Wednesday morning 6th January brought a fresh snowfall, giving Peter Mackness further photographic opportunities for the following four lovely images….
![Peter M 11w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Peter-M-11w.jpg?resize=400%2C522&ssl=1)
![Peter M 07w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Peter-M-07w.jpg?resize=450%2C338&ssl=1)
![Peter M 12w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Peter-M-12w.jpg?resize=450%2C360&ssl=1)
![Peter M 13w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Peter-M-13w.jpg?resize=450%2C335&ssl=1)
…..and bringing the children (and some parents and grandparents) out for the traditional sledging on Castle Hill…
![A10.01.06.21w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/A10.01.06.21w.jpg?resize=450%2C316&ssl=1)
![a10.01.06.20bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.20bw.jpg?resize=450%2C462&ssl=1)
![a10.01.06.21bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.21bw.jpg?resize=450%2C299&ssl=1)
![a10.01.06.23bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.23bw.jpg?resize=450%2C408&ssl=1)
![a10.01.06.19bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.19bw.jpg?resize=450%2C335&ssl=1)
![a10.01.06.17bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.17bw.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1)
Pause for much needed warm drinks
![A10.01.06.11w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/A10.01.06.11w.jpg?resize=450%2C305&ssl=1)
The new path across Castle Green is well used
![A10.01.06.12w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/A10.01.06.12w.jpg?resize=450%2C289&ssl=1)
![A10.01.06.16w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/A10.01.06.16w.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1)
Traditionally known as "Dark Lane" but very bright today....
![A10.01.06.14w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/A10.01.06.14w.jpg?resize=450%2C297&ssl=1)
....as can be seen
![a10.01.06.25bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.25bw.jpg?resize=450%2C300&ssl=1)
More parents arrive to beseige Castle Hill...
![a10.01.06.27bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.27bw.jpg?resize=450%2C391&ssl=1)
....defences are constructed.....
![a10.01.06.30bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.30bw.jpg?resize=450%2C349&ssl=1)
.... the enemy identified....
![a10.01.06.29bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.29bw.jpg?resize=450%2C400&ssl=1)
....and battle commences.
![a10.01.06.31bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.31bw.jpg?resize=450%2C242&ssl=1)
An attack....
![a10.01.06.32bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.32bw.jpg?resize=450%2C238&ssl=1)
....a counter-attack....
![a10.01.06.33bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.33bw.jpg?resize=450%2C240&ssl=1)
....and the enemy is put to flight
![a10.01.06.35bw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.35bw.jpg?resize=450%2C347&ssl=1)
The boys press home their advantage
![a10.01.06.10w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.06.10w.jpg?resize=450%2C318&ssl=1)
Other means of travel make their appearance
![a10.01.08.03a](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.08.03a.jpg?resize=450%2C244&ssl=1)
....and a Norwegian baggage "pulk" is pressed into service
![a10.01.08.07aw](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.08.07aw.jpg?resize=450%2C338&ssl=1)
With temperatures remaining well below zero, the evenly distributed snow is ideal for cross country skiing
![a10.01.10.02w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.10.02w.jpg?resize=450%2C290&ssl=1)
![a10.01.08.08w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.08.08w.jpg?resize=450%2C273&ssl=1)
After a few days tracks ranged far into adjoining parishes
![a10.01.08.12a](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.08.12a.jpg?resize=450%2C282&ssl=1)
Minor roads are untreated and make perfect highways for skis
![a10.01.09.09a](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.09.09a.jpg?resize=450%2C294&ssl=1)
Passing through Weedon Lois
![a10.01.09.06w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.09.06w.jpg?resize=450%2C248&ssl=1)
The hungry sheep are less than pleased with the conditions......
![a10.01.09.07w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.09.07w.jpg?resize=450%2C253&ssl=1)
....and approach the skier hoping for additional fodder.
![Andrew January 0w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Andrew-January-0w.jpg?resize=450%2C570&ssl=1)
Gated roads and tracks can be linked to give good cross country ski circuits (Photo: Andrew Waite)
![Andrew January 02a](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Andrew-January-02a1.jpg?resize=450%2C305&ssl=1)
Approaching Astwell Castle (Photo: Andrew Waite)
![Andrew January 01w](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Andrew-January-01w.jpg?resize=450%2C466&ssl=1)
Photo: Andrew Waite
![a10.01.08.09a](https://i0.wp.com/sulgrave.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/a10.01.08.09a.jpg?resize=450%2C270&ssl=1)
Returning home as the sun sets
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