We heard from the installers of the new air heat pump which we have organised to replace our coal burning stove and at last we have a date for installation, just two weeks away. It means we can take advantage of the £5000 grant offered by the Govt through the Green Energy Scheme and use that towards the cost of the new system that will also include new radiators as the ones we have are too small for the rooms if we are to achieve a more energy efficient system. That is the whole point of the change of course and we are looking forward to no more ordering coal, no ashes, no filling the coal bucket in the rain, no having to keep an eye on it going out, a warmer house overall, cheaper energy costs and a system which requires far less intervention.
I popped out for a ride on the mountain bike despite it being a little on the cold side. I was lucky enough to see a sparrowhawk ggliding just above the ground toward a group of farm buildings. It really is a beautiful bird.
The photo is up from Horton to the tower at the top of the hill, as well as two trees which will be in leaf in a few weeks hopefully. Roll on spring!
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