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National Turfgrass Foundation Research Award 2005 Recipient announced
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By Martyn Jones (13 Aug 05 12:00)
It was recently announced that Dr Alan Gange, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Biology at Royal Holloway, University of London, will be the recipient of the prestigious National Turfgrass Foundation Research Award 2005. - Read Article
Paints and Markers - Offer extended
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By Editor (02 Aug 05 15:00)
Savings on paints and markers for Pitchcare members. - Read Article
Shameful loss of England's Sports Pitches
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By Editor (01 Aug 05 11:45)
An article on today's BBC News website reports on the loss of sports pitches in England – by a staggering 45% over the last 13 years! - Read Article
STRI plays host to International Researchers
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By Anne Wilson (23 Jul 05 9:00)
On 13 July, STRI played host to 98 international researchers from the ITRC (International Turfgrass Research Conference) on a glorious sunny day in Bingley. - Read Article
Landscaping Industry failing to recognise benefits of Recycled Woodchip
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By Press Release (15 Jul 05 15:00)
Only three per cent of landscaping specifiers, purchasers and professionals are aware of the potential for recycled woodchip, to be used as a loose surfacing material, according to new research* revealed today. - Read Article
A thank you to Patrick
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By Peter Mark Craig (15 Jul 05 9:05) - 3 comments
Peter Mark Craig recognises the achievements of the departing IOG Chief Executive, and outlines the issues to be addressed by his successor. - Read Article
Fleet's Summer Offers
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By Editor (14 Jul 05 14:00)
Massive reductions on machines and paints. Unmissable savings on Fleet Linemarker's range of top quality marking machines and liquids. Offer closed 31 August 2005. - Read Article
SISIS Photo Competition Winners receive their prizes
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By Lynn Hilton (13 Jul 05 11:00)
The prizes for the winners of the recent SISIS/pitchcare on-line Photography competition have now been presented. - Read Article
London wins Olympic committee vote
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By Editor (06 Jul 05 14:00) - 2 comments
Finally after eight years of hard work, the 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London, the International Olympic Committee has announced - Read Article
Trace elements are the key to success
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By John Wanklyn (04 Jul 05 16:30)
Trace elements are every bit as vital as the major nutrients. If your pitch is zinc deficient there will be 100 poor plant enzymes, which all need zinc. Both magnesium and copper are needed for chlorophyll production, so without them you are in trouble-more inside - Read Article
MASALON - a new fight in the battle against Fusarium Patch
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By Moira Hart (03 Jul 05 12:00)
A novel, new fungicide, MASALON from Rigby Taylor which has been developed by Dow AgroSciences, is set to help those faced with turf damage, caused by Fusarium Patch (Microdochium nivale). With few fungicide choices available to greenkeepers and groundsmen, MASALON offers a new solution with distinct advantages. - Read Article
Internet hits newspaper sales
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By Editor (30 Jun 05 10:30)
According to a recently published report 44% of 18-34 year old Americans click on to the internet for their news at least once per day. Only 19% refer to a printed newspaper. - Read Article
BBC – Springwatch Live
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By Editor (29 Jun 05 17:25)
For a new series to be broadcast next year, the BBC Natural History Unit are looking for examples of community sports areas working for nature and wildlife. - Read Article
Barenbrug temporary closure
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By Alastair Battrick (22 Jun 05 13:15)
Due to stocktaking, all orders for Barenbrug products from the Pitchcare shop will be subject to delay, when placed between Tuesday 28th June 2005 and Tuesday 5th July 2005 - Read Article
Reaseheath Sports Turf Show set to repeat success
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By Press Release (22 Jun 05 13:00) - 2 comments
Preparations are well under way for this year’s Reaseheath Sports Turf Machinery Show, with indications that it is going to be even more successful than last year’s bonanza event.More Inside. - Read Article
Lawn Master Open Evening 18th June
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By Ellie Tait (16 Jun 05 8:00)
Are you a groundsman, greenkeeper or landscaper who is feeling overworked, underpaid, undervalued and unfulfilled? Come to the Hilton Hotel in Cobham to find out how you could use your valuable skills to build your own, profitable business with Lawn Master. - Read Article
Patrick Gosset to retire as IOG chief executive
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By Mike Beardall (09 Jun 05 10:00) - 1 comment
Patrick Gosset is stepping down this summer as chief executive of the Institute of Groundsmanship. - Read Article
SISIS Photo Competition – Winners announced
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By Editor (06 Jun 05 17:00)
This fun competition has certainly proved to be one of our most popular with interest, photos and votes coming in from all around the globe. - Read Article
It’s a long way to……John O’Groats
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By Peter Driver (05 Jun 05 12:00)
A well known personality in the groundscare industry in the south west of England, Alun Wright, Sales Manager at TH White Ltd has fulfilled a lifelong ambition by riding his Honda XRV 750cc Africa Twin motorbike from Land’s End to John O’Groats….for fun! - Read Article
Fresh team sets new direction for IOG SCOTSTURF
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By Mike Beardall (03 Jun 05 15:05)
Dramatic changes in IOG SCOTSTURF and new faces in the management team have put Scotland’s premier grounds care show on track for a bright future. - Read Article
