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The man charged with the day-to-day responsibility of maintaining the 18-hole Thomas Himmel-designed course, hailed as the best on the island, is Welshman Gareth Anwell. - Read More
The 'WHY' FactorGeneral Sports - Dave Saltman - 7 comments
Having pondered for a while as to whether I should have published my ‘X Factor’ editorial comment in the last issue, I have been both amazed and delighted at the response I have received from many key people within the industry. - Read More
Fertiliser EfficiencyGeneral Sports - Hugh Frost - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
‘Rising fertiliser prices and tighter budgets, together with seemingly more variable and challenging weather conditions’. This scenario probably sounds familiar to most people, at a time when we are all being encouraged to be more efficient in our use of inputs, as well as paying more attention to our environment. - Read More
Improving Bunkers – Renovation, Restoration or Redesign?
First published: 13th Nov 2007 -
Golf -
Philip Christian Spogard
It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul – could it justly be said that the bunkers are the windows to the soul of the golf course?
Son Gual a golfing paradise
3 hours ago -
Golf -
Editor
The man charged with the day-to-day responsibility of maintaining the 18-hole Thomas Himmel-designed course, hailed as the best on the island, is Welshman Gareth Anwell.
Swalec Stadium poised to be centre of world attention
4 hours ago -
Cricket -
Press Release
It is a sign that Welsh cricket lovers thought they would never see
Walton gets on his bike to raise funds for sports equipment
23 hours ago -
Scotts News -
Ellie Tait
Richard Walton, National Sales and Business Development Manager for Scotts Professional, will be donning the lycra later this month to raise funds for sports equipment at his local primary school.
July Football Diary
1 day ago -
Football -
Malcolm Gardner
July Football Diary
Major announces new Sales Manager
1 day ago -
Industry -
Press Release
Major Equipment Ltd, one of the leading manufacturers of agricultural and amenity machinery in Ireland and UK has just appointed a new Sales Manager for Wales and Midlands UK.
Chelsea - Sowing Those First Seeds?
2 days ago -
Football -
Press Release
It`s July 1st, Carlo Ancelotti steps into his new role today and even though the new football season draws ever nearer it still seems an eternity away.
Soaraway temperatures create heat stress conditions
2 days ago -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
- 1 comment
Hot temperatures are raising the stress levels for turf and turf managers. New research has shown Primo MAXX applications can ease the stress on turf and, with turf staying green and playing better for longer, reduce stress on turf managers too.
16 More Hayter Ride-ons for East Riding
3 days ago -
Industry -
Press Release
Grass cutting is a big operation in East Riding of Yorkshire and the Council has recently replaced half its fleet of mowers with 16 Hayter LT324 triple turf mowers.
Game Set and Match to Cat
3 days ago -
Industry -
Mike Bird
The Wimbledon lawn tennis championships have long provided one south London golf club with a great opportunity to carry out important course maintenance and construction projects without interruption.
Nutbrook on a roll
4 days ago -
Cricket -
Press Release
Nutbrook have finally replaced their old tarmac road roller with a brand new auto roller.
MJ Abbott break ground in France again
4 days ago -
Industry -
Ellie Tait
Leading sports turf contractor MJ Abbott Limited is moving quickly towards the completion of its first contract in France in a decade.
The Spying Game
4 days ago -
Cricket -
Press Release
Australia is preparing to send a spy to Cardiff in an attempt to unravel the confusion surrounding the controversial Sophia Gardens pitch.
Beware of Summer Algae Invasion!
5 days ago -
Industry -
Lesley Walker
Beat excess algae and weed in your ponds, lakes and water features with effective aeration, says water-quality expert Otterbine
Inverness athletics track upgrade begins today
5 days ago -
Synthetics -
Press Release
facility scheduled to reopen in six weeks after £130,000 facelift
Question Mark
5 days ago -
Consultancy -
Mark Hunt
- Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
In the first of a regular series, Mark Hunt, Technical Director for Headland Amenity, answers some common questions.
The 'WHY' Factor
5 days ago -
General Sports -
Dave Saltman
- 7 comments
Having pondered for a while as to whether I should have published my ‘X Factor’ editorial comment in the last issue, I have been both amazed and delighted at the response I have received from many key people within the industry.
New CarGo Tipper from Brian James Trailers
5 days ago -
Industry -
Press Release
Brian James Trailers has engineered a tough new range of tipping trailers to make life easier and safer for owners and operators.
Specially Modified Mower Is Not A Miracle Worker!
6 days ago -
Industry -
Press Release
Worthing Golf Club knew they needed a heavy duty flail collector to clear areas of thick grass growth and scrub around the course to encourage wild flower growth and reduce the thickness of grass growth to ease golfer’s frustration when looking for balls in the rough!
Wiedenmann ‘s Terra Spike GXi 8 headed for Saltex
6 days ago -
Saltex -
Press Release
Wiedenmann UK is bringing its newest Terra Spike™ to Saltex. The brand new GXi 8 will be unveiled in Britain on Stand V26.
Buddy can you spare a drain?
6 days ago -
Rugby -
David Goodjohn
- Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009 - 1 comment
Donald Robinson doesn’t understand the phrase ‘quiet life’, and his rugby club, Durham and Northumberland League 2 side Novocastrians are glad he doesn't.
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