It is a time of awakening In our -fields hedgerows & woodlands our beaches cities & parks an almost imperceptible shift soon becomes a riot of sound & colour winter ends & life surges forth once more Whether in town or country we all share in this natural rhythm in the joy & anticipation of the changing year; In prose & poetry both old & new Spring mirrors the unfolding of the season inviting us to see what's around us with new eyes Featuring original writing by Rob Cowen Miriam Darlington & Stephen Moss classic extracts from the work of George Orwell Clare Leighton & H E Bates & fresh new voices from across the UK this is an original & inspiring collection of nature writing that brings the British springtime to life in all its vivid glory