Close to flooding at Cherry Orchard Park

As these photos evidence, the recent downpours are beginning to take their toll. These photos were taken today at the footbridge at the bottom of the footpath which leads to Gusted Hall lane, and mark an amazing upsurge from yesterday afternoon, when we were both taking a fighting-against-the-elements afternoon stroll. Fortunately, the forecast suggests we're heading for a drier interlude. The "man made" lake has temporarily enlarged and extended, almost to the point where the excess water is draining into the adjacent river. However, there's always a winner, and the birdlife are taking full advantage of their expanding habitat.