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David James tries to pay sacked Portsmouth staff's wages
4 days ago by: Shane O' Brien
"Well done DJ and the players, this is the side of the player ..."
The future of our Industry
7 days ago by: Poa7
"Ah! at last, the industry sees that the sensible route may j ..."
The future of our Industry
1 week ago by: Peter Leroy
"Congratulations on your perserverance young Dave :) Maybe ..."
The future of our Industry
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"Nice to see something happening. You can only discuss things ..."
Ilkley Tennis Club
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"Dear David, "We use loam that we get from Surrey which we ..."
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On-line learning now available from the GTC
15th Feb 2010 -
Training -
Press Release
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) in association with the Virtual College is pleased to offer the first in what is hoped is a series of on-line learning programmes.
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent visit to Plumpton College
6th Nov 2009 -
Training -
Press Release
His Royal Highness was accompanied on the visit by The Lord Lieutenant, East Sussex, Mr Peter Field.
The Next Generation
10th Oct 2009 -
Training -
Will Bowden
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009 - 2 comments
Will Bowden, Programme Manager and Lecturer in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf at Cannington Centre (Bridgwater College) has come into education from an industry background. Here he ponders the issues regarding the next generation greenkeepers and groundsmen
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) – its all change!
18th Sep 2009 -
Training -
David Golding
It is all change in the world of work based qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Sportsturf Student Prize Winners at Myerscough College
11th Aug 2009 -
Training -
Press Release
Myerscough College held their presentation of awards ceremonies over two days on Thursday 16th July and Friday 17th July.
How to communicate difficult decisions
23rd Jul 2009 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009
As discussed in part one, difficult decisions can be very hard to make, and communicating them can sometimes be harder still. In this the second of two articles Trainer and Conference Speaker, Frank Newberry, considers how we can respond positively to the challenge of communicating difficult decisions.
Why Me? Networking your way back to work
14th Jul 2009 -
Training -
Mike Gash
When Mike Gash, former Head Greenkeeper at Moseley Golf Club, was made redundant in November last year, he suffered a range of emotions, none of which would have actually helped him find a job. Here he talks about those emotions and how networking soon found him a new opportunity
Certificate in Water Resource Management
10th Jul 2009 -
Training -
Press Release
Next academic year Cannington College will be offering an industry based programme of study on the topic of Water Resource Management.
HEC at Harper Adams - Make a splash!
11th Jun 2009 -
Training -
Press Release
What's university life really like? Find out for yourself at the residential Higher Education Choices (HEC) conference at Harper Adams University College, 6th-7th July 2009
Two fingers to the downturn
29th Apr 2009 -
Training -
Duncan McGilvray
- 1 comment
The following article is adapted from Duncan McGilvray's motivational seminar of the same name held during Harrogate Week 2009. It focuses on the present, very negatively perceived financial situation which, if accepted, is self defeating and does no-one any good!
You need to lead - part 2
5th Apr 2009 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
- Issue 23 - Feb / Mar 2009
Fresh from being rated the top presenter at the EGU/GCMA Conference Programme at Harrogate Week, trainer Frank Newberry considers how leaders at all levels in organisations need to get involved in shaping the future.
You need to lead
6th Mar 2009 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
- Issue 22 - Dec / Jan 2009
Celebrating 20 years of working with Groundsmen and Greenkeepers in January 2009, Trainer and Conference Speaker Frank Newberry focuses on the need for us all to show leadership at whatever level we are in our organisation. In Part 1 Frank looks at supervisory leadership i.e. 'Taking Charge'
Back to basics 3
4th Mar 2009 -
Training -
Stuart Staples
- Issue 23 - Feb / Mar 2009
In the third and final part of his ‘Back to Basics’ article on fertilisers, Scotts International Technical Manager, Stuart Staples, advises on selecting and calibrating a spreader and tackles common problems with fertiliser application
Don’t ask me to do that - I can’t change now!
13th Dec 2008 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
With Pitchcare’s Health and Safety Workshop in September getting rave reviews.
GTC Work shops
21st Nov 2008 -
Training -
David Golding
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) in association with The R&A will be hosting workshops for staff working at the GTC Approved Training Providers during 2009 to ensure the programme to promote the sustainable golf course is promoted to all levels of greenkeeping students.
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Oatridge students pitch up for top prizes
24th Oct 2008 -
Training -
Colin Adams
The eight best student greenkeepers of the year have been named at an awards ceremony at Oatridge College in West Lothian.
A total of almost 260 students received certificates from Mary Mulligan, the Labour MSP for Linlithgow.
Developing an Industry for the Future
21st Oct 2008 -
Training -
Dean Cleaver
As part of FEGGA’s commitment to working with and assisting the new emerging golfing Nations, FEGGA, will in November stage a Conference to help support their establishment and growth for the future-details inside
Search begins for top Scottish land-based learners
20th Oct 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
As the search begins to find Scotland’s Land-based Learners of the Year for 2008, four previous winners from Oatridge College in West Lothian have been talking of how the award, from Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, has boosted their careers and personal confidence.
Solutions are not the answer!!
7th Oct 2008 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
Trainer and Conference Speaker Frank Newberry presented the third part of Pitchcare's Essential Management Skills Programme for Groundsmen and Greenkeepers at Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road Stadium.
New recruit for Easton Lodge
30th Aug 2008 -
Training -
Emily Kent
Tom Coppin, a horticultural BSc (hons) graduate from Writtle College, has already succeeded in gaining his first graduate gardening job. Tom is about to start his new job as a full-time gardener at the Gardens of Easton Lodge, near Dunmow.
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