Stan Haycox with Paladin ...
fourteen day period depending on the weather, which determines how long he actually gets. He uses a Lloyds Paladin to cut the wickets - the club buy all the equipment outright. He drops the height of cut in three stages, keeping some grass on and using the weight of the roller to help colour the strip. Creases are marked out using emulsion paint as it is cheap and very effective. With extra fixtures this year, as part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations, Stan and David have had to carefully plan how and when each wicket is used. Once a wicket has been finished with, usually after three games, it is soaked, sarrell rolled and seeded to aid recovery.
Rabbits and moles frequently cause damage to the outfield and evidence of mole activity appeared dangerously close to the square last year. Other pests they have to deal with are peacocks and geese from the Hall, which wander over and cause the odd bit of damage. Disease is mainly red thread which is soon controlled with a dose of feed. This year, as part of their Ashes coverage, Sky Sports are featuring Hagley, along with Cairns Fudge CC from Oxfordshire and Ireland's Merrion CC, in their Club Life lunchtime feature. The first programme included a look
around the impressive interior of the Hall and an interview with the current
... and a job he actually enjoys
‘Lyttleton’ incumbent and club president, the 12th Viscount Cobham. It’s a great bonus for the club to be seen celebrating their 175th year in front of millions of cricket loving viewers. The Lyttleton family are still actively involved with the club and continue to help and support it in many ways. The club has always enjoyed their hospitality and remain grateful for the continued opportunity to play in the glorious setting of Hagley Hall and, even though the ground and facilities have been improved over the years, it still retains the feel of a quintessential English cricket ground.
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