Mick Oldfield turned 80 in March and for the last 55 of those years he has been a cornerstone of one cricket club.
From player to captain, and now chairman and head groundsman, Oldfield has dedicated two thirds of his life serving Sheriff Hutton Bridge, the reigning Yorkshire Premier League champions.
So what is it that keeps him going? ‘The challenge of preparing pitches,’ he instantly replies. ‘My enjoyment is seeing the lads playing on a Saturday on a decent surface. That’s all I need.’
Mick Oldfield has been a cornerstone of Yorkshire Premier League side Sheriff Hutton Bridge
It seems a simple pleasure but it is no simple job.