WELCOME to the camera club as July reaches a close.

What a month we have had - from record temperatures and travel chaos and all under the backdrop of great political turmoil in Westminster.

While we are far enough away from London for some relief from the goings on in Parliament we must also accept we are all impacted by our elected leaders' decisions on the climate.

Every country has heatwaves and cold snaps but the searing record breaking temperatures of earlier this month should be a cause of concern for us all.

Simply put the temperature in Blighty should never be hotter than Djibouti as it was during the two day of extremes.

Of course we all like a warm day and all the fun that comes with it. From ice lollies to paddling pools and sunbathing.

However when our experts warn us that the heat could kill and homes are burnt to ashes then we, as a country, need to begin asking ourselves some serious questions.

There are no answers to this problem which will appease all.

We need to be driving less and using public transport more so our leaders tell us.

However for that to becomes a reality an unprecedented investment is needed to create a rail, bus and cycle network which is actually fit for purpose.

Until that day is a reality then we will be drawing our curtains and staying indoors as our summers become all the hotter.

County Times: The famous Leucistic Red Kite of Powys. Picture by Rodney Holbrook.

The famous Leucistic Red Kite of Powys. Picture by Rodney Holbrook.

County Times: The cutest duckling in Llandrindod Wells. Picture by Laura Shepherd.

The cutest duckling in Llandrindod Wells. Picture by Laura Shepherd.

County Times: A close up of a fly. Picture by Richard Evans.

A close up of a fly. Picture by Richard Evans.

County Times: A kingfisher preening. Picture by Dave Lister.

A kingfisher preening. Picture by Dave Lister.

County Times: Rodney's Pillar from the River Severn in Pool Quay. Picture by Gary Williams.

Rodney's Pillar from the River Severn in Pool Quay. Picture by Gary Williams.

County Times: We smell an imposter. Picture by Freda Davies.

We smell an imposter. Picture by Freda Davies.

County Times: Chaffinches having a chat. Picture by Terry Holloway.

Chaffinches having a chat. Picture by Terry Holloway.

County Times: Bridge view in Builth Wells. Picture by Garth Maul.

Bridge view in Builth Wells. Picture by Garth Maul.

County Times: I'd give my nut collection for a manicure. Picture by Stephen Probert.

I'd give my nut collection for a manicure. Picture by Stephen Probert.

County Times: Hay making on the banks of the river Vyrnwy. Picture by Jonathan Rudd.

Hay making on the banks of the river Vyrnwy. Picture by Jonathan Rudd.

County Times: Llyn Clywedog walks. Picture by Jacqui Parsons.

Llyn Clywedog walks. Picture by Jacqui Parsons.

County Times: Gatekeeper butterfly enjoying the sun. Picture by Tracy Hall.

Gatekeeper butterfly enjoying the sun. Picture by Tracy Hall.

County Times: A hot air balloon above Builth Wells. Picture by Mick Pleszcan.

A hot air balloon above Builth Wells. Picture by Mick Pleszcan.

County Times: Stunning Lake Vyrnwy. Picture by Heledd Owen.

Stunning Lake Vyrnwy. Picture by Heledd Owen.