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George Mills

@gjm19mills

PDip (TSM) School Head Groundsperson, love anything sports turf related.

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calendar_today09-02-2013 11:16:32

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Fair play to Royston Town FC for getting the game on against Bishop's Stortford FC. I don't envy their groundsman! 😬 Didn't stop raining all game. Loved the optimism of the announcer letting fans know about the ladies home tomorrow! 0-0 was a fair result for 2 well matched sides.

Fair play to <a href="/RoystonTownFC/">Royston Town FC</a> for getting the game on against <a href="/BSFCTheBlues/">Bishop's Stortford FC</a>. I don't envy their groundsman! 😬 

Didn't stop raining all game. Loved the optimism of the announcer letting fans know about the ladies home tomorrow!

0-0 was a fair result for 2 well matched sides.
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Ran out of caps for the Rugby post sockets. Bit of irrigation pipe, a broom handle, and an old number plate later we are all good. 😂

Ran out of caps for the Rugby post sockets. Bit of irrigation pipe, a broom handle, and an old number plate later we are all good. 😂
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Machinery out in force today as we start to prepare for the renovations in 12 days time. Very thin in places but the winter pitches are nearly through it!

Machinery out in force today as we start to prepare for the renovations in 12 days time. Very thin in places but the winter pitches are nearly through it!
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Our irrigation system is all installed. Tucked neatly behind the first team scoreboard. I am glad to have this project completed (almost) ahead of the summer JK Irrigation have done a very good job. I am looking forward to firing the system up soon!

Our irrigation system is all installed. Tucked neatly behind the first team scoreboard. 

I am glad to have this project completed (almost) ahead of the summer

<a href="/JKIrrigation/">JK Irrigation</a> have done a very good job. I am looking forward to firing the system up soon!
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Root depth on the first team cricket square has improved dramatically in the last year. Got to be happy seeing new rooting of that strength at 5"

Root depth on the first team cricket square has improved dramatically in the last year. Got to be happy seeing new rooting of that strength at 5"
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Top work from Chris Horsler today. Cut @ 19mm, verti cut, cut @ 17mm. Nearly at summer height, wicket prep starts next week on the squares. Not long now, rain please!

Top work from <a href="/Chris_Horsler89/">Chris Horsler</a> today. Cut @ 19mm, verti cut, cut @ 17mm. Nearly at summer height, wicket prep starts next week on the squares. Not long now, rain please!
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Starting the season with a game against the MCC today. Touch on the green side after being under the covers for a few days but confident it will play well. Top work by Chris Horsler as always.

Starting the season with a game against the MCC today. 

Touch on the green side after being under the covers for a few days but confident it will play well. Top work by <a href="/Chris_Horsler89/">Chris Horsler</a> as always.
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Me, Chris Horsler and the grounds team at Bedford have put a real shift in this week to get us to here. 7 fixtures today. Pictures of the 1st 2nd and Pemberley squares below. When our Clegg hammer arrives we can gather some more data. Moisture content is good though. 💧🌱

Me, <a href="/Chris_Horsler89/">Chris Horsler</a> and the grounds team at Bedford have put a real shift in this week to get us to here. 7 fixtures today. Pictures of the 1st 2nd and Pemberley squares below. When our Clegg hammer arrives we can gather some more data. Moisture content is good though. 💧🌱
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Another beautiful sunny day at Bedford School. Every cricket area in use today, so it's been a busy one. Loving the weather, but could do with some rain.

Another beautiful sunny day at <a href="/BedfordSchool/">Bedford School</a>. Every cricket area in use today, so it's been a busy one. Loving the weather, but could do with some rain.
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Having cricket pitches in the middle of rugby/ football pitches presents a real challenge. But given the dry weather so far this year I will take it. Plenty of grass left on to hide some of the inevitable inconsistencies.

Having cricket pitches in the middle of rugby/ football pitches presents a real challenge. But given the dry weather so far this year I will take it. Plenty of grass left on to hide some of the inevitable inconsistencies.
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The outfields are holding up well dispite the drought stress at the moment. We are starting to struggle and lose colour now. we've reduced mowing frequency to try and reduce the stress on the plant in the hope it keeps us green a little longer!

The outfields are holding up well dispite the drought stress at the moment. We are starting to struggle and lose colour now. we've reduced mowing frequency to try and reduce the stress on the plant in the hope it keeps us green a little longer!
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Hard to believe it's been a year since I lost Hunter. Couldn't have asked for a better Dogs Of Turf dog. People say you don't appreciate them until they are gone. I did, he was fantastic. He'd only just turned 8. Still feel robbed. Hug your pets, people they don't last forever.

Hard to believe it's been a year since I lost Hunter. Couldn't have asked for a better <a href="/DogsOfTurf/">Dogs Of Turf</a> dog. People say you don't appreciate them until they are gone. I did, he was fantastic. He'd only just turned 8. Still feel robbed. Hug your pets, people they don't last forever.
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Big thank you to RT Machinery Ltd for bringing my idea of an adjustable, liftable front brush to life. Having both ISEKI UK machines fitted with brushes will help improve our winter pitch clean-up and presentation without compromising on efficiency within our small team.

Big thank you to <a href="/RTMACHINERYLTD/">RT Machinery Ltd</a> for bringing my idea of an adjustable, liftable front brush to life. Having both <a href="/IsekiUk/">ISEKI UK</a> machines fitted with brushes will help improve our winter pitch clean-up and presentation without compromising on efficiency within our small team.
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Spot the difference! Using the poor conditions outside to install an upgrade on our fertiliser spreader. It will make the spreader safer to use and will improve the accuracy of applications.

Spot the difference! Using the poor conditions outside to install an upgrade on our fertiliser spreader. It will make the spreader safer to use and will improve the accuracy of applications.
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Bedford School looking a picture this afternoon ready for the U14 fixtures against Eton College. Excellent work by the team as always.

Bedford School looking a picture this afternoon ready for the U14 fixtures against Eton College. Excellent work by the team as always.
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We tried something a little different today. I suspect this might be a bit marmite for the purist, but I think it works. Outstanding work with the deck as always Chris Horsler.

We tried something a little different today. I suspect this might be a bit marmite for the purist, but I think it works. Outstanding work with the deck as always <a href="/Chris_Horsler89/">Chris Horsler</a>.
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Lots of activity at Bedford School this week as we begin the install of new cricket squares and irrigation. Busy summer ahead!

Lots of activity at Bedford School this week as we begin the install of new cricket squares and irrigation. Busy summer ahead!
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It's been another very productive week. Jk irrigation extending our system, grounds department locating the new heads. The long jump pit is underway and the borehole has been drilled.

It's been another very productive week. Jk irrigation extending our system, grounds department locating the new heads. The long jump pit is underway and the borehole has been drilled.