Wide-angle views: flowers and London

Towards east and north east London around 4pm Monday 29th November 2010

Unlike Scotland and parts of the north of England, no snow here yet in London, although some quite heavy showers are forecast over the next 24 hours.

Epeigné-les-Bois: spring flowers and votes

Forthythia in the sunshine

After a grey and wet day yesterday the sun has come out today, although there is a cool wind. There are signs of spring arriving along the second vote in the regional elections. Here in Epeigné, part of the Centre region, it is a three way vote between the socialists, Sarkozy's party and the National Front. 

Epeigné votes cast in the first round

There were 165 votes cast in the first round with François Bonneau (Socialist) narrowly on top with 49 votes, Hervé Novelli (UMP) close behind with 46 and Philippe Loiseau (Front National) with 21. Followed by Jean Delavergne (Europe Ecologie) with 17, Marie-France Beaufils (Front de Gauche) 14 with four other candidates bringing up the rear.

Bureau de vote in the Salles des Fêtes

Politicians in concert

Daffodils

A few croci