THE restoration of Howsham Mill project is in the running for Best Environment Project in this year’s National Lottery Awards and now needs readers’ support to help it win.
National Lottery funding has helped to restore this ruined Georgian watermill to its former glory. The building is now used as an environmental education centre, generating hydro-electricity from a waterwheel and the first Archimedes screw turbine installed in the UK.
Groups of children, students and others can visit the mill and learn about sustainability, renewable energy systems and the processing of wheat into flour.
It is up against six other finalists from around the UK , competing for a £2,000 prize and the chance to feature on a BBC1 show in September.
The National Lottery Awards celebrate and recognise the inspirational and life-changing impact of National Lottery funded projects. Each week National Lottery players raise more than £33 million for arts, sport, heritage and voluntary projects across the UK.
Voting closes at midnight next Wednesday. To cast your vote go to www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards.
Martin Kemp, Actor and National Lottery Awards ambassador, National Lottery Promotions Unit, Plough Place London EC4.
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