"Thanks both - it’s a pretty big lawn so a big job across the full area. 
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"Its got to be a heavy duty scarification in my book.
to play safe, half depth now, rest in spring  & ensure a harsh winter doesn't knock it back ....or, ....you have a decent root depth if you wanted to go for it all now & top dress/ fertilise......…"

"More scarifying 2-3 passes . regular aeration and reduce your nitrogen application dose."

"Thanks for the replies everyone - reassuring to know all this is do-able!! Think I’ll sit tight for this winter and see what next year brings with a view to winter 2019 being my first.
Thanks all "

"gooey ball...? ...are you sure your wife didn't give you one of those fat balls for birds ?
Did you stick some fertiliser down at the same time ? "

"Mine (56 pro) runs on very occasionally and it really catches you by surprise, it's more when you give it a little spurt of drive rather than after a long run and you have to give it a spurt of drive sometimes as it's so flipping heavy it's a joke s…"

"Hi david, used to work from the quarry years ago but it was cash only and no access after 5!
The local farms are no good either, no joy at ones I've called in and one near the quarry has already had problems with the planners due to neighbour compla…"

"It doesn't surprise me Matt , Its a nightmare just now , I will keep my eyes peeled , I am mostly around Harrogate , you will have most likely  tried East Leeds , not sure if the units on Stanks lane north stil exist and there could be some near Bar…"

"have you tried asking at the quarry on kings lane, or som of the farmers round and about 
i used to know a bloke near golden acre but he died a bit back and i do not know whome now owns the land 
you could ask if you can park them at emerdale plenty…"

"Live in Adel ,so idealy within 20 mins in any direction. I am thinking of buying a couple of containers and renting a yard but in the perfect world would like secure storage with some parking for van and trailer."

"thanks luke, yes i have mate"

"ha ha, thats the one being developed!!"