CAG News

An archive of news and posts

Why be a Groundsman?

A new lease of life!  ‘What are you going to do with your time now that you have retired?’ I was regularly asked as I reached the end of a very rewarding and enjoyable teaching career. My answer was easy. ‘I’m going to spend more time at my local cricket club.’  I had occasionally helped…

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Soil Life is Precious

I’ve copied a really good article by Laurence Gale the TurfPro editor called Soil Life Is Precious It’s an interesting background read for anyone working with grass. See under “Odds and Ends” . I’ve also put a link to Laurence’s blog under “Links”

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Online Training

New initiative for 2021: In the absence of any face-to-face training during the National Lockdown, CAG are encouraging volunteer groundsmen to upskill by taking the GMA (online) Level 1 Cricket Grounds Maintenance course (cost £25). Upon successful completion of the course, please email a copy of your certificate to gareth.moorhouse@cheshirecricketboard.co.uk and your course fee will…

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Advice on Winter Spiking

Winter Spiking & Aeration – Cricket Squares – Summary & Links Cricket Aeration Spiking advice on The GMA website Cricket Winter Aeration questions on the Pitchcare website Square Spiking Guide for Club Groundsmen: · Why Spike? What does your profile look like? Do you have root breaks, shallow rooting, thatch or high levels of organic matter?…

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