Wormsley Preferred Partners: Lush by Tom Kerridge
We’re delighted that Lush by Tom Kerridge is now one of Wormsley’s Preferred Partner Providers. Lush re-creates the sublime Marlow ‘Hand & Flowers’ two Michelin star experience at events: real food with bold flavours wrapped up in the warmest of hospitality.
For us here at Wormsley, it is important to be able to work closely with local experts and professionals as part of our drive to become even more sustainable.
Over the coming weeks, we will be introducing you to our portfolio of carefully selected Preferred Partner Providers, all of whom deliver exemplary service to enhance the exceptional events hosted at Wormsley.
Welcome to Wormsley Lush by Tom Kerridge!
New forester opportunity
Title: Estate Forester
Location: The Wormsley Estate, Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
Reporting to: Director, Head of Woodland Management and Arboriculture, Savills UK and Wormsley’s Operations Manager
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits depending on experience.
WORMSLEY ESTATE
Wormsley is the private estate of the Getty Family and is located just off junction 5 of the M40 at Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire. The Estate can trace its roots back to a first mention in the Doomsday Book of 1196 and since 1597 has been in the possession of only two families. Sir Paul Getty acquired the Estate in 1985 and embarked on a seven-year programme of renovation and improvements bringing it back to life. This included the refurbishment of most of its properties creating some wonderful Chiltern barn conversions alongside major projects such as establishing the Lake and Island in the Deer Park, the laying of the now world-famous Cricket Ground, the building of the Wormsley Library (with over 6,000 rare books and manuscripts) and working with Penelope Hobhouse to re-establish the two-acre Walled Garden. Since Sir Paul’s death in 2003, a further broadening of the Estate’s activities has included the expansion of the Wormsley Shoot, the creation of the Robin Snell designed 600-seat Opera Pavilion (home of Garsington Opera) and Island Pavilion and the Boundary Room which overlooks the Cricket Ground. See www.wormsley.com for more information.
THE WOODLANDS AT WORMSLEY
The woodlands at Wormsley cover over 460 hectares. The woods have been managed proactively over the long term and provide a vital backdrop to many of the activities on the Estate. The Estate sits within the Chiltern AONB and the woodlands are one of the largest in single ownership, making them particularly important in this area, comprising mostly of ancient semi-natural woodland as well as one SSSI/SAC. They are mostly mixed broadleaf with some small areas of mixed conifer and large areas of mature beech and ash, the latter of which is being managed intensively in parts over the coming five years to increase species diversity in the light of ash dieback.
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
This is a practical role to support the forestry and general estate operations. The regular tasks include mechanised forestry extraction, on-call reactive work to clear roads of fallen trees and branches, tractor and hedge cutter driving, machinery maintenance as appropriate and estate presentation. You will be the eyes and ears on the ground for the Head of Woodland Management and Arboriculture at Savills UK and will actively assist in the preparation and management of the woodlands at Wormsley.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Tasks will vary on a daily basis and will include:
- To act as the first point of contact for in-house forestry work
- To plan monthly and seasonal operations in conjunction with the Head of Woodland Management and Arboriculture, ensuring that all tree harvesting, including hardwood, softwood and broadleaf, is carried out as required
- To assist in preparing, submitting and implementing grant schemes for the woodlands
- To carry out forestry planting, restocking and maintenance
- To undertake all mechanical and chemical weeding operations as required
- To act as the first point of contact out of hours for emergency clearance of fallen trees and branches
- To assist in the Deer Count for the Estate
- Machinery maintenance and compliance and operation of the digger and dumper as required, ensuring servicing and health and safety checks are carried out including LOLER as appropriate
- To be responsible for hedge and verge trimming, plus small fence and gate repairs
- To be responsible for acting on blocked rights of way and proactively clearing overgrown areas
- Liaising with staff, tenants, members of the public and stakeholder organisations where necessary, including the on-site firewood business Chiltern Logs
- To be fully conversant with the Estate’s Staff Handbook and supporting policies, including Health and Safety legislation and fire and emergency procedures, attending training courses that are identified as being necessary for the performance of the role
- Undertake additional or amended duties as appropriate to the post as may be allocated from time to time.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Excellent understanding of forestry operations
- High level of practical skills and certification, including operating tractors, trailers, mechanised hedge cutter, digger, dumper, chainsaws, strimmers and sprayers. Evidence of certification will be required – full list of essential requirements available on request
- Strong organisational skills and proven track record of delivering objectives within agreed timescales
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with and resolve conflict
- Ability to build and maintain good relationships with contractors and colleagues.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Initiative, energy and persistence
- Organised individual who has the ability to multi-task
- Attention to detail
- Hands-on, ability to work independently and as part of a team so that goals are met
- Good communicator and team player
- Good presentation skills
- A positive attitude and an ability to work calmly under pressure
- Act as an ambassador for the Estate
TO APPLY
Please send your CV and a covering letter to Penny Manning at penny.manning@wormsley.com by 12 noon on Monday 16th May 2022. Interviews are to be held on Thursday 26th May 2022.
New opportunity for skilled gardeners
Title: Skilled Gardener
Location: Wormsley, Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
Reporting to: Head Gardener
Salary: In line with PGG guidelines
WORMSLEY ESTATE
Wormsley is the private estate of the Getty Family and is located just off junction 5 of the M40 at Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire. The Estate can trace its roots back to a first mention in the Doomsday Book of 1196 and since 1597 has been in the possession of only two families. Sir Paul Getty acquired the Estate in 1985 and embarked on a seven-year programme of renovation and improvements bringing it back to life. This included the refurbishment of most of its properties creating some wonderful Chiltern barn conversions alongside major projects such as establishing the Lake and Island in the Deer Park, the laying of the now world-famous Cricket Ground, the building of the Getty Library (with over 6,000 rare books and manuscripts) and working with Penelope Hobhouse to re-establish the two-acre Walled Garden. Since Sir Paul’s death in 2003, a further broadening of the Estate’s activities has included the expansion of the Wormsley Shoot, the creation of the Robin Snell designed 600-seat Opera Pavilion (home of Garsington Opera) and Island Pavilion and the Boundary Room which overlooks the Cricket Ground. See www.wormsley.com for more information.
GARDENS TEAM
The role of the Gardens team is expanding due to a growing events business and the need to provide care for an increasing number of gardens across the Estate. The gardens are being updated whilst remaining true to the original design briefs from the Family and the beautiful two acre Walled Garden is a showcase of the Estate offering a limited number of garden tours, high-end events and open days when cricket and opera guests come to explore the garden. The team grows vegetables, plants and cut flowers for the Family, our staff and tenants, and our expanding events business, as well as managing a further ten acres of formal gardens, follies, orchards and managed woodland.
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic plants person to be part of a permanent team of three Skilled Gardeners and a Deputy reporting into the Head Gardener, supported by a small team of freelance gardeners, volunteers and students. A keen horticulturist with design experience, you should possess excellent practical knowledge and relevant qualifications and be a true team player.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Tasks will vary on a daily basis and will include:
• Ensuring the grounds and gardens are beautifully presented at all times
• Working with the team on designs and development plans for the garden
• Production of herbaceous perennial gardens and assisting with glasshouse and protected plant and vegetable production
• Assisting with garden visits and tours
• Ensuring all aspects of safe working practice and health and safety legislation are adhered to.
SKILLS REQUIRED
The successful candidate will:
• Have a real passion for plants, gardens, gardening and design
• Be hardworking, flexible, energetic, conscientious and trustworthy
• Have practical, hands-on garden experience and be prepared to get his or her hands dirty
• Possess great plant knowledge and a keen interest in horticultural trends, plus a good knowledge of floristry and the growing of cut flowers would be an advantage
• Have formal horticultural training and ideally experience working on private estates, with good machinery knowledge and glasshouse and protected environment skills
• Be able to take direction but also to take the lead, be self-motivated when working individually and keen to encourage others when working as part of a team
• Have excellent communication and organisation skills and be happy to liaise with the Family
• Have a sound knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices
• Possess a keen eye for detail
• Have a clean driving licence and access to a car as public transport is limited.
• PA1/PA6 spray certificates are advantageous but not essential.
TO APPLY
Please send your CV with a covering letter attached to Penny Manning at penny.manning@wormsley.com
Wormsley Cricket Women’s Week
On International Women’s Day we are delighted to announce that Wormsley Cricket will be hosting a week celebrating women in cricket from the 16th to the 21st of August 2022.
The aim of this inaugural ‘Wormsley Women in Cricket Festival’ is to inspire women and girls to both play and explore a new pathway to professional attainment within the sport as players, coaches and officials through a mixture of hard and soft ball events, coaching and training sessions, and showcase fixtures. It is also an opportunity for players to experience the exceptional Wormsley cricket ground as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations.
The week begins with an Oxfordshire CCC Women’s Showcase day on Tuesday 16th August.
On Wednesday 17th August we will host a free ECB Support Coach course designed to give female participants the knowledge, skills and confidence to support qualified coaches and enhance player experience for Girls’ and Women’s Cricket.
Alongside this we will be running a Dynamos coaching morning, which will provide a fantastic next step for all those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year olds new to the sport. During the afternoon we will host a Women’s showcase game and the day will close with a fun soft ball festival as an introduction to cricket, for women who may be looking for a new way to improve their fitness and learn a new skill.
Tuesday 18th August is dedicated to the Under 18s girls’ clubs with a special T20 Festival, whilst on Friday 19th August the Sir Paul Getty Women’s XI host UKAFACA Women.
On Saturday 20th August the Sir Paul Getty Women’s XI will play a showcase game against the FairBreak International XI. This game will be the third time this world-famous side, made up of leading female cricketers from around the cricketing world, will have played at Wormsley.
The week concludes on Sunday 21st August with a further fixture for the FairBreak XI against an international opposition.
The week-long celebration of women in cricket is being organised by Wormsley, Helen Pack, Chair of Women’s Cricket at Wormsley, and Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Cricket Boards.
In addition to a great week of sport, the event is attracting support and participation from mentors, coaches and speakers, all with the aim of inspiring women to #breakthebias. Spectators and supporters are welcome to come along and enjoy the ‘Wormsley Women in Cricket Festival’.
To sign up for the free ECB Support Coach Course at Wormsley on Wednesday on the 17th August, (from 10.30am to 1.30pm), please click the link below: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/d/d8qgpn
If you, your children or your Club would be interested in participating in the ‘Women in Cricket Festival’ please email us at cricket@wormsley.com and we’d be delighted to discuss the various options available to participate.
We look forward to welcoming you to Wormsley.
Film and Photography at Wormsley
Wormsley is available this year as a film, TV and photography location. Wormsley made its most recent appearance in Mothering Sunday, released November 2021. Mothering Sunday is a British romantic drama set just after World War I starring Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, Odessa Young and Josh O'Connor. The film was directed by Eva Husson from a screenplay by Alice Birch, based on the novel of the same title by Graham Swift. The filming took place in Dean Wood. Wormsley has also appeared in a recent marvellous major movie (we're bound to secrecy so can only tease you with this).
Wormsley has provided the backdrop for many big-budget films and a variety of TV productions, including the Big Bomb field in Nanny McPhee and Midsummer Murders, where our famous Cricket Ground took centre stage in Last Man Out and Secrets and Spies. We've also had a 'corpse' in our garage as well as several in ditches, woodlands and assorted ‘car crash’ sites around the Estate!
Wormsley is an ideal location for filming with its diversity of buildings, historic and contemporary; open spaces; landscapes, and locations. Quiet and unspoiled Wormsley's private roads are perfect for capturing driving footage and our skyline is clear of obstructions. Our beautiful spaces and hidden places also provide stunning backdrops to showcase high-end brand photography. There are many surprising elements to discover hidden around the estate.
If you're interested in filming or photography at Wormsley, send us a message or give us a call on +44 (0) 1494 484443.
NCCA 50 Over Trophy Cup Final: Berkshire CC vs Cumbria CC Thursday 2nd September
Join us for a fabulous day of cricket on 2nd September to watch NCCA finalists Berkshire CC vs Cumbria CC battle it out in the 50 Over Trophy Cup Final.
Enjoy hospitality for just £70 per head (10 per table), inclusive of:
- Coffee on arrival
- Two-course lunch
- Post-match barbecue
Alternatively, general admission is available for just £10 per head (free for paying NCCA members). Free entry for children.
There will be barbecue available all day with our guest barbecue expert and Ex-England Cricketer, Matthew Hoggard.
Entry to the ground is from 9.30am with the game starting at 10.30am.
Location:
Wormsely Cricket Ground, Wormsley Estate, Stokenchurch HP14 3YE
FREE PARKING ONSITE
For any enquiries please email info@nationalcountiesca.co.uk
A Fantastic Festival of Cricket
Watch the video below for a taste of the day!
Wormsley, world-renowned as one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world, played host to a number of cricketing icons on Friday 30 July for a day of food, drink, entertainment, and, most importantly, cricket.
A celebration of the players, the day kicked off with a T20 fixture between our friends from both the Barmy Army and the cricket media.
Following this, on-field entertainment ran alongside net sessions with past and present players and there were opportunities for individuals to get involved with a number of activities on the outfield.
In the afternoon, the day cumulated in a showcase T20 fixture between the PCA England Masters, including the likes of Graeme Swann, Mark Ramprakash, and Jonathan Trott, and an equally star-studded Sir Paul Getty XI.
Money raised from tickets went towards the Professional Cricketers’ Trust in order to support PCA members and their immediate families when they need it most.
The Trust offers life-changing – and often life-saving – support to past and present professional cricketers in their times of need. Since 2015, the players’ charity has supported 426 individuals in the area of mental health alone.
Sir Captain Tom Moore’s legacy lives on
The Lord’s Taverners XI vs The Captain Tom Foundation XI match at Wormsley on Wednesday 18 August has been POSTPONED
Whilst the pandemic restrictions are starting to ease, we are still living and working in the shadow of Covid, and dealing with the uncertainty that this brings. In light of this, The Lord’s Taverners and the Captain Tom Foundation have made the difficult decision to postpone this showcase Cricket Fundraising event this year and will now work towards staging this day in more settled times in Summer 2022.
Wormsley looks forward to welcoming the Charities in 2022, and to what will be a fabulous celebration.
Join stars from the world of sport and entertainment for a day of celebrity cricket raising funds for the Lord’s Taverners and The Captain Tom Foundation.
To help ensure Captain Tom Moore’s legacy lives on, the Lord’s Taverners XI and The Captain Tom Foundation XI will commemorate his amazing achievements with a 100-ball cricket match at the prestigious Wormsley Cricket Ground, date TBC.
The game will feature celebrities and a host of former international sports stars as part of the nationwide Captain Tom 100 initiative to celebrate his life. Joining us for the day so far are David Gower, Rob Andrew, Mike Gatting, Andy Caddick, Paul Prichard, Adam Ball, Jason Dodd, Matt Floyd, and Phil Spencer with more to be announced.
There will be food, drink, and entertainment for all the family to enjoy in the magnificent surroundings of one of the most beautiful grounds in England. As part of this, you'll have the chance to test your own cricket skills in our BatFast cricket simulator which will be available throughout the day.
Tickets are just £25 (plus 50p per ticket booking fee), or £1 for under 16s and you can book via the link below.
Funds raised on the day will be split between the Lord's Taverners and The Captain Tom Foundation.
Partners of Wormsley Cricket announced for 2021
We are delighted to announce our key “Partners of Wormsley Cricket” for the 2021 season.
Alongside members of the Family, we are delighted that NM Capital will be our lead Partner for a third year.
We are also delighted to welcome The Oxford Artisan Distillery and The Chapar as key Partners for the coming season and hope that this is the start of a longer-term relationship, as we look to broaden and deepen cricket at Wormsley and the Sir Paul Getty Cricket Legacy programme, in particular.
Sir Andrew Strauss, OBE, as President of Wormsley Cricket says “I’m delighted to see NM Capital continue its relationship with Wormsley Cricket and equally delighted to welcome The Oxford Artisan Distillery and The Chapar as part of the wider Wormsley Cricket family.” He continues “It goes without saying, that we would all like to thank the Getty family for their on-going contribution to Cricket at Wormsley and I’m sure Sir Paul would be proud of how his Legacy is expanding and continuing to support for the game that he loved.”
NM Capital is a private investment office set up in 2015. Its principals have a 20-year track record creating value as business operators and investors. NM Capital’s proprietary capital base allows a long-term, flexible approach to investment in primary sectors including Security & Defence, Health & Fitness and Technology.
The Oxford Artisan Distillery is all about working with the best English organic and regenerative farming partners to grow ancient heritage grains and then bringing out the best possible flavour profiles of those grains, using innovative stills and distilling skills. We like to say that we’re farming a new approach to spirits, and the proof is in the drinking.
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The Chapar is a personal online styling and concierge shopping service for professional men. Our exclusive one-to-one service ensures that you look your best for every occasion with the help of your own personal stylist, all from the comfort of your own home.
Becoming a Partner of Wormsley Cricket
For information on becoming a Partner of Wormsley Cricket please email Alistair Cane (Head of Marketing & Business Development, Wormsley Cricket) on cricket@wormsley.com
About Wormsley Cricket
The Cricket ground at Wormsley was officially opened on Sunday 24th May 1992 by Bob Wyatt (England Captain – 40 caps) who rang the Wormsley Bell aside Fred Trueman (67 England caps) who raised the Wormsley Flag. The Sir Paul Getty XI played host to the MCC, watched by Her Majesty The Queen Mother and the then Prime Minister, Sir John Major. To this day, the Sir Paul Getty Men’s and Women’s XIs continue to be a cornerstone of cricket at Wormsley with annual matches against the MCC, the UK Armed Forces, Eton Ramblers, the Arabs and I Zingari - teams steeped in history & tradition and close to the heart of Sir Paul's original vision for Wormsley Cricket. Befitting Wormsley’s worldwide reputation as ‘one of the most beautiful grounds in England’, the number and variety of matches has increased in recent years - with the addition of a limited number of corporate & charity cricket days, private games and representative matches (such as the Women’s Varsity Match, the National Counties and Oxfordshire Cricket Finals) alongside cricket days for the villages that surround the Estate.
Wormsley Cricket Membership
Cricket Membership at Wormsley allows our most loyal friends to enjoy a wide variety of cricket, including access to private games, charity matches and ticketed days, from a designated Members area with refreshment facilities and free parking.
About Wormsley
Wormsley is a beautiful private estate, first mentioned in official records in 1106, and since 1547 has been home to only two families; the Scropes/Fanes, and the Gettys since 1985. Perfectly situated in the rolling countryside of Buckinghamshire, this hidden jewel is but a stone’s throw from Jct 5 M40, between Stokenchurch and Ibstone. Primarily a private family home, for a limited number of days each year, the Estate is available for private individuals and organisations to hold events such as meetings, conferences, private dining experiences, festivals, corporate days, family days, cricket and country sports days, private parties and weddings. The beauty of the landscape, its traditional Chiltern buildings, roads, gardens & woodlands, also make the Estate an excellent location for commercial TV & Film production.
For more information about cricket at Wormsley, the Wormsley Cricket Membership and the Estate in general, please visit www.wormsley.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Prior, Swann and Ramprakash lead Festival of Cricket line-ups
Trio among first 14 names confirmed to appear at this summer’s event
Matt Prior, Graeme Swann and Mark Ramprakash are among the first 14 former England stars confirmed to be appearing at the Professional Cricketers’ Trust’s Festival of Cricket this summer.
The trio will appear in a one-off exhibition match between the PCA England Legends and a Sir Paul Getty XI on Friday 30 July, and the full list of confirmed names so far is as follows:
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Ali Brown |
Monty Panesar |
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Andy Caddick |
Matt Prior |
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Nick Compton |
Mark Ramprakash |
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Geraint Jones |
Owais Shah |
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Simon Jones |
Ryan Sidebottom |
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Sajid Mahmood |
Graeme Swann |
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Phil Mustard |
Alex Tudor |
With eight former international players still to be confirmed, you can secure your spot for a day of food, drink, entertainment and cricket via our ticket portal.
A celebration of the players, the day will kick off with a T20 fixture between the Barmy Army and a cricket media XI.
Following this, on-field entertainment will run alongside net sessions with past and present players, before the Masters and the Sir Paul Getty XI take to the field to do battle in the scenic Buckinghamshire countryside.
Here’s how you can support the Trust by joining us at the Festival of Cricket between 10.00 - 19.00 BST on Friday 30 July:
Ticket options:
- General Admission (Adult) - £30
- General Admission (Children 5-16) - £10
- General Admission (Under 5) - Free
- On-Site Parking - £2
Tables in the VIP marquee are also still available, and you can contact our Head of Fundraising Kathryn Ford at kathryn.ford@thepca.co.uk for more information.
The Professional Cricketers’ Trust supports PCA members and their immediate families when they need it most. Since 2015, the players’ charity has supported 426 individuals in the area of mental health alone.
Following a Covid-impacted year which led to an estimated annual fundraising shortfall of £140,000 for the Trust, the need for your fundraising support has never been greater.