DREAMS came true for Alan and Rosie Beat last week as they celebrated the restoration of Bridge Mill, Bridgerule.

After 20 years of hard work, the millstones turned by water power for the first time in 60 years. An opening ceremony was held at the mill on Friday, April 13 to celebrate the occasion.

Guests included members of the Brock and Honey families who are descendants of past millers, alongside local people who played a role in restoring the waterways, building and machinery.

The guest of honour was Christine Parsons, former owner of the mill and niece of the last miller. She gave a short speech before cutting the ribbon to re-open the mill, then closed a trapdoor to send water pouring over the wheel and set the mill in motion.

Alan said: "I never anticipated it would take more than 20 years to achieve our dream, or that it would be so technically challenging, but we've had wonderful support and encouragement from the local community which has really helped us to see it through."

The water supply once came from the nearby river Tamar, but is now limited to a pond that stores natural drainage to power the wheel for short periods.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.