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ELGIN AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Quality drama productions for Elgin and District, and comprehensive theatrical experiences for interested adults and young people at Kingsmills Studio. Call Jenna Ward 552457 or 07873 497487. www.elgindrama.co.uk ELGIN-LANDSHUT TWIN TOWN ASSOCIATION Encourages friendship and exchange visits between Elgin and its twin town in Bavaria. Contact Alastair Rossiter 542939 www.landshut-elgin.de ELGIN MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB Encourages a responsible attitude towards target shooting in a safe controlled environment. Mondays 7:15pm Sept - March at Indoor Rifle Range, Pinefield. Call Athole Manson 07779 710985 or email atholem@aol.com ELGIN MUSEUM The Museum collects and safeguards artefacts and specimens held in trust for the people of Moray and visitors to the area. Open Mon - Sat, April - Oct. Call Bill Dargano 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk www.elginmuseum.org.uk ELGIN WRITERS Wednesdays fortnightly 7.30 pm in Elgin Library at from Sept - May. Programme includes author talks, competitions, write on the night & workshops to help with writing. Open to all. For dates and more information call Margaret Woodward on 01309 675995 LOSSIEMOUTH CRUISING CLUB Active club with full programme of races & musters. Crews always required. Contact Sally Skalke or John Jones on 07840 198871, visit www.lossiecc.co.uk or email sallyskalke@tiscali.co.uk LOSSIEMOUTH ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH AND SOCIAL CLUB Join us for a variety of social activities . For more details about the Club and Membership please visit www.lossiemouth-rna.org
MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Come and watch talented flower demonstrators at work. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at Applegrove Primary School Contact May Bichan 01343 850634 MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity SC 033561 visit www.morayiam.org.uk or call 01309 673954 MORAY ARTS CLUB Bringing 'The Arts' to the people of Moray. Call Emma Cooper on 07894 144021 or email emmaucooper@btinternet.com or visit www.morayartsclub.com
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP ELGIN AND DISTRICT Resource Centre 7.30pm, 2nd Monday of the month, Sept - May, giving and sharing information, support, fun, friendship and food! Contact Gillian Gibson (Secretary) tel: 541056 or visit www.parkinsons.org.uk QUARRIERS CARER SUPPORT SERVICE MORAY Practical and emotional support for unpaid Carers of Moray. If you could use some help or just want to find out more about what we do, call 01343 556031
MORAY CAMERA CLUB Mondays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Sept - May at the Elgin Library. Contact Rae Munro 544956 www.moraycameraclub.co.uk
RED CROSS BEFRIENDING SERVICE Regular visiting service by a volunteer for over 60s, who live on their own and have little or no contact with family, friends or neighbours. Contact Jennifer Allan 554340 or 07595 278 277
MORAY CEILIDH CLUB Informal, fun night out! All welcome! Dances explained for beginners and those members who cannot remember! BYOB. Contact Anna Ross 842953 or visit www.moraycc.org
RIVERSIDE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Wednesday 10am - 3pm, Elgin Community Centre. Hand and machine knitting encouragement and support. Contact Tricia Furr 870429
MORAY ROADRUNNERS New members of all abilities welcome. Seniors Wednesday 6.30pm Elgin Community Centre, Juniors Tues & Thurs 6pm Morriston Playing Fields. Visit www.morayroadrunners.com
SIGMA - MORAY'S ASTRONOMY CLUB 1st Friday of the month, 7pm for 7.30pm, Birnie Village Hall. Encouraging an interest in space related subjects teaching the use of astronomical equipment. Visit www.sigma-astro.co.uk
MORAY WHEELCHAIR CURLING CLUB Monday & Wednesday, 2 - 4pm Sept - March at Moray Leisure Centre. MOTHERS’ UNION Every 3rd Wednesday, Holy Trinity Church, Elgin, 2pm. Attached to the Anglican Church. Variety of speakers etc. Men welcome, meetings open to all. Call Frances Garrety 814149 or Lynne Taylor 835861 MORAY VILLAGE HALLS For details of local Village Halls and how to book visit www.morayvillagehalls.org.uk
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We still face this problem today. Many find it hard to accept the grace of God. Many find it hard to receive that grace unconditionally. They are looking for a catch, they are looking for someone to say you are saved by grace but…. However the good news of the Gospel is that there is no “but.” We are saved by grace and grace alone, if you will just believe in Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. This is why Paul often talks about the freedom of the Gospel. You are no longer enslaved by laws but are free to live, and that, remember, is one of the things that Jesus himself said, that he came to give us life and that, in abundance. He did not come that we might simply go on existing but that we might live. So many people go through life simply existing, like living automatons and yet that is not God’s will for your life. That is not what he
Alves Church 1st Sunday each month at 11.30am. 01309 690931 Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday Service Pluscarden at 10am and Birnie at 11.30am Burghead Church Sunday at 11.30am. Contact 01309 690931 Elgin & Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service, Sunday School & Creche at 11am. Evening Service at 6pm, Midweek Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison on 542196 Elgin Baptist Sunday worship at 11am includes creche, pre Sunday school, Sunday school & bible class. Evening at 6pm. Call 548309 Elgin City Church Sunday at 10.30am, Elgin Community Centre. Childrens’ church & creche available. Call 01343 543624 Elgin Community Church Sunday Morning Service 10.30am; Evening Fellowship & Youth Group at 6pm. Contact 54665 Elgin High Church Sunday Service at 11am. Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker tel: 01542 832662 or Rev Jim Thomson on 01343 547664 Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays at 11am & 6pm. Contact Rev. S.J. Macdonald on 831175 or visit www.hopemanbaptist.org.uk Living Waters Fellowship, Bishopmill Hall, Elgin Family service & Kids Church - Sundays at 11.30pm with lunch after the service. Call 07730 256543 or visit www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk Lossiemouth Baptist Church Sundays at 9.30am, 11.30am (+Junior Church) & 6pm. Kids Church (P4-P7) Thursdays at 6.15pm - 8pm. Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie 812062 or visit www.lossiebaptist.org Lossiemouth Gospel Hall Sunday Club at 9.30am, Gospel Meeting at 6.30pm. Call 812987 or visit www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland Sundays at 11am & 6pm including Sunday School. Call Rev. Alexander Ritchie 810262 or visit www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie Moray Grace Fellowship Sundays at 10.30am, at The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie. Call Vic Cameron on 850142, email vic.cameron2803
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created you to be and do. He wants you to live! When was the last time you felt really alive? You know what it is like. All your nerves are tingling, adrenaline is flowing through your body and you cannot wipe that stupid grin off your face! I want to invite you to come back to life! Put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ and in his grace. You will find not only life but also God’s purposes for your life and you will be more fulfilled and more alive than you ever dreamed it was possible to be. God Bless you!
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DOCTORS Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin ...............................0845 456 6000 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman (01343) 830269 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead (01343) 835780 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossie ........0845 337 1190 Elgin Community Surgery ..........................(01343) 542234 Linkwood Medical Centre ............................0845 337 6350 Maryhill Health Centre ..................................0845 337 0610 DENTISTS South Street Dental Practice ......................(01343) 542729 Trinity Dental Practice ..................................(01343) 542697 Apex Dental Studio......................................(01343) 556606 Pure Spa Dental ..........................................(01343) 541164 Laich Dental Practice ..................................(01343) 816316 PHARMACIES Alliance Pharmacy ......................................(01343) 542186 Bishopmill Pharmacy ..................(01343) 547374 / 547393 Boots The Chemist ......................................(01343) 543311 G.F Duthie Phramacy, Burghead ................(01343) 835370 G.F Duthie Phramacy,Hopeman ................(01343) 830249 Lhanbryde Pharmacy ..................................(01343) 842531 Lloyds Pharmacy, 48 High St ......................(01343) 547065 Lloyds Pharmacy, 176 High St ....................(01343) 542571 Lloyds Pharmacy, Lossie ............................(01343) 812818 Lossiemouth Pharmacy ..............................(01343) 813095 VETS Allen and Matthews ....................................(01343) 544811 Miller and Swann ........................................(01343) 542255 Moray Coast Vets, Lossie ............................(01343) 815335
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Cawdor Castle is proud to welcome the BBC Antiques Roadshow on Thursday 21st June. The Roadshow was last in Inverness-shire in 1995. Cawdor Castle, a magical place steeped in history is the ideal location for a show, renowned for uncovering history. As is frequently the case we envisage that the crowds attending will bring their precious trinkets, artefacts and memorabilia, that will no doubt unveil a hidden gem from years gone by, or perhaps a dormant heirloom with high value that will bring a smile to the owner’s face.
Walking round this 14th century Castle one is fascinated by the history, stories and atmosphere of the home of the Thanes of Cawdor – mentioned by Shakespeare in his play Macbeth. There is also the added pleasure of reading through the late Lord Cawdor’s room notes that will certainly amuse the reader. The event will be an exciting day for all involved and attending. The stunning gardens will be in full flower giving spectators and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy the hard work of our Cawdor Castle gardeners. Cawdor Castle and Gardens will be open to the public until Sunday 30th September, daily from 10am to 5pm. Tel. 01667 404401. Email info@cawdorcastle.com
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Bring your treasures to the experts on the day. If you have large pieces of furniture and/or bulky antiques you’re unable to carry, we may be able to help. Write now enclosing your address, telephone number and a photograph, if possible. Closing date for letters / emails: Tuesday 12th June Antiques Roadshow, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR. Email: antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk
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the loft, east grange farm, kinloss, forres, IV36 2UD. call 01343 850111 or visit www.eastgrange.co.uk music in the park 7pm, cooper park, elgin. doors will open at 6pm and the adult area will be licensed.
Rolling Event 29 may - onwards interactive exhibition of modern automata & kinetic art 10am - 5pm, tuesday - saturday at the house of automata, kinloss (next to petrol station). free entry. call 01309 691212 for more information or visit www.thehouseofautomata.com
6 june - onwards ‘transcapes’ - an art exhibition by maggie new the upper level at elgin museum. admission included in the museum entrance price or ÂŁ1 for the exhibition alone.
MAY 26 saturday - 4 june royal findhorn yacht club open week club open to non members – activities, bar, restaurant, cafÊ, special food nights. www.rfyc.net
30 wednesday tannahill weavers @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ10 / ÂŁ8 concessions / ÂŁ6 u16s available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or at www.wegottickets.com
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JUNE EVENT EVENTS S Fri 1st ...................................Hospice ................................... Hospice Caberet & Fashion Show Popper’s ’s Penguins� Fri 8th ............................. Family Film Night “Mr Popper Fri 15th .................................... Music Nairn – Christine Lawrie Piano Sat 16th ..................................................... Sansum Fundraising Night Wed W ed 20th .................................................... YYellow ellow Dog Summer Show 22/23 June .................................... Mellow YYellow ellow – “Bugsy & Blousy� Fri 29th ......................................... Cinema Nairn- Made in Dagenham Sat 30th ........................................................................ - Showstopperz
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highland hospice cabaret evening & fashion show at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk for tickets and more info. tracking and the art of seeing the unseen 7pm 9pm, scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. hone your tracking skills & discover how to see the unseen on this guided walk. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org. free event. jake cogan’s ‘parcel of rogues’ tour @ the loft 8pm, SpotLight on Elgin, Lossie & District
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northern roots festival held on bogbain farm, a short hop from inverness city centre, offering an enticing mix of folk, roots and country acts including blazin’ fiddles and the groanbox boys. for more info visit www.northernrootsfestival.co.uk
1 friday - 4 monday diamond jubilee weekend - a four day celebration of of the queen’s 60th jubilee. friday - concert by moray
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Carer Support Service (Moray) Quarriers Carer Support Service (Moray) supports people of all ages who look after a family member, friend or neighbour who suffers from an illness, disability or misuses alcohol or drugs. “People often know they need help, but don't know what help would make a difference. Quarriers will listen to your concerns and worries and work with you to help identify what support would make the biggest difference and then help you to access that support.” Susan Leonard, Project Manager
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rock ness on the very shores of loch ness. features headline performances from ed sheeran and indie folk favourites mumford and sons and noah and the whale, alongside scotland’s own biffy clyro. visit www.rockness.co.uk for more info.
9 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents "kasper and crocodile visit nessie" 2pm, the james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the stone piers). hand puppet show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. info or bookings call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk nts, banff and moray members' centre coffee morning 10am - 12noon, holy trinity church hall, elgin. plants, cake & candy, bottle & white elephant stalls, raffle. all proceeds to leith hall & brodie castle. afternoon tea 2pm - 4pm, st margarets church, lossiemouth. environmental & health theme day 10am - 4pm, elgin city centre. themed market, fitness demo and much more. visit www.elginbid.co.uk for more info. dalai lama renaissance (film) @ universal hall 8pm. findhorn foundation, findhorn. tickets at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 / www.wegottickets.com
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5 tuesday wildlife jubilee 11am - 4pm, scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. free event with activities & entertainment for all ages. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org.
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festivals 8 -10th June This month sees the Rockness monster explode onto our Highland banks once again as a wealth of known and not so well known talent hit several stages for three days. Over 30,000 festival revellers, including a high proportion from Moray, are set to hit the shores of Lochness for a mixture of musical madness and matrimony. Live comedy sets from the likes of Tim Minchin and Daniel Sloss, an inflatable church enabling music goers to tie the knot returns and plenty of music galore from Friday, June 8 is expected to take Dores by storm.
Hosting the best of the best in an overdrive of international talent, from Friendly Fires to Noah and The Whale to Zane Lowe, is just scratching the surface! Headliners include Mumford and Sons, Deadmau5, and Biffy Clyro. It doesn’t stop there… Ed Sheeran, Death In Vegas, Filth DJs, The View and Mylo are all set and raring to go to brace the Northern Scottish stages.
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nairn music presents christina lawrie (piano) and marcus barcham-stevens 7:30pm, nairn community & arts centre. playing handel, schumann, debussy & more. tickets £18 / members £14 / students £2. call 01667 453476 scottish chamber orchestra @ universal hall 8pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets £14 / £12 / £5 concessions available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or at www.wegottickets.com
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21 thursday bbc antiques roadshow 9:30am - 4:30pm in the grounds of cawdor castle. enquiries and ticket info call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com
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22 friday - 23 saturday mellow yellow - ‘bugsy & blousy’ at nairn community & arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk treebadour puppet theatre presents "crocodile has toothache" 2pm, the james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the stone piers). hand puppet show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk
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portsoy's scottish traditional boat festival 9am - 5pm on both days at the salmon bothy, links rd, portsoy. opening ceremony 11am saturday and ceilidh at 8pm in the evening. call 01261 842951 for details or email contact@scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.uk
24 sunday great moray bike ride 2012 12 noon, starting in cooper park, elgin, outside the library. family friendly 10 mile route, mainly following minor routes & cycle
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paths. enter as an individual or, for only ÂŁ5.00 extra, enter as a team, with up to 4 team members. in aid of ness & supported by moray council. entries close thursday 21 june. lofty arts @ the loft 11am - 1pm, east grange farm, kinloss. creative fun sessions ÂŁ4 per child - all children welcome (accompanied by an adult). booking recommended call 01343 850111
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26 tuesday strawberry hill fiddlers from new york state, usa warehouse theatre, lossiemouth. in aid of the lossiemouth heritage association. for details of times & tickets see notices. author’s workshop and talk 6:30pm, elgin library. a talk by children's author caroline lawrence,('roman mysteries' & 'western mysteries' series of books) admission free, suitable for 8+ & adults. further information at the library.
29 friday ten tonne dozer @ flanagans bar 8pm, elgin. a night of hard rocking! supported by ‘semperfi’ and ‘slave system’. email thesyndicate2008@btinternet.com or visit www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008 for more info. ‘the marvel of peru’ @ brodie castle 7:30pm. james ross & friends perform baroque music. tickets ÂŁ10. visit www.nts.org.uk/events or call 0844 493 2156
30 saturday india alba @ universal hall 8pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ8 / ÂŁ10 concessions / ÂŁ6 u 16s available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or at www.wegottickets.com showstopperz at nairn community & arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk
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Chef’s Confidential Diamond Jubilee Chicken This June we celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and this is my variation of the famous coronation chicken created when she came to the throne. It is adaptable and you can cater for four to twenty four with ease. For larger numbers it is easier and more economical to cook a whole chicken and when it's cooled strip all the meat from it. For a whole chicken just multiply the sauce quantities by 3 or 4 depending on how large your chicken is.
For 4 people 4 x skinless chicken breasts A few peppercorns 2 x Bay Leaves 2 x slices of lemon For the sauce 1 x medium bunch Coriander 1 x medium bunch of fresh mint 300ml Creme Fraiche 3 x dessert spoons Lime Pickle or Chutney of Your Choice Grated Zest of one lime Juice of 2 limes Watercress and Coriander to decorate Method 1. Fill a pan of cold water, enough to cover the chicken breasts. Add the lemon slices, peppercorns and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, add the chicken breasts and turn the heat down and gently poach for 15 – 20 minutes until cooked. 2. Once cooked remove from the pan to a plate and allow to cool. 3. To make the sauce, take the coriander and cut the stalks off and put the leaves into a food processor with the mint leaves, grated lime zest and lime juice. Blitz until all are finely chopped. 4. Take out of the processor and put in to a clean bowl. Add the crème fraiche and stir. Stir in the Lime Pickle. 5. Once the chicken has cooled, slice in to strips and coat in the sauce. Serve with new potatoes and salad. You can use whatever chutney comes to hand, however it does work well with Baxters Tomato Chutney.
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Dreaming of... A different side to Tenerife!
With more and more holiday makers looking to travel from their local airport, Tenerife may seem to be a repetitive choice, but why not try some of these Canary Islands hidden gems. The island of La Gomera lies to the west of Tenerife and is ideal for a short break or as a twin-centre with Tenerife. Just a 45 minute ferry crossing from Los Cristianos, it is a far cry from the lively southern resorts. Steeped in history this sleepy island is unspoilt and has a dramatic landscape of terraced valleys and plunging ravines, and according to the locals the best views of Mount Teide. Car hire is definitely the best way to see the best of this island, roads are winding but recently resurfaced and widened and are easily navigated. The Garajonay National park with its dense, lush flora and fauna is a walker’s paradise with mapped trails and guided walks through the rainforest. Lunch at the Casa Conchita restaurant is a must with traditional cuisine, local wines and spectacular panoramic views from your table. Back on Tenerife, there are unspoilt towns such as Garachico, recently featured on channel 5’s Holiday Heaven on Earth. Garachico in the north of the island is an uncommercialised fishing village and an ideal way to see real Canarian life! The locals still meet in the evenings under the old trees in the bustling town square. And the crystal clear waters at the volcanic pools are ideal for a dip, or for the braver a diving platform. Visit Santa Cruz, the historic yet cosmopolitan capital city in the north east with the abstract Auditorium Opera House, home to the Tenerife symphony orchestra, hosting numerous musical events throughout the year. The lively bazaar and food market also draw tourists to this area. Tenerife and La Gomera have a wealth of activities you may not associate with the islands including, hiking and rambling, mountain biking, paragliding, cookery schools, wine tasting, whale and dolphin watching, diving, swim with turtles, the list is endless. With year round temperatures of 20-25c and regular flights from Aberdeen why not discover a new side to Tenerife!
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Despite the up and down weather this Spring, some things remain constant in the garden; the weeds come up again, and the grass needs cut every week or two. For many, these are chores. We have found over the years that for so many households, they have tried to make the grass nice, and given up. Yet we fix it in just a couple of visits usually. What has really struck us is how many people appear to take new heart as soon as the grass begins to look good, and in no time we see new bedding plants, a patio, a BBQ, and the garden is obviously being enjoyed, no longer just a chore. There are two main “problems” we see all the time in this area however; moss, and the lesser understood lichen. You may recognise lichen from the picture here, a greyish, almost silvery, scaly fungus on the grass. If you look up, you will likely also see lichen growing on the tree bark, even hanging off the branches. Mosses, lichens, indeed mushrooms and toadstools too, are the fruiting blooms of fungal spores which naturally grow in the ground given the right conditions. Lichen in particular needs clean air, and it thrives in Scotland.
You will probably see it on your lawn if the ground has become compacted, the soil is a bit undernourished, and the grass is a bit weak (often as a result of mowing too short). Together with a damp climate, these are ideal conditions for moss and lichen to challenge grass for dominance on a lawn.
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Turning the balance around to favour grass can be quite simple however, and does not need to involve very serious money at all (such as re-turfing). The compacted ground can be opened up easily by aerating it. Some gardeners do this regularly with a garden fork. Golf Clubs, and GreenThumb, and others, use a tining machine, which is run over the lawn, lifting out thousands of cores from compacted ground. This immediately improves airflow and drainage in the turf rootzone, and crucially allows space for new roots and new grass to grow. Healthy, thriving grass on a healthy base does it’s own bit to choke out moss and lichen. We generally find that the lichen is gone from the lawn within a few months of aerating it.
For more information about seasonal lawn improvements from just £15 per qtr, plus useful downloads and photos go to www.greenthumb.co.uk. Although GreenThumb is a national franchise with over 200 branches across the UK, we are locally based in Cawdor and cover the whole Moray Firth area. Contact Alastair or Fiona for a FREE LAWN ANALYSIS on 01667 404774 or email us at: inverness@greenthumb.co.uk.
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