A familiar face at Woodbridge’s Tide Mill has stepped down after five years as vice-chairman of its trustees.

East Anglian Daily Times: The award being presented to Robert Spillett by John Carrington, Chairman of the Tide Mill Trustees Picture: SIMON BALLARDThe award being presented to Robert Spillett by John Carrington, Chairman of the Tide Mill Trustees Picture: SIMON BALLARD (Image: simon@thebridgemarketing.co.uk)

Robert Spillett took up the position in 2013 shortly after the mill was restored thanks to a cash boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

As well as being a volunteer and trustee, Mr Spillett also sells and delivers most of the flour produced by the mill, a role he will continue after stepping down.

To mark his time and support of the mill, chairman of trustees John Carrington presented an engraved glass bowl to Mr Spillett.

Mr Carrington said: “The trustees are most grateful to Bob for his hard work and dedication to the mill, without which it would not be in the strong position it is today.

East Anglian Daily Times: Woodbridge's Tide Mill Picture: SIMON BALLARDWoodbridge's Tide Mill Picture: SIMON BALLARD (Image: Archant)

“The fight to keep this symbolic town attraction robust, functioning and solvent continues however and I’m delighted that Bob will remain a trustee and volunteer.”

East Anglian Daily Times: The Tide Mill in Woodbridge where Mr Spillett has been a volunteer Picture: SIMON BALLARDThe Tide Mill in Woodbridge where Mr Spillett has been a volunteer Picture: SIMON BALLARD (Image: Archant)