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Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
21 hours ago by: Pitchcare Peter
"Who's a fantastic tool? 'Genius' might be slightly overst ..."
Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
1 day ago by: Cranfield
"A fantastic tool for promoting our wonderful industry and th ..."
Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
1 day ago by: Mike
"No, Barry. Said camera was placed in a safe, which was then ..."
Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
1 day ago by: Barry Pace
"Is that his bloomin camera on the table.................?"
Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
2 days ago by: Mike
"Another fine speaker, and terrific company for the best part ..."
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VILLA PARK ... as green as the Emerald Isle
6 Oct 2008 -
Football -
John Reynolds
- Issue 20 - Aug / Sep 2008
Aston Villa FC is one of the oldest and most famous football clubs in England. Their heritage is impressive to say the least having seven First Division Championship wins and seven FA Cup victories to their credit. Their pitch is managed by John Calderwood
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Under Pressure
6 Sep 2008 -
Football -
John Reynolds
- Issue 20 - Aug / Sep 2008
The surface at the JJB Stadium in February 2008 during the Wigan v West Ham match, was described as “more suitable for mud wrestling than playing quality football”. Full article about Head Groundsman Ian Foreshaw's problems and resolutions.
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UEFA Cup Final Venue
14 May 2008 -
Football -
John Reynolds
John Reynolds heads north to meet the lads at Manchester City who are, apparently, mad for it!
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Blec ‘Top Six’ Demo Tour
8 May 2008 -
General Sports -
John Reynolds
- 3 comments
Peterborough based Blec Machinery have recently completed a week long, five venue demonstration tour to show off their latest developments.
In the beginning
14 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
John Reynolds
Deeping St. James sounds like a double entendre from a sixties Carry On film. It is, in fact, a village close to Peterborough and the home of Blec Equipment and the eternal demonstrator Gary Mumby.
Heroes and Villains
16 Mar 2008 -
Football -
John Reynolds
- Issue 17 - Feb / Mar 2008
Life long Villa fan John Reynolds visits the club’s new multi-million pound training ground to make sure that his beloved team are being given the best possible facilities.
Trilo Territory
27 Feb 2008 -
Industry -
John Reynolds
“When it comes to vacuum sweepers and blowers it could be said that Trilo have firmly stamped their name on the UK ‘market leader’ label.”
Blec Sand Slitter demo a great success at Aston Villa!
5 Feb 2008 -
Football -
John Reynolds
Blec machinery has received the ‘thumbs up’ from sports turf contractors who attended a demonstration at the Aston Villa training ground held on 30th January 2008.
Golf course drainage solutions from Blec
14 Jan 2008 -
Harrogate Week -
John Reynolds
Blec are set to revolutionise drainage problems on golf courses with their latest creation which has been specifically designed and developed for use on fine turf areas such as golf greens, tees and fairways.
In the footsteps of Giants
18 Nov 2007 -
Golf -
John Reynolds
- Issue 15 - Oct / Nov 2007
It is a late September morning as I cross the car park towards the main reception at the Belfry. I have an important appointment to keep with a very busy man indeed, and I am aware of how lucky I am to get it!
Brummagem Oasis
11 Oct 2007 -
Golf -
John Reynolds
- Issue 14 - Aug / Sep 2007 - 1 comment
Golf and sex are the only things you can enjoy without being good at them. Jimmy DeMaret
Feet of Clay
7 Apr 2007 -
General Sports -
John Reynolds
- 1 comment
John Reynolds looks at the benefits of linear decompaction and aeration on clay soils…
Mister Sandman, Bring me a Dream!
22 Oct 2006 -
Industry -
John Reynolds
In response to an article by Gordon Jaaback in the February/March issue of Pitchcare, where he asked “Must we accept potato patch pitches?”
New Double act at under £10,000 from Imants…
16 Dec 2005 -
Industry -
John Reynolds
Imants have announced a new package deal on two of their most popular products, which they say, “Will solve all of your compaction and aeration problems without disrupting play for under £10,000!”
