Cold Weather

I drove back from Lincoln today, down the A15 (Friday 28th) at 2.oopm, just as the fog rolled in. Earlier than had been predicted on the TV: but the 6.30 regional programme mentioned about 60M visibility at Cranwell. I got back just in time. The cold weather looks set to last: but not necessarily as cold fog but as a cold Northerly wind for the first 10 days of December. It is a bit reminiscent of 1981.

Snow could be a possibility especially in the middle of the Country. It is a while since we had a cold snap this early but it has been one of those years. Whether or not much snow lies at Sleaford is always a bit iffy.

Keep an eye out on the TV: and if possible use the Met Office site to check. I will keep this blog posted.

Conkers: Will they be extinct?

I am getting a bit concerned about some of the Horse Chestnut trees within Sleaford and Holdingham. I noticed towards the end of the summer that the trees near Lincoln Road were looking a bit sad. I reported the matter. I was told that this is often the case. The photo is how a healthy Horse Chestnut should look (Library Photograph)

What alerted me again was a report that in other parts of the Country they are being affected by disease - so much so that we may lose them altogether. It is estimated that 75% nationally are already dying. See story in the Independent.

A useful article also is at: Conkers. Keep an eye out or the kids of the future may not have the same pleasures as we had as kids. Send any photos if you have them!