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Sales Director for North of England at Origin Amenity Solutions. Father to my best mate. Partner to Lady Marie. LFC. Cricket Groundsman. ALWAYS Chasing Rainbows

West Lancashire Moors
Joined February 2014
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
๐ŸšจWOMENโ€™S CRICKET COMING TO WHITE COPPICE FOR 2027 ๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re delighted to announce that weโ€™re putting together a womenโ€™s team up at Coppice for the 2027 season. Therefore, we are looking to recruit players. No experience necessary. If youโ€™re interested, do get in touch.
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
So nice, he did it twice โœŒ๏ธ
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
The showdown tomorrow ๐Ÿ”ฅ
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Cooler conditions and low soil temperatures can limit natural nutrient availability. That's where the Cold Start specialist fertiliser range comes in - providing a dependable solution to stimulate growth, enhance colour and encourage early-season recovery.ย  Cold Start combines three forms of nitrogen to deliver both immediate impact and sustained plant response longer term: ๐Ÿ”น Nitrate nitrogen โ€“ for rapid uptake and an immediate turf response. ๐Ÿ”น Ammonium nitrogen โ€“ for steady, reliable feeding. ๐Ÿ”น Ureic nitrogen โ€“ for longer-lasting nutrient availability. Read more here ๐Ÿ‘‰ online.flippingbook.com/viewโ€ฆ or speak to your local OAS Technical Representative to get your surfaces off to a strong start.ย  #OAS #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #ColdStart #EarlySeasonNutrition
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Busy week for the Line Marking Team! ๐Ÿšœโšฝ โœ… Simon Hughes handed over a reconditioned TinyMobileRobots Pro to BrightMarks, giving a 2020 robot a new lease of life. โœ… Joe Russell delivered a new TinyMobileRobots Sport robot to Ashingdon Youth FC through Football Foundation funding. Great to see robotic line marking supporting customers old and new. #LineMarking #SportsTurf #GrassrootsFootball #trustedpeople #trustedproducts
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Holme Hall Golf Club sits on aย free-draining sandy soil, presenting challenges for Head Greenkeeper Stephen Leighton and the team when it comes to maintaining turf quality through increasingly unpredictable weather conditions.ย  Now, with a new Rain Bird irrigation system provided by Origin Amenity Solutions, the club are benefiting from unprecedented control over water application and a 50% reduction in overall water usage.ย  Hear more in this video ๐Ÿ‘‡ or for more information about Rain Bird's irrigation solutions, get in touch with the expert team here at OAS!ย  #OAS #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #Irrigation #RainBird #CustomerTestimonial
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
In just under one month, the doors will be opening for @SALTEX_show! The technical team will be on hand to discuss the full OAS range of products and services - from seed to selectives, irrigation to digital integration - as well as shining a spotlight on our brand new advanced liquid fertiliser range, Nutri-Max (more info on this tomorrow ๐Ÿ‘€) Register for your free SALTEX ticket here ๐Ÿ‘‰ saltex.org.uk/ #OAS #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #SALTEX2026
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ฆ, ๐€๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ ๐‰๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ! OAS are delighted to welcome Alex Jones to the team as our new Technical Area Sales Manager, covering South Wales, Bristol and Gloucestershire. Alex joins OAS with extensive experience across the golf, turf and amenity sectors, having spent more than seven years supporting customers in machinery and turf-related roles. Most recently, he was Group Golf Machinery Sales Manager at Tallis Amos Group, building strong relationships with golf courses and grounds teams across the region. Combining technical knowledge with a customer-focused approach, Alex is passionate about helping turf professionals achieve the highest standards through expert advice, trusted products and practical solutions. We're delighted to have Alex on board and look forward to the experience, expertise and support he'll bring to our customers and colleagues. Got a question for Alex? Get in touch: ๐Ÿ“ง alex.jones@originamenity.com ๐Ÿ“ฑ 07774 943629 Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: lnkd.in/eKNjAvyS #OriginAmenitySolutions #TeamOAS #TurfManagement #AmenityIndustry #GolfCourseManagement #trustedpeople #trustedproducts
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Itโ€™s been a busy week of Origin On Course: Briefing events! Across three days, weโ€™ve welcomed customers to our Smarter Water Management for Turf technical sessions. ๐Ÿ“ 5 October | North Hants Golf Club ๐Ÿ“ 6 October | The Hertfordshire Golf and Country Club ๐Ÿ“ 8 October | WALLASEY GOLF CLUB LIMITED(THE) A massive thank you to all three venues for hosting us ๐Ÿ˜€ Hosted by Jamie Lees and Angus Finlayson, the sessions brought together practical insight around soil moisture, irrigation and water management, looking at how POGO technology can turn measurements into informed decisions and where TriCure and Terafirm can fit within a water-management programme. A huge thank you to our guest speakers Lehn Weaver, Director of Research & Product Development at Mitchell Products, and Bruno Quanquin, Vice President Business Development at POGO, for sharing their expertise throughout the week. And, of course, thank you to everyone who joined us across the three venues. It was great to see so many customers coming together, asking questions and sharing experiences. #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #OriginAmenitySolutions #OriginOnCourse #TurfManagement #WaterManagement #POGO #TriCure #Terafirm
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Heading to Italy โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Your Edinburgh side to face Zebre Parma on Saturday afternoon ๐Ÿฐ
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ We spoke to @OriginAmenity's Key Account Manager, Craig Lalley at @GroundsFest 2026 to learn more about the new Eco Ice Melt de-icing range. Watch the full video here ๐Ÿ‘‰ youtube.com/watch?v=DDRAHQw3โ€ฆ
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
The TurfTech Summit returns this week, and here at Origin Amenity Solutions, we can't wait to be a part of it! ๐Ÿฅณ Together with being a Platinum Partner to the event, our own Kelly-Marie Clack will be hosting a seminar discussing '๐…๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐›๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ˆ๐ง ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ'. In this session, she will give a practical overview of the key factors influencing successful football pitch establishment, focusing on seed selection, nutrition, root development and moisture management together with highlighting the techniques that help deliver strong, resilient playing surfaces within increasingly demanding grow in times. Don't miss her talk in the ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ฆ, ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’:๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“ ๐จ๐ง ๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ŸŒฑ ๐Ÿ“ 1 and 2 October 2026, American Express Community Stadium, Brighton ๐Ÿ”— Register at turftechsummit.com
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Smarter Water Management for Turf | Origin On Course Join Origin Amenity Solutions and industry specialists for a practical technical session exploring how soil moisture data, irrigation insight and wetting agent technology can help you make better-informed water management decisions. Across the session, weโ€™ll explore: - Measuring and understanding soil moisture - Turning POGO data into actionable insight - Understanding moisture distribution and dry-down - How TriCure and Terafirm can support effective water management Choose from two dates and locations: ๐Ÿ“ The Hertfordshire Golf & Country Club ๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 6 October | โฐ 10:00โ€“14:00 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: lnkd.in/ehcNE83v ๐Ÿ“ Wallasey Golf Club ๐Ÿ“… Thursday 8 October | โฐ 10:00โ€“14:00 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: lnkd.in/euB6_eTt Places are limited, so register now to secure your place. #OriginAmenity #OriginOnCourse #TurfManagement #WaterManagement #POGO #TriCure #Terafirm #trustedpeople #trustedproducts
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Protect people, surfaces and infrastructure this winter with Eco Ice Melt, now available from Origin Amenity Solutions โ„๏ธ New to the OAS range, Eco Ice Melt is a high-performance de-icing range designed to deliver effective ice control with reduced corrosion and improved longevity compared to traditional rock salt.ย  ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ: โœ… Works down to -20 degrees โœ… Up to 80% less corrosive than rock salt โœ… Reduced damage to concrete, asphalt and metal surfaces โœ… Economical application rates โœ… Granular or Liquid formats available โœ… Suitable for commercial and public spaces Learn more about new Eco Ice Melt here ๐Ÿ‘‰ online.flippingbook.com/viewโ€ฆ #OAS #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #NewProduct #EcoIceMelt #IceClearance
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Ever wanted to explore all of the hundreds of products, technologies and services available from Origin Amenity?! Then you're in luck because our brand new full Product Guide has just landed!ย  From grass seeds to specialities, linemarking, aggregates, fertilisers and more you can see the full OAS offering for those operating across the sports turf, amenity and landscaping industries all in one place for the first time.... and it's right here ๐Ÿ‘‰ย online.flippingbook.com/viewโ€ฆ #OAS #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #NewBrochure #ProductGuide
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
After the prolonged hot and dry conditions, the return of the rain is just one factor in optimising the recovery of drought-damaged lawns. In this article, we explore how weed control, overseeding, balanced nutrition and effective moisture management will all play a vital role in rebuilding stronger, more resilient turf. Read the full article hereย ๐Ÿ‘‰ originamenity.com/rebuildingโ€ฆ #OAS #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #DroughtRecovery #LawnManagement
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Choosing the right seed mixture can make all the difference when planning cricket renovations ๐Ÿ Whether you're renovating a cricket square, restoring a hard-working outfield or looking to improve overall recovery and resilience, there's a seed mixture from Origin Amenity Solutions to suit you.ย  ๐ŸŒฑ ๐‘๐Ÿ— โ€“ A specialist cricket mixture combining perennial ryegrass with fine fescues to deliver a dense, hard-wearing surface with excellent presentation and strong recovery. Ideal where performance and visual quality are equally important. ๐ŸŒฑ ๐‘๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ โ€“ A versatile, multi-purpose dwarf perennial ryegrass blend offering fast establishment, high wear tolerance, excellent density and a fine, clean finish. A reliable choice for both cricket squares and outfields. ๐ŸŒฑ ๐‘๐Ÿ”๐‚๐‘๐“ โ€“ Combining tetraploid, creeping and diploid perennial ryegrasses with fine fescues, R6CRT is designed for strong establishment, improved drought tolerance and excellent recovery. An ideal option for stressed or drought-prone areas where resilience is a priority. We know every cricket ground is different, that's why our technical team are here to support you in finding the right seed solution for your site. Read more here or get in touch ๐Ÿ‘‰ online.flippingbook.com/viewโ€ฆ #OAS #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #CricketRenovations #SeedSolutions
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
In the first of a new 'Meet The Team' series, we're going to introduce you to some of our senior leadership team - and where better to start than by getting to know our Managing Director Richard Walton.ย  With most of his career spent working in roles across the amenity sector at both a hands-on and corporate level, Richard is well placed to lead the Origin Amenity team, exploring new technologies, new markets and new business!ย  #OAS #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #MeetTheTeam
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
Autumn Green Packages 2026 are now available. As temperatures begin to fall, now is the time to prepare turf for the months ahead. Greentec Autumn Green is formulated to support colour, health and resilience during autumn, helping surfaces enter winter in the best possible condition. Find out more and view the interactive brochure: originamenity.com/greentec-aโ€ฆ #trustedpeople #trustedproducts
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Phil Dewhurst ๐Ÿ“ฎ retweeted
With the prolonged hot weather and now the welcome return of some well-needed rainfall, we've extended two of our fantastic summer promotions until 30th September 2026! โš ๏ธ ๐ŸŒฑ Exteris Stressgard - Get 5 litres of Exteris Stressgard for a special, limited-time price and benefit from outstanding control of Dollar Spot, Anthracnose and Leaf Spot. More infor here ๐Ÿ‘‰ originamenity.com/exteris-stโ€ฆ ๐ŸŒฑ Premium Turf Protection Promotion โ€“ take advantage of the Dedicateยฎ, Plazmaยฎ and Elandยฎ fungicide programme, offering broad-spectrum disease control across golf and sports turf. Details here ๐Ÿ‘‰ originamenity.com/premium-tuโ€ฆ Don't miss out! Get in touch with your local OAS Technical Manager for more information. #OAS #TrustedPeople #TrustedProducts #SummerSavings
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