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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you need help with a drinking problem. These services are staffed by volunteer members of AA. Call 0800 9177 650 or email help@aamail.org. ww.alcoholicsanonymous.org.uk BANFFSHIRE BEADERS 3rd Thurs of month, Arradoul, 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Call Janet Winterbourne on 01542 850420 BUCKIE ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 2pm 5pm, Upper Hall, Buckie Town House. Learn a craft, share a skill. Call Fiona on 07875 624046 BUCKIE COMMUNITY CINEMA Sun, monthly, Assembly Hall @ Buckie High School. Run by Buckie High School, Buckie Regeneration Group & Moray Council. Tickets from Blue Moo, Cullen Ice Cream Shop, Buckie High School & on the night. £6, concs £5. Tuck shop. Facebook

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CULLEN, DESKFORD, & PORTKNOCKIE HERITAGE GROUP 1st Mon of month, 2pm, Hall Church, Cullen. Call John Aitken on 01542 840476. DESKFORD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Charitable organisation responsible for the upkeep & maintainance of the Deskford Community Hall. The hall is used for a range of activities such as indoor bowls, badminton, WRI etc. Call Bruce McLaren - Chair; Hilary Morrison - Secretary 01542 841228 OR 01542 842827 HAMM6951@aol.com mclaren600@btinternet.com FOCHABERS HILL WALKING & RAMBLING CLUB Last Sun of month for hill walking outings. Visitors welcome, £10 - £20 bus fare. Call Veronica Gunn on 01343 209001 GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS A fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other that they may solve their common problem & help others to do the same. gamblersanonymous.org.uk GARMOUTH & KINGSTON ART GROUP 2nd Thurs of month, 2pm - 4pm, Garmouth Village Hall. New members welcome. Call Aileen on 01343 870187 GRANGE BADMINTON CLUB Tues, 7pm - 9:30pm, King Memorial Hall, Grange Call Tamsin Morrison on 01343 870251 or email at tamsin.morrison@btinternet.com GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Nairn & Moray Branch New branch volunteers welcome. Call Anna Temple or Anna Roberts on 01309 694866

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KEITH COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWLING CLUB Tues & Thurs afternoons, Keith Community Centre. Call Hugh Edgar on 01542 882586 KEITH CRICKET CLUB Thurs, 5pm (Juniors) & 6pm (Seniors), Fife Park, Keith. Desperate for new players. All ages & abilities welcome. Call N Green on 01542 887105 KEITH FC COMMUNITY WALKING FOOTBALL Fri, 10.45am - 11.45am, Keith Community Centre. Weekly 5-aside for the Over-60s. Call 01343 563374 or email at educationandsocialcare@moray. gov.uk KEITH SPORTS & COMMUNITY CENTRE Call 01542 882222 PORTGORDON ART GROUP Fri, 1pm - 4pm, Clochan Communtiy Hall. New members welcome. Call Kitty Bell on 01542 850409 PORTGORDON VILLAGE HALL Meeting room, large & small hall complete with kitchen facilities for hire. Call Denise Robson on 01542 834401 RAIN OR SHINE TODDLER GROUP Wed, 10am - 11.30am & Fri, 1.15pm - 2.45pm. Lady Cathcart Hall, Buckie. Make new friends, have a chat & a cuppa. £1.50 . Call Gail on 07921 558989 REAP - FREE GARDENING WORKSHOPS & ENERGY ADVICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE Local food project in the Keith area running regular free Back to Basics gardening workshops sow - plant - eat! Worried about

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THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 7pm 9pm at Buckie Baptist Church Hall. A time of fun & fellowship for people with a learning disability in the local area. The Loft Youth Project Drop-in sessions for S1 - S6, Fri, 7pm - 10pm. Call Sharon Duncan on 886630 THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND (BANFF & MORAY) Promoting the NTS & fundraising to support local properties, Brodie Castle & Leith Hall. Varied annual programme of events. NTS members residing in the area & wishing to join the Centre are most welcome. Call Secretary on 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com U3A MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP 2nd Wed of month (Sept - May), Portknockie, Play & discuss a wide range of musical genres from classical to folk, opera to pop. New members always welcome. Call Brian Morrison (group co ordinator) on 01542 842827 or email at brianmorrison1950@ btinternet.com PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

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I have always been intrigued by Jesus. Jesus has always grabbed my attention, not just because of his amazing teaching or his miracles. But what always interests me is the company which Jesus likes to keep. The religious people of the day called these people ‘sinners’ . Here are just four examples of each one from a different account from the gospel writers. Can I please encourage you to read these accounts from the gospels? Matthew - a tax collector Matthew 9 Legion - a demon processed man in Mark chapter 5 Zacchaeus - in Luke 19 Samaritan woman - in John chapter 4 As you read these accounts of different people, I was wondering if there is anything which strikes you when you read these accounts. Here is one observation I have made from reading these accounts. Firstly, Jesus welcomes the outcast and the marginalised in society. Yet in my

experience when I look at people in society many are fearful of coming into the church because they fear the ‘judgment’ of God’s people. As a pastor, it often breaks my heart when I hear people make comments like ’ Gavin, I like Jesus but I don’t like the church’. Jesus called his followers to ‘Go and make disciples’. How can we follow Jesus’ example? Dare I say, but is it time for the church to keep more bad company? I know I might lose friends when I say this, but too often the church has been snobby- we have put on holier than thou attitudes. But despite our mistakes I still believe the church has a message to tell the world that Jesus loves them so much!. The second observation which strikes me when I examine these texts is that they all had an encounter with Christ. As people encountered Christ in the gospel, peoples’ lives were transformed by

Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church Seafield Avenue, Keith. Sunday, Family Eucharist at 11:30am & Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9:30am. Last Thursday of each month a Service of Prayer & Reflection at 7pm. Tel: 01542 882782. Keith, Church of Scotland - North, Newmill, Boharm & Rothiemay. North Church: Sundays 11am. Boharm Church: Mulben Village Hall. First Sunday of the month at 9.30am. Rothiemay Church: Last Sunday of the month at 9:30am. Rev Alastair H Gray. Call 01542 886390 or visit keithnorthchurches.org Keith, Church of Scotland - St Rufus, Botriphnie, and Grange. St Rufus Church: Sundays 10.15am. Botriphnie Church: Alternate Sundays 11.45am. Grange Church: Alternate Sundays 11.45am. Keith, St. Thomas’ Church RC Vigil Mass: Sat 6:30pm. Sunday Mass: 10:30am. Confessions on request. Tel: 01542 882352. Portessie Methodist Church Portessie, Buckie. Sunday services at 11am & 6pm. Rev. Chris Jackson. Tel: 01542 833765. chris.jackson7@gmail.com Portgordon Community Church Sunday Morning Worship 11am in the Portgordon Community Centre. Contact Pastor

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Christ. Let’s look at the people mentioned above again. Matthew – a tax collector became a follower of Jesus and wrote the first gospel. Legion – from being a man feared to a man of faith. Zacchaeus – a thief to being repentant and generous Samaritan women –broken hearted to testifying to the fact that Jesus is the saviour of the world. My prayer too is that you to will allow Jesus to transform your life. The call to follow Jesus is not for perfect people, but for people like you and me - ‘sinners’. The Bible says ‘all have sinned have fallen short of the glory of God.’ (Romans 3:23) . However the good news is ‘God demonstrated his love for us while we were sinners Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Rev Gavin Hunter Buckie Baptist Church

Willie Aitken on 01542 835007 or visit www.portgrdoncommunitychurch.com Portknockie Church of Christ Sunday 11am: breaking of bread. 6pm: gospel service. Friday 7pm: prayer meeting and Bible study. Ladies fellowship (September - March) every second Monday 7pm. Wednesdays 8am: prayer breakfast. Contact the leader Mr Stewart Gray on 01542 836007. Portknockie Church of Scotland Sundays 11.15am. All welcome. Call Morag Ritchie: 01542 840951 or Heather Reid: 01542 840921. Rathven Church of Scotland Sunday 9.45am led by the minister Rev Isabel Buchan or an authorised local preacher. Contact Rev Isabel Buchan on 01542 832118 or Ann Grant on 01542 831607. Riverside Christian Church Buckie. Sundays 10.30am. Tel: 01542 833923. Website: www.riversidebuckie.org St Peters Church RC St Andrews Square, Buckie. Saturday Vigil 6.30pm. Sunday Mass 10am. Resident priest: Rev Tad Turski. Tel: 01542 832196. Listed H - S and regularly rotated. If you are a member of a church not listed or to amend existing details, email linda@winterburnmedia.co.uk

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Many issues come across my desk as MP for Moray but one of the most concerning recently has been the temporary closure of the children’s ward at Dr Gray’s. It will no longer operate 24 hours a day meaning children must travel to either Raigmore or Aberdeen if they need an overnight stay. The general shortage of junior doctors and their perceived unwillingness to locate to Moray is at the root of the problem. Once here, people can see the attraction of living in Moray but we need to do more to get them here in the first place. If we are to ensure these changes to the children’s ward are just a temporary measure, we all need to work together to look at how we can attract more professionals to Moray.

I spent the summer months on a surgery tour engaging with many constituents and numerous businesses on the issues that matter most to them. Travelling far and wide across the Highlands and Islands, there were three major issues that were continually on the minds of constituents and businesses alike. Firstly, in every corner of the Highlands there was an ever-growing frustration that the region remains stuck in the slow lane when it comes to internet speeds. Secondly, there are deep concerns over the NHS Highland staffing crisis which is leading to hospital closures as well as fears that proposed redesigns of health services are not addressing local needs. Thirdly, the North Coast 500 has been great boost for Highland tourism; however, it is clear that extra infrastructure is required urgently to cope with the higher volume of traffic on our roads. As the Scottish Parliament returns I will be pushing the Scottish Government every day to improve rural connectivity, address the NHS Highland crisis and upgrade infrastructure on the North Coast 500.

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7 october - 11 march art installation by robyn woolston, artist in residence tbc, ground floor of the highlanders museum, fort george, nr invernesss. call ann-marie peckham, curator on 0131 3108764/0131 3108702 or email at ann-marie@thehighlandersmuseum.com. www.thehighlandersmuseum.com

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25 monday until 30 september postcards from home - wish you were here at cullen library!: exhibition of vintage postcards library opening times, cullen library. call 01542 841140

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25 monday - 29 friday dufftown whisky festival varous venues & timings dufftown. several distilleries not normally open to the public invite whisky enthusiasts to tour their facilities www.spiritofspeyside.com

26 tuesday meet the gsa in moray: ucas higher education exhibition 9.15am - 3.15pm, moray college, uhi, elgin. advice on all our undergraduate specialist degree programmes in architecture, design, etc. email recruitment@gsa.ac.uk. www.gsa.ac.uk

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27 wednesday baby loss support service: for anyone touched by baby loss, or grieving their inability to conceive 7.15pm - 8.30pm, st andrew’s cathedral, inverness. free. www.sayinggoodbye.org alzheimer scotland - musical memories - buckie 1.30pm - 3pm, burnside court sheltered housing, netherha road, buckpool. free. singing & music from all eras for people with memory problems & dementia (plus their friends & family). call sharon finlay, community activities organiser on 07584 408209 or email at sfinlay@alzscot.org the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 8pm www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

28 thursday alzheimer scotland 'hae a news' group - buckie 10.30am - 12pm, hanover court sheltered housing, newlands lane, buckie. free. tea, conversation & activities for people with memory problems & dementia (plus their friends & family). call sharon finlay, community activities organiser on 07584 408209 or at sfinlay@alzscot.org

29 friday - 30 saturday stamp auction: britain's first travelling stamp auction tbc, fochabers public institute. call 0773 8555773 or info@bbsauction.co.uk. www.bbsauction.co.uk moray's moktober fest: the best beers, bands, bratwurst & party in elgin tbc, elgin

29 friday - 1 october 1st rock in the loch: motorcyle gathering 12pm (29th) - 1pm (1st), jakes bar & restaurant, lochanhully, carrbridge. £20.live music, bbq & stalls

30 saturday recital in the old kirk cullen: organist brian anderson and soprano rachel emmott will perform a recital of classical music for the restoration fund. 7pm, cullen. £7. call isobel addison on 01542 840610 or at ianaddison43@hotmail.com moray typhoons vs kilmarnock jnr ice hockey club 7pm, moray leisure centre. a great night out for all the family. come along & support your local ice hockey team. doors open 6.30pm, faceoff 7pm. www.moraytyphoons.co.uk 20th anniversary of damn rebel bitches: the women of the '45 1.30pm, culloden battlefield visitors centre £3; conc & students £2.50. maggie craig in conversation with lin anderson, crime writer & cofounder of the bloody scotland crime writing festival email culloden@nts.org.uk

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tues 10am - 3.30pm, westfield house, elgin. lots of stalls for early christmas shopping. coffee & biscuits lunch also available. call veronica maclean on 01343 547308 or at veronica.maclean@yahoo.co.uk

4 wednesday nature champions (sdc kids' club, 3 - 9 years) 2pm 4pm, scottish dolphin centre, spey bay. theme tbc call lisa farley on 01343 820339 the skids 40th anniversary tour@ironworks, inverness. 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

5 thursday john smith@the drouthy cobbler tbc. www.thedrouthycobbler.com

6 friday susie mccabe: let’s get physical@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. www.thedrouthycobbler.com paul oakenfold generations tour@ironworks, inverness 10.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com moray social enterprise impact awards 2017 6.30pm - 10.30pm, innes house, elgin. nominations at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/impactawards17. www.tsimoray.org.uk calum macphail trio@hootananny 9.30pm

7 saturday inverness abc boxing tournament@ironworks, inverness. doors 7pm. www.ironworksvenue.com moray typhoons vs murrayfield juniors 6pm, moray leisure centre. a great night out for all the family. come along & support your local ice hockey team. www.moraytyphoons.co.uk moray feelgood festival 17 - launch 10am - 2pm, st giles church, the plainstones, elgin. free. live music & information fair, focusing on local arts & wellbeing support groups. refreshments & activities. Call Viv Hendry on 07902 293 166 or email at heidi@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk. www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/festival 'the penguins tuxedo' drumming workshop 3pm 4pm, st giles church, the plainstones, elgin. free. a family friendly samba drumming workshop. instruments provided, come & make a big noise! call vivien hendry on 07902 293166 or email heidi@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk. www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/festival 'the art of mindfulness: with jan grigg of 'mindful forces'. 4.30pm - 6pm, st giles church, the plainstones, elgin. free. call vivien hendry on 07902 293166 or heidi@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/festival reclaim the beat', community drum jam 7pm - 9pm, st giles church, the plainstones, elgin. £5 adult, £4 u 16s. carol scorer will lead a community drum jam, instruments provided - learn some african rhythms! call vivien hendry on 07902 293166 or email at heidi@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/festival

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the arts society speyside lecture (formerly known as nadfas: burnt, bombed or bulldozed: britain’s lost houses 11am. coffee & tea available from 10.15am, the williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin. new members welcome/£7 for visitors. call membership secretary on 07789 880481 nature champions (sdc kids' club, 3 - 9 years) 2pm 4pm, scottish dolphin centre, spey bay. theme tbc call lisa farley on 01343 820339

clochan art group sale of original art works & cards 9am - 1pm, clochan community centre. refreshments available. call alan on 01542 850493 car boot sale 9am - 1pm, clochan community centre pancake teas/bacon rolls. please contact to book a table. call christine on 01542 882478 (evenings) craft fayre 10am - 4pm, glenrinnes community centre. free. bacon rolls & home bakes. all welcome call 01340 821255 corralach@hootananny, inverness 9.30pm,

12 thursday stars of irish country@ironworks, inverness. 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com dave martin, big fat electric@the drouthy cobbler, elgin 8.30pm - 11pm, free, but booking advised. call vivien hendry on 07902 293166 or at heidi@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk. www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/festival 'a taste of yarns', drop in event 2pm - 6pm, drop in, buckie yarns, west church street, buckie. free. if you love knitting, crocheting & crafts, drop in & sample this season’s new stock. call vivien hendry on 07902 293166 or email at heidi@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk. www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/festival

13 friday moray society lecture series winter: whisky in the cabrach: illicit stills & the early legal distilleries 7.30pm, elgin museum. £1.50 - £3 uk foo fighters 10th anniversary tour@ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com bbc sso 7.30pm, one touch theatre, eden court call 01463 234234

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16 monday light & life 7pm - 9pm, costa coffee, high st. elgin. free spiritual readings, dream interpretation, spiritual art, personality styles, massage, healing, music. call alyson sim on 07733 1----27539 or email at malalysim@lightlife.org.uk. www.lightlife.org.uk

19 thursday feelgood festival film night@the drouthy cobbler: 3 new, locally made films 7.30pm free but booking advised. over 18s only. call vivien hendry on 07902 293166 or heidi@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk. www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk ‘silver linings playbook’ supported by the universtiy of the 3rd age 7.30pm, the inkwell, elgin. free, but booking advised & donations welcome. call vivien hendry on 07902 293166 or email at heidi@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk. www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk

20 friday waste watchers drop in session 1pm - 4pm, waste watchers, 7 - 9 march lane, buckie. free. see how your recyclables are processed. call vivien hendry on 07902 293166 or email at heidi@moraywellbeinghub.org.uk. www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/festival

banffshire field club: "henrietta tayler" - speaker maggie craig. 2.15 p.m. to 3.45 p.m., st rufus church hall, turner street, keith. members £2, visitors £3. call dr alistair mason on 01261 812941 or email at bfc.1880@gmail.com. www.banffshirefieldclub.co.uk moray field club october walk: randolph's leap to edinkillie church 9.30am, bus leaves lossie green car park, elgin. distance: 3 - 4 miles. email bookings preferred by 6pm on preceding thurs. call 01343 547968 or email at morayfieldclub@outlook.com. mcfleetwood mac triubte@ironworks, inverness 7.30pm www.ironworksvenue.com the ultimate eagles@eden court theatre, inverness 7.30pm, the 40th anniversary of the legendary album "hotel california". call 01463 234234

elaine paige in concert 7.30pm, eden court , inverness. call 01463 234234

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garmouth & kingston heritage trust's second exhibition: even more information about the communities rich past 12pm -4pm, garmouth village hall. free. tea & home bakes. call 01343 870233 or at garmouth.kingston.heritage@gmail.co.uk

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21 saturday keith health centre ppg: free coffee day 10am 3.30pm, st rufus church hall, keith. dr grays’ healthpoint, friskis & svetties, scottish health board, men's shed, b.a.l.l. & others. free raffle.

22 sunday the story of the little gentleman 4pm, one touch theatre, eden court, finverness. call 01463 234234

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6th highland wheelchair curling triples competition 2017 tues 10am - 4pm (opening ceremony) inverness ice centre. come along & watch wheelchair curlers from all over scotland & the north of england in action. call mo simpson on 07798 710 404 or email at wheels77uk@yahoo.co.uk

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session a9 8pm, eden court, inverness. call 01463 234234. www.eden-court alzheimer scotland - musical memories buckie 1.30pm - 3pm, burnside court sheltered housing, netherha road, buckpool. free. singing & music from all eras for people with memory problems & dementia (plus their friends & family). call sharon finlay, community activities organiser on 07584 408209 or at sfinlay@alzscot.org the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

26 thursday alzheimer scotland 'hae a news' group - buckie 10.30am - 12pm, hanover court sheltered housing, newlands lane, buckie. free. tea, conversation & activities for people with memory problems & dementia (plus their friends & family) call sharon finlay, community activities organiser on 07584 408209 or at sfinlay@alzscot.org

teddy bear group zumbathon with clare's zumba 10am - 12pm, royal british legion buckie branch. raffle & various stalls incl homebakes, fruit & veg, glitter tattoos. £10 per person. (tickets from any teddy bear staff members or fund raising committee) for any fitness level. call 01542 832636

29 sunday blood donors 11am - 1pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm, the fisherman's hall, pringle street, buckie all welcome. please book an appointment. call 0345 301 7270. nss.snbtsenquiry@nhs.net just sing concert 7pm, eden court, inverness. performance £8 workshop £10. call 01463 234234

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Ingredients: 250g butter 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 3 cups ground almonds Zest of 6 oranges 6 eggs 5 cups mashed potatoes 6tsp baking powder Method: Line a 12inch baking tray with tinfoil and then greaseproof paper. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celcius. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Gradually beat the mashed potato into the butter mixture along with the orange zest, followed by the ground almonds and baking powder. Tip into the prepared tin and bake for an hour, checking after 45 minutes. Juice the zested oranges and add 1 cup of caster sugar, boil to form a syrup. Using a cocktail stick or skewer poke holes in the top of the cake and pour the syrup over. Leave to cool and serve with whipped cream.

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The Garden TOM ANGEL IS A CHARTERED HORTICULTURIST AND GARDEN DESIGNER BASED IN AVIEMORE. TOM PROVIDES GARDEN DESIGN AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES AS ‘ANGEL HORTICULTURE’, HAVING PREVIOUSLY RUN HIS OWN COMMERCIAL GARDENING BUSINESS FOR TWELVE YEARS. TOM ALSO BLOGS AS ‘THE MOUNTAIN GARDENER’.

eptember is a fantastic time for really getting ahead in the garden. Often when you get the clippers out in the earlier summer months, it seems that things grow back so quickly that you’re chasing your own tail! September is a good time to give your hedges a final cut of the year for example – there won’t be much more growth till next spring, but you’re unlikely to expose the hedging plants to any hard frosts that they’re not going to enjoy over the coming weeks. If you’ve got your clippers out remember that plants are pretty tough things on the whole and, as a very general rule, people tend to be too shy with their pruning. Here are a few DOs & DON'Ts for garden jobs this month –

t DO give any of your hedges a final trim of the year. t DO aerate any boggy patches in your lawn and rake in some sharp sand. Make sure you don't use 'soft' sand (sometimes know as 'builders' sand') t DO apply an autumn lawn feed. This will stimulate your

grass roots, and will not cause vigorous sward growth. t DO add a high potassium feed to beds (like a ‘fish, blood & bone’ mix) to feed your plants’ roots. Be aware that some dogs, especially one in particular (mine), enjoy rolling around in and eating this kind of fertilizer, given half a chance… t DO get some spring bulbs planted, Daffodils and Crocus should ideally go in this month. t DO divide herbaceous perennials.

t DON’T use a high nitrogen feed on your plants or grass. This would stimulate vigorous leaf growth that may get damaged by October frosts. t DON’T cut your grass too short as you get towards your final grass cut, this is to ensure that your grass plants (for that is what each blade of grass is!) do not enter the dormant period while under stress. t DON’T forget to water your plants during any dry spells. Don’t think that just because it is a bit cold or overcast that your plants won’t be missing the rain, even if you’re not! With a bit of luck, as we emerge from the rainy season of August, we will be rewarded with some bright early autumn days when we can enjoy our gardens. Whether that is by having a barbecue, pottering around getting some gardening done, or munching on the last of this year’s fat wild raspberries is up to you. I plan on doing all three! TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT I’M UP TO IN MY OWN GARDEN AT THE MOMENT YOU CAN CHECK OUT MY BLOG (‘THE MOUNTAIN GARDENER’) WHICH YOU CAN FIND ON MY WEBSITE AT WWW.ANGELHORT.COM

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