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Dave’s Foreword
Editorial - By Dave Saltman (17 May 08 10:00)
With a bias towards winter sport, forgive me for talking, again, about the high quality of the majority of the pitches that our Groundsmen produce. The winter brought with it a mixed weather bag and plenty of rain, which caused problems for those with a heavy fixture list. - Read Article

Divided We Fall
Editorial - By John Richards (10 Mar 08 10:00) - 1 comment
I’m not a Groundsman or a Greenkeeper. Nor am I, come to that, anyone who has any particular detailed knowledge of this sports turf industry. - Read Article

Attack of the clones!
Editorial - By Dave Saltman (29 Jan 08 9:00) - 9 comments
It is six and a half years since Pitchcare was launched. In that time we have seen a steady growth in membership and, by the time you read this, we could well have busted the 30,000 members mark. No small feat for an idea that was considered, at best, ‘bonkers’ back in 2001. - Read Article

To speak or not to speak
Editorial - By Peter Mark Craig (12 Aug 07 20:00) - 33 comments
Peter Craig voices his opinion on recent editorial in the Groundsman. - Read Article

Healing old wounds
Editorial - By Dave Saltman (05 Mar 07 13:00) - 11 comments
Frank editorial in response to public comments from the IOG CEO. - Read Article

Which tractor?
Editorial - By D Saltman (22 Mar 06 16:00)
The results and observations from the tractor testing at St Albans School in February-full details inside. - Read Article

Have a very happy New Year
Editorial - By Dave Saltman (31 Dec 05 11:00) - 5 comments
With the celebrations of Christmas already seeming like an age ago. We look forward to 2006 with renewed vigour and hope-article inside - Read Article

Comments and editorial misquotes
Editorial - By Dave Saltman (20 Feb 05 20:00)
At about 2pm I received a call from my operations director, John Richards, to inform me that an article has been published in Horticulture Week and all of hell was breaking loose-full details inside - Read Article

Give us a voice!
Editorial - By Noel MacKenzie (28 Jan 05 12:00) - 3 comments
Noel MacKenzie, B.Sc.(Hons), MBPR, Principal Consultant at Sports Turf Consulting gives us a thought provoking article on where the Industry is perhaps misguided and unrepresented-full details inside - Read Article

Have your say on natural grass
Editorial - By Dave Saltman (16 Nov 04 17:00) - 11 comments
Where do you stand on artificial turf and natural grass? The time is right to be heard and stand up for what you believe-full details inside - Read Article

One man, one international airport-300 acres of grass
Editorial - By Richard Bailey (21 Oct 04 12:00) - 4 comments
An insight into the grass maintenance at Cardiff International Airport from Head Groundsman Richard Bailey - Read Article

Serious questions asked of artificial turf
Editorial - By Editor (27 Sep 04 9:00) - 5 comments
In order to make fiscally and environmentally sound decisions regarding the potential purchase and installation of artificial turf in their communities, decision makers must consider all short- and long-term issues and concerns-full article inside - Read Article

The Floating Tennis Court
Editorial - By Dave Saltman (29 Jun 04 10:00) - 1 comment
Tourists in London took a double take yesterday, as a tennis court floated down the Thames! And playing on the court were none other than John McEnroe and Monica Seles! More inside. - Read Article

Groundsmanship - a Future?
Editorial - By Editor (09 Apr 04 11:00)
With the advent of more and more synthetic pitches, what does the future hold for groundsmen? Does anyone care? More inside. - Read Article

Play your part with Pitchcare
Editorial - By Laurence Gale MSc (05 Mar 04 10:05) - 2 comments
My recent appointment as Editor with Pitchcare has enabled me to see the wealth of knowledge and information we have amongst our membership and the diversity of the facilities managed. I think it is important that we share this industry knowledge and, where possible, promote individuals and teams of staff who work hard to produce and supply these facilities. Read Inside - Read Article

Pitchcare welcomes new Editor
Editorial - By Editor (11 Feb 04 11:00) - 2 comments
We are delighted to welcome on board Laurence Gale who is taking up the position of Editor with Pitchcare. He has plans to encourage even more member involvement in the site. - Read Article

6,000 members and onwards we go
Editorial - By Dave Saltman (08 Oct 03 17:00)
Another milestone passed and more initiatives planned. - Read Article

The Invisible (Grounds) Man
Editorial - By D Saltman (08 Sep 03 10:00)
Groundsmen - professionals or glorified gardeners? The Editor's view in the Editorial section. - Read Article

The Way Forward?
Editorial - By Editor (14 Jul 03 11:00)
Is it time for a new organisation to represent Groundsmen? Pitchcare's stance on the IOG. - Read Article

5,000 not out
Editorial - By Dave Saltman (18 Jun 03 0:00)
Another milestone for Pitchcare membership. - Read Article

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