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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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The Art of Linemarking
26 Nov 2004 -
General Sports -
Laurence Gale MSc
Everything you need to know about linemarking...and more.
Weed of the Week - Field Woodrush
19 Nov 2004 -
Consultancy -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 5 comments
Weed of the Week Field Woodrush
New Horse Power at Harper Adams
19 Nov 2004 -
General Sports -
Laurence Gale MSc
The university has recently acquired a New Holland 75 Hp tractor, with front end loader and front linkage, enabling Mark to use it for a multitude of tasks. More Inside.
2 Pitches - 14 Teams at Barnoldswick!
12 Nov 2004 -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 5 comments
During my recent visit to Yorkshire I was able to meet up with two of the most influential Groundsmen in Barnoldswick Town. Who between them have spent the last 30 years maintaining and managing natural grass sports facilities in the Town. In fact both have worked in harness to raise the standards of the football in the town. More Inside.
Maintaining standards at Shrewsbury School
10 Nov 2004 -
General Sports -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 1 comment
Anthony Hough has taken over as the new Head Groundsman at Shrewsbury School, one of England's oldest and largest independent boys' boarding schools.
Wharfedale RFC receive community funding for better pitches.
8 Nov 2004 -
Rugby -
Laurence Gale MSc
Wharfedale Rugby Club are currently on a winning streak both off and on the pitches. The club was successful in obtaining an RFU community funding grant of twenty nine thousand pounds. Which was ear marked for pitch improvements that took place this summer. More Inside.
Commitment to the cause in Yorkshire.
5 Nov 2004 -
General Sports -
Laurence Gale MSc
Whilst at this year's Saltex show I was introduced to David Robinson, the Chairman of the West Yorkshire/ Leeds branch of the Institute of Groundsmanship. More Inside.
New Greens at Buckingham Golf Club
5 Nov 2004 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
Club members at the Buckingham Golf Club are looking forward to playing their brand new greens next spring. The club have just completed a major construction project replacing all their pushed up soil greens with new contoured USGA standard greens.More Inside.l
November Tennis Diary 2004
3 Nov 2004 -
Tennis -
Laurence Gale MSc
November Tennis Diary
November Golf Diary 2004
2 Nov 2004 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
November Golf diary
November Rugby Union Diary 2004.
2 Nov 2004 -
Rugby -
Laurence Gale MSc
Many parts of the country have been experiencing spells of heavy rain with some places receiving in access of 60mm within three days. This deluge of water on poorly drained pitches will certainly affect the playing surfaces, especially if they are being played on during these wet periods.More Inside.
November Football Diary 2004
2 Nov 2004 -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
November Football Diary
November Bowls Diary 2004
2 Nov 2004 -
Bowls -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 1 comment
All Bowling green autumn renovations should have now been completed. The weather during November is not usually conducive to renovations as the soil and air temperatures are beginning to drop, resulting in the slowing down of seed germination rates which, in turn, reduces the opportunity of increasing new grass populations into the green.
November Cricket Diary 2004
1 Nov 2004 -
Cricket -
Laurence Gale MSc
November Ctricket Diary
Askham Bryan College
29 Oct 2004 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
A recent trip to Yorkshire enabled me to meet up with an old college companion, Steve Prinn, who is currently Deputy Section leader for horticulture and a Lecturer for the Sports Turf Management Programmes at Askham Bryan College near York. More Inside.
Chapel Allerton Tennis Club
22 Oct 2004 -
Tennis -
Laurence Gale MSc
Anthony Asquith has recently been promoted to Head Groundsman at Chapel Alleton. Taking over from his father (a role reversal). They have been working together ever since Anthony started as an apprentice at the club some seven years ago. Anthony has been very proactive continuing to increase is knowledge and education along the way. Culminating in Anthony recently completing is NVQ level three certificate in sports turf management.More Inside.
Winning at Luton Town
21 Oct 2004 -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
Its not just the Hatter's who are on a winning streak, their Groundsman Richard Bird is winning the war on Poa annua (annual meadow grass). The club have supported his aims of getting rid of the unwanted grass species by finding enough money to have the pitch completely renovated in May of this year.More Inside.
Learning new skills
14 Oct 2004 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
A group of 16-19 year olds from Wolverhampton have been busy learning new groundsmanship skills at various locations in the area, under the watchful eye of Danny Godfrey, chief training officer for Wolverhampton College. More Inside.
Renovations at Victoria Park
14 Oct 2004 -
Bowls -
Laurence Gale MSc
After a particularly long and arduous season of play the bowling greens (five) at Victoria Park are finally receiving their end of season renovations. The greens were officially closed on the 30th September. More Inside
Fine greens at Patshull Park
13 Oct 2004 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
As Editor I like to keep well informed of industry developments and local news. Recently I had heard that the course and greens at Patshull Park (in Shropshire to the west of Wolverhampton) were in a fantastic condition, so I decided to go and see for myself. More inside.
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