I know lots of places arround the world suffer from drought and water shortages….but this is middle England, in April, and we are now officially living in a drought area. Admittedly, unlike other parts of southern England we have no water restrictions (as yet) but it is clear that we do need water to replenish the water table, reservoirs and rivers.
Mind you, right at this moment and for the past week or so you could have fooled me that there is a shortage. April has lived up to its reputation for being the month of showers…..only showers is perhaps an understatement!
Up on the Isle of Skye in North West Scotland. they are very familiar with Rain. So I guess this Art Gallery on the harbour side at Portree was named with the owners tongue firmly in cheek…..
The forecast for the immediate days ahead, that no doubt will please farmers, gardeners and of course the water authorities, is for more rain. I suppose we should be grateful but somehow it does seem like a hardship. So I guess it will be sometime before we can get the sun hats out again!
18th APRIL
DAVID OAKES - IMAGES. 