Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Cricket Groundsman (LRACG): Seminar 12th March 2015
The Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Groundsman Association have organised a day seminar at the County ground at Grace Road on Thursday March 12th. The event has been sponsored by Rigby Taylor Ltd and is free of charge and includes a free buffet lunch. We have some interesting speakers including Chris Woods from the ECB who has been for many years responsible for the pre- match testing of the Test Match wickets.
There will also be the opportunity to talk to Andy Ward the County Groundsman and there will a demonstration from Lloyds Mowers of their fine turf range.
You will find this day interesting and if you wish to attend please contact John Upton (07867 785200— j.e.upton@btinternet.com ) to confirm a place.
An Invitation!
Cricket Pitch Groundsmen Seminar
Speakers:
John Upton– ( ECB Pitch Advisor Leics & Rutland) – Introduction & Welcome
Chris Wood – (ECB Pitch Consultant) – Test Match Pitch Inspections and Q & A
Alan Roden –( Lloyds Mowers) – A review of the Lloyds range
Jayne Leyland – Seed Research Development Manager- Rigby Taylor
Andrew Macmahon – Fertilizer Product Manager
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Pitch and wicket – walk, talk & demonstration
Andy Ward – Head Groundsman LCCC
Alan Roden – Lloyd’s mowers
Venue: Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Charles Palmer Suite -Pavilion
Date: 12th March 2015
Time: 09:30 for 10 am start – 3- 3:30 finish
Buffet lunch provided and sponsored by Rigby Taylor Ltd.
Free attendance and places are limited.
To book your place please contact:
John Upton (Hon. Chair/Sec LRACG) Tel: 07867 785200
Email: j.e.upton@btinternet.com
Or
Carl Chamberlain – Tel: 07785 952150