Great week hosting @DerbyshireCCC and @leicsccc 2xi
Wicket played really well, good pace and carry throughout and started to turn on the final day, what more could you ask for!
Time for a good sleep now after working 50+ hours in 4 days!
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🎥🌱 Celebrating GroundsWeek! 🌱🎥
As part of #GroundsWeek, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Morgan, Head Groundsman at Belper Meadows Sports Club.
Mark shared his passion for turfcare, what drives him every day, and why looking after playing surfaces is about so much more than just grass; it’s about pride, community, and creating the perfect stage for sport. @wearetheGMA
Check out the video to hear his story 👇
#GroundsManagement #TurfCare #UnsungHeroes #Sportsturf #GroundsWeek2026 #GMA
Heavy rolling isn’t about force — it’s about timing and moisture.
Too early = damaged square.
#CricketGrounds #Groundstaff #PitchPrep #Groundsmanship #CricketMaintenance #CricketWickets
Getting a bit real now, first presentation about the junior workshops and engaging young people into cricket grounds maintenance.
Any advice on how to talk in front of a room full of people will be greatly appreciated!
Rolling isn’t about weight… it’s about timing and control.
Start light. Build gradually. Create depth compaction.
#CricketGroundsman #PitchPreparation #Groundstaff #CricketSquare #TurfCare #VolunteerGroundsman #GrassManagement
Spring fertiliser timing explained 🌱
Before or after pre-season rolling? And don’t worry if you haven’t applied it yet — the key is feeding when the grass is actually growing.
Simple tips for club groundsmen and volunteers.
#CricketGrounds #Groundsmanship #CricketSquare
March = foundation month.
Get rolling right.
Cut smart.
Fix weak areas.
Set your square up properly.
Do this now... or chase problems all season.
Save this
Follow for simple cricket grounds tips.
#CricketGrounds #Groundsman #ClubCricket #TurfCare
Squaring off your square doesn't need to be complicated.
Just remember: 3, 4, 5
(or 88, 66, 100)
#CricketGroundsmanship #Groundstaff #CricketGround
#Volunteers #Grassroots
Progress! Down to 22mm, l'll hopefully take it down to 20mm next week and keep it at that for the duration of pre season rolling
Squared off today as well, I'll put a video of how to square off your pitches
“Seaweed on a cricket square? 🌊
Natural growth stimulants, better rooting, improved stress tolerance, and faster recovery after wear.
I’m trialling a seaweed extract from @EutremaUK this season — follow to see the results through the year 👀🌱
You don’t need to be an expert to help on a cricket ground.
A rake, a brush, and an hour of your time makes a HUGE difference 🙌
Hashtags:
#VolunteerGrounds #CricketLife #GrassrootsSport #GroundsTeam
Hybrid repairs, completely necessary, just don't book much in your diary! #turfcare #cricketgrounds #groundsmaintenance #clubcricket
Pink patches don’t always mean panic 🚫
Fusarium is common in winter, especially on club squares — but small daily jobs can make a big difference.
Brushing, airflow and patience go a long way 🌱
Light trims, good conditions, and consistency = a spring-ready wicket.
#groundsman #cricketsquare #wintermaintenance #turfcare #ukcricket sportsground
Fair play to @stevesmith49 sometimes producing wickets doesn’t go quite right.
Learn from mistakes, go again
(Or just produce batters who can play a moving ball)
Winter isn’t glamorous.
It’s cold, wet, quiet — and often thankless.
But this is where the season is built.
To every volunteer groundsman turning up through winter…
your effort matters. 👊
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Cricket Square Tasks for December is a guide of key tasks for the month ahead including cutting, brushing and more . There is video content, top tips and top blogs for the month in question.
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