The 'Beast Of The East' Meets 'Storm Emma'

Front Quad

For two days the snow has been falling over Oxfordshire as the two weather systems, 'Beast of the East' and 'Storm Emma' met but the snow has fallen at a manageable rate sufficient for the team to cope with, that was, until today. When snow falls and begins to settle the team's priority is to keep the paths, steps and car park clear and to do this they use a variety of tools; the tractor mounted snow plough attachment; snow shovels; besoms; rock salt and flower pots. Flower pots, why flower pots? I hear you ask, well they make brilliant rock salt dispensers, fill them up and shake it through the holes, a 2 litre pot is perfect!

The Cottages (Rear View From The Nuffield Lawn)

The Quad And Cottages

The Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre (SNSC)

View Of The Sports Field From The SNSC

View Of The SNSC From The Sports Field

Frozen, Snow Covered Lake

Since early Wednesday afternoon the team have been shovelling and brushing away the snow, and spreading and shaking the rock salt but today, due to the large amount of snow that fell over night, the snow plough had to be used. By lunch time today the paths, steps and car park had been cleared once again, four times in the last 48 hours, but as the snow fell heavily throughout the afternoon the team had to admit defeat as all the cleared areas were covered once again.

The Snow Plough Attachment In Use

Clearing The Snow From The Quad Steps

Clearing The Goldfish Bowl Path

Paths Cleared And Rock Salted

Covered Again With Snow