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Vine Lane is the home of RAF Cricket
8 hours ago by: Vic Demain
"Mr Richards???????????????????????"
Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
8 hours ago by: Vic Demain
"Fair play to the bloke, shame about that flooding down there ..."
Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
8 hours ago by: madgeorge
"An amassing task Keith. You must be congratulated in taking ..."
Saracens handed pitch boost
5 Days ago by: TURFINATOR
"If you want someone to hang themselves all you need do is le ..."
Harrogate 2012
1 Week ago by: Leeboy
"I'm not doubting it was a decent show Richard, my point was ..."
Three years down the line, Keith Exton finally has the backing of the committee to undertake major remedial work on the Swalec’s square. Steven Pask was the contractor chosen to carry out the work.
Cricket - Laurence Gale MSc - 11 hours ago - 2 comments
Filton College - raising standards and the apprenticeship schemeWhen Nigel Hornsby left a secure position at Millfield School to take the head job at Filton College, he knew that he would have his work cut out to bring the standard of the facilities up to scratch. Now, two and a half years later, both he and the college are seeing the benefits of the improvements he and his new team have made.
Schools - Laurence Gale MSc - 2 Days ago
Uttoxeter Racecourse able to weather the stormsWith vastly experienced Senior Clerk of the Course, Charlie Moore, at the helm, and a dedicated team of groundsmen, Uttoxeter Racecourse is in great shape to weather any coming storms
Racing - Jane Carley - 4 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?
Reymerstons Norfolk Golf and Country Club to become farmland after site is sold
3 hours ago -
Golf -
Editor
A former mid-Norfolk golf club will be turned back into farmland after it was announced yesterday that the site had been sold.
New Sales Appointment strengthens Etesia & Pellenc in the South
4 hours ago -
Industry -
Lucy Nicholls
Etesia UK have announced the appointment of Jonathon (Jon) Welling as Southern Area Sales Manager for its range of Etesia & Pellenc products covering the South East and the South West areas with immediate effect.
John Deere joins UKGCOA
6 hours ago -
Industry -
Steve Mitchell
John Deere Limited has joined the UK Golf Course Owners Association (UKGCOA) as a Diamond Corporate Partner, as of January 2012.
Recognition for groundsman Hemming
7 hours ago -
Football -
Other
For the second year running the clubs groundsman Geoff Hemming has been awarded Groundsman of the Season for the Glos/Wilts Division of the West of England Premier League.
Turning Thorndon Park GC Toro Red
8 hours ago -
Industry -
Amy Ellingham
Since arriving at 18-hole Essex club Thorndon Park in 2006, head greenkeeper Robert George has slowly but surely been turning the course machinery Toro red. And with the latest machinery replacement deal arrivals, he’s almost achieved that aim.
Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
11 hours ago -
Cricket -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 40 - Dec / Jan 2012 - 2 comments
Three years down the line, Keith Exton finally has the backing of the committee to undertake major remedial work on the Swalec’s square. Steven Pask was the contractor chosen to carry out the work.
Derby clash with Crewe Alex already in doubt -
1 Day ago -
Football -
Other
Derby clash with Crewe Alex already in doubt Club secretary Bill Lodey said:Steve Speed (Vales head groundsman ) and his ground staff will review the pitch on a daily basis and make judgment calls based on its
Groundstaff admit their frustration with weather
1 Day ago -
Football -
Other
Groundstaff admit their frustration with weather, ShaY groundsman Graham Osbourne admitted his frustration after last nights game between Halifax Town and Nuneaton was postponed.
Golf participation in Europe falls for first time in more than 20 years
1 Day ago -
Golf -
Press Release
The number of golfers in Europe has declined after more than 20 years of growth, a new survey by KPMG has revealed.
BCFC Groundstaff Deserve Credit
1 Day ago -
Football -
Other
Head groundsman Craig Richardson and his staff had stayed overnight on Thursday and Friday leading up to the game, working with hot-air blowers, to ensure the pitch was playable.
Toro Pro Core helps dry out School Playing Field
1 Day ago -
Industry -
Amy Ellingham
Compacted, waterlogged playing fields are a thing of the past for one Norfolk school after it invested in a Toro ProCore 648 aerator.
Specialist Fairway nower for Macroom GC
1 Day ago -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Macroom Golf Club in Co Cork, Ireland is situated in the centre of the town, and is accessed through the impressive castle arch, the former entrance to the Demense - the grounds belonging to a mansion - of Lady Olive Ardilaun.
Andy Hessenthaler spends morning clearing snow from Gillingham's training pitch - Kent Online
1 Day ago -
Football -
Other
Andy Hessenthaler spends morning clearing snow from Gillinghams training pitch
Show Success for Seed Specialist
2 Days ago -
Industry -
Hurrells
Specialist seed merchant Hurrells is celebrating following a bumper number of sales leads at Europe’s leading showcase for turf and grounds care professionals and buyers.
Home from home for alpine tractor
2 Days ago -
Industry -
Press Release
Nestling in its own twenty-acre estate of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland, Cragwood Country House Hotel and restaurant enjoys stunning views overlooking Lake Windermere.
Royal Lytham & St Annes GC select Rolawn Minster Pro Turf
2 Days ago -
Golf -
Editor
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Course have recently used over 3,500 sq.m Minster Pro turf as part of their course preparations for the 2012 Open Championship.
Young Golfers receive Suffolk Golf partnership awards
2 Days ago -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Three young golfers from across the county received recognition at the recent Suffolk Golf Partnership development conference, held at the David Lloyd Leisure Centre in Ipswich. The awards, sponsored by Ransomes Jacobsen, recognise outstanding achievements by young golfers in the region.
Filton College - raising standards and the apprenticeship scheme
2 Days ago -
Schools -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 40 - Dec / Jan 2012
When Nigel Hornsby left a secure position at Millfield School to take the head job at Filton College, he knew that he would have his work cut out to bring the standard of the facilities up to scratch. Now, two and a half years later, both he and the college are seeing the benefits of the improvements he and his new team have made.
Stoke City: Conditions were worst ever, says Jackson
3 Days ago -
Football -
Editor
Conditions were worst ever, says Jackson The Britannia Stadium has never hosted a game in worse conditions than on Saturday, according to City's head groundsman Andy Jackson.
February Tennis Diary 2012
3 Days ago -
Tennis -
Laurence Gale MSc
February Tennis Diary 2012
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