There are 732 articles in this section. Displaying articles 161 to 180
Winter wonderland or winter wallies?
General News -
By Jim Dale (25 Nov 05 11:00)
As you read this you may well be experiencing the first taste of winter 2005/6 and if you're not you probably soon will be. But let’s get something straight, this is late November/early December and wintry weather at this time of year is far from unusual-details inside - Read Article
Kubota to attend alternate shows
General News -
By Mike Bird (22 Nov 05 22:00)
In common with a number of other major tractor and groundcare machinery manufacturers and suppliers, Kubota (U. K.) Limited has announced that it will be exhibiting at IoG SALTEX and the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) in alternate years with effect from 2006-details inside - Read Article
Pitchcare deal with Chelwood Rakes
General News -
By Dan Hughes (22 Nov 05 11:00)
Pitchcare is pleased to announce an agreement with Chelwood Tool Company Limited to sell high quality commercial and professional rakes through the Pitchcare shop. - Read Article
Billy goat cleans up at services
General News -
By Lance Bassett (10 Nov 05 13:00)
The Gordano Service Area just south of Bristol on the busy M5 motorway caters for millions of motorists a year. Being on the main route to the South West resorts and the English Riviera, Gordano is a favoured watering hole for some 20,000 drivers and passengers a day-details inside - Read Article
An apology to Mansfield Sand
General News -
By Dave Saltman (08 Nov 05 12:00) - 1 comment
In our latest Pitchcare hard copy magazine we ran the topical article below, which was already widely published in the National Press.
However the training ground pitches used by Newcastle United are actually constructed using Loksand and not Fibresand-details inside
- Read Article
Not just for kids...
General News -
By Steve Mitchell (27 Oct 05 11:00)
If you’re mad about John Deere, then the company’s new 2005/2006 Collection catalogue is an absolute must. Birthdays, Xmas, work, rest and play – there’s a leaping deer logo for every occasion, and every generation-details inside - Read Article
Are you looking for a Groundsman/Greenkeeper?
General News -
By Editor (26 Oct 05 12:45)
The Pitchcare job section offers all the latest jobs available for Groundsmen and Greenkeepers, but there is also a section here that allows those looking to broaden their career the opportunity to post details on-line for prospective employers-details inside - Read Article
Top qualification secured by Turfmech employee
General News -
By Mike Bird (25 Oct 05 17:00)
James Till has marked six years’ service with Hixon, Staffordshire engineering firm, Turfmech Machinery, by gaining a Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply-details inside - Read Article
First amenity forum conference announced at Edgbaston
General News -
By Geoff Dodgson (25 Oct 05 16:00)
'The Weed and Pest Control Challenge' takes place on 1st March 2006 at Warwickshire County Cricket Club's Edgbaston ground in Birmingham-details inside - Read Article
New technology aids marking out
General News -
By Dave Saltman (21 Oct 05 16:00)
Phil Sharples arrived at Compton Park, the home of Wolverhampton Wanderers training ground to demonstrate the new BeamRider, the laser guided line marking machine. He perhaps could have chosen a better day, as conditions were atrocious-details inside - Read Article
Most severe winter for a decade
General News -
By Editor (14 Oct 05 15:00) - 13 comments
WINTER 05/06 FORECAST FROM BRITISH WEATHER SERVICES
A detailed and comprehensive national winter weather forecast is now complete and ready for dispatch. - Read Article
Institute of Groundsmanship appoints Geoff Webb as new Chief Executive
General News -
By Press Release (13 Oct 05 13:00) - 13 comments
The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG), the only membership organisation representing the whole of the grounds management industry, has announced that Geoff Webb has been appointed chief executive, effective 7 November 2005. - Read Article
Add some ‘autumnal magic’ to your site
General News -
By Marcus C-Jones (11 Oct 05 10:00) - 1 comment
For this edition I’ve decided to recommend a selection of four excellent trees for autumn interest. These will all add some horticultural ‘spice’ to any location and of course enhance the quality of the landscape. - Read Article
IOG Scottish Football Groundsman of the Year
General News -
By Mike Beardall (05 Oct 05 14:05)
THE WINNER of the IOG Scottish Football Groundsman of the Year award for 2005 will be announced at IOG SCOTSTURF (November 9 and 10). - Read Article
Something for Everyone at Harrogate Week
General News -
By Scott MacCallum (03 Oct 05 17:20) - 1 comment
BIGGA has officially rebranded the third week in January as “Harrogate Week”. The decision was taken to provide an umbrella title for the vast number of events which occur during the busiest six days of the year. - Read Article
Autumn ideal time to control Ragwort
General News -
By Nick Harden (03 Oct 05 11:00)
Download free Code of Practice. With autumn the optimum time to control ragwort, Bayer Environmental Science is reminding land owners (including golf clubs and local authority amenity land) of their obligation to prevent the spread of the weed. - Read Article
Feet aching after Saltex? Hop on a Segway!
General News -
By Ellie Tait (16 Sep 05 11:00)
At Pitchcare, we like to think we’re innovative, forward thinking and dynamic, perhaps that’s why we loved the Segway Human Transporters at Saltex. - Read Article
M & S open day weather the rain
General News -
By Graham Robson (14 Sep 05 14:15)
At the Hampshire Rose Bowl for a third innings, M & S Mowers of Hedge End held an Open Day for local authorities to see the full range of the machinery available from the companies M & S represent-details inside - Read Article
New John Deere machinery launched
General News -
By Steve Mitchell (12 Sep 05 17:15)
John Deere have launched new tractors, gators and a new rough terrain mower aimed at the Local Authority market-read full details inside - Read Article
Masterclass on Engineering Sports Surfaces
General News -
By Laurence Gale MSc (02 Sep 05 10:00)
Richard Earl, MD of Turf Trax will be presenting a Half Day Masterclass on Engineering Sports Surfaces, from Council sports grounds to major International Stadia at Cranfield University on Tuesday 27 September 2005, 2.00pm. - Read Article
