The Mill Hoppers Club for 7 – 10 Year Olds

The Mill Hoppers club is a place for children to learn about arts, science, crafts and digital technology in a fun and lively environment. The group is free to attend and meets once a month.

A PDF copy of the Mill Hoppers programme for 2024 can be downloaded HERE.

The Mill Hoppers club for 7 – 10 year olds is currently closed to new members, and we hope to reopen enrolment soon.

The Mill Hoppers 7 – 10 Year Olds Programme 2024

British Sandwich Week
Saturday 25th May
Celebrate British Sandwich Week with baker Kate Maddock and company, as you bake your own bread and buns, and select from a variety of fillings to create your own unique, healthy spin on the humble sandwich!                                   

Traditional Crafts Workshop: Willow Work & Basket Making
Sunday 30th June
Learn all about the traditional craft of willow work with community arts group Stomping Ground, as you make your own bracelet, wreath or willow fish, and then help create a basket for display at Heron Corn Mill!

Traditional Crafts Workshop: Hazel Hurdles & Hammers
Sunday 15th September
Make your own wooden hammer and help weave a hurdle for the mill garden with Stomping Ground and green wood-worker Sam Ansell from The Coppice Coop, then learn to make charcoal and enjoy some yummy treats around a campfire!

Waxy Wonders & Halloween Fun
Saturday 26th October
11.00am – 1.20pm
The Ulverston Candlelit Company will return to Heron Corn Mill for a celebration of all things Halloween, as the Mill Hoppers will create some spooky wax sculptures and carve some terrifying pumpkins!

Minecraft Workshops with Joel Mills

  • Basic Millwright Workshop
    Sunday 5th May
    Learn the basics of mill construction and repair using simple blocks and mechanisms.
  • Fun with Water Power
    Sunday 23rd June
    Build simple water-powered devices as you learn the importance of water resources
  • Introduction to Sustainable Design
    Sunday 14th June
    Create fun, eco-friendly structures and learn about the importance of sustainability.
  • Minecraft Automation 101
    Sunday 13th October
    Learn the basics of automated systems in a fun and engaging way!

A basic understanding of Minecraft playing skills are required to join these sessions.

All workshops run from 11.00am – 4.00pm unless otherwise stated.

Due to limited availability, places in workshops will be allocated by the office and the parents of children attending will receive an email reminder in advance of each session.

All workshops are FREE to attend.

Please ensure children have a packed lunch for all day sessions.

Please note dates are subject to change.

Supported by The Heritage Lottery Fund, The Sharples Charitable Trust, The Garfield Weston Foundation, The Van Neste Foundation, The Fort Foundation, The James Cropper Foundation, The Sabina Sutherland Charitable Trust, and The Areti Charitable Trust.

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