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Took the dogs for a trot round the park this afternoon, 5 December, with the temperature hovering around zero. Plenty of other people out with their dogs as well.
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The pond at the Valley mostly frozen over but enough water in places for the swans, cygnets and ducks to get a bit of a swim.
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All in all a crisp, clear, sunny afternoon ideal for a brisk walk.