Emergency Approval for Leatherjacket Insecticide
(from TurfPro) An Emergency Authorisation (EA) for the use of the Syngenta insecticide Acelepryn to target leatherjackets has been granted for the 2022 season. This season, the…
(from TurfPro) An Emergency Authorisation (EA) for the use of the Syngenta insecticide Acelepryn to target leatherjackets has been granted for the 2022 season. This season, the…
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…
Skilful management of water is a fundamental aspect of producing high quality and consistent turf surfaces. Water is a master variable which directly impacts the…
CHESHIRE ASSOCIATION of GROUNDSMEN Mission statement: The Cheshire Association of Groundsmen aims to reach out, giving knowledgeable, helpful support to all the 131 cricket clubs playing within the county…
Covid-19 – Groundstaff & Volunteers – Sample Risk Assessment Process & Actions
RETURN TO CRICKET GRANT SCHEME GUIDANCE NOTES FOR CLUBS AND LEAGUES As the recreational game returns to play, assistance is available to cricket clubs and…
The IOG (now GMA) have announced an online level 1 course for £25 – it contains a lot of good background stuff for anyone starting…
Pitch marks for the Cheshire Cricket League (UKFast)
Square Renovation Essential in 2020 – ECB Advice Summary It will seem odd to many but this year more than most it is vitally important that…
Overseeding, chitting and sheeting Overseeding, chitting and sheeting – Understanding the terminology and methods 1OOC. Overseeding worn and bare areas on sports pitches is an…
It’s been a great pleasure putting this final edition of the newsletter together, as I have had chance to catch up with all the finals…
Grounds Care. 2020 has been for groundsmen a cricket season like no other! Initially the early Summer emphasis was solely on maintaining cricket squares, outfields and areas…
(typically, Cricket, Bowls, Tennis and Croquet) Issued: November 2020 Grassroots playing facilities will again currently have many questions about the current and potential restrictions the…
Winter Spiking & Aeration – Cricket Squares – Summary & Links Cricket Aeration Spiking advice on The GMA website Cricket Winter Aeration questions on the Pitchcare…
I’m pleased the redsigned website is live today (27/Jan/21). We hope you will appreciate the modernised appearance and ease of finding material any comments to…
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…
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…
This presentation was given by Richard Cragg to a Webinar arranged by the CCB and attended by 150 officials from the Cheshire Leagues on 1/March…
An interesting interview with Karl published in Turfpro – he says how he came to get the job and gives a brief insight into what…