Mark YCG

🎥🌱 Celebrating GroundsWeek! 🌱🎥 As part of #GroundsWeek, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Morgan, Head Groundsman at Belper Meadows Sports Club. Mark shared his passion for turfcare, what drives him every day, and why looking after playing surfaces is about so much more than just grass; it’s about pride, community, and creating the perfect stage for sport. @wearetheGMA Check out the video to hear his story 👇 #GroundsManagement #TurfCare #UnsungHeroes #Sportsturf #GroundsWeek2026 #GMA

Heavy rolling isn’t about force — it’s about timing and moisture. Too early = damaged square. 
#CricketGrounds #Groundstaff #PitchPrep #Groundsmanship #CricketMaintenance #CricketWickets

@Mickleover_CC @RanceTim Top work 👏🏻

🌱 Square Preparation A number of our lads have been up the club today 🙌 Alan brushing the square of morning dew. Charlie giving the outfield a cut 👏 @RanceTim giving the square its first cylinder cut, with the square mower. 🦁

Getting a bit real now, first presentation about the junior workshops and engaging young people into cricket grounds maintenance. Any advice on how to talk in front of a room full of people will be greatly appreciated!

Rolling isn’t about weight… it’s about timing and control.
Start light. Build gradually. Create depth compaction. #CricketGroundsman #PitchPreparation #Groundstaff #CricketSquare #TurfCare #VolunteerGroundsman #GrassManagement

Spring fertiliser timing explained 🌱 Before or after pre-season rolling? And don’t worry if you haven’t applied it yet — the key is feeding when the grass is actually growing. Simple tips for club groundsmen and volunteers. #CricketGrounds #Groundsmanship #CricketSquare

@TrevorHamilton Absolutely, couldn’t fit it in to 90 seconds 😂 do have a separate video coming out about it this week

@Mark_YCG All good points… I’d add get nutrient programme set for season ahead

March = foundation month. Get rolling right. Cut smart. Fix weak areas. Set your square up properly. Do this now... or chase problems all season. Save this Follow for simple cricket grounds tips. #CricketGrounds #Groundsman #ClubCricket #TurfCare

@sparkygolferbb @tregs100 It’ll get better, feel for everyone who can’t get on yet. I’ve only been on a handful of times since December and I’m down there full time so it must be so hard for volunteers!

@tregs100 @Mark_YCG Haven’t had any machinery on the square at Burnham since 11 November . It’s a marsh. 💦💧🚣‍♀️

@tregs100 Most of my machines will be in the shed until the at least the end of the week, was really positive until Friday! It’ll get better just have to be patient!

@Mark_YCG Would love to if it wasn’t saturated down here!! 3 dry days and you start thinking it’s time to cut the squares,feed them and then almost 20mm of rain since Friday sets you back another week!! Rain sat on rain in the south west!!

@Jspencer588 What you putting on? I’m hoping to give it some seaweed before the end of the week and maybe some iron

@Mark_YCG Yeah we managed to get cut on both. Going to measure up at the weekend then that’s ticked off. Hopefully get a cut on Sunday too if not to wet. Ordering the Biostimulants this weekend. I leave Roger to the videos and music 😂. He’s my instagram man too.

Progress! Down to 22mm, l'll hopefully take it down to 20mm next week and keep it at that for the duration of pre season rolling Squared off today as well, I'll put a video of how to square off your pitches

@Mickleover_CC Cheers guys, hope you’ve wintered well

@Mark_YCG Looking great Mark 💪

@Jspencer588 Cheers mate, good to see you’ve managed to get on the 2nd pitch as well now!

@Mark_YCG Looking nice

Squaring off your square doesn't need to be complicated. Just remember: 3, 4, 5 (or 88, 66, 100) #CricketGroundsmanship #Groundstaff #CricketGround #Volunteers #Grassroots

“Seaweed on a cricket square? 🌊 Natural growth stimulants, better rooting, improved stress tolerance, and faster recovery after wear. I’m trialling a seaweed extract from @EutremaUK this season — follow to see the results through the year 👀🌱

You don’t need to be an expert to help on a cricket ground.
A rake, a brush, and an hour of your time makes a HUGE difference 🙌 Hashtags:
#VolunteerGrounds #CricketLife #GrassrootsSport #GroundsTeam

Hybrid repairs, completely necessary, just don't book much in your diary! #turfcare #cricketgrounds #groundsmaintenance #clubcricket

Pink patches don’t always mean panic 🚫 Fusarium is common in winter, especially on club squares — but small daily jobs can make a big difference. Brushing, airflow and patience go a long way 🌱