The first event of the new season at the Mill is a special Mill Session for the Fleet Reflections project which has been running during the last year. The project has produced new songwriting inspired by the landscape, history and culture of the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area. During a series of workshops hosted by Gatehouse songwriters Alan McClure and Susi Briggs, the valley has come to life in an eclectic collection of songs by an eclectic collection of songwriters. The concert is at 5pm on Saturday 24th March in the Mill.

Lunch on the Mill terrace yesterday - 2nd November! Not bad for November and the perfect place to be. The Mill Café remains open until 22nd December, 10.30-3.30 every day for light meals, snacks, coffee and cake etc - do drop in.

Next talk in the Talks and Excursions Series this Friday: Shorebirds of the Solway Coast http://www.millonthefleet.co.uk/index.php/events/140-shorebirds-of-the-solway-coast-and-how-to-know-them

Singer, song writer and legend of the folk world Shelagh McDonald at the Mill tomorrow evening - http://www.millonthefleet.co.uk/index.php/mill-sessions

Cally Gardens - looking good. Michael Wickenden would be very happy to see it looking so well cared-for. The Mill on the Fleet now has an exhibition on his expeditions and also a selection of some of the art work he brought back from his travels - in The Bookshop Gallery at the top. Do call in to have a look - it adds another dimension to the Gardens and also highlights what a good photographer he was and how truly special his plant collection is.

New venture in the Mill Café this Friday evening 30th June. In what we hope will be a regular feature every couple of weeks or so the Mill Supper Club will offer themed cuisine from around the world. Check out the website for menu details. Bookings through the Mill on 01557 814099. http://www.millonthefleet.co.uk/index.php/events/144-cafe

One of the best features of Midsummer Music is the way it works its way around the various venues in the town over the course of the weekend. The Mill's turn is tomorrow (Sunday) from 12 noon in the Faed Gallery ... http://musicgatehouse.com/index.php/programme/37-richard-ipaint-julie-ward-martin-smith

Event at The Mill on 17th June to launch our Wheels of Fleet project. Do come along if you can.

A guided walk with National Nature Reserve staff this Friday - a good opportunity to do a popular walk with the experts.

The wonderful Andy Lawrenson Trio playing at The Mill last week with the Faed painting providing a fine backdrop. A great pleasure to have them back.

Hazel J L Smith Chartered Architect