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.
Friday, 28 November 2008
Friday, 14 November 2008
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!
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!
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