Ilkeston - David & Victoria
w/e 03 March 2019
All of this week's pictures were
taken with a Kodak DX6490
The title of this page "David & Victoria"
is not as some my think a reference to the Beckhams but just
a shortened description of St David's Day in Victoria Park.
Meteorologically St David's Day, March 1st, is the first day
of spring in the northern hemisphere although the astronomical
spring is on or around March 21st. The mild weather of late though
has encouraged the spring flowers to show although many are not
yet fully in flower like these on the bank below the bowls pavilion
in the park.
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Some of the trees in the park have also started to blossom.
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Bedding plants in the centre of the park are also flowering.
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A signpost points to the bandstand, play area and Leisure Centre
whilst the adjacent catkins that normally appear during January
and February are another pointer to spring.
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The plants in the long border are still to come to life but a
few daffodils the national emblem of Wales put in an appearance
for St David's Day.
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More daffodils are showing across the central beds on the bank
beneath the bandstand.
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The most plentiful flowers in the park at the moment are of course
crocuses and there's a cluster by the path leading to the pergola.
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The predominant colour by the path is white although there are
one or two purple ones mixed in as well and the green shoots
of more daffodils that are also showing through. And of course
those sheltered at the foot of a tree are already flowering.
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From beneath the blossom on a purple leaved plum tree the large
beds of crocuses at the side of Bristol Road also have a yellow
variety in their midst.
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They are not at their best yet but the hundreds growing here
promise another great display in a week or so. It's turned cooler
this weekend although still warmer than average for the time
of year but spring is definitely on the way.
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