It was nice to wake up with sunshine illuminating the house and a good morning for a longer than normal dog walk. A few token protests from Symphony (Ginger Beast) were soon overcome with doggy treats and we were off over St Andrews Fields, down through the set aside fields (new woodland minus the natural trees!) and back along the Great Central Walk (Ashlawn Cutting).
Some very SAD news has come to light that the local council planners have given planning permission for 80+ houses on the Ridgeway Farm. I believe that this was a "NIMBY" decision as none of the planning group live nearby. They cannot stand green open spaces and only comprehend concrete and bricks. What a legacy for our children and where will farm produced products be grown in future years? All I can say is I hope that the fleas of a thousand camels infect the pubic hair of all involved in this despicable decision, especially as 6000+ homes have planning permission a few mile down the road on a "brown field" site. This sums up my feelings and may it arrive on the committee table instead of tea and biscuits.
Soon to be concrete and bricks:
I need to cheer this post up, so below are some of the images taken this morning:
Looking over the Rainsbrook Valley
A different view over the Rainsbrook Valley
Light at the end of a "natural tunnel"
The entrance towards Rainsbrook Crematorium (and checkpoint charcoal)
You can't come in this way any more!
Absolutely beautiful Kevin, thank you, if the idiots believe there is a need to build on this they should be locked up till they come to their senses. Your 3 Hawthorn photos, do I see 2 of them are of the rarer Midland Hawthorn with the pinkish flowers as opposed to the white Common Hawthorn?
ReplyDeleteAgree 100% Bernard and thanks for your comment. With regard to the Hawthorn, botany is not a strong point and I usually bow to others superior knowledge. I was attracted to the pinkish flowers but have no better knowledge!
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