I’ve seen a number of reports that this is the worst winter in 30 years – including this from the Scotsman:

BRITAIN was in the grip of the worst winter weather for nearly 30 years last night, with widespread disruption and warnings that temperatures are expected to plummet as low as –20C by the weekend.

Up to 16in (40cm) of snow was forecast for southern England, while both rail lines and two major roads to the Highlands were among the key transport links blocked.

Supermarkets reported panic buying by shoppers hoping to stock up on comfort food and anti-freeze. Salt and cat litter were also being snapped up to clear paths.

One in ten people stayed off work yesterday because of the conditions, sparking concern from business groups that it would cost the economy £60 million.

And there were fears Britain could run short of gas after the National Grid warned major users for only the second time in 30 years to cut consumption, as demand rocketed by nearly a third

So, in honour of the occasion, I thought I’d post some photos of how I celebrated the last cold snowy snap in 1980 or 1981 (we’re not entirely sure)

(With thanks to my mum (pictured) for scanning a whole wodge of baby photos for my 30th birthday last year)