The cherry blossom in the park is looking so lovely, and we’re looking forward to the Japanese Society coming next Saturday, for a blossom celebration. However, we’d also like to celebrate the beauty of the apple blossom. If you haven’t already found it, there is a row of apple trees, of several different types, in Butcher Terrace Field (the bit of the park closest to the Millennium Bridge). The Friends planted these trees a few years ago and they’re now looking thoroughly settled-in. While you’re there, check out the wildlife pond (with tansy bank behind) – the froglets have probably all hopped off to hide in the undergrowth – and the Thicket (a grand-sounding name for a patch of hawthorne, wild rose, hazel etc). 
