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He also assists Tim Packwood – Head Groundsman WCCC on renovation work to the main cricket square and outfield. With his team of local club groundsmen from South Worcestershire he completed end of season renovation work at several recreational cricket clubs and comes highly recommended for the standard of work undertaken during 2021 season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/1645717858827-ZEII0RQ2XQUS20KONKXR/Steve+Daniels+%282%29.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/1645722748150-IFVE8L7VFKPKGQDROYH7/JB+on+Lords+Balcony+%283%29.JPG About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/1646215810816-4BP9WG3V4BQ05KSX656A/Sean+Lloyd+%282%29.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/1646731118743-VC5YJB03IGIPZMXDWKIY/Richard+Ding.jpg About Us https://www.richarddingsports.co.uk/coming-soon daily 0.75 2022-01-31 https://www.richarddingsports.co.uk/journal daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/5930cfee-6daf-4632-b2ac-5993ca1c76c3/RDS+-+Smethwick+CC.+1jpg.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/47d3bc35-7ee1-4b14-a35a-ab5ed5d2b0f9/Ground+Persons+Seminar+-+West+Midlans.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/4c0444f2-b78d-43d6-932d-3f3c912c4dc8/Merrion+CC+E+Roller++20-3-24.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/bb90ff58-6e55-47f5-934f-6ba7d6723ed5/Screenshot+2024-04-05+at+16.20.33.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/919dd1a9-9435-4ab2-b184-de0f63fe24a5/Screenshot+2024-03-14+at+16.35.47.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/0b4f9e35-f502-49d4-b5cb-231d27a98b57/IMG_6108.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/c766fd4c-a1c1-4722-8ce5-d871a0056086/IMG_6117.jpg Journal - RDS showcased their Electric Roller during the T20 International Cricket Match This was between England and New Zealand on 3rd September at Edgbaston CCC. The roller is currently owned and in use at RGS (Worcester Grammar School). Richard Ding built this particular machine to the specification supplied by Sean Lloyd the RGS Head Grounds Person. The E Roller has been in full operation at RGS for the last three seasons proving its sustainability and compatibility with cricket’s eco climate plans. RDS supplied the first E roller to West Malvern CC in 2018 and interest in its petrol/diesel roller conversions has increased since then. RDS is nearing completion on its first overseas order to supply an Eco Roller to a cricket club in Ireland…………………further details with video and photographs will be available when the delivery date and handover is known. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/b1ddf283-6515-433a-8e53-00bca0913174/unnamed.jpg Journal - RDS gearing up for a busy 2023 The team at RDS have been busy from the start of the year spraying and spiking cricket (and football) grounds despite the adverse weather conditions as the start of a new cricket season draws near. Clubs have contacting the office to have their machinery collected for servicing and repairs so the busy schedule continues! We are pleased to welcome new clients to our growing list and look forward to fulfilling their sports ground/machinery needs. Interest in our Eco Electric Roller has intensified over the winter and we have sent out details to a number of First Class and Recreational clubs. The model at Worcester RGS has attracted a lot of attention following the realisation that eco-friendly machinery is the way forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/60f534d0-be0b-4c71-9527-d8016f0765a4/unnamed-3.jpg Journal - RDS are now taking bookings for end of season renovation. The RDS team of Richard Ding, Tim Packwood - Ex WCCC Head Grounds Person and Gary Watkins - Professional Grounds Person, are now taking bookings for End of Season Renovation to cricket squares and outfields. SCARIFICATION Removal of thatch and organic matter and provide a key for new loam and grass seed REPAIR ENDS Repair and fill all batters and bowlers footmarks OVERSEEDING Accurate application of perennial rye grass and multiseeder TOP DRESS AND DRAG MAT Replenish surface levels and cover seed encouraging root and shoot growth providing insulation and maximising germination FERTILISE Application of fertiliser to the square using pedestrian spreader to secure accuracy Please don’t leave it too late —book your September slot NOW to avoid disappointment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/68b1cbe2-21d7-4bcc-a033-06db69bf6647/unnamed-1.jpg Journal - Introducing the first battery power cricket roller Sean Lloyd, Head Groundsman at RGS Worcester, comments on the first battery power cricket roller... "Ladies and gentleman, it's time for me to introduce to you the first ever 4ft battery power cricket roller. It has always been my aim to keep the RGS grounds department at the very forefront of turfcare. With this in mind, and with the ever increasing fuel prices and future restrictions, I employed the skills of local sports machine engineering firm Richard Ding Sports to produce the first ever 4ft sports roller. It runs for 6-8 hours for around 3p. Has no noise, and no body / hand arm vibration. The roller weighs 2.1 ton before ballasting. It's very much the future of groundskeeping, and I'm very honoured to have RDS by my side to help deliver such an important project." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/1645722561775-0AB713PXC3DZCJ4FJTQN/tim.png Journal - Tim Phillips Obituary The sudden and tragic loss of Tim to his family and friends in March of this year was a terrible shock, not only to them but to the wider circle of sports people throughout Worcestershire that held him in such high esteem. Football and cricket were the two sporting passions that made him so well known. Tim developed a reputation as a friend and mentor to many of us involved in cricket and the word ‘Legend’ can truly be attributed to this great man. Never shy to give an opinion, never shy to correct someone’s faults, never shy to make a joke out of a drama, but ALWAYS ready to help anyone by word or deed and ALWAYS ready to take on a fresh challenge and make a success of any project that required his expertise. Tim was an important partner in the setting up of RDS, giving practical advice in the planning stages and networking with recreational cricket clubs in South Worcestershire. His 13 year experience as Chairman and then Groundsman of Old Elizabethans CC followed by 6 years as Head Groundsman at Worcester Nomads gave him the senior status and respect we now miss. He will certainly be a hard act to follow and his ‘no nonsense’ approach remains a reminder that the impossible can be done immediately but miracles will take a little longer. R.I.P. Tim………………..we will continue the good work, you are with us in spirit. Gone but not forgotten! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/ab08daea-8d10-46b3-abaf-dcceed5dc174/unnamed-1.jpg Journal - A busy start to 2022 for RDS. RDS has been busy during January and February with Richard working on 30 plus items of machinery in his workshop, getting mowers/rollers ready to deliver to cricket clubs as the 2022 draws ever nearer. Several clubs are showing interest in the new RDS Electric Roller, currently in use at Winchcombe and West Malvern cricket clubs with two further orders on the books. Despite the recent floods, storms and general ground challenges, RDS have managed to complete outfield spraying contracts to a number of cricket and football clubs in Worcestershire. With the weather expected to improve in the coming weeks, clubs in South Worcestershire have already booked RDS for wicket and outfield renovation work. Spring is almost here (in theory), great to realise the cricket season starts in April so please contact us in good time to ensure your ground and machinery requirements are met before the season begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2729a12b1803af9a3508a/80090586-0d03-4977-9a28-8d263fc361f3/E+Roller+-+Tim+Packwood.jpg Journal - RDS designs & builds Eco Electric Cricket Roller. The new Eco Electric Cricket Roller now available from RDS Sports. Designed and built by Richard Ding to meet the needs of the Eco Environment. https://www.richarddingsports.co.uk/contact-us daily 0.75 2022-02-17