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Rob Bradshaw is one ambitious young man, and his stated aim is to get to the top of his profession. He played football for his school team, but realised that he didn’t have the talent to become a professional footballer. So, he took, for him, the next best course of action; to work as a groundsman
General Sports - Robert Bradshaw - 22 hours ago - 1 comment
The Greenhouse Stadium - after Elton John has left townIn issue 38 of our magazine, the Shrewsbury Town groundsmen, Richard Barnett and Andrew Muir gave us a detailed account of preparing for, and renovating after, an Elton John concert on the Greenhouse pitch. Here, Andrew offers an update on how the pitch is currently performing.
Football - Andrew Muir - 3 days ago
Maintaining golf greens in an aggressive manner When Greg Evans ‘came out’ about maintaining greens in an aggressive manner (such as cutting at heights as low as 2mm), a huge amount of debate and discussion followed, questioning the merits of such a method. Some commented that the greens would be dead within three years. Others said that the approach was irresponsible at best and suicidal at worst. A silent few also maintained their greens in this fashion, but they went about their business without comment.
Golf - Greg Evans - 5 days ago
Improving Bunkers – Renovation, Restoration or Redesign?
First published: 13 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?
Bush Hill Park reconstructs and opens their 18th Green within 9 weeks!
17 hours ago -
Golf -
Greg Evans
Bush Hill Park Golf Club in North London decided to dig up, reconstruct and open their 18th green within a 9-week period.
Fleetwood set to create the ‘wow’ factor with ProSelect 1
20 hours ago -
Everris News -
Ellie Parry
Fleetwood Town Football Club’s head groundsman, Dale Frith, is looking to Everris to help him raise the standard of the club’s pitch to even higher levels for the 2012-13 season, when the club will be playing in the Football League for the first time in its history.
Twenty questions with Rob Bradshaw
22 hours ago -
People -
Editor
- Issue 42 -
Rob Bradshaw - Girls Aloud, Singing proud ... and very loud!
One direction for One Leisure's Head Groundsman, Rob Bradshaw ... up!
1 day ago -
General Sports -
Robert Bradshaw
- Issue 42 - - 1 comment
Rob Bradshaw is one ambitious young man, and his stated aim is to get to the top of his profession. He played football for his school team, but realised that he didn’t have the talent to become a professional footballer. So, he took, for him, the next best course of action; to work as a groundsman
Seed treatment speeds establishment for fast football pitch turnaround
2 days ago -
Industry -
Editor
With only 5 weeks and 1 day from the end of one football season to the first match of the next. Successful seed germination is a priority
Beverley Racecourse rates Toro Procore SR75-s Aerator
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Racing -
Amy Ellingham
The Toro ProCore SR75-S has gained an army of fans since it was launched in 2010. And it’s now found a new follower in the form of John Morley, head groundsman at Beverley Racecourse.
Lower cost rotary for lower HP Tractors
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Editor
A budget-priced rotary mower suitable for use with compact tractors from 20hp to 60hp has been launched by leading manufacturer of precision flail and rotary turf mowers, Trimax Mowing Systems.
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General News -
Amy Ellingham
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MCC's Derek Brewer committed to keeping Lord's at Test forefront
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Cricket -
Editor
Derek Brewer has made a rapid impression since swapping Trent Bridge for Lord's to become the 15th chief executive and secretary of the Marylebone Cricket Club.
Vintage play at Reaseheath golf tournament
3 days ago -
General News -
James Grundy
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The Greenhouse Stadium - after Elton John has left town
3 days ago -
Football -
Andrew Muir
- Issue 42 -
In issue 38 of our magazine, the Shrewsbury Town groundsmen, Richard Barnett and Andrew Muir gave us a detailed account of preparing for, and renovating after, an Elton John concert on the Greenhouse pitch. Here, Andrew offers an update on how the pitch is currently performing.
Flitwick CC secure £24K grant
4 days ago -
Cricket -
Editor
Flitwck Cricket Club has secured £24,000 of Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund.
Calculate your savings from the Ultimate Fairway Programme
4 days ago -
General News -
Mark Sanderson
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Robin Lennie is new AEA President
4 days ago -
General News -
Editor
Robin Lennie, Managing Director of Andreas Stihl Ltd, has been elected President of the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA).
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Golf -
Editor
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Robot mower gives Rovers a cutting edge at The New Lawn
5 days ago -
Industry -
Chris Bassett
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School groundsman becomes Mayor of Bideford
5 days ago -
General News -
Editor
At a meeting in the town hall last night (Thursday), town councillors unanimously elected the unopposed Councillor Simon Inch, who represents Bideford South.
Maintaining golf greens in an aggressive manner
5 days ago -
Golf -
Greg Evans
- Issue 41 -
When Greg Evans ‘came out’ about maintaining greens in an aggressive manner (such as cutting at heights as low as 2mm), a huge amount of debate and discussion followed, questioning the merits of such a method. Some commented that the greens would be dead within three years. Others said that the approach was irresponsible at best and suicidal at worst. A silent few also maintained their greens in this fashion, but they went about their business without comment.
Myerscough lecturer wins UCLan teaching award
6 days ago -
General News -
Ellie Parry
A Myerscough College lecturer has been named ‘Best Module Tutor’ at the University of Central Lancashire’s 2012 Teaching Awards, held at UCLan’s Student Union Atrium Cafe on Thursday 19th April.
Mid Kent GC elects for Wiedenmann again
6 days ago -
General News -
Val Graham
Mid Kent GC has chosen a Wiedenmann Terra Spike for the third successive time to carry out all its aeration requirements at the Gravesend course.
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