Magazine - Articles by Laurence Gale MSc (Page 5)

Andy has the Common Touch
20 Apr 2011 - Schools - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 35 - Feb / Mar 2011
Our editor meets Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Shrewsbury School, and finds a man hell bent on improving the extensive facilities, with the aid of new equipment

The Cruickshank Redemption
18 Apr 2011 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 35 - Feb / Mar 2011
Bruce Cruickshank is the new Course Manager at Hamilton Golf Club. Here, he talks to our editor about his long term plans to bring the course back to its former glories

Wood in the Hood!
30 Mar 2011 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 35 - Feb / Mar 2011
Our very own merry man, Laurence Gale, meets Andy Wood, the new Course Manager at Robin Hood Golf Club, at the start of an ambitious five year project to bring the club into the 21st century

Valiant Efforts
28 Mar 2011 - Football - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 35 - Feb / Mar 2011
Stephen Speed is the Head Groundsman at Vale Park, the home of Port Vale FC. Here, he talks to our editor about the life of a groundsman in the lower leagues and his hopes for the future

Doing it Howard’s Way ...
1 Mar 2011 - Industry - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 34 - Dec / Jan 2011 - 3 comments
In recessionary times, what often sets one company apart from another is not a knee jerk reaction to a failing bank balance, but a strong foundation built on sound business strategy.

Jones the greenkeeper
23 Feb 2011 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 34 - Dec / Jan 2011
In an area of not outstanding natural beauty, Mark Jones, Head Greenkeeper at the Manchester Golf Club, offers members and visitors a wildlife haven within an urban conurbation.

The gateway to Scottish golf
7 Feb 2011 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 34 - Dec / Jan 2011
Craig Pollock looks after the fifth best inland course in Scotland, The Roxburghe. Situated in the heart of the Borders region, it is part of the 50,000 acre estate owned and managed by the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe.

Murrayfield of Dreams
31 Jan 2011 - Rugby - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 34 - Dec / Jan 2011 - 3 comments
From Head Greenkeeper to College Lecturer to Head Groundsman and, finally, Facilities Manager, John Litster talks about developments at the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh