In Devon this year, the transition from Summer to Autumn has felt unusual. After the exceptionally hot, dry months of July and August, we expected September to bring the familiar onset of some wet and windy weather. But no, the sun continued to shine, and now, in October, a severe drought has been declared in Devon. The sea is still warm enough for regular swims, and I am only just beginning to reach for extra layers as the evenings draw in: This all might seem like positive