Thanks to everyone who attended the Grounds Maintenance Group meeting on Friday. We had a fantastic turnout of around 15 members!
After discussing the history of grounds maintenance at the club, we had the opportunity to see Nick in action as he demonstrated his weeding techniques. He showed us how he uses a weeding tool and “Vitax Lawn Clear spray” for tackling the more invasive weeds, like clover, which are difficult to remove by hand.
One particularly challenging weed is the invasive pearlwort, which Nick has kindly agreed to continue tackling.
Volunteers were organised into four groups, with each group assigned to weed one lawn and the adjacent rough grass along it’s boundaries. Once the weeds are brought under control, ongoing maintenance should only require one to two hours per month.
Additionally, several members volunteered to mow the rough grass around the perimeter of the lawns. This effort will help keep the area neat, reducing the need for relief, and make it easier to maintain lawn sizes through the application of the white lining.
It was also agreed to organise a working party in March to take on several general tasks around the club. These include trimming hedges, clearing the car park, removing ivy from the fences, painting the benches, and cutting back vegetation along the road to maintain clear visibility when exiting the car park.
It was also suggested that everyone be reminded to swish the lawns before weeding or playing, and check the bird-scarer kites to ensure they’re “flying” properly. If they’re tangled, kindly take a moment to untangle them.
If you have any feedback about grounds maintenance or would like to get involved, please contact Martin.
Thanks again to everyone who attended the meeting!