"The course is currently under a blanket of snow and frozen underneath in places and we do not feel that the current weather, and the forecast over the next 24 hours, will allow any significant improvement, " he said.

BBC: West Yorkshire escapes worst of snowfall

The rolling, grassy hills and tree-shaded areas are perfect for spreading a blanket, and relaxing with a good book accompanied, of course, by the scrumptious nibbles.

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It is impossible to know, of course, what those in the crowd felt as this black blanket swallowed them completely, engulfing the afterglow and playing tricks on their eyes.

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