It feels and looks like spring in the park as everything wakes up.

The daffodils are blazing across the grassy banks . . .

. . . although the snowdrops are a little more subtle . . .

Even a robin sits in a magnolia tree to survey the park . . .

. . . and the ducks are pairing up and getting frisky.

Spring’s arriving.

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I couldn’t have asked for a lovelier February morning.

At Bicclescombe Park Ilfracombe, North Devon, the sun seemed to want to play tennis . . .

. . . while a sleepy pigeon blinked in the bright morning light.

The trees are blushing with blossom . . .

. . . and the Wilder Brook in full flow.

In the distance, sheep are grazing on the Torrs . . .

. . . while the sun lit up the Round House on the Cairn.

What a great way to start the week!

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As well as uncovering its ancient historic past as a hill fort, the work clearing vegetation from Hillsborough is making it easier to appreciate different views of Ilfracombe, North Devon, especially the harbour.

We were up there this afternoon in glorious sunshine and, luckily, had my camera with me. I should have taken a tripod as a northerly wind off the sea made it difficult to hold the camera steady. Nevertheless I hope these photos give an idea . . .

It’s good to see construction of steps to make the paths easier to climb. All in all, it is making Hillsborough not only more interesting, but even more enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.

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I just had to climb up Capstone Hill, Ilfracombe today.

It was worth it, even on a grey day.

The sea, the sky, the statue . . .

. . . commemorating Ekaterine (Kate) Frolov, who fell to her death from Hillsborough, the hill in the background, in 2000.

And, looking South, Ilfracombe itself.

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Would you like to appear in Studio Theatre’s June 2011 production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream? Performances will take place at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe and at the Plough Arts Centre, Torrington in North Devon as part of the North Devon Festival.

Audition dates are:

If you are 16 or above, you can audition for one of the many roles. This production will feature actors across a broad age range, from the young lovers upwards.

If you are interested, please familiarise yourself with the play before the audition dates. Although you may not be asked to read for a specific character at the auditions, please let director Bob Corwin know what role(s) you are interested in.

Rehearsals will start in March and there will be two open workshops in February.

This is a big production with lots of opportunities.

If you would like to know more about the production or cannot make the auditions, please call Bob Corwin on 07733 080768.

Seem more details at studiotheatreonline.org.uk.

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Everywhere I look I see patterns in the frost and cold.

Here are just a few from Bicclescombe Park, Ilfracombe, North Devon.

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