Educational Establishments
“ Eamonn Murphy
On the occasion of inclement weather, in particular periods of heavy snow, it is an ‘all hands to the pump’ approach to ensure the campus remains open
” 78 I PC FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015
Our department holds regular ‘tool box sessions’ relating to relevant issues, for example working on slopes and banks, hand arm vibration and such like
Haileybury Grounds & Gardens Team
headmaster of the United Services College at Westward Ho!, which later moved to Windsor and became the Imperial Service College.
In 1942, Haileybury and the Imperial
Services College combined to become Haileybury and Imperial Service College; now simply known as Haileybury, such is its esteem in education circles. Moving from the relative order of league
football to work at Haileybury’s 500 acre site might, to some, appear foolhardy, but Eamonn says it has been the highlight of his career thus far. “The grounds here are simply stunning and we have, arguably, some of the most picturesque sports pitches in the UK.” There are 250 acres of formal and informal
gardens, sports pitches and associated areas, with the remaining 250 acres being woodland. “As you can imagine, the department has a wide and varied range of staff, including specialists in tree work, grounds, horticulture and pest control. Where possible, staff with certain skill sets, knowledge or experience are involved in any relevant procedures
relating to that particular skill. On the occasion of inclement weather, in particular periods of heavy snow, it is an ‘all hands to the pump’ approach to ensure the campus remains open. The department has its own gritting policy.” Eamonn has a staff of eleven to support him: “Ian Mackay is my Deputy Grounds and Gardens Manager. Adam Smith is our qualified mechanic; he does all servicing of department machinery and vehicles. Neil Allison, Chris Bartlett, Graham Perrin, Luke White, Ryan Wilson and Steve Whorlow make up the Grounds and Gardens staff, whilst Michael Ricketts, Christian Bath and Rob Lloyd are the team’s tree surgeons, with the latter two also responsible for pest control. They also work on the grounds and gardens on a regular basis. Ian, Christian, Michael and Luke are our registered first aiders.” “All staff are compliant with current
legislation,” continues Eamonn. “Our department holds regular ‘tool box sessions’ relating to relevant issues, for example working on slopes and banks, hand arm
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