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Will it take hose pipe bans and Drought Orders to see legislative compliance?
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Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
3 days 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
3 days 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
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"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
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"Is that his bloomin camera on the table.................?"
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Groundsman has tools stolen
19 Sep 2003 -
General Sports -
Editor
Tools have been stolen from Penair School in Truro for the second time in eight weeks. Thieves broke into a workshop over the weekend and made off with a trailer, two lawnmowers, a leaf vacuum and other items-can you help, details inside
Brighouse settle in at new complex
12 Sep 2003 -
General Sports -
David Markham
Richard Robinson has every reason to prepare good pitches at Brighouse’s new three-sport complex – he is the Bradford League club’s leading batsman!
Mining to Mowing in ten easy years
22 Jul 2003 -
General Sports -
Peter Harper
Before I became a Groundsman I had worked for British Coal as a mechanic, but the pit closures and the offer of a nice redundancy package forced me to leave the Industry. I have always worked outside and couldn't envisage working indoors. Full article and pics inside
From Horse to Petrol
4 Jul 2003 -
General Sports -
Clive Liddiard
Having difficulty getting support from your line manager? Your not alone!
School maintenance in March
22 Apr 2003 -
General Sports -
Clive Liddiard
Head Groundsman, Clive Liddiard explains about his mad March and the efforts to combat the dry and the cold in germinating grass-full article inside
Sedbergh School
3 Apr 2003 -
General Sports -
David Markham
Cricket and rugby get the benefit of a co-ordinated approach by Head Groundsman, Martin South.
Game off-Call the Fire Brigade!
20 Jan 2003 -
General Sports -
Editor
Down in Essex at the Fire Brigade's Sports and Social Club, Head Groundsman Peter Hamilton hosts games all year round. When other local pitches are out of action, Pete can usually accommodate an additional game or two...
Football Aid kicks off at United
16 Jan 2003 -
General Sports -
Editor
Pitchcare are pleased to support Football Aid, a charity set up to give anybody the chance to play a match at their favourite team's venue, in return for a charitable donation. This unique idea allows you to bid to play in a match at any of the participating Premier and Football League grounds of Scotland and England.
The Wanderer settles down
20 Dec 2002 -
General Sports -
Clive Liddiard
When I was asked if I fancied taking the Hampton School job, I saw it as a challenge as the facilities were in a run down state, but I was extremely impressed with the Schools attitude towards the future of the playing surfaces.
Pitches Review
17 Dec 2002 -
General Sports -
Editor
One of our members is looking for others to take part in a Best Value pitches review exercise. See Message Board, General section.
Eddie Piper looks forward to retirement
2 Dec 2002 -
General Sports -
General news
It was 1966 when Eddie Piper became one of a four-strong team of Groundsmen at Newton Abbot Racecourse - next week he will hang up his Wellington Boots for the last time, much to the relief of his wife Patricia.
New ground for Brighouse Sports Club
28 Nov 2002 -
General Sports -
David Markham
One of the biggest sporting complexes in West Yorkshire is taking shape at Brighouse.
The sports club that hosts cricket, rugby league and crown green bowls
Aintree - The Home of the Grand National
26 Nov 2002 -
General Sports -
Adrian Kay
Aintree Racecourse consists of about 250 acres of grass land to maintain, of which 75 acres is made up of the three race courses.
Groundsman spreads the word
10 Oct 2002 -
General Sports -
Lynn Hilton
Several years ago Mr. Tommy Seymour of the Larne Bowls Club in Northern Ireland, visited the San Francisco Lawn Bowling Club.
Mr. Seymour, a retired Groundsman, discussed the slow pace of the greens with Bill Ryan the Greens Committee Chairman
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