Crisp spring sunshine casts him in silhouette by the doorway.

Last week was one when some basked in spring sunshine and bared arms whereas others were reluctant to take off gloves and scarves.

The blossom on flowering trees is now breathtaking, with heaps of dazzling pinks and whites glistening in the spring sunshine.

So we went through the farmyard, leant on the fence out the back and watched the sheep lolling about in the weak spring sunshine.

At Wasps, the players of both sides happily mingled with spectators in the spring sunshine.