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Simon Barnaby (Scotts Uk) Interview
Consultancy -
By Editor (22 Nov 02 0:00)
Simon discusses the changing face of pesticides - Read Article
The National Turfgrass Foundation Conference 2002
General News -
By Pitchcare (19 Nov 02 15:20)
Find the time to come along.
The conference held at Southport's Theatre and Floral complex until Thursday 21st November has the most impressive line up of speakers brought together under one roof, the lion's share of thanks owed to Martyn Jones.
Each of the speakers talks for three quarters of an hour, and tomorrow (Wednesday) the conference is split with two lots of speakers talking, one group concentrating on Golf Course management, the other on sports Ground management.
The day's fee of £80 is a small price to pay for the level of expertise being shared here and, apart from the speakers themselves, there is also an impressive array of delegates (Course and Ground Managers) to talk to and mingle with during the coffee and lunch breaks.
For an extra £25 you can also attend the Gala Banquet on Wednesday evening.
The lectures start at 9 am, with an average of nine speakers through the day talking about subjects from Poa management to sports field disease, followed by a question and answer session and finish at around 5pm.
For details and last minute booking please phone Louise Clegg on 07759 755844.
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The Changing Face of Pesticides
General News -
By Pitchcare (19 Nov 02 9:45)
At 6.00pm Thursday evening, Simon Barnaby of Scotts UK was our guest in the interview room to answer questions on the changing face of pesticides. New EU legislation means a number of our regularly used pesticides have been and will be outlawed.To view the interview, follow the links to the Chat room. The full transcript will be available in the Consultancy room later today. - Read Article
FA Response to Leicester City sacking
General News -
By Pitchcare (18 Nov 02 17:35)
A reply has been received from the Football Association to our letter about the dismissal of Chris Parry at Leicester City. Full response in the Editorial section. - Read Article
NTF at Southport
General News -
By Pitchcare (18 Nov 02 12:03)
The National Turfgrass Foundation (NTF) Conference is taking place in Southport this week. The conference runs from the 18th to 21st November 2002, and boasts a line up of speakers from both sides of the Atlantic. All the news from the conference, as and when it happens, will be here on the site. - Read Article
The Hurlingham Club is a green oasis in a concrete jungle
General News -
By Pitchcare (18 Nov 02 9:16)
Peter Mark Craig, Grounds Manager at the Hurlingham Club, London, gives us an in depth view of the diverse range of sports and functions held at this beautiful 42 acre site on the banks of the Thames, a stones throw from Putney Bridge - click the title link to read the article or view our Tennis section. - Read Article
Health and Safety - You must act!
General News -
By Pitchcare (16 Nov 02 10:16)
If your club does not have a formal Health and Safety policy document, or the existing Policy has not been updated, then you need to be aware. Failure to comply is a breach of criminal law. Pitchcare can help - we are pleased to offer our members an introductory offer of a day`s site visit and executive report from Mark Foley, our own Health and Safety Advisor, to bring your club up to speed on the latest legislation. The HSE have also announced that fatalities in our sector have fallen. Full details are in the Health and Safety section inside or click the link above - Read Article
Vanishing molecules
General News -
By Pitchcare (15 Nov 02 16:13)
On the 15th October a meeting took place at the IoH headquarters in London, the meeting was jointly organised by the IoH and Scotts. Those at the meeting fully agreed that the amenity sector, with the best will in the world, would continue to require pesticides, would need to use them economically and safely and would have to be guided by integrated pest management (IPM) principles. Minutes of the meeting can be seen by clicking the title link, or viewing the Scotts news page inside. - Read Article
Vanishing molecules
Industry News -
By Simon Barnaby (15 Nov 02 0:00)
The omission of the important amenity sector from the discussions at the June seminar (reported in the October issue of the Horticulturist) caused the IoH to arrange a round table meeting for 15 October, which was both successful and stimulating. - Read Article
Member Survey
General News -
By Pitchcare (14 Nov 02 17:25)
With this month`s Newsletter we have sent members a short questionnaire. We are constantly striving to improve our website and, to help us do this, we would appreciate some feedback. We hope that you will be kind enough to take a few minutes to consider and complete the 10 questions, and give yourself a chance of winning a luxury Christmas Hamper into the bargain. Many thanks in anticipation of your assistance. - Read Article
Winter work set out at Kenmore
General News -
By Pitchcare (14 Nov 02 14:02)
Kenmore Golf Course is busy during the summer months with the Park's holidaymakers using the facility. The winter allows The Head Greenkeeper, Justin Lochrie, time for remedial work and machine maintenance. Click the link to read the full article inside. - Read Article
Early BTME press releases
General News -
By Pitchcare (14 Nov 02 9:50)
The early birds are already flocking to our Industry section, previewing the latest machines and products available for view at BTME in January. The premier Golf and Greenkeeping show will open its doors at Harrogate from the 21st to the 23rd of January. Details inside. - Read Article
Farm and Garden Machinery at BTME
Industry News -
By Maureen Keepin (14 Nov 02 0:00)
AT BTME, highly durable SHIBAURA tractors, out-front rotary mowers and power
equipment, engineered for professionals, will be featured in FARM AND GARDEN
MACHINERY's quality line-up. - Read Article
Free grinding demonstrations
Industry News -
By Maureen Keepin (13 Nov 02 0:00)
Press release for Bernhard Grinding machines at BTME with free bookable demonstrations at the Harrogate show being taken now - Read Article
Specialist golf services
Industry News -
By Maureen Keepin (13 Nov 02 0:00)
Leading construction company MJ Abbott will be appearing at BTME-read recent works and contact details inside - Read Article
Missed Manchester derby woe but double celebrations
General News -
By Pitchcare (12 Nov 02 18:27)
Congratulations to Lee and Samantha on the birth of their first baby son Callum. Samantha waited until the final Manchester Derby game at Maine Road before going into labour which meant Lee missed the game, but the match result and the presentation of his 9lb son made up for it-full details inside - Read Article
Unwelcome Visitors on your site?
General News -
By Pitchcare (12 Nov 02 16:26)
What do you do when your site is taken over by unwelcome travellers? Can you get them off before the weekend's big event? You've hired out the site - have you taken out insurance to limit your club's liability against such a risk? The answers in our new Legal section. - Read Article
New Calendar for member use
General News -
By Pitchcare (12 Nov 02 15:25)
Inside the members page we have now added an interactive calendar for member use. We have already added sporting dates and Industry shows and seminars. The calendar can be used to upload relevant dates of forthcoming Industry events to be viewed by other members. The Calendar can also be used as a private reminder for personal events and details - this function is not available or open to view by anybody else. - Read Article
A Favourable Review
General News -
By Pitchcare (12 Nov 02 15:00)
Turf Professional magazine, one of the leading Industry magazines, has featured Pitchcare in its regular "website review" section. This independent assessment of the Pitchcare website, entitled "Groundcare site undergoes visual re-vamp" on page 57 of their October/November edition is testament to the dedication of all the Pitchcare team. View the full review by buying the current edition of Turf Professional - Read Article
Unwelcome Visitors
Health and Safety -
By Chris Dunham (12 Nov 02 0:00)
What do you do when your site is taken over by unwelcome travellers? Can you get them off before the weekend's big event? You,ve hired out the site - have you taken out insurance to limit your club's liability against such a risk? - Read Article
