Hi from Nellie and friends as this long, cold, arctic winter continues into early spring. More snow showers driven by a strong easterly wind have kept the spring birds away. We thought the 2 weeks of snow and low temperatures earlier in the year was winter 2013. Getting about wasn’t easy but four legs are definitely better than two when moving about on the ice and snow. The snow melted and the rain arrived causing pools of water to appear on the fields and marshes of Claxton. The risk of flooding in Claxton increases as any melt waters or rain descend from the higher ground at Poringland passing through the Hellington valley to Claxton Corner and eventually the river. The beck was full threatening Marsh Barn and the cottages at Claxton Corner. To help reduce the risk, the pressure of the water was released by allowing it to overtop the beck and run safely into the marsh drainage system away from the properties. A timely reminder of our low lying geography and the risks posed by flood waters whatever their source. (more…)
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Nellie’s Winter Notes
