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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
4 Days ago by: Vic Demain
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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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"An amassing task Keith. You must be congratulated in taking ..."
Saracens handed pitch boost
1 Week ago by: TURFINATOR
"If you want someone to hang themselves all you need do is le ..."
Harrogate 2012
2 Weeks ago by: Leeboy
"I'm not doubting it was a decent show Richard, my point was ..."
Harrogate 2012
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Groundsman Heroics
24 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Here's a comment from one of the Sunday's papers,"It was lucky the game went ahead after Dundee's Groundsmen were called out at four yesterday morning to drain the pitch when it was hit by an overnight flash flood". If you have a similar story to tell-we would like to know? E-mail us at mail@pitchcare.com
A joke to cheer
24 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
With the cold dark, winter evenings and the persistent rain about, here's our latest joke. If you have any good jokes that you would like published to raise a smile for all the members, then e-mail us at mail@pitchcare.com
Railway Maintenance
A contract worker was strimming the grass along the edge of a railway line as a train was approaching. When he finally heard it coming he dropped the strimmer and ran down the lines as fast as he could. The next thing he knew, he was lying in a hospital bed. The nurse asked him "why didn't you just run up the grass bank to safety? He replied, "what chance did I have of out running the train up a bank if I couldn't on level ground"
Notorious St Andrews bunker given a facelift
23 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
The Road Hole bunker on the 17th green of the championship Old Course in St Andrews has undergone a major facelift by head greenkeeper Eddie Adams and his team-more inside our National news section.
Old Trafford re-turfed
23 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
The home of Manchester United has just been re-turfed for the second time this year-read the story in our National news section inside
Turfgrass Conference a major success
23 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
The first National Turfgrass Foundation Conference was held at Southport last week-click the link to find out more
The National Turfgrass Foundation Conference 2002
19 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
The conference held at Southport's Theatre and Floral complex until Thursday 21st November has the most impressive line up of speakers brought together under one roof.
The Changing Face of Pesticides
19 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
At 6.00pm Thursday evening, Simon Barnaby of Scotts UK was our guest in the interview room to answer questions on the changing face of pesticides. New EU legislation means a number of our regularly used pesticides have been and will be outlawed.To view the interview, follow the links to the Chat room. The full transcript will be available in the Consultancy room later today.
FA Response to Leicester City sacking
18 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
A reply has been received from the Football Association to our letter about the dismissal of Chris Parry at Leicester City. Full response in the Editorial section.
NTF at Southport
18 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
The National Turfgrass Foundation (NTF) Conference is taking place in Southport this week. The conference runs from the 18th to 21st November 2002, and boasts a line up of speakers from both sides of the Atlantic. All the news from the conference, as and when it happens, will be here on the site.
The Hurlingham Club is a green oasis in a concrete jungle
18 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Peter Mark Craig, Grounds Manager at the Hurlingham Club, London, gives us an in depth view of the diverse range of sports and functions held at this beautiful 42 acre site on the banks of the Thames, a stones throw from Putney Bridge - click the title link to read the article or view our Tennis section.
Health and Safety - You must act!
16 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
If your club does not have a formal Health and Safety policy document, or the existing Policy has not been updated, then you need to be aware. Failure to comply is a breach of criminal law. Pitchcare can help - we are pleased to offer our members an introductory offer of a day`s site visit and executive report from Mark Foley, our own Health and Safety Advisor, to bring your club up to speed on the latest legislation. The HSE have also announced that fatalities in our sector have fallen. Full details are in the Health and Safety section inside or click the link above
Member Survey
14 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
With this month`s Newsletter we have sent members a short questionnaire. We are constantly striving to improve our website and, to help us do this, we would appreciate some feedback. We hope that you will be kind enough to take a few minutes to consider and complete the 10 questions, and give yourself a chance of winning a luxury Christmas Hamper into the bargain. Many thanks in anticipation of your assistance.
Winter work set out at Kenmore
14 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Kenmore Golf Course is busy during the summer months with the Park's holidaymakers using the facility. The winter allows The Head Greenkeeper, Justin Lochrie, time for remedial work and machine maintenance. Click the link to read the full article inside.
Early BTME press releases
14 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
The early birds are already flocking to our Industry section, previewing the latest machines and products available for view at BTME in January. The premier Golf and Greenkeeping show will open its doors at Harrogate from the 21st to the 23rd of January. Details inside.
Missed Manchester derby woe but double celebrations
12 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Congratulations to Lee and Samantha on the birth of their first baby son Callum. Samantha waited until the final Manchester Derby game at Maine Road before going into labour which meant Lee missed the game, but the match result and the presentation of his 9lb son made up for it-full details inside
Unwelcome Visitors on your site?
12 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
What do you do when your site is taken over by unwelcome travellers? Can you get them off before the weekend's big event? You've hired out the site - have you taken out insurance to limit your club's liability against such a risk? The answers in our new Legal section.
New Calendar for member use
12 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Inside the members page we have now added an interactive calendar for member use. We have already added sporting dates and Industry shows and seminars. The calendar can be used to upload relevant dates of forthcoming Industry events to be viewed by other members. The Calendar can also be used as a private reminder for personal events and details - this function is not available or open to view by anybody else.
A Favourable Review
12 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Turf Professional magazine, one of the leading Industry magazines, has featured Pitchcare in its regular "website review" section. This independent assessment of the Pitchcare website, entitled "Groundcare site undergoes visual re-vamp" on page 57 of their October/November edition is testament to the dedication of all the Pitchcare team. View the full review by buying the current edition of Turf Professional
Work sought/required
10 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Currently, we have ten jobs available. If you know of any more jobs available then drop us a line on 01902 824392 or e-mail us at jobs@pitchcare.com. We also have 25 members who are actively looking for work and/or a change of scenery. Again, can you help?
Pastures new for Keith Kent
5 Nov 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
A month in to his new role at Twickenham, Keith gives us an in depth view of the differing needs of an International rugby pitch
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