Winter's last blast

Winter’s last blast

by Nicola McCarthy

As Easter approached at the end of March, a wintry blast swept North Devon and Exmoor. Snow settled overnight, with many waking up to scenes befitting a traditional Christmas. “Our family were playing Monopoly. The fire was dying down after keeping us warm all evening whilst we jostled over Park Lane and Old Kent Road,” said Nicola McCarthy, who runs West Buckland Cattery at her home. “Our son, Henry, suddenly noticed giant snowflakes falling at pace onto what had been just hours before our spring garden!”

“In true British style, at 11.30pm, on went the boots, hats and fur coats! We walked through the garden in absolute wonder, it was the most magical snowfall I had seen in many years. There was a beautiful silence as the saucer sized flakes fell.”

You can find Nicola and West Buckland Cattery on Instagram and Facebook: @west_buckland_cattery

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