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Windsor Winter Wonderland
16-Feb-07, Windsor Express Article.

Winter Wonderland came to Windsor last week as a blanket of snow descended. From my front window, The Great Park looked like a scene from a Christmas card as children played, watched over by newly created snowmen! It always makes me smile when I see youngsters enjoying themselves in the snow and, when schools made the decision to close early or for the day, I can imagine the delighted reaction of pupils.

Others, however, did not have it so easy. Rail commuters, who have a difficult enough journey under normal circumstances, were subject to yet more delays, and the snow made for hazardous driving conditions across the constituency.

With extremes of weather experienced more often, and unusual weather conditions frequently making headlines, the climate is regularly focused upon as the media, commentators and political parties debate the extent to which CO2 emissions and global warming are responsible for these changes. David Cameron has certainly led the debate by pushing climate change and the environment to the top of political agenda, and it is heartening to see just how many people are concerned enough to engage with the subject.

It is of course important not to underestimate the challenges we face, but just for a few days, it was great to enjoy our very own Windsor Winter Wonderland!