Here we are enjoying the sunshine at our villa. It’s a steady 30 degC, with a nice cooling breeze, and set for 38 next week, but we’ll have moved back to Alicante by then. What is your current view?

Charlwood in Surrey has just registered a new high for June. The thermometer has hit 35.7 degC, beating the old record (35.6) which was set in 1976.

Here’s a pic we haven’t seen for a while. Glorious sunshine for nearly the whole country. It’s a bit nippy on the East coast though, with a fresh wind. 23rd April 2026

Wow, that was wild! Storm Dave crossed as promised overnight, and what a wild night it was. We are currently pet-sitting near Masham in North Yorkshire, and the whole thing was deafening. Being out in the country means that all you can hear is the wind screaming through the trees. The sash-windows were rattling and the recycling boxes had blown 50 feet away across the lawn. This morning there was patio furniture scattered eveywhere, smashed plantpots and lots of small branches laid around. It looked like a tornado had been through. Any of you lot see any damage?

March 2026 7 John Davison ✅ John has received his Amazon gift card by email. Well done John! Remember, to be eligible for the draw you must be at Level 2 or above.