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get on top of the plan, but we are now being proactive and making big strides.


What are your cutting heights?


Rugby pitches and football pitches are mown at 30mm, whilst cricket outfields are at 18mm. Squares are at 10mm and the wicket of the day 5mm.


Do you have specific tasks for specific staff or is it an ‘all hands to the pump’ approach?


All staff are trained throughout all operations as this gives me more flexibility, keeps staff motivated and also covers any holidays or illness.


We do have a couple of guys who concentrate on the cricket more in the summer as this period is very intensive and continuity is vital.


Where does presentation rank?


My motto on the job board is always “Pride & Quality”. Presentation is the one single major element in providing the best possible product for all to enjoy. You do not get a second chance at first impressions and the grounds are examined by all before they even reach the main building. A potential parent/customer has already fairly much made up their mind as to whether they wish to be a part of St. Lawrence in the period between entering the gates and getting to reception ‐ in my opinion.


What end of season renovations do you undertake?


The cricket wickets are deeply scarified with our Graden in as many directions as deemed


necessary after the season and climatic conditions experienced. They are then overseeeded and lightly dressed with Boughton Loam.


All natural turf playing swards are aerated to different depths and heave throughout the period of sufficient soil moisture. We solid tine and slit as much as we can in and around fixtures.


The artificial hockey pitches are both deep compacted by a contractor in August, ahead of the hockey season. This complements the fortnightly power brushing done by the team in‐house.


Are renovations affected by budgets?


Absolutely; everything is affected by budgets/resources. One needs to plan well in advance and, should we need a specialised piece of kit, a case needs to be made to the Bursar ‐ a tractor mounted aerator is very much on the wish list.


We put in budget bids in the March for the next financial year commencing September. There are a lot of people going for the same pot of money.


Are renovations affected by outside pressures - for example, concerts, corporate events, summer camps?


The calendar continues to get busier and busier since my time on site and we are, in many respects, a victim of our own success. Our pupils departing in the summer make way for a summer long influx of


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