The disadvantages of having spectacular views is that we can watch unfolding dramas that take place far across the countryside. Last night we watched with dismay as an enormous fire took hold of the heather, bracken and trees on a local hill known as the Bosley Cloud. Fortunately we don’t think that anyone was hurt or any property damaged. The fire engines arrived from every direction, but I suppose there was little they could do. So sad to think it will be years, if ever, before all that wonderful wildlife regenerates.

And we certainly never thought we’d see vistas similar to the Icelandic volcano right here in Cheshire!

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