Andy's World
Andy is a preservation dynamo. He is an internationally recognised Stationary Engine enthusiast and has written many articles for journals around the world. Like so many preservationists the work that they do is of international significance and there is a large following of people who can relate to Andy's interests.
We have therefore created a special section on our web site which Andy will update on a regular basis...

The next day, I had arranged with Tinkie Conradie, a friend and fellow Tractor & Engine Club membe…
Read more: 130. 25th September 2010 Compagnes Drift. Kleinplasie Mills

We were all holding thumbs for the weather for Saturday, 28th August; a large group of Press and…
Read more: 128. August & September 2010. Compagnes Drift Mill. Vitruvian Launch & Pink Week-end

The date on the farm gate says 1695. It’s believed the Mill was built in 1721, but James Walton re…
Read more: 127. 21st August 2010. Compagnes Drift Mill. La Motte Mill running!

My first surprise in arriving at the Mill was that the flap covering the hole for the meal-spout wa…
Read more: 126. 14th August 2010 Compagnes Drift Mill. Free-running Stone and Dirty Wheat

It’s been a long time since I dressed the stones; chores at home and an expedition to dismantle Pho…
Read more: 125. 9th August 2010. Compagnes Drift Mill. Back in Business!

Last week’s start at stone-dressing was hampered by having to come home early, but perhaps it was a…
Read more: 124. 18th June 2010 Compagnes Drift Mill. Stones Dressed!
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