Dave ,slightly off subject ,but the brown and scorched looking chestnut
leaves are apparently due to an insect borne virus,prevalent all around
London,with possible fatal results.This areas green and pleasant enviroment
would be decimated if it continues,(shades of Dutch Elm ).
I am suprised that it hasn't reached your neck of the woods .no pun
intended..

RonB (Woodford Green...at the moment !)
"Dave.C" wrote in message
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I noticed whilst visiting Manor Park Cemetery (East London) today that
there
were large conker trees with all their leaves scorched dry and brown.
Although my grass at home has a tinge of green appearing there has been
little rain here since the 12mm a week ago. This is in stark contrast to
the
North of the county where our cricket match at Dunmow yesterday was in
some
jeopardy. I noticed how green everywhere was up there and apparently there
had been quite a lot of rain in the past few days where we have had
virtually none.

Dave, S.Essex. 17.3C, 1015mb, 66% RH, 26mm rainfall this month.