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Springy!

At long last the weather seems to have changed, but for how long, no one knows!! The days lengthen as the earths axis tips towards the sun, which in turn rides higher in the sky and gives us those longer, lighter evenings that we have all been waiting for.

Time at last to get out and about to enjoy the great outdoors of the Mendip Hills again. Sunday afternoon walks can go on just that little bit longer, giving even more time to let that Sunday lunch from the pub go down, with maybe just a little thought for a light tea later! Spring like it may be, but severe weather at this time of year is still a real possibility, as the warmer air that starts to move up from the southern areas clashes with the colder air from the Polar Regions. Snow at Easter on Mendip is not unknown, so still carry that waterproof whenever you venture out.

Nature is trying its hardest to bring us out of the winter “Blues”. Darker days will get most of us down, and with the coming of the sun we are all lifted again. Yellow is a colour that is said to bring feelings of joy and happiness from within us. What colour are most of the spring flowers? Yellow! I have already seen Daffodils in flower, together with Primroses in full bloom, growing in the grass under the ash trees, or tucked safely away in the bottom of a hedgerow. The Gorse always seems to be in bloom, providing a nectar source for those hard-pressed insects that will be in need of sustenance.

A word of caution though! With the warmer weather comes the stirring of things from the deep! The depths of the walls that is, and from the hollows under ground, come the Adders to bask in the sunlight and regain their strength after hibernation. Their only defence is to stay still, and hope that people and others, will pass them by unnoticed. Any attempt to prod or poke them will lead to a swift strike from this creature, which is far to slow to be able to move away from the danger. Inquisitive dogs are at great risk and many do get bitten at this time of the year, so please be aware and keep them on a lead.

At long last it seems that spring may well be on the way, and that those long lazy summer days will soon be with us again. There is still a way to go yet, but at the moment it is feeling decidedly “ Springy”!