…are perfect for a short walk along Shirlett Lane. From today, until the end of December, the sun will set before 4pm. To be precise, the days from 10th to the 16th see the very earliest sunset times (according to Sky at Night Magazine). Yes, before the solstice. I’ve never quite been able to work out why that should be. Anyway, we’d better get out there while it’s light and dry. Surprisingly mild too – more than 10C warmer than it was for my walk on Tuesday.