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Testing Loams at Tonbridge School
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By Laurence Gale MSc (23rd May 2006 13:00) - 10 comments
Tonbridge School in Kent has a reputation for producing good cricketers and quality cricket pitches. One of the most famous pupils of this 450 year old public school is Colin Cowdrey, of Kent and England fame, who boarded there between 1946 and 1951. - Read Article
The Female Touch
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By Laurence Gale MSc (22nd May 2006 17:00)
Bryan employs six groundstaff, two of them women, Jackie and Sarah. The girl on the roller, Jackie, turned out to be Bryan’s daughter and she has been working at the college for eight years. - Read Article
Jersey Royals
General Sports -
By Laurence Gale MSc (15th May 2006 12:00)
However, not all is doom and gloom. There are a number of local authorities still striving to maintain high standards and training their groundstaff to produce quality playing surfaces for their end users. One such authority is the States of Jersey Public Services - Read Article
Under New Management
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By Laurence Gale MSc (14th May 2006 09:00)
I was very pleased to hear the news about Kevin Ball’s appointment as caretaker manager at Sunderland Football Club. I have known Bally for many years, originally working with him whilst I was Head Groundsman at Fratton Park in 1983-84.
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Sarah's learning the ropes
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By Laurence Gale MSc (12th May 2006 14:00) - 3 comments
Sarah has been with the club for a month now and has already proved herself to be hard working and keen to learn new skills. She has been mowing the net pitches, rolling the practice net areas and moving covers and sheets along with many other tasks. - Read Article
Pitch Logos – Pure Genius
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By Laurence Gale MSc (9th May 2006 11:00) - 2 comments
On my travels last week I had the good fortune to meet up with a specialist team who design and paint logos on pitches for major sporting events.
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May Football Diary
Football -
By Laurence Gale MSc (5th May 2006 10:00)
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May Golf Diary
Golf -
By Laurence Gale MSc (5th May 2006 09:00)
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May Tennis Diary
Tennis -
By Laurence Gale MSc (4th May 2006 15:00)
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May Bowls Diary
Bowls -
By Laurence Gale MSc (4th May 2006 14:00) - 3 comments
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May Rugby Diary
Rugby -
By Laurence Gale MSc (3rd May 2006 12:00)
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May Cricket Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (3rd May 2006 11:00)
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2005 Cricket Groundsman of the Year Awards
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By Laurence Gale MSc (3rd May 2006 11:00) - 3 comments
Now into the third year of the awards both Cricket World and Pitchcare have been delighted with the response, and the standard of the nominations. This year the number of categories has been increased from three to four. Following our experiences of previous years it was decided to add a Community Award to the list, which recognises the contribution of Groundsmen in the wider context of club and community matters. The winners of each category will be treated to a VIP day out at Lords during the summer. - Read Article
New teams at Nottingham Forest
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By Laurence Gale MSc (28th Apr 2006 15:00) - 9 comments
In the last few months Nottingham Forest have turned their fortunes around quite dramatically on the pitch, in more ways than one. Since the departure of Manager Gary Megson in February the caretaker management team of Frank Barlow and Ian McParland have transformed results with a run of Eight wins and two draws, putting the club in with a fighting chance to finish in the play offs. - Read Article
Nottingham Cricket Groundsman Association AGM
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By Laurence Gale MSc (28th Apr 2006 11:00) - 2 comments
On a recent trip to Nottingham I had the pleasure to meet up with a number of dedicated groundsmen who were attending the Nottinghamshire Cricket Groundsman Association ( NCGA) Annual General Meeting at Trent Bridge.
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Easter Sunshine brightens up the Gloom
General News -
By Laurence Gale MSc (19th Apr 2006 13:00)
After all the recent poor weather, and the trials and tribulations faced by many groundstaff, the Easter period finally brought us the sunshine we have all been waiting for. Consistent, warm weather with air temperatures rising regularly above 14 degrees, promoting some much needed plant growth. - Read Article
All Weather Racing
Racing -
By Laurence Gale MSc (14th Apr 2006 14:00) - 1 comment
Wolverhampton is currently Britain's only floodlit horse race track and one of only three with complete all weather artificial surfaces. The venue is owned by Arena Leisure Plc, the UK's largest operator of horse racing venues with seven racecourses in their portfolio. It has invested over £3 million pounds into new track facilities at Wolverhampton alone. After its 2nd generation All Weather Track was opened in October 2004, Wolverhampton was described by a leading jockey as one of the best in the world. - Read Article
April Rugby Diary
Rugby -
By Laurence Gale MSc (11th Apr 2006 15:00)
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April Tennis Diary
Tennis -
By Laurence Gale MSc (10th Apr 2006 15:00)
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April Golf Diary
Golf -
By Laurence Gale MSc (10th Apr 2006 11:00)
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