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Villagers in Hawkshead in CumbriaA region in the north of England. , England, were at the Christmas fair when it began to snow on Saturday. Suddenly, they found they could not leave.

"There were quite a few sleeping on the floor in the main hall," said local Judith Myers. "We put an appealA request for help. out on Facebook to members of the public... they brought along sleeping bags and blankets."

Power cuts hit 7,500 homes and businesses in the area. Around 45 schools were closed yesterday.

Many people love snow, even though it causes problems. And writing in Fast Company, Tracy Bower argues that it is good for our mental health.

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One reason is the quiet it brings. Snow can absorb background noise, and make the sounds of nature, such as bird song, louder.

Another is that it makes you feel more alive. Sports like snowboarding can be lots of fun. Then there are snowmen and snowballs to make.

And it is beautiful, too - even the ugliest buildings, some say, look better with snow.

But it is not all fun. In 1963 Britain faced its coldest winter for over 200 years. Many homes did not yet have heating systems, and some people woke with ice on their beds.

Yes! Snow makes the world a magical place. It is beautiful to look at and fun to play in.

No! Snow means cancelled plans and hard work for the emergency services. And it is very bad news for people who cannot affordIf you can afford something, you have enough money to buy it. For some families, books are too expensive to afford. This means that thousands of children do not own their own book. to heat their homes.

Cumbria - A region in the north of England.

Appeal - A request for help.

Afford - If you can afford something, you have enough money to buy it. For some families, books are too expensive to afford. This means that thousands of children do not own their own book.