andy richards

Grounds Manager at Haileybury and Bham City fan, all views are my own

[andy richards @turfandy]

We are lucky enough to be hosting this years Turf Business Education Sector Knowledge lab here at Haileybury this year, if you would like to register your interest for attending this years event please use the link below

https://t.co/Yx9FybLDtj

[andy richards @turfandy]

@ChapelGateBuGr @autonomow @MM_Seed @AgrovistaAMNTY @TurfBusiness It is, we’ve got a few Kress robots around the site now, this one we move around to different areas, found it great last year for slowly reducing the outfield height of cut without having to put the weight of mowers on it when it’s so soft.

[andy richards @turfandy]

Nice feeling to come into work this morning and have the first cut on Pavilion outfield already half way through. Nice to see the yellow thing back in the sky too.
@autonomow @MM_Seed @AgrovistaAMNTY @TurfBusiness

[andy richards @turfandy]

Today’s strip for @HbyCricket prepared completely this week by our 2 youngest members of staff, with only guidance being what they’ve learnt through the summer. Well done to Sholto and Mimi both about to start their Level 2 @MyerscoughColl

[andy richards @turfandy]

Terrace pretty well ready for its first game tomorrow. It’s been a challenge but we’ve got there, 6 weeks on, a few bit and pieces tomorrow but pleased with it, should keep getting better and better. @HaileyburySport @MM_Seed @CampeyTurfCare @AgrovistaAMNTY @Jonmorgan191460

[andy richards @turfandy]

Difficult week with what’s below the surface but Terrace seeded and all irrigation trenches in.
Sometimes wonder how grass grows so well in this.
@Jonmorgan191460
@MM_Seed @TurfBusiness @Pitchcare

[andy richards @turfandy]

Start of renovations on Terrace pitch, first pass with our new Koro.
Pop up irrigation with pop up sprinklers starting to be trenched in tomorrow.
@CampeyTurfCare @pitchcare @TurfBusiness @MM_Seed

[andy richards @turfandy]

A great way to learn something new, network with others in our sector of the industry and meet some top companies.
I always think if you can learn just one new thing or make one new contact then it’s worth the effort to go somewhere.

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[andy richards @turfandy]

Never been a better time to join the team, winter feels like it’s finally over and the grass is growing. Lots of exciting things planned and booked in and time for another push forward.
Please follow the link below for more details or DM me.

https://t.co/ClckBMyJPs

[andy richards @turfandy]

Terrace set up and ready for today’s game, whilst the robot mower is gradually lowering the Pavilion outfield height by 1mm a day. Nice to have started it when it was too wet and soft for other mowers. Down to 15mm by Monday morning and ready for feeding.

[andy richards @turfandy]

Terrace set up and ready for today’s game, whilst the robot mower is gradually lowering the Pavilion outfield height by 1mm a day. Nice to have started it when it was too wet and soft for other mowers. Down to 15mm by Monday morning and ready for feeding.

[neil harvey @neilhar05356939]

Great opportunity to join our team here at The Hurlingham Club. Mechanic https://t.co/dhuPD2QTv6

[andy richards @turfandy]

Groundsperson - Haileybury. A new opportunity has arisen to join the Grounds team at Haileybury. Lots of new things planned for the future as we continue to push forward. https://t.co/ClckBMyJPs

[Fusion Media @FusionMediaEu]

We first met @turfandy when he was Grounds Manager at Shrewsbury School.

We then followed Andy’s pursuit of excellence since his move to Haileybury 6 years ago with a little help from a few of our clients 👏

[andy richards @turfandy]

Terrace looking ok before today’s @Haileybury_XV match after @HbyFootball win on the pitch in the week. Two matches next wk then a mini renovation over half term. @MM_Seed @DennisMowers @AgrovistaAMNTY

[andy richards @turfandy]

In house creation of a better net block on Pavilion Square. 4 strips fraize mowed, Ventrac soil cultivator down to 4inches in 2 directions, tracked in, top dressed, seeded, Graden 3 directions, seeded again. @HbyCricket @BinderLoams @MM_Seed @AgrovistaAMNTY

[andy richards @turfandy]

Last strip of the season for @HbyCricket
Over 200 matches completed.
Little bit of green after some monsoon like weather but coverage good.
@MM_Seed @AgrovistaAMNTY @Pitchcare @thegma_

[andy richards @turfandy]

Terrace ready for first rugby of the season. Still improving all the time. 4 rugby matches and a football match in the next 7 days on it. It’s been a busy 12 months for it. Full school rugby season, football season, 50+ cricket matches and 5 weeks of summer football.

[andy richards @turfandy]

Quitchells 1 mini rebuild completed before Fridays rain. Stripped off, power harrowed, stone buried numerous ways, 300 tons of fresh root zone incorporated and over sown with @MM_Seed Thanks to Jon Morgan and team for working late each night to finish in time. Perfect weather now

[andy richards @turfandy]

Today’s pitch for @HbyCricket looks good in the sun. 2nd match in 2 days on it. @HaileyburySport @Pitchcare @MM_Seed @DennisMowers