Snow in Norton Bavant

The cold conditions continue. What we're having this year is a 'real winter', the sort of winter conditions we had regularly in 'years gone by'. It causes disruption as so many people nowadays work so far from where they live and have to travel, however a cold winter has a beneficial, cleansing effect on the countryside as well as providing some stunning views and great fun for children. I was concerned that my children might grow up in the English countryside without ever seeing any 'real' winter weather.

Snowdrops have just begun to bloom on banks around the village - about the right time too. Last winter they were out at Christmas.

The winter weather seems to have stimulated interest in walking holidays and our office has been very busy with bookings, enquiries and brochure requests from Britain and overseas.