Magazine: Articles by Laurence Gale MSc

Guernsey - Making Waves
2 weeks ago - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 -
Undaunted by big waves, the constant threat of extensive flooding at high tide and more water pumps than the City of Manchester Fire Brigade, Martyn Savident and his team still manage to produce a playing surface worthy of a Hawtree design.

Guernsey - Lunar Energy
2 weeks ago - General Sports - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 - - 1 comment
Footes Lane Stadium is one of the sites run by the States Of Guernsey Culture and Leisure Department, who are responsible for promoting and maintaining a range of sporting services.

Guernsey - L'Ancresse Golf Course
3 weeks ago - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 -
Two clubs play on the L’Ancresse Golf Course - the Royal Guernsey Golf Club (RGGC) and the L’Ancresse Golf Club (LGC). Royal Guernsey Golf Club was founded in 1890 and achieved its Royal status a year later... oh, and there's horse racing too!

Sporting life on Guernsey
3 weeks ago - General Sports - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 -
Over the coming days we will be highlighting sports provision on the Channel Island of Guernsey, beginning with an overview of the island's facilities, cricket, football and how sport is funded.

Brotherhood of Solihull
4 weeks ago - Cricket - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 -
Well-known former pupils of Solihull School include the BBC newsreader Michael Buerk, Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond and Radio 5 Live presenter and host of Radio 2’s Drive Time show, Simon Mayo. Laurence Gale talks cricket with Head Groundsman, Karl Brotherhood,

Helping hands at Hartpury
30th Jul 2010 - General Sports - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 -
Stewart Ward, Grounds and Sport Turf Manager, Hartpury College, is highly qualified, highly committed and highly motivated to deliver the best possible facilities for the students. Here he talks about his career to date and the plans he has for improving all aspects of the grounds

Finding Freddie
27th Jul 2010 - Cricket - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 -
A brand new cricket facility at Westhoughton may just help to uncover the next England cricket star. Laurence Gale MSc meets Head Groundsman and ECB Pitch Advisor, Paul Tatton, to find out more

Bishop's Move
24th Jul 2010 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 - - 1 comment
Nestling in 365 acres of stunning Cotswold parkland, bordering the beautiful village of Castle Combe, Manor House Golf Club (part of Exclusive Golf) is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course, one of the most spectacular in the South of England - a fact recently confirmed with the coveted HSBC Gold Star Award.

Divine Intervention?
1st Jul 2010 - General Sports - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 - - 3 comments
A recent message board thread on the ancient practice of dowsing - often referred to as water divining - prompted our editor to investigate the subject further. As you might expect, members’ views ranged from “divine intervention” to “a complete load of b......”. Well, you get the idea!

The Grass Group recruit RotaDairon
18th Jun 2010 - Industry - Laurence Gale MSc
The Grass Group is one of the UK’s premier turf and ground care equipment suppliers.

Municipal golf under threat?
11th Jun 2010 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 30 -
Birmingham City Council are currently conducting a review of the seven golf courses under their charge. This includes the stunning Lickey Hills Golf Club where Head Greenkeeper, Dave Collins, and his team are preparing the course to the best of their ability, even though its future is in the balance.