Memorial benches

Scattered around Withdean Park are several benches which members of the public have bought in memory of different people. The Boss quite often stops by this one.

From the Boss:  Tony Shaw was our family doctor for many years.  He was perhaps the best family GP we have ever had - absolutely brilliant with the children when they were young, and nothing was too much trouble for him.

The climbing trees

This tree is situated near the top of the park together with a few more like it.

With those low, spreading branches it is easy to understand why they have been known to generations of children as 'the climbing trees'.

And this is the view

 

The Council originally erected the fence to protect young lilac plants from rabbits but it is now known as a good place to bring puppies as they have plenty of room to run but can't escape, hence it's new name - the Puppy Park.

Flats with a view

 

These flats are on the London Road and look across the road to Withdean Park, a lovely view.  Look closely and you will see that daffodils sprouting under the beech tree.

Seat with a view

 

"I see no ships"

This seat on the ramparts of the Roman camp provides wonderful views across the city and the English Channel.

They're out now

Catkins

Could it be that spring really is coming?