In message , Bob Martin
writes
in 415921 20150412 192440 Nick Gardner wrote:
On 12/04/2015 11:02, Scott W wrote:
I've noticed at my local park (part of Epping Forest) that the oaks
seem to be beating the ash int
o leaf - similar to last year which heralded a decent summer.

Around 'ere the oaks always seem to be out before the ash. In fact, I've
never known them not to be.

Same here in South Hants.

And here in Surrey.
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