Yes, we do have bittern on the lake. And Tom and I did see a pair of Kestrels between here and Bishop’s Castle last weekend. We haven’t really had a severe snowfall yet but the whole countryside is covered in a gentle layer of white and we have had temperatures down to -12 centigrade.

So, it has been a really good family Christmas and we look forward to working hard in the New Year.

Very best wishes to all.