Wendron United Receive Grant: Football and cricket clubs at Wendron United have been awarded a £10,000 grant from the Premier League and FA Facilities Fund to provide new ground maintenance equipment. With funds also raised by the youth section, money totalling £30,000 has enabled the club to buy a new tractor and grass cutting attachment, as […]
Sacked Groundsmen ‘Shell-Shocked’: The former KCOM Stadium groundsmen were unfairly dismissed by SMC, but the company does not have to pay the pair any compensation. An employment tribunal has ruled that two sacked former KCOM Stadium groundsmen should not receive any compensation for losing jobs. Long-serving pair Mark Harrison and Darrell Cook were sacked by […]
Tribute To Cricket Groundsman Peter Green: Peter Green was one of Huddersfield cricket’s most popular figures. The 73-year-old gave a lifetime of dedication to Honley Cricket Club and only last month received the Drakes Huddersfield Cricket League’s highest award, the Fred Stallard Cup. Presented to an individual who has given long and outstanding service to his […]
‘WACA Jack’ Gets Cricket Ground Ready For Ashes Test: Next weeks’ Ashes test will be the last to be held at Perth’s traditional home of cricket. John Lewis, who was given his more catchy nickname by WA fast bowling great Dennis Lillee, has been a WACA Ground staple for almost 40 years with his jobs varying […]
Duo Rewarded For Loyal Service: Head greenkeeper Alan Smith and deputy head greenkeeper Graham Hipkin have both celebrated 40 years of service to Clacton Golf Club. The duo are pictured being presented with a gift from the club and a bottle of champagne from club chairman Bert Foster. They were thanked for their hard work over […]
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
