Well, they are predicting drought and a water shortage in parts of the UK for the Spring and Summer.

Certainly not around us if these pictures taken at the weekend around Thruscross Reservoir (one of the 4 reservoirs serving Leeds) show.

Scarborough and Pickering

We had a trip over to Scarborough on 11th February and stayed overnight at a farmhouse outside of Pickering. It had snowed again towards the end of the week, reflected in the pictures below.

Farm shop and cafe outside of Pickering

Scarborough North Bay and Castle

Donkeys and snow on the beach

The chalets covered in snow

Northstead Manor Gardens

The minature railway

Peasholm Park which celebrates its centenary this year

South Bay looking across towards Filey

Owls outside our accommodation at Seavy Slack

Cricketers in the snow

Robin on the feeding station and bird table

The rear garden

Seavy Slack Farmhouse

Otley after the snowfall of 6th February

Some shots around Otley during the snow on 6th February




Our patio area







Post box on Farnley Lane







The path leading to Wharfemeadows Park







Trees in the park








The children's play area






Rows of conifers
















View across to Ilkley Moor







View over to Menston






Sheep out in the field