Pitching in with new ideas

THE Northumberland FA hosted its first-ever Pitch Improvement Programme event at Close House Golf Club.

Fifty delegates attended on behalf of local football clubs, ground maintenance workers and NFA trade partners.

As well as outdoor practical demonstrations, delegates attended seminars given by several industry experts, including Agronomic Services’ David Snowden, Newcastle United’s Andrew Tulley and Close House greenkeeper Steven Blakely.

Next year’s event has already been confirmed for Thursday, February 21 - again at Close House GC.