Anyone who's been to the club over the winter will have seen that a significant moss problem has developed.  This is one of the downsides of the porous macadam court surface - it drains well, but as moisture can penetrate into the surface it can be quite easy for moss to take hold.

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Three club members, Dave Andrews, Ian Swain and Dave Hughes, have therefore been busy tackling the problem by applying a solution that destroys the moss and turns it grey.  A test of the solution a few months ago proved that it did not discolour the court surface, and also that the moss did not return - the picture, right, has an area highlighted that was treated, and it's clear that the treatment was successful.



The next step will be to power-wash the courts, which will require a hose hook-up point, something that the clubhouse currently lacks.  However this is in hand as Nige Edwards has arranged for a plumber to undertake the installation of an outdoor tap, which will allow some willing volunteers to carry out the cleaning.