I can’t believe we’re halfway through April already! I love this time of year as spring struggles to tame winter into submission and we can experience four seasons in one day. But the bluebells are beginning to appear around the forest - a sure sign that spring is winning the battle.

Winter has arrived here in the New Forest and as the temperature drops, the temptation is to hibernate until the spring But if we wrap up warmly and brave the cold, it’s actually one of the most exhilarating times of year to go for a walk/jog/run/cycle. We’ve had some stunning sunsets over the last few weeks and the winter sun streaming through the trees is so magical.