Aston Villa crowned Premier League Grounds Team of the Season

Determined by a number of factors, the Grounds Team of the Season Award takes into account the amount of usage, environmental conditions, assessment of resources and management, marks given by the Referees and Match Delegates at each fixture. A pitch-quality...

Biggest Wellbeing Survey for UK Horticulture Industry Launches

Building on the success of the 2021 Health & Wellbeing Survey, Perennial is calling upon all those working across all sectors to participate in the 2024 survey as their feedback really will make a difference. The charity wants to understand more about...

Andy Jackson Inducted into GMA Hall of Fame

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is proud to announce the induction of Andy Jackson, Grounds Manager at Stoke City Football Club, into the prestigious GMA Hall of Fame as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations. This honour recognises Andy’s...

The Grounds Management Association Launches Industry Survey

This survey is a crucial tool in understanding the impact of economic and environmental factors on you and the grounds management industry. To ensure the survey is relevant and tailored to individual roles, it is divided into two versions: one for professional (paid)...

Driving Standards in Turf Management

After leaving Aberystwyth University, Craig was employed as a seasonal gardener by Cardiff Council’s Parks Department and, within 12 months, he became a full-time employee responsible for maintaining the bowling greens and other sports pitch markings within the...