For info, a small prop plane flew low, going north over Wigan Lancashire around 4.30pm. Only one I've seen, usually the sky is full of high altitude jets, and a few low level light a/c & helicopters here.
Anyway, this may be just the start. BBC news says volcanic activity is increasing, and have a look at this "good news" from the Telegraph.
Volcano ash chaos: previous eruption 'lasted more than a year' - Telegraph
Professor Bill McGuire, of the Aon Benfield Hazard Research Centre at University College London, said the previous eruption, in December 1821, lasted until January 1823.
He said air travel could be curtailed repeatedly if the current eruption lasted the same amount of time.
However, he added: "There is no way of knowing for certain how long this eruption will last based on previous events. The level of disruption would also depend on how much gas and ash is produced."
The most notable previous example of Icelandic volcanic activity causing problems for Britain was in 1783, when an eruption at Laki sent a huge toxic cloud of sulphur across Western Europe, killing an estimated 23,000 Britons.
The cloud first reached Britain on 22 June and was followed by reports of a choking smog containing sulphur dioxide and sulphuric acid which attacked the lungs of its victims.
The amount of gas produced was enough to cause increase temperatures for a whole summer.
Regards to all affected.
Lid