Welcome to the second edition of the Online Community's annual Spring Spotting thread!
As we settle into mid-March 2025, the UK is already being teased by a few milder days, offering a fleeting taste of the warmer months ahead. Wherever you are, whether wrapped in a lingering chill or already enjoying sunlit strolls, there’s no denying that spring is stretching its limbs. The seasons are turning, and soon the world will be buzzing with new life.
Perhaps you’ve caught a whiff of that unmistakable spring scent in the air, the subtle, earthy perfume of thawing soil and fresh rain. Maybe you’ve stepped outside to find the streets free of gigantic woolly hats and heavy coats, or spotted the first delicate blossom on a once barren branch. These little clues hint at the gentle but unstoppable arrival of spring.
We’d love for you to share the seasonal signs you’ve spotted with the Community. Whether it’s a photo of sun-dappled daffodils, a poem inspired by longer evenings, or a simple written reflection on the changes around you, we want to see it.
How to Join In:
Post your snapshots, scribbles, and sightings right here. We’ll be collecting some of our favourite entries for a special Community News blog later in the season so keep your eyes peeled for that!
Let’s celebrate the signs of spring together by sharing what you found interesting to see during this season.
Fantastic WallyB 
Best wishes,
Syed
Macmillan Community Team
Beautiful. Here are a few photos from my garden this morning. Jane x
I can imagine how you feel. We sold up and moved around 18 months ago. Our garden was the real selling point and the buyers loved it. Sadly, we went back to the area last autumn and it was a wilderness. On the plus side though, our new garden, although smaller, is a joy. Lots of established planting, but various wee nooks and crannies where we can add our own touch. Plus plenty of pots too (along with pesky squirrels and foxes).
I hope that you can still have a garden, or at least a planting space of some sort, when you move. It's good for the soul to look out on greenery and colour. 
