April so far has provided some interesting statistics; nothing particular unusual for the transition month from winter to spring conditions, but I always find it fascinating to see the weather extremes we can experience over just a few days. Warmer air this week will be allowing temperatures to touch, or perhaps

Another year gone by and another year where we have had a cold snap in April after a warmer March and early spring. Im sure this hasn't gone down well with many of you farmers planting those earlier crops. We haven't seen the 'Beast from the East' this year, however,