The Bluebells are Coming

[Rowls]

We often miss the things that are under our noses. We long to travel the world to view the wonders of lands abroad.

But in the coming weeks we'll have the chance to enjoy one of the most beautiful blooms in the entire world.

Head to a local woods, copse or larger forest and enjoy the bluebells. Take the time to appreciate how wonderful they are and enjoy them. Don't simply walk past them, stop and notice them. Take in the colour and breathe in the scent. You'll feel so much better for doing this.

When I lived abroad and had a social group of mixed nationalities it once came to pass that the conversation turned to "beautiful things from your home country that perhaps aren't well known". Most people in the world know that London is full of sights and they're aware of sites like Stonehenge, some famous castles etc but when I showed them bluebells in full bloom they gasped. They'd never seen them before and struggled to believe that England had these flowers growing in abundance all around us.

So this Spring, take a moment to appreciate the beauty around us. Make it a daily habit to appreciative and grateful for something, no matter how tiny or insignificant it might first seem. You'll be better for it.

Enjoy the bluebells!

[Bosscat]

We often miss the things that are under our noses. We long to travel the world to view the wonders of lands abroad.

But in the coming weeks we'll have the chance to enjoy one of the most beautiful blooms in the entire world.

Head to a local woods, copse or larger forest and enjoy the bluebells. Take the time to appreciate how wonderful they are and enjoy them. Don't simply walk past them, stop and notice them. Take in the colour and breathe in the scent. You'll feel so much better for doing this.

When I lived abroad and had a social group of mixed nationalities it once came to pass that the conversation turned to "beautiful things from your home country that perhaps aren't well known". Most people in the world know that London is full of sights and they're aware of sites like Stonehenge, some famous castles etc but when I showed them bluebells in full bloom they gasped. They'd never seen them before and struggled to believe that England had these flowers growing in abundance all around us.

So this Spring, take a moment to appreciate the beauty around us. Make it a daily habit to appreciative and grateful for something, no matter how tiny or insignificant it might first seem. You'll be better for it.

Enjoy the bluebells!

They always make me think of my late Aunt ... went up to Loch Awe for her funeral and there were swathes of them in the woods on the banks of the Loch by St Conans Kirk

Natures a wonder to behold we should embrace it

[CharlieinNewMexico]

When we were kids, the wood at the very far end of the Prairie fields, which I think also stretched down the other side of the canal as well, was absolutely loaded with them. Bishop's Wood is it called?

Haven't seen a bluebell in decades

[Funkydrummer]

Take yourselves to the woodlands at Spring Wood, at the top end of Whalley
at the bottom end of the golf course.

Masses upon masses of them and a few lovely walks too.

Enjoy to the full.

[Nonayforever]

Beautiful time of year is spring.

Lovely bluebell walks around Austwick. Quite awe inspiring.

[Nonayforever]

When we were kids, the wood at the very far end of the Prairie fields, which I think also stretched down the other side of the canal as well, was absolutely loaded with them. Bishop's Wood is it called?

Haven't seen a bluebell in decades

You are right, Bishops Wood.
I used to play in there as a kid. There was / is a tunnel under the canal that was quite scary as a kid.

[Grimsdale]

This certainly makes me feel Young at Heart.

[Juan Tanamera]

Hardcastle Crags (if it isn't raining) would be a good place to see an abundance of bluebells.

[bfcjg]

When we were kids, nearly every are of countryside around here had a bluebell woods, sadly so many have gone due to urban expansion and the faceless industrial units. They are so beautiful especially early in spring.
Beware the dirty filthy foreigners though
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife ... e-bluebell

[CharlieinNewMexico]

I used to play in there as a kid.

what year was that if you don't mind me asking?

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Used to be some lovely bluebells down by Oggletygogglety and the River Don, near my childhood house up Harle Syke. Not been in decades, so I may have to go check it out next time I am up that way.

Great memories of summers down there

[Woodleyclaret]

They've arrived in our woodland garden here in Wokingham

[crundale]

Totally agree. There is a wood between the villages of Charing and Pluckley, in Kent, called Little Pipers. The bluebells are breathtaking. We have taken a photograph of our daughter there every year from her birth and she is now 16.

[Tribesmen]

I have a field of Dandyloins in my garden if that is any good to yer .

[claretonthecoast1882]

Never liked them since that awful Young at heart dirge

[Bullabill]

Had my first naughty among the Bluebells at Heasandford.

[Sheffield Claret]

to Barnoldswick in November

[Quickenthetempo]

I've just been down to Bluebell Woods in Padiham and there was only a few visible from the lane.
Not as many as yesteryear.

The star of the show on my little cycle was the young Red Angus calves in the field further down.

[dougcollins]

Love it or loathe it,but the scent of Ramsons among the Bluebells is the first sign of spring for me.

[Nonayforever]

what year was that if you don't mind me asking?

Late 60s to early 70s.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Late 60s to early 70s.

Ha. Me too. 69-72.

[Nonayforever]

Ha. Me too. 69-72.

Stephen or John ?

[Spike]

Saw some tonight ! Beautiful flower

[bfcjg]

Had my first naughty among the Bluebells at Heasandford.

Dad ?

[Quickenthetempo]

I've just been down to Bluebell Woods in Padiham and there was only a few visible from the lane.
Not as many as yesteryear.

The star of the show on my little cycle was the young Red Angus calves in the field further down.

Just been out on the bike down Grove Lane and the Blubells are in full blossom. Big coverings, far more than previous years.
Maybe the better weather has helped?

It's the woods next to our training ground. Opposite side to Gawthorpe Hall for Clarets not familiar with the area.

[NottsClaret]

Most I've seen this year, they're covering everything around Newmillerdam near Wakefield.

[kentonclaret]

Had my first naughty among the Bluebells at Heasandford.

Those Bluebell Girls eh?

[Rowls]

Just been out on the bike down Grove Lane and the Blubells are in full blossom. Big coverings, far more than previous years.
Maybe the better weather has helped?

It's the woods next to our training ground. Opposite side to Gawthorpe Hall for Clarets not familiar with the area.

Thanks for this - I've not seen a good display this year and am heading off for a stroll right now.

[ElectroClaret]

I love this time of year too.
Love summer as well, but something special about
spring.

[Bullabill]

I have a field of Dandyloins in my garden if that is any good to yer .

I'm not sure that the private parts of a non-heterosexual is a fit subject for this board.