2023 COURT CLEAN UP

We all agreed that the moss was thicker this year than at any other time.  Nonetheless on Sunday 2^nd April a group of 10 enthusiastic and determined members set out to rid the courts of this nuisance weed.

However, despite their best efforts it soon became very clear that sweeping was not going to win the day, and that the previously obtained moss killer would need to be applied and allowed to do its job.  At this point a knight in shining armour, Steve Hopkins, came forward and offered to carry out the spraying.  At this time discussions were being held with a local contractor, and they suggested the use of another moss killer, so supplies of this variant were also obtained, and once again Steve offered to carry out the spraying.  All this was achieved during the middle of April.  It was then decided that, after a suitable period to allow the killer to work, a (hopefully) final sweep up of the courts would be carried out.

This final sweep up occurred on Sunday 30^th April, when a group of 5 gentlemen (and the female picture taker – Norma) descended on the courts to have another go at removing the, by now dead, moss.

Despite the efforts of all involved, it was recognised that 2023 had been the worst year for moss on the courts, and that further action was required to secure the long term condition of the courts.  As a result it was agreed that quotes would be obtained for resurfacing or repainting of the courts in either in 2023, or very early 2024.

A big thank you to all those who took part in this back breaking and thoroughly hard and painful process.  Your efforts were not in vain and we hope that you enjoy your tennis on our courts throughout 2023 and in the future.