Sports Turf and Grounds manager at LCFC Training Ground! All views are my own and not that of my employer..
Sileby, England
Joined May 2009
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After a long, dark, wet winter it’s good to see the pitch in a positive place.
Raking out the yellowing leaf and cleaning up the surface to let some air and light in. Small jobs that help encourage that fresh growth as we head into the final push towards the end of the season.
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Today a new hydraulics course was delivered by @NigelHooson1 from John Deere at our World Class Training Ground Workshop Facility with thanks to @BarkbyColin for cleaning and preparing the machinery @LCFC_SportsTurf @FarolTurf @TETOrganisation
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After a successful first run of the course below this year, we are pleased to be able to offer
the opportunity again in January 2026📜🌱
Click the link to apply - forms.office.com/e/2GcqTECQ3…
If you require further information on this valuable course please contact us.
[email protected]
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Another great course here at LCFC’s training ground which will help develop your knowledge in Groundcare Machinery Maintenance. 🚜🛠️
Groundcare Machinery Maintenance - Engines (4th December 2025)
Learning Outcomes
1. Have safety knowledge when working with engines
2. Be able to identify related risks
3. Understand and identify the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
4. Be able to identify components within an engine
5. Understand engine terminology and how an engine function
6. Understand the 4-stroke cycle used in petrol and diesel engines
7. Be able to identify the functions of: Petrol Engines, Diesel Engines, Engine Turbos, Lubrication Systems, Cooling Systems, Electrical Charging System
8. Understand diagnostics signs and how to test engines
9. Correctly carry out engine maintenance and testing in accordance with the manufacturer's operator's manual (MOM)
10. Correctly carry out engine maintenance and testing in accordance with the manufacturer's operator's manual (MOM)
11. Identify potential defects on an engine which require attention
12. State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or repair tasks
To book follow the link ➡️ forms.office.com/e/iA8NVhjfp…
For more information please conat us here on [email protected]
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Sports Turf Drainage Training 🌧️🧪
The aim of the course is to provide an overview of basic soil and water principles and their influence on land drainage design for sports fields and pitches.
The course will be led by Dr Richard Earl HND MSc PhD CEng FIAgrE RIPTA – Managing Director of PSD & TGMS.
Book here: bit.ly/47ySPrF
For further information please contact [email protected]
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Interested in extending your knowledge in Groundcare Machinery Maintenance !
Come along to rural Leicestershire and learn about: 🌳⚽
Groundcare Machinery Maintenance - Electrics (2 December 2025) ⚡
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1. Produce a site-specific risk assessment (SSRA) for machinery maintenance operations (specific to electric fault finding)
2. Identify the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Identify the health and safety features required to diagnose and fix groundcare machinery electrical systems
4. Identify components within an electrical system
5. Know how an electrical system functions
6. Identify potential faults on the electrical system
7. Correctly carry out electrical maintenance and testing in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s operating manual
8. State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or repair task Organise the workshop and use a systematic method of working where possible.
Courses cost £278.00 +Vat , for more information please contact us here on [email protected]
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📚 ✨ During international break it's training days for sports turf apprentices!
Spent Thursday diving into turf fertilisation, exploring the why, what, when and how 🌱
Brilliant energy and engagement from the new recruits, who soaked up loads of new knowledge and skills to take forward in their journey! 👏
Meanwhile, one of our experienced apprentices John, who’s nearing completion, was preparing for his end-point assessment practical tasks.
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Golf Course is getting close to where we want it, lots still to improve on though. Love seeing the contrast when the long rough goes to seed 🌱
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Few from the course this week - Greens renovated - 12mm hollow tine back fill and a double pass with the Vredo - @BarenbrugUK Browntop bent @ 6g/m2. Also Nice to see our wildflower area thriving!
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🚨 New Course: Sports Turf Drainage Design 🚨
September 3rd, 10am-4pm
Led by Dr Richard Earl (PSD & TGMS), this hands-on course covers:
✅ Soil + water principles
✅ Drainage design essentials
✅ 9 pitch types from Sport England’s 2025 guidance
🎯 Perfect for turf pros, field constructors & grounds teams
📚 Supports L2 & L3 Sports Turf/Greenkeeping apprenticeships
🧠 Learn from one of the industry's leading engineers
📈 Boost your knowledge. Build your future.
Visit STA courses page for information and register:
lcfc.com/pages/en/sta-course…
#SportsTurf #DrainageDesign #Greenkeeping #SoilScience #Apprenticeships #SportEngland #GroundsManagement #PitchDesign #TurfCare #CPD
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Pitches looking top-class and ready for the players to return 👌👏
Huge effort from the whole team behind the scenes! 💪🌱 #PitchPerfect
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🌱New dates available for our Lantra accredited Advanced Mower Set Up and Sharpening course 🌱
📅15 and 16 October, 2025 at the Sports Turf Academy in Seagrave ⚽⛳🌳
Come along and sharpen up your skills to help obtain that pristine lawn, pitch or golf greens.
➡️ Follow the link to apply forms.office.com/e/ujd10zU2f…
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💦Last three places left on popular Irrigation Technician Part One course in January, 2026
👏🏻November’s course is now fully booked, thank you for the support 🙏🏻
Follow the link below to book on to January’s course 📅⬇️
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We look forward to welcoming you here to our amazing facilities in beautiful rural Leicestershire 🌳⛳⚽