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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
4 Days ago by: Vic Demain
"Fair play to the bloke, shame about that flooding down there ..."
Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
4 Days ago by: madgeorge
"An amassing task Keith. You must be congratulated in taking ..."
Saracens handed pitch boost
1 Week ago by: TURFINATOR
"If you want someone to hang themselves all you need do is le ..."
Harrogate 2012
2 Weeks ago by: Leeboy
"I'm not doubting it was a decent show Richard, my point was ..."
Harrogate 2012
2 Weeks ago by: ricam
"Not sure I agree with you Lee, in around 20 years of exhibit ..."
From potatoes to playing field in three easy steps
14 Dec 2007 -
Consultancy -
Alan Penn
As part of my work for Fields In Trust (formerly the National Playing Fields Association) I organise and operate the trading arm which works with a variety of organisations, from Parish and Town Councils to sports clubs, to improve playing fields and sports facilities; it does also lead to the odd new playing field being built.
Providing safe play space
1 Jun 2006 -
H & S -
Alan Penn
The National Playing fields Association has been running its playing field risk assessment course for ILAM for a number of years. The aim is to set out what legislation applies to playing fields, and show participants what potential problems to look for. The one-day course – which naturally includes a hearty packed lunch – goes right through from the very basics to the question of undertaking an on site risk assessment.
Basic principles of top dressing
24 Sep 2004 -
Consultancy -
Alan Penn
Top dressing is one of the most vital maintenance operations undertaken by groundstaff, and should be carried out annually, especially on fine turf surfaces. More Inside.
