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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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"If you want someone to hang themselves all you need do is le ..."
Harrogate 2012
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"I'm not doubting it was a decent show Richard, my point was ..."
Harrogate 2012
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"Not sure I agree with you Lee, in around 20 years of exhibit ..."
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What a load of Rubbish!
27 Feb 2007 -
Training -
Dave Saltman
- Issue 10 - Dec / Jan 2007
I’m a great believer in recycling to protect the environment so it was refreshing to see 100’s of tons of typical garden waste being brought into one of the Solum depots direct from the local community tip on lorries.
Double hat-trick for Oatridge College students in prestigious awards
16 Feb 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
- 1 comment
Double hat-trick for Oatridge College students in prestigious awards
Student Life
12 Feb 2007 -
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Greg Rhodes
- Issue 9 - Oct / Nov 2006 - 1 comment
In this first article, we introduce our three students, who explain why they are taking their chosen courses, what they think of the industry they work in and how they might fashion change within it.
Ofsted Inspectors give Bridgwater College ‘Outstanding’ designation
8 Feb 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
The first colleges with a Land-based curriculum to be designated ‘Outstanding’
Tree Management Seminar
30 Jan 2007 -
Training -
Editor
Thursday 22nd February at the Ramada Watford.
PA1/PA6 Training Places Available
29 Jan 2007 -
Training -
Editor
Due to cancellation, we have two vacancies on courses at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry as follows: Thursday 1 February PA1 and Monday 5 February PA6.
Chainsaw Use and Maintenance Course - Hertfordshire
18 Jan 2007 -
Training -
Editor
29/30 January in St Albans.
SportSurf Continues to Educate
12 Jan 2007 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
Since its inaugural meeting in November 2005 SportSurf has strived to increase the general awareness of its work in the sports surface industry.
PA1/PA6 Training - Evesham
10 Jan 2007 -
Training -
Editor
Two places available on the course scheduled for 25th and 26th January.
Have you some spare Chafer Grubs?
8 Jan 2007 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
Steve Prinn, Sports Turf Lecturer at Askham Bryan College, requires 500 chafer grubs to conduct a series of trials at the college.
Campey Turfcare Invitation
5 Jan 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
- 3 comments
As you may have heard Redexim Charterhouse have released an exciting new range of synthetic turf care and maintenance machines. We have had a very positive response to the new range on the UK market and are keen to show you the benefits of the new range of machinery. As a result Campey Turfcare in conjunction with Charterhouse Turf Machinery have organised 3 demonstration days.
Alan Celebrates Commendable Commitment
3 Jan 2007 -
Training -
Press Release
“A shining example of how a course manager can, on behalf of his employers, develop staff.”
Myerscough College Trial Canadian Machine
23 Dec 2006 -
Training -
Press Release
Myerscough College’s Sportsturf department have recently taken delivery of an AerWay Sportstine aeration machine.
One Day Cricket Seminar Series for 2007 From STRI
23 Dec 2006 -
Training -
Anne Wilson
- 2 comments
STRI is holding a series of one day cricket seminars throughout 2007. The topic ‘Advances in Cricket Performance Management’ looks at the future of cricket management and new innovations, including STRI’s recently launched A.S.H.E.S. a performance testing service for cricket. The programme will interest all those who manage cricket facilities at all levels.
Industry Specific materials play key role
21 Dec 2006 -
Training -
Press Release
Industry specific training materials developed by the GTC played a key role in valuable management training offered to greenkeepers earlier this year.
Pruning for Effect
16 Dec 2006 -
Training -
Paul Thornton
- 1 comment
There are a lot of good reasons for pruning plants and most are for fairly practical objectives.
Sports Facility Construction Exhibition and Seminar held at Sandown Park Racecourse.
11 Dec 2006 -
Training -
Press Release
For those who could not the attend the excellent day, SAPCA have very kindly provided the majority of the presentations on their website, click on the following link to access presentations.
BTLIA courses now available on day-release basis
7 Dec 2006 -
Training -
Ellie Parry
When to irrigate and how much water to apply are two of the most difficult decisions that turf managers have to make. The decision-making process is complex and, in most cases, demands an integrated approach – a coupling of common sense and science-based principles. The greater the scientific understanding; the more effective is the common sense element.
Frost Explained
6 Dec 2006 -
Training -
Karl Danneberger
- 4 comments
Frost is an interesting process that occurs on clear cold nights when turfgrass plants reradiate heat (exothermic reaction). As the plant loses heat to the atmosphere the plant leaf cools. If the plant temperature is cooler than the air temperature then moisture from the atmosphere will condense on the leaf.
Plants to Give Fragrance to Winter
6 Dec 2006 -
Training -
Paul Thornton
- 1 comment
We are as far away from summer as it is possible to be right now, but thankfully there are several plants that just don’t care! They just get on with producing flowers anyway, and because the passing pollinating insects are so scarce they emit a stronger scent than many of their summer flowering counterparts, giving gardeners a real winter treat!
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