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Stuart Higley Wins Oxfordshire FA County Groundsman Of The Year

July 17, 2017/in Local Authority, Press Release/by External Source

Woodcote Stoke Row Football Club’s long-serving groundsman Stuart Higley has been names as the Oxfordshire FA’s Groundsman of the Year. Higley, who lives in Croft Way, has been with Woodcote since he started as a player in 1970 and his unstinting voluntary efforts have seen the pitch improve year on year to become in the […]

Glodwick club veterans roll with it!

July 14, 2017/in Industry News, Press Release/by External Source

Glodwick club veterans roll with it! Glodwick Cricket Club duo Neil Williams and Gordon Whitehead are celebrating their 70th years by raising funds to replace the club’s heavy roller. “The present roller is a bit of a beast,” said groundsman Gordon. “It’s over 50 years old and most members won’t touch it because it is really […]

Stuart Higley Wins Oxfordshire FA County Groundsman Of The Year

July 17, 2017/in Local Authority, Press Release/by External Source

Glodwick club veterans roll with it!

July 14, 2017/in Industry News, Press Release/by External Source

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Stuart Higley Wins Oxfordshire FA County Groundsman Of The Year

July 17, 2017/in Local Authority, Press Release/by External Source

Woodcote Stoke Row Football Club’s long-serving groundsman Stuart Higley has been names as the Oxfordshire FA’s Groundsman of the Year.

Higley, who lives in Croft Way, has been with Woodcote since he started as a player in 1970 and his unstinting voluntary efforts have seen the pitch improve year on year to become in the words of the awards brochure, ‘one of the best pitches to play on in the county’.

He can often be seen tending his beloved pitch and the close-season work he carries out single-handed ensures the pitch is in tip-top condition for the next season.

Higley was presented with a plaque and certificate by guest-of-honour, Tony Cottee, the former West Ham and England striker.

Speaking after the ceremony, Higley paid tribute to his small band of helpers who turn up every week in the season to assist him.

He was nominated for the award by club chairman, Pete McAlister, who was fulsome in his praise for the transformation of the pitch in the last 15 years.

Higley only realised he had been nominated when he received a call from Andy Gray, head groundsman at Southampton FC, asking if he could come and look at the pitch.

He met Gray on the pitch and a recommendation from the Saints’ groundsman saw Higley scoop the award. In winning the gong, Higley was in competition with groundsmen at some semi-professional grounds who have access to a lot of motorised equipment, while his work is done by hand.

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Glodwick club veterans roll with it!

July 14, 2017/in Industry News, Press Release/by External Source

Glodwick club veterans roll with it! Glodwick Cricket Club duo Neil Williams and Gordon Whitehead are celebrating their 70th years by raising funds to replace the club’s heavy roller.

“The present roller is a bit of a beast,” said groundsman Gordon. “It’s over 50 years old and most members won’t touch it because it is really difficult to start on chilly mornings.”

CHALLENGE:

To raise cash they are doing a 70-themed sponsored challenge consisting of a 70 lengths swim and a 70km bike ride on July 21-22.

“I’ve not been to the baths in 30 years,” added Gordon. “And it’s longer since Neil was on a bike, so it’s a real challenge for both of us.”

So far the appeal is going well, but rollers don’t come cheap, so they still have a way to go.

Anyone wanting to support them can do it here

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