The next major piece of work is scheduled for early August.
Following the fitting of new stocks (which fix the sweeps to the windmill) on 21 June, the sweeps (sails) are due to be fitted to the new stocks on Wednesday 2 August.
Work is expected to take all day and once complete the windmill should return to its former state.
Weather issues may delay the work, but Uckfield & District Preservation Society have their fingers crossed!
Lewes District Council says residents are set to benefit from new coastal bus services
Lewes District Council says residents are set to benefit from new coastal bus services
Police seize vehicle following reports of anti-social riding in Eastbourne
Sussex Police have seized a moped in Eastbourne under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 following persistent community reports of anti-social riding.
Aldi submits new planning application for store and care home in Polegate
Aldi Stores Ltd has officially submitted a new hybrid planning application (reference WD/2026/1258/MAJ) for a mixed-use development consisting of a supermarket and a care home in Polegate.
Man declared deceased in Eastbourne following concern for welfare
A 43-year-old man was sadly declared deceased after Sussex Police responded to a report of concern for his welfare on Beachy Head Road in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne ranked the best seaside town by Which?
In the July 2026 Which? Travel survey, Eastbourne is ranked as the best seaside town in Sussex, while Bognor Regis is ranked as the worst
Appeal for witnesses after fatal collision near Pevensey
Police investigating a fatal collision on the A27 near Pevensey have appealed for further witnesses and information.
Appeal to trace man in connection with fatal A27 collision
Sussex Police are appealing for a man to come forward following a fatal collision on the A27 on Wednesday, 15 July.
Delight as lease on Uckfield banking hub completed
The lease for a permanent banking hub in Uckfield has officially been completed
Solid Gold Saturday with Chris Copeland playing Mandolin Wind by Rod Stewart
Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing Just The Way You Are by Barry White
