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RHS Wisley Student wins 2008 Young Horticulturist of the Year National Final.
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By Press Release (09 May 08 9:00)
Patrick Wiltshire is third time lucky. After three years of trying, Patrick Wiltshire, currently studying at RHS Wisley, but originally from East Yorkshire, has won the 2008 National Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY). - Read Article
What you see is what you get!
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By Frank Newberry (23 Apr 08 8:00) - 2 comments
Careers Counsellor and conference speaker Frank Newberry returns, with some real life examples, to probe the theme of personal image and its impact in the workplace (both positive and negative) - Read Article
Basis training
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By Laurence Gale MSc (19 Apr 08 11:00)
Laurence Gale MSc joins delegates on the BASIS Certificate of Competence course, designed for all those involved with the use, supervision, strorage and transportation of pesticides - Read Article
High hopes for the Writtle College Student
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By Press Release (08 Apr 08 9:00)
Writtle College Horticulture student Chris Greer, second year BSc Horticulture student, won the Regional Final of Young Horticulturist of the Year competition, securing him a place in the National Final which takes place at the Eden Project in Cornwall on the 3rd May 2008. - Read Article
Myerscough students benefit from Express study
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By Press Release (03 Apr 08 10:00)
Having recently purchased a set of Express Dual and Anglemaster 3000’s for their Turfgrass Education Centre, Myerscough College has been working with Bernhard and Company for training and education programmes for their students. - Read Article
New Essential Management Skills course dates announced
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By Christine Johnson (02 Apr 08 12:00) - 1 comment
Following the completion of another successful Essential Management Skills course at Leicester Tigers RFC back in February, we’re pleased to announce three new course dates for later this year. - Read Article
The Princess Royal visits Plumpton College
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By Press Release (14 Mar 08 8:30)
The Princess Royal was taken on a conducted tour of various parts of the college where she was welcomed by staff and students.
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Hayes-y day in Paradise for Oatridge students
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By Press Release (11 Mar 08 17:00)
Students from Oatridge College in West Lothian have been learning what it takes to keep the green, green grass of Celtic Park in top condition. - Read Article
Excavator Safety Training
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By Editor (05 Mar 08 21:00) - 2 comments
The South West Section of BIGGA are running one-day Excavator Safety Training Days for Greenkeepers and Groundsmen near Bristol. There are limited places left on either the 26th or 27th March, at Woodlands Golf Club-details inside - Read Article
Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Technical Workshop Programme - N. Ireland
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By Andrew Turnbull (29 Feb 08 16:30) - 1 comment
Designed for those who are seeking high quality training in technical subjects vital to playing surface preparation. - Read Article
Greenkeeper receives top award from Skills Minister
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By Press Release (29 Feb 08 16:00) - 1 comment
Top learners from Scotland’s land-based industries were recognised by Maureen Watt MSP, Minister for Schools and Skills, in a glittering Awards Ceremony last night (Thursday 28th February). - Read Article
Peter and the Tiger
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By Press Release (21 Feb 08 14:00)
He may have been just a face in the crowd, but for a young Scots greenkeeper, sharing the limelight with the world’s greatest golfer will be a moment to treasure and the highlight of his career so far. - Read Article
Writtle College launches horticultural scholarship
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By Press Release (16 Jan 08 16:00)
A £6000 scholarship is being offered for one lucky student to study horticulture at the College. - Read Article
Are you in control of staff training and assessment?
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By Press Release (28 Dec 07 12:30)
Vocational qualifications for employers and greenkeepers are now recognised internationally since the GTC introduced the programmes 13 years ago. - Read Article
Progression to Another Level
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By Press Release (20 Dec 07 12:00)
41 Students were presented with laptops after successfully completing their FE course and choosing to progress onto a foundation or honours degree course at Writtle College. - Read Article
Leeds Rhinos get a little help on pitch from Local College Students
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By Press Release (17 Dec 07 9:30)
Students at Askham Bryan College are making the most of the experience of a life time as their studies now involve working on the hallowed turf of Super League champions Leeds Rhinos at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
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Writtle College awarded Research Grant into Japanese Knotweed eradication
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By Press Release (04 Dec 07 9:00)
Writtle College wins a £100,000 Department of Trade and Industry research grant to fund a project to improve the eradication techniques for Japanese Knotweed, a highly damaging invasive weed plant - Read Article
College set to tee off on new golf greeen
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By Press Release (24 Nov 07 11:00) - 6 comments
NVQ level 2 and 3 sports turf students have been busy constructing a three grass surface golf green on campus at Writtle College. - Read Article
Announcement - Cranfield seeks sports surface alumni
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By Press Release (05 Nov 07 14:00)
To mark the fifth anniversary of the launch of Cranfield University’s highly respected MSc Sports Surface Technology programme, the University is hosting a reunion event on 8 February 2008, to which all alumni will be invited.
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New GTC board members
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By Press Release (17 Oct 07 15:00)
The GTC Board recently welcomed two new members, Judy Ganz from the Golf Union of Wales and Kerran Daly, a past Chairman of BIGGA, who returns to the GTC as the BIGGA representative who has already served the GTC on the technical committee.
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