Walk Mill I

Walk Mill is out at Waverton, where they grow their own wheat. You can look out of the Mill window and see the field where the wheat is growing, watch it being ground by the water-powered mill, and buy the bread and flour. Zero food miles, and a very good product. They also sell cakes, presumably made using the eggs from the hens and ducks that wander around. You can find out more here: http://www.walkmillflour.co.uk/

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River Gowy

The River Gowy runs through Cheshire. It looks quiet and sleepy, but once used to power up to 20 water mills. Today, there are still a handful of mills left, including Walk Mill (of which more later), and I am told that at least one private residence is using the river to provide all their electricity. Popular with fishermen, it is home to several rare invertebrates, and has a thriving eel population.

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Ironsides

Ironsides (or Parliamentarians) were on parade at the recent Living History day at St John's, and for those of you who have always wondered what went on under those helmets, I can exclusively reveal that they wore a linen bonnet (see below).

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Town Hall Weddings

Now that the Town Hall has been refurbished, they are promoting its' hire for weddings more fiercely. And, to be fair, what a great location for a wedding - a beautiful Council Chamber to do the deed in, those steps to be photographed on, and that handy parking right outside...

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Cathedral Shop

First there was a shop in the Cathedral, then there wasn't (because it didn't make enough money), now there is again. Following a refurbishment, a slightly less cluttered Cathedral shop has emerged, with (my favourite item!) border collie glove puppets. What these have to do with the Cathedral is anyone's guess, but they are very cute...

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Clewlows

Over in Nantwich is Clewlows, a high quality butchers. They also happen to make some of the best pies around, and I can thoroughly recommend their pork pies, which have won awards. If you have ever bitten into a pork pie that resembled a nasty lump of rubber, think again. These are at the other end of the spectrum, melting, delicious, and meaty. If you can catch them warm just out of the oven, even better. Mmm......

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Cheerbrooks

On the road out to Nantwich is a farm shop, Cheerbrooks. Forced to diversify by the poor returns from farming, they now have a excellent farm shop and cafe, where you can get a good lunch sourced very locally. Find out more at http://www.cheerbrook.co.uk/

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