We Never Closed.

Well yesterday it was reported that it had been the coldest December since 1995 and today they're saying it's the longest cold spell for 30 years. I'm surprised no-one has yet said it's the worst winter this millennium!

Today though has been one of those dark days when it has never really got light and there has been a covering of grey snow-filled cloud all day. In fact it is snowing right now and more is on the cards right up until the weekend. We can't complain in this part of the world though as it has been far worse in other parts of the country.

I am surprised though that these days it doesn't take much for schools to be closed although I don't think any of the local schools have had to close yet. I remember cold and snowy winters from my childhood but I can't remember any schools being closed around here simply because of the weather. We just put on extra layers of clothing, made slides in the playground and got on with life. Today children aren't allowed out if the playground is icy because of health and safety concerns but it's been shown on the news tonight that the children who are not at school or have been let out early, were in town centres having snowball fights. Wouldn't they be safer at school?