Lockdown cannot stop residents in closeknit Burnley village from enjoying annual daffodil blooms

Photographs of daffodils blooming in a closeknit village are keeping up the spirits of neighbours who are used to seeing each other on an almost daily basis.
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The lockdown means that many residents in Cliviger, particularly the elderly, cannot get out to see each other or the welcome annual sight of daffodils in full bloom in and around the village church, St John the Divine.

So, at the request of Ruth Pickles, a long standing member of the congregation, those who have managed to get out for a walk have been taking pictures of the daffodils and posting them on the village's social media page for everyone to enjoy.

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Ruth said: "It is a shame for people to miss the daffodils as they bring a lot of pleasure so it is wonderful to see all the pictures of them."

This photograph of daffodils in bloom in Cliviger taken by Maggie Law is one of several helping to keep residents in a positive frame of mind during the pandemic lockdown.This photograph of daffodils in bloom in Cliviger taken by Maggie Law is one of several helping to keep residents in a positive frame of mind during the pandemic lockdown.
This photograph of daffodils in bloom in Cliviger taken by Maggie Law is one of several helping to keep residents in a positive frame of mind during the pandemic lockdown.

The blooms were photographed every spring by well known resident Kevin Robinson until his death a couple of years ago.

The bulbs were first planted a decade ago by after a donation by Keith Henshall and Helen Halstead.

Since then Stephen and Rosanna Parenti devote hours of their time to creating planters and also cleaning and tidying graves and another resident Matthew Pickles heads a team of grass cutters to keep the area looking tidy.

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The historic 18th century church is at the heart of the village and attracts visitors from all over the world keen to trace their family history.

Another image taken by Maggie Law of the daffodils in full bloom in the graveyard at St John the Divine Church, ClivigerAnother image taken by Maggie Law of the daffodils in full bloom in the graveyard at St John the Divine Church, Cliviger
Another image taken by Maggie Law of the daffodils in full bloom in the graveyard at St John the Divine Church, Cliviger

And for many visitors one of the main attractions will be the chance to see the final resting place of General James Scarlett, a British army officer and hero of the Crimean War who led the Charge of the Heavy Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava on October 25th, 1854.

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