sumitsays: Happy mother’s day with indoor pique-nique – http://bit.ly/d9ghuI – and stunning wildlife pix @NHM_London – http://bit.ly/bjz86d #fb

A splendid idea: why not escape from the miserable weather to a perfect artificial picnic space, complete with astroturf and simulated daylight? Perversely, it turned out to be the first decent day all year – but no matter, a fun time was had by all, what with sandwiches, scotch eggs and teapots full of suspiciously full-strength brew.

The NHM’s annual picture-fest was good value, as always, although there were fewer jaw-droppers this year. My favourites are here.