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Never on Sunday
General News -
By Editor (10 Apr 03 0:00)
A travellers tale from David Green as he travelled the length of Britain to work for Western Isles Council based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland-full story inside - Read Article
Appointment strengthens DJ Turfcare
Industry News -
By Editor (07 Apr 03 0:00)
David Jenkins Turfcare Equipment Ltd have pleasure in announcing that Mr Kim Macfie has agreed to join them as a non-executive Director. For nearly 20 years Kim was Sales & Marketing Director for Hayter Limited, full details inside
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Groundsman of the Year Award
Editorial -
By Editor (04 Apr 03 0:00)
As a result of the comments from members, Pitchcare has decided to make a direct approach to the Football League about the format of the award. - Read Article
An Englishman Abroad
Football -
By Editor (03 Apr 03 0:00)
Chris Hague has been the Head Groundsman at Denmark's national stadium, Parken, for 5 years. Read his comprehensive account of how he manages to accommodate sport alongside events such as the Eurovision Song Contest! - Read Article
Chinese Groundsmen at Myerscough and SISIS
Industry News -
By Editor (31 Mar 03 0:00)
A delegation of Chinese Groundsmen have been in the UK, as guests of Myerscough College. The tour group have cemented relations with the College and Stockport County FC. During their visit they have been taken on various tours including the factory visit to SISIS-full details of tour and visit inside - Read Article
Final Day for March-don't miss out!
General News -
By Editor (31 Mar 03 0:00)
March's Technical Merit Award will close on Monday 31st at midnight. Full details inside for entry-someone's going to walk away with a fantastic prize this month-it could be you! - Read Article
4000 members strong and growing
General News -
By Editor (31 Mar 03 0:00)
Another milestone in the short but exciting history of this website. Pitchcare continues to help those requiring advice and it's all attributable to the Pitchcare members themselves-details inside - Read Article
Pre-season cricket maintenance
Consultancy -
By Editor (28 Mar 03 0:00)
ECB Pitch Advisor, Jon Buddington answered questions about the build up to the season and pre-season rolling, full transcript inside - Read Article
Fancy test driving a tank
General News -
By Editor (26 Mar 03 0:00)
Only a few days left to take part in the March Technical Merit Award in association with Tillers Turf-details inside - Read Article
So good they bought another!
Industry News -
By Editor (25 Mar 03 0:00)
Proof that the Articulator range of rotary mowers are, “built for a world that isn’t flat” can be found at Blairgowrie Golf Club this month, where Course Manager Alan Holmes takes delivery of his second machine in four years. Full details inside - Read Article
Interview with David Whitaker MG, Course Manager at The Wisley Golf Club
Consultancy -
By Editor (25 Mar 03 0:00)
Last night, we were pleased to have David 'live' on-line with us discussing the works that he and his staff carry out at one of Surrey's most exclusive clubs
Full transcript inside - Read Article
Airforce rescues rugby match
Rugby -
By Editor (25 Mar 03 0:00)
When all else fails and the weather is relentless, call in the 'Airforce' to solve those waterlogging problems- full article inside - Read Article
Sad loss of Paul Seward
General News -
By Editor (25 Mar 03 0:00)
Paul Seward, founder of the largest farm and garden machinery dealership in N. Yorkshire has died of cancer, aged 64yrs. Obituary inside - Read Article
New range of scarifying and top-dressing machines
Industry News -
By Editor (21 Mar 03 0:00)
Trilo have an impressive new range of top-dressers and with the recent aquisition of Long Equipment, have also added some new tractor mounted scarifiers-full details and pictures inside - Read Article
Two more dates with Dennis
General News -
By Editor (21 Mar 03 0:00)
In addition to the previous dates, an additional Bowling Green Maintenance Seminar is on Wednesday 30th April at Ye Olde Knowle BC, Solihull, West Midlands.
The other date to note will be the One-Day Cricket Pitch Maintenance Seminar at The Dorridge CC, Solihull, West Midlands. Full details of all the free seminars inside
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AberImp sets the standards
Industry News -
By Editor (18 Mar 03 0:00)
The perennial ryegrass AberImp – developed by the British Seed Houses amenity grass breeding programme based at the Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research (IGER) in Aberystwyth – has lived up to its dual-purpose billing by heading the new Turfgrass Seed 2003 cultivar listings for both sports (mown at 30mm) and landscaping uses (mown at 10-15mm). Full details inside - Read Article
MSc Scholarships available at Cranfield with BIGGA
General News -
By Editor (18 Mar 03 0:00)
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) are pleased to announce that they have recently awarded four Cranfield Centre for Sports Surfaces MSc students Higher Education Scholarships funded by Textron. Full details inside - Read Article
Southampton return to winning formula
Industry News -
By Editor (17 Mar 03 0:00)
Southampton FC Groundsman Dave Roberts has returned to IGER-bred ryegrasses following the development of AberImp.“I used AberElf when the club played at The Dell and we had some excellent results-full article inside
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Competent..Prove it!!
Industry News -
By Editor (17 Mar 03 0:00)
Myerscough College near Preston, Lancashire is now offering the opportunity for all ground staff and greenkeepers to prove their competence in the safe use and operation of mowers and turf care machinery. Full details inside - Read Article
Joke of the week
General News -
By Editor (16 Mar 03 0:00)
A little light relief before the week starts in earnest-this one was picked by Chris Bassett - Read Article
