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Beth Gibbs
Maintains a range of sports pitches at Wellington School , and winner of the GMA ’ s prestigious Young Groundsperson of the Year award in 2023 .
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There are so many different environments you can work in , from schools to stadiums , local clubs , and much more .
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Jack Langley
Deputy head groundsperson at Ashton Gate , home of Bristol City and the Bristol Bears . Jack loves spreading the word of the benefits of grounds management to young people – including working outdoors .
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The buzz you get from a Match Day and the knowledge that all the hard work from the week before has gone towards producing a quality surface for a professional club is always hugely rewarding .
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Liddy Ford
Groundsperson at the FA ’ s St George ’ s Park on a mission to encourage more young people , especially women , to enter the sector .
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I want NextGen to create greater awareness of career pathways in the grounds industry , as well as attracting a more diverse group of younger people to join the sectors .
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