Volunteers

Talgarth Mill is run by a dedicated team of volunteers. They give their valuable time to keep the Mill wheel turning and enable the Mill to remain open to the public throughout the year.

Our volunteers play an integral role in all aspects of the mill’s operation, from milling to maintenance, and bagging flour to gardening.

Being a Talgarth Mill volunteer is a rewarding and varied experience!

We are interested in anyone who wishes to support the mill with their time, experience, expertise or skills. Whether you can share regular days/hours, a few hours/days here or there, annual or seasonal help or anything in-between – we want to hear from you!

All training, guidance and any relevant safety and protective equipment is provided.

Here are some of the key volunteer roles and what they can involve:

Our Millers use the water-powered mill to convert grain to fine wholemeal flour.

• Learn how the mill converts grain to flour
• Set up the milling machinery and stones to operate the mill safely
• Differentiate between flour quality and adjust settings to make corrections
• Assist in the maintenance of the mill

Our Bagging Team takes wholemeal flour produced by the Millers to produce our flour bags and bread kits.

• Complete customer orders by packing flour into bags and bread kits - and supporting the mill's main income source
• Liaise with the team on stocks and supplies

Our Tour Guides take visitors (normally between 2 and 6 at one time) around the mill.
 

• Inform visitors about the history and restoration of the mill
• Chat with and help members of the public

Our Gardeners maintain, restore and look after the Mill Garden

• Take part in pruning days, general garden maintenance and upkeep of the native plants in the Mill Garden.
• Clean, maintain and repaint garden furniture, pathways and fencing (for those with an interest in these areas!)
  

in their own words

Margaret  (left)

Seeing Talgarth Mill for the first time and hearing about its ‘rebirth' made me feel such pleasure, so I decided to express that pleasure and gratitude to all who had recreated this wonderful building by volunteering at the Mill. I love the day I spend here every week, particularly the camaraderie between the volunteers

Dick  (centre)

I am one of a team of millers, whose role is to manage the waterwheel and associated machinery and produce flour.  As a volunteer, I enjoy the Mill's history, it's importance to Talgarth as a visitor site, the opportunity to meet people from over the UK and Europe and introduce them to the Mill, and the camaraderie amongst the volunteers who keep the Mill running.

Clare  (right)

As receptionist for the Mill, I have the chance to promote our miller's tours and sell the flour and bread/cake kits, offering recommendations and advice about varietal differences in the wheat, and how this affects the finished product. It's a joy to be able to learn and then communicate to others. Talgarth Mill is a survivor - I enjoy being part of it's long term success.

Join our community of volunteers today by clicking here or emailing: enquiries@talgarthmill.com