A little spring in our steps...

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Although with possibly not much sun to enjoy there were still 'tree-mendously' beautiful sights to behold in our home town as we increased our step counts today.

Signs of Spring are all around us with the trees bursting in new life.

Helensburgh is renowned for its spectacular cherry blossom trees which grace the majority of streets in our town and early May is the best time to see them in all their glory. A walk from the far west to the far east along many of the residential streets that run parallel to the sea front will afford you a view of their stunning display.

Although, you'll need to be quick as their fragile blossoms could well fall with the wind and rain forecast for tomorrow!















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