Spring astounds us with the freshness of its green leaves. A dry, cold April has given way to a wet, and still relatively cold, May. But the park is at its best.

To my mind, the prize this year goes to the glorious cow parsley, which has flourished after the mowing season.

There has also been an impressive display of bluebells in the Drove Road.

On a less positive note I am sorry to hear that we have no progress yet on the pollution near the footbridge. South Glos are still investigating its cause.

It may be ‘no mow May’ but I do hope to make some paths through the orchard in the next few days if I can find a gap in the rain! And we will be hosting another work session at the orchard at 2pm on Wednesday 26th May. Please come if you can.