Walking for Whitchurch Silk Mill
One of the Mill’s supporters, Simon Coates, has undertaken to walk 10 miles a day for 8 months (a total of 2000 miles) in aid of 16 charities in the region, of which the Silk Mill is proud to be one.
Simon was inspired to add the Mill to his list of charities by Lisa Gale, who manages the exhibitions and events programme that delight visitors at the Mill. He said, “Whitchurch Silk Mill brings to life for new generations the history of Britain’s oldest working silk mill still in existence. It provides an opportunity for them to gain first-hand experience of the skills, techniques, and methods used to create beautiful silk fabric. It is a cause close to my heart”.
Like most heritage attractions in Hampshire, Whitchurch Silk Mill was closed for 7 out of the last 12 months. Despite receiving grants from the Emergency and Recovery Funds, the Mill’s reserves have shrunk since the pandemic started. Essential maintenance and repairs to the 200-year-old building and gardens risk being delayed if additional funds are not found.
To read more about this challenge and find details of how you can contribute, go to http://www.charityhikes.org.uk.