We live in a part of the UK not affected by floods. Last Saturday a friend and neighbour, Michael Judge, walked round the village taking a few photos. Here is an English cricket pitch.

The recreation ground – photo Michael Judge

And a bowling green.

Bowling green – photo Michael Judge

And a playground.

playground – photo Michael Judge

The local river in May 2012.

English village river May 2012 – photo Michael Judge

And again in February 2013.

English village river February 2013 – photo Michael Judge

And, I repeat, our part of the UK has been spared most of the rain and flooding.