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Winner of 'Where in the World' Competition receives his prize
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By Lynn Hilton (30 Jun 06 13:00)
Navigating round his cricket ground was all that Charles Johnson was concerned about when presented with his prize of a TOM TOM Sat Nav as winner of the recent
SISIS/Pitchcare “Where in the World Competition” - Read Article
Sports Facility Construction Exhibitions and Seminars
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By Press Release (09 Jun 06 17:00)
SAPCA Forthcoming Events:
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Our 20,000th Member Logs In
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By Editor (07 Jun 06 9:00) - 3 comments
The 20,000th Pitchcare member logged into our site on Saturday 3rd June at 09:13. - Read Article
Where in the World? Competition - Winner Announced
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By Editor (06 Jun 06 16:00) - 9 comments
We are delighted to announce the winner of the SISIS "Where in the World ...?" competition. It is Charles Johnson of Woking & Horsell Cricket Club, Surrey who correctly identified where all twelve of the SISIS machines were operating.
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Rolawn Turf and Topsoil First at Chelsea
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By Lorraine Willis (25 May 06 13:00)
First choice for Award Winning Gardens and Exhibitors at the Chelsea Flower Show 2006 - Read Article
Free Case of Wine on Offer
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By Editor (24 May 06 10:00) - 4 comments
Guess when our 20,000th member joins. - Read Article
Turfgrass Growers Association responds to first non-essential use ban
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By Ellie Tait (19 May 06 10:00)
The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) has expressed disappointment in the Secretary of State for the Environment’s Inspector’s decision to deny turf growers a 28 day exemption from the non-essential use ban granted to Sutton and East Surrey Water. - Read Article
Rubber Chippings Revolution
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By Dan Hughes (18 May 06 14:00) - 3 comments
Dunweedin' is a revolutionary new garden/landscape product now available in the Pitchcare shop. Dunweedin rubber chippings can help transform your garden, arena or landscape into a picture of perfection. - Read Article
New LDCA Website hits another level
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By Maureen Keepin (17 May 06 17:00)
Forging forward, the Land Drainage Contractors Association (LDCA) is increasing awareness of its services through the launch of a new user-friendly website. From the 1st July the site will be packed with useful information relating to land drainage, sports turf drainage and water management, which will be even easier for visitors to access. - Read Article
Reaseheath Sportsturf Machinery Show 2006
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By Ellie Tait (05 May 06 14:00)
Make it a date in your diary! Wednesday 5th July 2006. Now in its fourth year, the fast-growing Reaseheath Sportsturf Machinery Show will take place on Wednesday 5th July at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire. - Read Article
Impending Drought Orders
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By Stella Rixon (27 Apr 06 16:00) - 4 comments
To date 3 Water Companies - Southern Water, Mid Kent Water and Sutton and East Surrey Water have applied to the Secretary of State for Drought Orders, that if
granted would allow them ban non-essential use. These bans would mean these water companies could stop a wide variety of water uses, including watering sports
grounds and golf courses. However, each water company, in conjunction with DEFRA, will decide on what bans to put in place in their particular area. - Read Article
Purpose-designed hitches make Tractors ideal for holiday homes' movement
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By Mike Bird (25 Apr 06 16:00) - 1 comment
Two Kubota Grand L4630 tractors with specially-designed front and rear hydraulic hitches have transformed the movement and repositioning of caravan holiday homes for leisure park operator, Coast and Country Caravans. - Read Article
Win a Satellite Navigation System
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By Editor (24 Apr 06 13:00)
Where in the World competition, sponsored by SISIS International. - Read Article
Two Year Drought Warning
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By Editor (21 Apr 06 9:00) - 4 comments
Yesterday the Environment Minister, Elliot Morley told the Commons, "We are facing a two-year drought. We are facing the worst drought since 1975. In some parts of the south east, it is the worst drought for 100 years." - Read Article
Easter Sunshine brightens up the Gloom
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By Laurence Gale MSc (19 Apr 06 13:00)
After all the recent poor weather, and the trials and tribulations faced by many groundstaff, the Easter period finally brought us the sunshine we have all been waiting for. Consistent, warm weather with air temperatures rising regularly above 14 degrees, promoting some much needed plant growth. - Read Article
Turf growers take positive steps to address water shortage
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By Ellie Tait (18 Apr 06 14:00)
Members of the Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) have united to address the drought problems which are likely to affect them and their customers. - Read Article
Weather Service
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By Editor (06 Apr 06 9:00)
We are sorry to report we are having a major problem with our weather service. - Read Article
Anthony Asquith Appointment
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By Editor (03 Apr 06 18:30) - 11 comments
Regular visitors to the Message Board section of this site will know Anthony Asquith (Asky is his username).
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South West drainage days a success
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By Dave Saltman (02 Apr 06 14:00) - 1 comment
Last week three seminar and demonstration days were held at separate venues in Cornwall, Somerset and Bristol. The days were organised by WT & RJ Jones, based in Somerset-details inside
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WRAP announces demonstration trials of Recycled Woodchip for Landscaping
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By Press Release (31 Mar 06 15:00)
Following a competitive tendering process, WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) has chosen five organisations to take part in a series of trials designed to demonstrate the performance and commercial benefits of using recycled wood products (RWPs) in a variety of landscaping applications.
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