Ian Somerville

Great day at #GMAConnect2026 at Abingdon School 🌱
Brilliant to connect with grounds teams and showcase Dennis & SISIS in action. Next stop: Cardiff City Stadium, 21 April — join us!
Book here: thegma.org.uk/what/support-t…

Great day yesterday at the first GMA Connect of the year and very lucky with the weather. Thanks to everyone that visited us during the day and thanks to @abingdonschool for hosting + the @wearetheGMA for organising. Further afield? More GMA Connect days👉bit.ly/4cfkTTk

🏉 The season might be wrapping up, but the real work on the pitch is just beginning! 🚜 End-of-season renovations are absolutely crucial for rugby union clubs to ensure a safe, durable, and high-quality playing surface for next year. Here some key considerations 👇

Geoff Webb to step down as CEO of the Grounds Management Association in 2027 @wearetheGMA landscapeandamenity.com/articles/2026-…

It's the first of the @wearetheGMA Connect days today - and we're all set up and ready to go here at Abingdon School 🏫 We'll be delivering on a talk on the importance of deep aeration as well as answering all of your natural and synthetic maintenance questions ✅ #GMAConnect

Are you a grassroots football club or organisation that is in need of funding for essential equipment or facilities? We provide funding for what matters most, so your club doesn't go without. Check out our full line-up today ⤵️ 🔗 footballfoundation.org.uk/looking-for-fu…

Transforming the future. @CapgeminiUK has been appointed as the new Digital Transformation partner of the Rugby Football Union to help develop a more connected, engaging and innovative experience for rugby players, volunteers and fans across England. Click below to read more 👇

Looking to level up your rugby club? 🏉 Whether you need new floodlights, renovated changing rooms, or more players on the pitch, the RFU Grant Finder is your go-to (and free!) resource for thousands of funding opportunities. 🔗 funding.idoxopen4community.co.uk/rfu

GMA Connect is heading to Cardiff City Stadium next Tuesday 21 April! Develop practical knowledge, see techniques in action, and learn directly from experienced professionals. It's completely free for GMA members too 🤝 Book your spot here: thegma.org.uk/what/support-t…

🏉 673 Rugby Clubs are already involved - Is yours? Upgrade your pitch with a FREE Stiga Robotic Mower! 🚜💨 Register your club today to claim yours and unlock permanent perks: 📉 15% OFF all products 💰 5% CASHBACK on all purchases Sign up today 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/57vksee9

After 21 years of outstanding leadership, our Chief Executive, Geoff Webb, will step down from his role in March 2027 🌱 Geoff will continue to support the GMA as Strategic Advisor, and the Board has begun the search for his successor. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/xL0wyR5

Registered for @WeAre_GMA Connect at @abingdonschool in Oxford on Thursday? 👉 bit.ly/4blJkgg Hear from experts like Mark of Pro Data Weather Systems on Turf Management in the Current Climate, and Richard of TGMS, on Improving Surface Performance by Design.

Attention Club Treasurers! 📢 VAT can be a hidden drain on your club’s budget and time. Whether it's utility bills or new facilities, being proactive is a game-changer for your finances. 🏟️💰 Don't wait for a surprise bill—get ahead of the game here: 👉 tinyurl.com/2z9xlegs

Ready to light up the pitch? 💡🏉 Floodlights are a game-changer for training, but installing them is a major project. Navigate tech specs & planning permission easily with the RFU's guidance docs! 👇 🔗 englandrugby.com/run/club-manag… #GrassrootsRugby #RFU #RugbyTraining

We made it. Evening golf has well and truly arrived on England's Golf Coast and the winter changes have bedded in beautifully. Experience our improved course this summer when visiting for The Open, or any time you're in the area: bit.ly/438GwzU

Here's what John Ledwidge, Director of Grounds & Landscapes at City Football Group had to say about scooping Professional Grounds Team of the Year (Elite) for @ManCity at the #GMAIndustryAwards 2026 👏

Exciting season ahead 🚀

Find the perfect path for you. 💬 Real voices, real experiences - discover why GMA education makes a difference: buff.ly/46HIXkF

Grassroots pitch maintenance is tough work, but you don't have to do it alone. 🤝 Get a FREE visit from a Pitch Advisor to boost your pitch quality, maximize your budget, and track progress on PitchPower. Claim your free visit: 📲 tinyurl.com/yykoxad2

🏉 CALLING ALL RUGBY CLUBS! 🏉 Upgrade your pitch with a FREE Stiga Robotic Mower! 🚜💨 Register your club today to claim yours and unlock permanent perks: 📉 15% OFF all products 💰 5% CASHBACK on all purchases Tag your groundskeeper & sign up! 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/57vksee9