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Sports Field Best Use Modelling
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By Editor (14 Jun 08 9:00)
This project has been the main research focus for the past 18 months of Andrew Mitchell, our Research and Benchmarking Coordinator. The project has four key outcomes including development of a national database on sport field quality and performance...
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Recycling bins in public places
General News -
By Press Release (13 Jun 08 11:00) - 1 comment
People will soon find it easier to recycle when they’re out and about, with a new campaign launched by Defra today. - Read Article
Half a century of Success
Industry News -
By Press Release (13 Jun 08 9:00)
Etesia has joined its parent company, Outils Wolf in marking 50 years as a leading European manufacturer of outdoor power equipment.
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Grundfos Sponsors Expo Zaragoza
Industry News -
By Press Release (12 Jun 08 11:00)
Grundfos will be sponsoring this years Expo in Zaragoza, Spain. - Read Article
Contractor accused of a lack of respect
Local Authority -
By Press Release (12 Jun 08 8:00) - 2 comments
Maintenance staff at Uttoxeter Cemetery have been slammed for their "incompetence" after covering headstones with grass cuttings.
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College pioneers new approach to sports facilities
General News -
By Press Release (10 Jun 08 12:00)
Weymouth College is to takeover the town’s local leisure facility, Redlands Sports Centre. The centre, which was built in 1960, is in need of improvement, with out-of-date changing facilities and deteriorating playing fields.
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Managing water in the soil
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By Demie Moore (09 Jun 08 15:00)
Professional turf managers the world over agree that producing a consistent, firm (not soft or hard) surface with good grass coverage is their aim. While many factors go into this, one of the most fundamental is management of moisture in the rootzone. - Read Article
Worms that do a good turn
General News -
By Clive Pearson (09 Jun 08 15:00)
Using the benefits of worms, without the associated problems, can help create a healthier turf. Clive Pearson of ORM Products reckons they will help in the fight against nematodes. - Read Article
A close shave with a Baroness
Industry News -
By Lance Bassett (08 Jun 08 8:00)
The newest name in UK turf maintenance, Kyoeisha UK, continues to introduce its line up of high performance turf machinery with the Baroness LM56, an 11-bladed greensmower.
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Yorkshire sustains quality
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (07 Jun 08 11:00) - 1 comment
Following reports in the late 80s that 700 new U.K. golf courses were needed to meet demand, the industry saw a spate of developments, many of which have now sunk without trace. Those that have survived are providing consistent quality and value for money, with the major responsibility falling squarely on the shoulders of the Course Manager.
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Chemical safety and IPM
Consultancy -
By Nia Frost (07 Jun 08 11:00)
Without a doubt, information about chemicals has improved significantly over the years. IPM (Integrated Plant/Pest Management) and chemical safety are important factors according to Nia Frost, Technical Manager, Plant Protection Products, Scotts Professional - Read Article
Turfmech to introduce surcharge on all new machines
Industry News -
By Mike Bird (06 Jun 08 16:00) - 1 comment
Turfmech Machinery has announced that it has been forced to introduce an unprecedented mid-season price rise across its entire product range.
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Cycle-4-Change
Industry News -
By Press Release (04 Jun 08 10:20)
Staff at Grundfos Pumps are planning a 400 mile sponsored cycle challenge called Cycle-4-Change, to raise money for the charity SACRED (South African Children’s Resource for Education & Development). - Read Article
AberRoyal produces ‘legendary’ greens at Thornton
Industry News -
By Ellie Tait (04 Jun 08 9:00)
If the quote on Thornton Golf Club’s website is anything to go by, the standard of the greens at the scenic parkland course in Fife is ‘legendary’. Quite an accolade, but as any greenkeeper will agree, not one that comes easy.
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Bernhard’s become a technical supporter of Golf Environment Europe
Industry News -
By Press Release (03 Jun 08 16:00)
Bernhard and Company Ltd. partners with Golf Environment Europe to support environmental programmes in golf.
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Council fined £75,000 after golf course mower severs employee's fingers
Local Authority -
By Press Release (03 Jun 08 9:00) - 2 comments
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers they must maintain machinery, and carry out risk assessments and training, after a man had two fingers partially severed by a large grass mower.
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Leighton Buzzard's special sand starring moment
Industry News -
By Press Release (03 Jun 08 8:00)
Producer of specialist silica sand products for the sports industry, Garside Sands is set to become a star following a viewer’s question on the BBC ‘One Show’ about ‘what makes the sand in Leighton Buzzard so special that it is exported overseas, to countries in the Middle East, which have an abundance of their own sand?’
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New Recruit at Barenbrug
Industry News -
By Press Release (02 Jun 08 15:00)
Specialist grass seed breeder Barenbrug has announced the appointment of David Greenshields as its new regional sales manager for the north of England and the Borders.
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Bernhards & Company clinches coveted Queen's Award
Industry News -
By Press Release (02 Jun 08 15:00)
Bernhard and Company, the UK blade sharpening specialist, proved to be a cut above the competition recently when it received The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. - Read Article
Rubber Crumb migration in sports surfaces
Synthetics -
By Steve Prinn & Daniel Prest (02 Jun 08 13:00)
Rubber crumb top dressing has been used for many years on a wide variety of sports surfaces. The crumb has been found to have some benefits in improving turf resiliency and wear tolerance, but the main function of the crumb is for protection. - Read Article
