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The End is in Sight
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By Pitchcare (26 Apr 02 10:26)
With the two finalists of the FA cup now known and the Nationwide league all but finished bar the play offs, it is nearly time to get down to the close season works. Keith Kent loves this time of the year, to be able to plan the renovation works with just a chance of them growing to fruition, without 22 big-footed footballers coming on and ruining it all!
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New signing for Pitchcare
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By Pitchcare (25 Apr 02 16:00)
Pitchcare are very lucky to welcome on board Dave Bracey, the Industry's very own 'Mr Bowls'.
Dave's expertise and life long experience in this important area is second to none. Pitchcare members can only benefit from his wealth of knowledge of sportsturf maintenance...more inside - Read Article
Charity Match in aid of Cancer Research
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By Pitchcare (22 Apr 02 13:49)
On Friday 3rd May, a charity football match is taking place at the home of Northampton Town's, Sixfields Stadium. The match, in aid of Cancer Research, has been organised following the tragic death of 21 year old Ben Evans who died of Cancer. The Cobblers players and Kevan Broadhurst the manager will be in attendance at the event which includes an auction, disco and a late bar. All proceeds will go to the charity, so if you can get along to support the event or perhaps donate an auction item it would be appreciated. For further information telephone the stadium on 01604 588339 - Read Article
Season start at Lords
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By Pitchcare (22 Apr 02 12:56)
With the first game on Wednesday, Mick and the team are getting on with last minute preparations. One of the jobs under way is the weeding out of some unwanted Poa on the square. Inside in the Cricket section, Mick also gives us a progress report on the new portable wickets - Read Article
Pitch Pounding
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By Pitchcare (20 Apr 02 11:11)
Craig Wooding, Head Groundsman at the Spotland Stadium, Rochdale, talks about the joint use of the stadium by both the Rugby League and Football Clubs - Read Article
Summer work in place for Saints
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By Pitchcare (19 Apr 02 17:55)
Inside: Head Groundsman Dave Roberts is prepared for the end of season works planned at St Mary's and the Southampton FC training ground. Also Richard Norton at the Reebok talks about his problem of shade in the stadium and the revenue that the pitch is expected to make for the club each year. - Read Article
Another winner for Pitchcare members
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By Pitchcare (19 Apr 02 12:07)
Unbeatable – Tiger Woods - and the prices of the SISIS hand tools and machines now on sale in the Pitchcare shop. To celebrate their addition to the industry`s fastest growing website, SISIS are offering Pitchcare members their lowest ever prices on a wide range of products – aerators, scarifiers, spikers, rollers, markers, rakes and a whole lot more. Like Tiger, they can`t be beaten. - Read Article
What a difference a year makes!
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By Pitchcare (18 Apr 02 8:12)
This time last year Lancashire County Cricket Club Head Groundsman Pete Marron, was, like so many other Groundsmen, living a nightmare. This year with no real sign of rain for three weeks the omens are starting to look good for a long dry summer. Read Pete's comments inside the cricket section - Read Article
The Colour of a Semi- Final
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By Pitchcare (16 Apr 02 15:46)
Keith Kent enjoys welcoming FA Cup semi-finals to Old Trafford. Keith gives his own inimitable version of the day`s events, and the verdict on his pitch. - Read Article
Member Help!!!
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By Pitchcare (14 Apr 02 11:21)
One of our members is seeking some good advice on the ongoing maintenance of his croquet lawn. See the plea for help in the turf section of the Message Board, He's not alone either, see if you can offer other members assistance with their problems. - Read Article
Feast of Football
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By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 16:09)
Manchester United's Keith Kent talks about the preparation for last week`s Deportivo game and the build up to Sunday's FA Cup semi final at Old Trafford - Read Article
Rovers and City updates
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By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 11:02)
Steve Patrick, Head Groundsman at Blackburn Rovers and Chris Parry from Leicester City update us on the final weeks of the season and the preparations for the end of season renovations. - Read Article
Sven's call to the Country
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By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 9:50)
A huge Come On England Flag, which is an initiative of The Football Association and England team sponsor Nationwide Building Society, will travel out to Japan with up to a million signatures to support the team in their bid for World Cup glory in just under two months. The F.A are inviting all supporters to add a goodwill message to the flag which will be taken to the Far East in May. Story and link inside in the football section - Read Article
Dry weather causes problems!
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By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 9:21)
Former Headingly Groundsman, Keith Boyce talks about the recent dry spell and the difficulties it is causing for club Groundsmen, without adequate irrigation. - Read Article
Seminar on shade problems at Stadium venues
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By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 8:49)
Professional Sportsturf Design have one remaining seminar on the effects of shade in Stadiums. The first one, at the Reebok Stadium on Monday was a great success. A total of five guest speakers discussed the various issues surrounding grass in stadiums and in shade. There are a limited number of tickets left for the remaining event on Thursday the 18th April at Chelsea FC. For more information contact John Hacker on 01772 884450. - Read Article
Buying or selling?
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By Pitchcare (10 Apr 02 15:06)
Are you looking to buy some second hand machinery, or have you got to make room for some new 'kit' and could do with a clear out.
The barter room has a selection of used machines for sale. As a member you can also post and sell unwanted items for sale or put a request in for a particular piece of machinery required.
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Buying or selling?
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By Pitchcare (10 Apr 02 15:06)
Are you looking to buy some second hand machinery, or have you got to make room for some new 'kit' and could do with a clear out.
The barter room has a selection of used machines for sale. As a member you can also post and sell unwanted items for sale or put a request in for a particular piece of machinery required.
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Bradford and Bingley CC-Weekly update
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By Pitchcare (08 Apr 02 18:05)
Our Groundsman Paul Markham gives you a weekly update on the work he does to prepare the square and the ground ready for the season. With practice sessions underway, Paul continues the regular rolling of the wickets, firming them up for play. - Read Article
Football Groundsman of the Year Shortlist
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By Pitchcare (08 Apr 02 14:29)
Premier League - Arsenal, Blackburn, Liverpool. Division 1 - Nottingham Forest, Preston, Wolves. Division 2 - Oldham, Reading, Stoke. Division 3 - Cheltenham, Hartlepool, Macclesfield. A winner in each of the Divisional categories will be announced at the end of April, with the overall winner announced at Saltex in September.
Members are already making their views known in the Groans and Gallantry section of the Message Board. - Read Article
Preparations at Wimbledon
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By Pitchcare (05 Apr 02 16:43)
With a few weeks to go, the work schedules at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon are nearly up to speed. Grounds Manager Eddie Seaward discusses the work being implemented on the worlds best known grass courts - Read Article
