Magazine - Articles by Laurence Gale MSc (Page 7)

Marshalling his troops
30 Oct 2010 - Cricket - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010 - 1 comment
Under a blood red sky, Paul Marshall, Head Groundsman at Northants County Cricket Club, comes to the end of a fifteen hour working day. Laurence Gale MSc joined him for the duration (nearly!)

The future's orange
29 Oct 2010 - Football - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010
Premiership new boys, Blackpool, are ready for their first season in the top flight, thanks to the efforts of Head Groundsman, Stan Raby. And, having their manager, Ian Holloway, on the tele is no bad thing either!

Arden fast rules ...
23 Oct 2010 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010
Looking after two championship courses during recessionary times can provide additional opportunities for greenkeeping staff, as our editor found out on a visit to the Forest of Arden Country Club

Much ado about Wenlock
16 Oct 2010 - Cricket - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010
When Wenlock and Mandeville were unveiled as the 2012 Olympic mascots, the little Shropshire town of Much Wenlock was thrust into the limelight. For it was here that the modern Olympic Games were born.

The loam arranger
6 Oct 2010 - Cricket - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010
So, where does cricket loam come from? Where is it sourced from, how is it harvested and what are the processes that bring the various grades of dressing to the sports market? Meet Simon Hedley, the loam arranger!

Utility Vehicles Open Day
16 Sep 2010 - Industry - Laurence Gale MSc - 2 comments
If you are contemplating the purchase of a new Utility Vehicle, then here's the ultimate FREE demo day to attend. The venue is Rugby School, Warwickshire, and the testing will take place during the week commencing Monday 20th September, with an Open Demo Day on Friday 24th September.

Guernsey - Making Waves
21 Aug 2010 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 - Jun / Jul 2010
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
19 Aug 2010 - General Sports - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 31 - Jun / Jul 2010 - 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.