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On New Year's Day the sun appeared, fitfully, once again. At this season the low sun casts long shadows and highlights landscape features in a distinctive way. Shoot of spring bulbs appear at Sizergh gardens where Charlie the cat always gives a warm welcome.
'When winter comes can spring be far behind?'