attend!See More
Alexander Couldrey and Claire Kennard might attend David Mann's event Nov 13, 2011
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Christmas Craft Fair at Howsham Mill

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December 11, 2011 from 11am to 4pm
Come and find some unusual gifts and stocking fillers, whilst indulging in a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in a beautiful woodland setting. Christmas shopping need not be stressful!Do let us know if you would like to run a stall - there is no fee to attend!See More
An event by David Mann was featured Nov 13, 2011
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Christmas Craft Fair at Howsham Mill

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December 11, 2011 from 11am to 4pm
Come and find some unusual gifts and stocking fillers, whilst indulging in a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in a beautiful woodland setting. Christmas shopping need not be stressful!Do let us know if you would like to run a stall - there is no fee to attend!See More
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Record month to end a record year!

We just passed the previous monthly energy record for the screw to produce over 12,800kWh in December - an average of just over 17kW. With the wheel also running all month this has also had its best ever month producing over 7,100kWh. So this December Howsham Mill has produced 20,000kWh which is enough electricity to run 62 houses.

We are also very close to passing a significant milestone of 1000 tonnes of Co2 saved - on current rates this will happen in a couple of weeks time so keep…

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Posted by David Mann on December 31, 2011 at 12:54pm

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200,000kWh exported - enough power for 50 houses for one year

We passed the 200,000kWh mark last night. With enough water in the river again to run the waterwheel and the screw together we are now doing 650kWh per day which will take us to 300,000kWh even sooner.

Posted by David Mann on September 2, 2011 at 4:04pm

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Waterwheel turning again

The waterwheel is turning again! We have replaced the noisy hydraulic system that failed in January with a much quieter and more efficient direct drive system to a waterproof generator underneath the floor.This gives us more space and a quiet environment inside as well as producing more power - it touched 10kW last night for the first time! The system is currently not running all the time due to the lack of water in the river, but with more rain on the way this should change.

Posted by David Mann on July 19, 2011 at 8:30am

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Now you can buy green electricity generated at Howsham Mill!

Did you know that you can choose to buy the green electricity produced from Howsham Mill by signing up with LOCO2 Energy
on 0845 074 3601 or email at info@loco2energy.com
http://www.loco2energy.com/
Please mention Howsham Mill when you sign up as they will then make a donation to us as well.

LOCO2 Energy
Single Rate
£5.46 per month
10.28pence per unit

Economy 7
£5.46 per month
Day Rate 11.03 pence per unit
Night Rate 5.77 pence per unit


The Howsham Mill Project

On a tiny island in the River Derwent at Howsham, North Yorkshire, stands a Georgian watermill. Howsham Mill dates back to c.1755 and is attributed to John Carr of York, more famous for designing Fairfax House in York, and an extension to Castle Howard stables. In 1965, a Royal Commission for Historic Monuments inspector, James Williams, described the Mill as "...a building of the maximum historical interest as a very early example of gothic Revival style…" and "...of great architectural interest as it is a very rare example of the gothic Revival style as applied to a functional building. (I cannot find reference to a similar example, eg watermill)…".

Sadly, despite its Grade II listing, years of vandalism and neglect have taken their toll and the Howsham Mill Project now aims to rescue the building before it becomes irreparable.

The project is threefold:

1. Restoration of the Mill building as far as possible back to its original state externally, for use as an environmental study centre promoting renewable energy and local history and wildlife. It will also be available for use as a community venue for local people.

2. The reinstatement of the waterwheel will again harness the power of the river, but rather than driving millstones, this time will generate electricity.

It is the Trust’s aim to make the building totally self-sustaining for the 21st century using revenue from power sales to fund future restoration and conservation work at the site.

3. Preservation of the existing natural environment including protection of peripheral cover for otter. Development of a management plan which will allow increased public access to, and ensure the future maintenance of this unspoilt area of woodland.

All of this we believe can be achieved with the absolute minimum of visual and physical impact on the existing environment. It is in no way the Trust’s intention to encourage large numbers of tourists to descend on such a peaceful part of the country – rather to provide improved access and facilities for local people whilst making a small contribution towards reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, using technology from the past to create ‘cleaner’ energy for the future.

Within the Mill’s walls, we hope to house a permanent exhibition about renewable energy and its importance for the twenty-first century along side conservation information relating to the Site of Special Scientific Interest in which the Mill stands.

The location of the Mill would also lend itself perfectly to being a wild-life hide.

The resource centre would cater only for pre-arranged limited-number groups from schools and other interested bodies who would be dropped off at Howsham Bridge and then walk the short distance to the island via the existing public footpath. Local people would also be encouraged to use the space as a Community Centre for meetings and functions.

Clearly none of this will be undertaken without full ecological surveys being carried out, and permissions granted from all relevant authorities.

The Renewable Heritage Trust is a registered charity, and is currently fundraising to meet the costs of this restoration.

In order to keep these costs as low as possible, we hope to find volunteers to help but obviously there will be aspects which require professional assistance.

If you feel you have any relevant skills, ideas for fundraising or just the enthusiasm to help us rescue this glorious building, we would love to hear from you!

The Renewable Heritage Trust
Manor Farm
Kirkham
York
YO60 7JS
01653 619748
 
 
 

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