Since my last post we have had the Club Presidents day, IOG Foundation Course, I have taken delivery of some of my loam, fertiliser and seed and I have started delivering.
The Airedale and Wharfedale have two more weekends but the Bradford League finish this next weekend.
As a result it will be a juggling act delivering and working on grounds especially next week.
I like where ever possible to get all my delivery's done before the end of the season then concentrate on scarifying top dressing etc but this year it will be difficult.
Traditional shots before the Presidents day match.
Ex players travel from far and wide to play in this fixture here is Neil Warmsley -Wally- all the way from Dubai.
Top player all rounder scored a double hundred along with Andy Siddall when they smashed the league record a few years back. Very useful opening bowler as well, oh and I forgot when that didn't work he bowled off spin.
Stop it! Wal.
Looks like this could be a long day.
No glasses on the square please boys.
Waiting to bat seated Right Sam Lavery, Jimmy Lee, Toby Telfer.
Our own very special chef Mick Savery cooked a sit down meal in the clubhouse for over 30 people.
Top food.
Top drinking.
Top day.
Not sure what time I got home but I believe it was daylight when some left the place.
we had a big clear up the next day and there were some thick heads for sure.
There had been a suggestion that I should play on Presidents Day but when I went to the garage for my kit this is what I found I think the message was pretty clear the mice had put an end to my career.
Not a bad thing I have had a very good time over lots of years.
I believe in training for groundsmen so we at Kirkstall facilitate the IOG/ECB foundation courses Spring and Autumn.
The above photos show the latest batch, I think they had a good day by the positive feedback.
As you can see it is a practical hands on course where candidates can try using the various machines under supervision. they also go through the theory so they can understand why certain processes are undertaken.
"Groundsman Bounty"
three and a half pounds picked in 20 minutes. Blackberry and Apple Jam on my toast now.
Nice!
Just some of the Loam I have to deliver in maximum 2 ton loads
I hope you have all got materials ordered and working parties sorted need to get on as soon as you can, never know how long the weather will hold up for rain forecast for Friday.
Got to go now.
No Time!
Hodgy
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