UNSEASONABLY COLD SPRING!

There were good walking conditions today - some blue sky and the promise of a sunny day, but it was still cold.  So far this year the Spring has been unseasonably chilly, so the soil hasn't had a chance to warm up and the cold wind has been inhibiting growth.  The green-keepers up at the Mendip Golf Club have been complaining that nothing, especially the grass, is growing!  We have noticed although some trees have a green tinge, their new leaves seem reluctant to develop and unfurl!

For those who want to start walking in this area, but have no-one to go with, the Mendip Ramblers could be the answer.  They had their first walk, starting at Wells, 40 years ago on March 21st!  They are part of the nationwide Ramblers Association and do mainly circular walks in the Mendip area.  On Thursdays they offer walks of 6 - 7 miles and on Sundays some longer ones (10 -12 miles).  On the first Monday of the month they meet for shorter 3 - 4 mile walks which finishes in an afternoon tea get together! 

Anyone can join with details of walks published in the local press, on their website or programmes are available in local libraries.  In this week's Shepton Journal, there is an interesting interview with Jane Dyson, who is social secretary for the Mendip Ramblers.  Who knows, you could meet a like-minded person who could become your walking 'buddy'... 

Our walk and talk today didn't take us too far from home!  We had a good look around our estate, Tadley Acres, with the last few houses shooting up.  The pictures above show a welcome green area, amongst all the houses.  The carpet of yellow is celandines, which I remember photographing nearly a month ago!  They still look much the same, which shows that the weather is not promoting much growth!