On 10/04/2017 21:43, Graham Easterling wrote:
On Monday, April 10, 2017 at 9:24:46 PM UTC+1, Mike Causer wrote:
On Sun, 9 Apr 2017 18:05:32 +0100
George Booth wrote:

Oh dear, I can remember that event. Geology field trip to Forest of
Dean and the Malverns. Heavy wet snow above about 300'-400' gave a
covering of several inches. All rather miserable, damp and cold.

I was in north Wales, school CCF trip camping above the Barmouth estuary.
In tents which were rubbish. Haven't used a CCF tent since, I'm happy
to say.

Have been colder though, offshore yacht racing as casual crew on the
North Sea in March.


Mike

Amazing coincidence.

I was in the Malverns on a school geography field trip. WE were in a godforsaken Youth Hostel called 'Wilderhope Manor' The loos were outside. I had a **** out the window. There were a few inches of snow.

To be honest, the coldest I can remember feeling on a field trip was on a Geology field trip to Sheringham in early June. I don't think I can remember the sea feeling so cold here in January.

Graham
Penzance


I later took Geology students to Wilderhope Manor. Although run by YHA I
belienve it was the property of The National Trust having been gifted by
the Cadbury (chocolates) family. Even then it had been restored in the
16th century manner, not very practical for sixth-formers. Looks posh
now after major upgrade which includes a room every student group must
have-the honeymoon suite.

Returning to weather. Dorset in mid October was always warm and sunny,
Dawlish in Spring(!) invariably changeable. Skye was great and
Kinlochewe soaking wet. North Wales was always a challenge.

--
George in Swanston, Edinburgh, 580'asl
www.swanstonweather.co.uk