Broad bordered bee hawkmoth seen at #RSPB Arne Dorset today. Also saw a cuckoo for the first time, sitting in the top a tree cuckooing. A wonderful day in perfect weather. Back home to the joys of North Yorkshire tomorrow.

Brilliant artistry from the Thirsk Yarnbombers to mark the beginning of Spring. Amazing craft work to create such joy for visitors to Thirsk market place.

Surround yourself with wonderful #Van Gogh paintings, walls, floor ceilings. Evocative music and scents with marvellous quotes from Vincent. All at #RegencyHall Bradford. A really great experience.

Lovely autumn in North Yorkshire - Bolton Abbey and the beautiful woods at Ripley Castle.

Visit Ripon, N Yorks and see the amazing Christmas window display in the #SalvationArmy shop - lots of moving parts; also beautiful needlework in the Cathedral.

Lovely day for a visit to Fountains Abbey N. Yorks. Good to hear so many different languages and accents. Lots of overseas visitors.

George Cross for the NHS is greatly deserved. This includes huge contribution from all colleagues @HarrogateNHSFT, @HarrogateHIF and social care for our communities.

New arrivals at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire - greylag goslings and boatloads of colourful characters

Spectacular ramsons, wild garlic, in Skipton Castle Woods.

The Deer Park at Studley Royal (near Ripon) lived up to its name today. Roe deer enjoying the sunshine.

Beautiful bluebells at Ripley (between Harrogate and Ripon). Amazing birdsong in the woods.

1st visit this year to the #Himalayan Gardens at Grewelthorpe N.Yorks. New sculpture of a cascade of Himalayan poppies (mecanopsis). Lovely place for enjoying the spring sunshine. Good all important tea room.

Wood anemones in the woods at Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire. The bluebells are on their way.

Warm welcome from members of the Harrogate Branch of the NHS Retirement Fellowship. If you’re close to retirement have a look at the website, there’s lots going on.

Best wishes to #Sarah Armstrong as she becomes Chair of @HarrogateNHSFT today. Sarah cares deeply about people and is the most positive person you could wish to meet. She’ll be great.

First day of retirement and hooray Newby Hall opened for the new season. V cold and sleet but as lovely as ever, daffodils, magnolias, blossom, 2 hares and a willow tit.

It’s my last day as Chairman of @HarrogateNHSFT before starting retirement tomorrow. It has been a great honour to have been a part of the NHS and this great Trust which supports patients and families so very well. Very best wishes to all colleagues.

Fountains Abbey on Mothers Day. Lovely to see lots of multi-generation families enjoying a beautiful spring day.

What a great town Harrogate is. The #Harrogate International Festival organises some fantastic events. Fire and Light in Valley Gardens is magical.

Wonderful lights in Harrogate’s Valley Gardens