Peter Stevens, Head Groundsman of Fawley Parish Council, has been awarded the “County Groundsman of the Year Award for Local Authorities” by the Hampshire Football Association.

He received his award at Hampshire Football Associations’ Council Meeting, which was held on Wednesday 10th March 2004.

He joined the Council as Head Groundsman back in 1986 and has overseen the improvement made to the pitches in the years since.

The quality of the pitches are often commented upon, over the last two winters during some of the wettest weather, there have been occasions where the only football games to take place in the area have been at Gang Warily.

The council would like to congratulate Peter on his “much deserved award” and to thank him for all his hard work.

A new head Groundsman Tom Smith joined the team on Monday 8th March 2004.

He comes to the council with a wealth of Knowledge and experience in machinery maintenance and grounds work.

He will be a valuable addition to a highly successful team who will look after the sports pitches and open spaces within the Fawley Parish.