Gardens transform the landscape

The Amber Lee Garden Committee was formed in May 2017 with the mission to develop gardens in the common areas of our, then newly established,  grassland estate. We formulated a garden development plan which was presented to the Body Corporate in 2018.

Over the years we have tirelessly worked towards implementing the plan. Working with a very modest budget, we relied heavily on generous donations of plant material from residents all around the Greater Ambers and we established a nursery for the propagation of plants for use in the gardens, with the result that very few plants in the various beds have been purchased.

Barn Swallows visit the Ambers again on their migration north

During the past few weeks many people have commented on the Barn
Swallows which have been observed in large numbers over the Ambers. They were seen flying overhead twittering constantly, perched on rooftops or on overhead power lines; sometimes in their hundreds. I thought it may be a good idea to provide some information about this
interesting species of swallow.

Couple overwhelmed by care received after accident

On 9 May at approximately 09h00 my wife and I had an accident on the bridge leading to the Amber Valley Administration Centre. This started a run of events that we would like to share with you.

Within five minutes Niki from the Admin Centre arrived and a short time after that, Matron Jade and Sister Tracy from the Care Centre with first aid equipment to assess our vitals and injuries.

Swallow chicks saved by clever thinking

One of the main joys of living in the greater Ambers is the constant presence of bird populations and the daily pleasure they give us in their arriving, calling or nesting. It took some 12 years before a pair of Greater Striped Swallows decided that our patio provided sufficient
protection for them to move in and build their large mud nest in the corner above the patio door.