Hugh’s views: Planning for nature? #159
After reading the last issue of the Ambler I was left with the feeling that something was missing. Among all the various positive articles promoting plans for the future development of the town both for residents and visitors, namely the Town Development Plan, Neighbourhood Plan, Town Investment Plan and Amble Strategic Plan, there was I felt a bit of an oversight. There was no mention of a plan for Nature. Not a word. Is it really that unimportant a matter to our councillors. What about an Amble Bio-diversity Plan?
The lack of consideration for nature was made apparent towards the end of May when I noticed an orchid flowering on the verge between the Autopoint garage and Coquet Vets. The same day it was mown out of existence. Whatever happened to “no mow May”?
Over the following few weeks, the verge was left unmown until towards the end of June by which time there was a bright and colourful community of wildflowers including more orchids attempting to regrow. I did attempt to contact NCC through “Fix my Street” but was unable to file a report because my browser was apparently outdated. The County Hall telephone line was too busy to accept my call leaving me with the feeling that communicating with NCC isn’t very easy. The very next day the verge was re-mown.
Where they have been left to grow, wild flowers have been quite outstanding in Amble throughout June this year. The mixed wildflower patches at the entrance of the Turner Street car park have been a vibrant colourful display and where nature has been left undisturbed the show has continued. The mixture of islands of shrubs and mixed wildflower areas along Alnwick Way is not only visually attractive but offers a considerable variety of habitats for wildlife. Perhaps the combination of fine warm weather and just enough moisture has been responsible.
One plant in particular has been quite outstanding and that is the humble self-heal, a low growing perennial with a lovely purple flower which has a carpeting habit. Where this plant has grown in combination with white clover and the bright yellow bird’s foot trefoil the effects have been quite stunning particularly on lawns where the grass had been left to grow for just a little bit longer.
There is probably much more that I have missed but if you are willing to share details, mail me at: natureinamble@gmail.com.
Hugh Tindle
My 68 year old Husband who suffered from muscle tiredness brought on by chronic fatigue in its early stages. Neurologists first had difficulty diagnosing it until multiple examinations indicated MSA, for which there was no known cure other than the prescription of levodopa medications, vitamins, and therapies. More advancements in breathing difficulties, before we made the decision to try different medications, which significantly enhanced his condition. He received MSA-5 treatment for MSA at Limitlessnaturalwellness. com from the U.S approximately four months ago; since then, he sleeps well, works out frequently, and has become very active. it has improved his quality of life. .