The wild flowers are beautiful on the footpaths and fields around Downe. On a recent walk, Pyramidal orchids were seen along with a profusion of Oxeye daisies. Butterflies are also in abundance and many different varieties were seen. A walk along the many footpaths that Darwin walked so many years ago will still enthral visitors and walkers alike.
Snow blocked Luxted Road during a blizzard on Friday afternoon.
The first photo was taken on Saturday 3rd March after the snow plough had cleared the road the previous evening.
The second photo was taken today Wednesday 7th March which shows there is still plenty of snow around in Downe!
A garden in Luxted Road, Downe during this morning’s blizzard.
A tree, in Downe, looking gorgeous in the snow.
We are very lucky to share the lovely countryside in Downe with a variety of wildlife. Badgers are frequently seen in the area and these were filmed in a local garden eating peanuts that were left out for them.
Bluebell Woods Deer grazing
The countryside around Downe is looking beautiful. The bluebells are a mass of colour and the scent is overpowering.
We spotted a herd of fallow deer numbering at least forty. There were three albino in the herd and although they were aware of us they made no attempt to run away.
A Tea Party was held in the Village Hall on Saturday afternoon for Brenda Powell who is shortly leaving the village to live near her daughters. Brenda has lived in the village for more than fifty years and all those present were keen pass on their good wishes for the future.
Brenda was presented with a rose and planter and the village combined to wish her every happiness in her new home.
Brenda thanking everyone for the gift and cutting her lovely cake
Spring has arrived in Downe! The celandines are looking lovely on the verge in Luxted Road. The primroses and daffodils certainly enhance the village and their bright colours lift the spirits of residents and visitors alike.
Great House meadow
Walnut Tree Cottage in the Autumn.
The village is looking lovely with the autumn colours.
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