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GMA Regional Pitch Advisor Central-East , Former Head Groundsman Lincoln City FC. Mostly to be seen in a band t-shirt. Support grassroots football and music.

Joined January 2011
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The winner of Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year, sponsored by @reesinkturfcare is… @LincolnCity_FC 🌱
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🌱 Did you know that we offer bespoke training courses? We recently worked with the @LandscapeLSKent to deliver a bespoke two-part cricket maintenance programme, supporting their team with practical, hands-on end-of-season training. Read the full case study here: buff.ly/azAcCQ6 πŸŽ₯: @LandscapeLSKent
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🌿 Linked to our #MovingForward Strategy 2028, this session tonight supports better facilities and high-quality grass pitches across #Essex. Whether you’re a volunteer or part of a big club, this webinar is for you! πŸ”— essexfa.com/news/2025/oct/09… #GrassrootsFootball #GroundsManagement #EssexFootball @wearetheGMA @mishimp
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πŸ’¬ β€œThis webinar is a fantastic opportunity for anyone involved in pitch care to gain valuable insights.” Carrie Barfoot, #Essex County FA. Don’t miss your chance to ask questions and get advice from a @wearetheGMA expert! πŸ”— essexfa.com/news/2025/oct/09… #MovingForward #PitchCare #EssexFootball @mishimp
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⚽ Calling all grassroots clubs, coaches and facility managers! Gain expert in-season maintenance tips from @wearetheGMA Regional Pitch Advisor, @mishimp, in our online webinar. πŸ“… Monday (13th October) | ⏰ 7:00-8:30pm | πŸ’» Free to attend πŸ”— essexfa.com/news/2025/oct/09… #GroundsManagement #FootballFacilities #EssexFootball
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🌱 Learn how to improve your grass football pitches this season! Join our free webinar with the @wearetheGMA this Monday (13th October from 7:00-8:30pm) for expert pitch care advice. πŸ”— essexfa.com/news/2025/oct/09… #GrassrootsFootball #EssexFootball #PitchCare @mishimp
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A Groundskeeper webinar in partnership with @NorfolkCountyFA and the @wearetheGMA will be held online on October 1st at 7pm. It will focus on In Season Maintenance. To register please sign up here πŸ‘‡ tinyurl.com/2kxkvrv6 #AThrivingLocalGame
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🀝 We proudly promote equality and diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. πŸ“₯ Apply for our Football Development Officer role by Wednesday 27th August: πŸ”— essexfa.com/news/2025/aug/04… #EqualityInSport #DiversityInFootball @sportrectweets @kickitout @KickItOutRYG
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πŸŽ₯ Take a look behind the scenes of our recent Behind The Turf CPD event at the Soper of Lincoln Elite Performance Centre, hosted in partnership with @LincolnCity_FC 🌱 This hands-on workshop gave clubs a unique opportunity to explore the world of grass pitch maintenance, with: βœ… Live machinery demos from Iseki βœ… Expert insights from the Grounds Management Association βœ… Funding & support advice from the Lincolnshire FA βœ… An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how elite grounds are maintained by Lincoln City's top grounds staff
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🌱 Grass Pitch Machinery Workshop Success! 🚜 Last Friday, Norfolk FA Clubs & Facilities Officer, Ollie Kerrison hosted a Grass Pitch Machinery Workshop in partnership with Phil Kime, our Regional Pitch Advisor from the @wearetheGMA. Thank you to The Nest for providing the venue, and to Ernest Doe, Iseki, and Parkers Pitches for joining us and sharing their expert knowledge on pitch maintenance and machinery! #NorfolkFootball ⚽️ Interested in learning more about the Grass Pitch Maintenance and Machinery Fund? Get in touch with Ollie Kerrison at πŸ‘‡ [email protected]
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Our Clubs & Facilities Officer, Ollie Kerrison, recently visited Clubs across the County with a Regional Pitch Advisor, to give advice and suggest potential funding opportunities. #NorfolkFootball ⚽🌱 Find out more about potential grass pitch funding πŸ‘‡ norfolkfa.com/leagues-and-cl…
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😲 75 pitches. 2 days. One mission: level up grassroots football. At Hackney Marshes, @wearethegma + @FootballFoundtn = better pitches, better play. #HackneyMarshes #GrassrootsSport #Turf
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🚨 Big news in turf care! Industry leaders are backing GMA Connect – two new regional events for grounds professionals: thegma.org.uk/news/industry-… πŸ“ Bristol (May 13) & Durham (June 18) 🎟️ Free for GMA members | Β£15 non-members Hands-on learning, demos & top brands. πŸ‘‰ thegma.org.uk/events
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Final part of the day is a tour of the @IpswichTown training facilities led by @BenConnell80
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After an indoor session from Suffolk FA on funding opportunities we are now onto @mishimp from the @wearetheGMA to go through #PitchPower @FootballFoundtn @FA
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Final part of the morning is a session with @ReplayMaintain on 3G pitches. @FootballFoundtn @FA @wearetheGMA
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Now on to @MHGoals to demonstrate some goalpost developments.. @wearetheGMA @FootballFoundtn @FA
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Up next… #GroundTech with robotic mowers and line markers. @wearetheGMA @FootballFoundtn @FA
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Up first with their demonstrations at the Suffolk FA Grounds Team event hosted at Playford Road @IpswichTown is @ErnestDoeSons, @IsekiUk , @JacobsenTurf @RansomesTurf @wearetheGMA @FootballFoundtn @FA
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