At the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, a remarkable milestone has been reached with the appointment of their first female groundskeeper, Meg Lay, who hails from New Zealand. This significant moment marks a historic achievement in the 210-year history of Lord’s, known as the “Home of Cricket.”
Meg Lay, 27, who has a background in playing age group cricket for Canterbury and working in agriculture, embarked on her journey in the cricket world somewhat unexpectedly. After moving to England without a job and living with two professional cricketers, she seized the opportunity to help out the struggling ground staff at Gloucestershire Cricket Club, setting her on a path that would lead to Lord’s.
Lay’s dedication and passion for her work have already made her a notable figure in the cricket community. She has been part of the first all-female team to prepare Edgbaston Cricket Ground for an international match and was the first woman to be awarded “newcomer of the year” in the turf industry.
For Lay, the joy of her job comes from the simple pleasure of cutting grass and ensuring the playing surfaces are in top condition, allowing her to contribute to the sport she loves while witnessing some of the world’s best athletes in action. Now, at Lord’s, she continues her journey, embracing the challenge of maintaining one of the most prestigious cricket grounds in the world to its esteemed standards.
That is one fit cat. I dont think i could walk that far. Let a lone a cat!!!
long way for a cat to travel
it was really good and interesting I loved it good job
That’s a long way.
The owners must’ve been scared to lose their cat but in the end the cat was found by a kind person who looked after the cat after walking 1448 km.
Thats pretty amazing! Very fit cat. Surely it didn’t do it all on paw! That’s crazy!
a least the cat got home
That cat must love their family so much to travel 1448 km, by paw!
I want that cat NOW!!!!!!!!
wish i could travel that far
wow cat strong
traveled so long!
they are so cute