New Mower and Quadraplay helps improve quality of playing area for Football and Cricket
Thanks to a substantial grant from the Football Association and further grants from Sirius Minerals Foundation and Two Ridings Community Foundation, Snainton Village Hall have purchased new mowing and ground improvement equipment that is already improving the quality of the playing area.
Malcolm Maw who has been the groundsman for many years and a long standing supporter of cricket in the Yorkshire area commented,
“Since the purchase of the new equipment the football pitch has seen an improvement with the quality of playing surface, with the pitch being easier to maintain giving a flatter and more even surface. The quality of grass has also improved meaning better grass coverage. Although the equipment has been predominantly used during the winter months for the football pitch the cricket outfield is now starting to see the same improvements.”
Lorna Bruce, secretary of Snainton Football Club also commented, “The new mower does not leave cut grass on the pitch and the quadraplay is improving the playing surface giving a better pitch and shorter grass.
"The condition of the pitch has contributed to a safer playing area leading to a reduction in the number of injuries this season and the changing rooms are easier to clean with less mud and debris! Our pitch is considered to be one of the best in the area and the playing conditions are making it easier to attract new players.”
The Trustees would like to express their thanks to the Football Association, Sirius Minerals Foundation and Two Ridings Community Foundation for the generous support they have given to this project.
Malcolm Maw who has been the groundsman for many years and a long standing supporter of cricket in the Yorkshire area commented,
“Since the purchase of the new equipment the football pitch has seen an improvement with the quality of playing surface, with the pitch being easier to maintain giving a flatter and more even surface. The quality of grass has also improved meaning better grass coverage. Although the equipment has been predominantly used during the winter months for the football pitch the cricket outfield is now starting to see the same improvements.”
Lorna Bruce, secretary of Snainton Football Club also commented, “The new mower does not leave cut grass on the pitch and the quadraplay is improving the playing surface giving a better pitch and shorter grass.
"The condition of the pitch has contributed to a safer playing area leading to a reduction in the number of injuries this season and the changing rooms are easier to clean with less mud and debris! Our pitch is considered to be one of the best in the area and the playing conditions are making it easier to attract new players.”
The Trustees would like to express their thanks to the Football Association, Sirius Minerals Foundation and Two Ridings Community Foundation for the generous support they have given to this project.
Committee Members 2024
Registered Charity number: 233149
- Stuart Arch - Chair
- Paul Bellinger - Vice Chair & Treasurer
- Jill Allen - Secretary
- Karen Maw - Field Secretary & Bookings Secretary
- Angela Howgate - Trustee
- Barry Newton - Trustee
- Julia Webb - Trustee
- Clare Davies - Trustee
Registered Charity number: 233149
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