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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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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
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Harrogate 2012
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Harrogate 2012
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Myerscough students benefit from Express study
3 Apr 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
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.
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New Essential Management Skills course dates announced
2 Apr 2008 -
Training -
Christine Johnson
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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.
The Princess Royal visits Plumpton College
14 Mar 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
The Princess Royal was taken on a conducted tour of various parts of the college where she was welcomed by staff and students.
Hayes-y day in Paradise for Oatridge students
11 Mar 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
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.
Excavator Safety Training
5 Mar 2008 -
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Editor
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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
Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Technical Workshop Programme - N. Ireland
29 Feb 2008 -
Training -
Andrew Turnbull BSc (Hons)
- 1 comment
Designed for those who are seeking high quality training in technical subjects vital to playing surface preparation.
Greenkeeper receives top award from Skills Minister
29 Feb 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
- 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).
Peter and the Tiger
21 Feb 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
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.
Writtle College launches horticultural scholarship
16 Jan 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
A £6000 scholarship is being offered for one lucky student to study horticulture at the College.
Are you in control of staff training and assessment?
28 Dec 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
Vocational qualifications for employers and greenkeepers are now recognised internationally since the GTC introduced the programmes 13 years ago.
Progression to Another Level
20 Dec 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
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.
Leeds Rhinos get a little help on pitch from Local College Students
17 Dec 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
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.
Writtle College awarded Research Grant into Japanese Knotweed eradication
4 Dec 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
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
College set to tee off on new golf greeen
24 Nov 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
- 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.
Announcement - Cranfield seeks sports surface alumni
5 Nov 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
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.
New GTC board members
17 Oct 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
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.
Managing Upwards III
17 Oct 2007 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
Trainer and Conference Speaker Frank Newberry continues his series on ‘Managing Upwards’ or ‘managing the boss’. In Parts 1 and 2 Frank gave his ten tips for people who have just one boss to worry about.
BIGGA members to qualify for CPD points on Pitchcare management course
4 Oct 2007 -
Training -
Christine Johnson
We’re pleased to announce that BIGGA members attending Pitchcare’s Essential Management Skills course will qualify for five CPD points.
Amenity Weed control Conference for Local Authorities and Contractors
24 Sep 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
The Amenity Forum is holding an amenity weed control conference on Wednesday 3rd October 2007 at the Central Science Laboratory at Sand Hutton, near York, supported by Defra’s Pesticides Safety Directorate.
Alan Titchmarsh honours Writtle College Graduates
18 Sep 2007 -
Training -
Louise Day
Writtle College held its Graduation ceremonies on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th September at Chelmsford Cathedral with more than 350 students attending.
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