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The SISIS collection
Industry News -
By Lynn Hilton (26 Aug 02 0:00)
Four articles highlighting some of the success stories gained from using machinery from the SISIS range of products. For more information and details on purchasing SISIS equipment see inside - Read Article
Hosting the Commonwealth Games
Industry News -
By Stephen Bowes (26 Aug 02 0:00)
The pitch inside the Commonwealth Games Stadium was intended to be temporary, therefore the construction was very basic - goal to goal drains, laid at about 9 metres centres within the hard core base - Read Article
Experimenting at Warwickshire
General News -
By Pitchcare (23 Aug 02 18:19)
In our cricket section, Steve Rouse, Head Groundsman at Edgbaston, talks about the new loam mix that he is hoping will be ready for next season's play, he's also hoping that the team will retain their first division status! - Read Article
Celtic Manor review
General News -
By Pitchcare (21 Aug 02 16:49)
Golf and courses management Director, Jim McKenzie reviews the 2002 Welsh Open event at Celtic Manor. With the Ryder Cup booked in for 2010, the current Wentwood Hills Course will be revamped and more holes added-more in Golf section inside - Read Article
Scarifier helps cricket club improve
General News -
By Pitchcare (21 Aug 02 11:45)
Co-Head Groundsman Chris Cay,trialled a scarifier last autumn and was so impressed he bought the company-sorry he didn't really, but he did buy the machine. Chris looks after Bradford Park Avenue Cricket Club, and he talks in the cricket section about the benefits of cleaning out the sward - Read Article
First birthday Celebrations
Editorial -
By Dave Saltman (19 Aug 02 0:00)
First birthday Celebrations - Read Article
New fears on pesticide application
General News -
By Pitchcare (16 Aug 02 9:49)
Pitchcare has teamed up with leading Health and Safety expert, Mark Foley to bring our members the latest information from the HSE. In his first Pitchcare posting, Mark talks about the latest fears of contamination from pesticide residue-see Health and Safety section inside for full details - Read Article
Pesticide residue
Health and Safety -
By Mark Foley (16 Aug 02 0:00)
An investigation, by the Health and Safety Executive into the application of pesticides, has revealed that although workers adhere to control procedures and the use of Personal Protective Equipment,there is still a high risk - Read Article
New associate director for Hayter
Industry News -
By Richard Bishop (14 Aug 02 0:00)
Hayter have announced the appointment of David Sturges as Associate Director, sales and Marketing. The appointment is with
immediate effect. His responsibilities will include management of the outside sales force, maintain links with key overseas customers
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Poor summer for growth
General News -
By Pitchcare (09 Aug 02 12:42)
This summer has caused big headaches for all of us involved in turf maintenance. Non-league Groundsman Chris Charles talks about how he has struggled to get growth with inadequate irrigation resources and the fattest pigeons in the West Midlands-football section inside - Read Article
Latest news from the TGA
Industry News -
By Mike Bird (09 Aug 02 0:00)
Ten companies have now confirmed their intention to exhibit alongside the Turfgrass Growers Association’s first national turf conference, taking place in Cambridgeshire on Thursday 24 October 2002. To be staged at the ICI Conference Centre, East of England Showground, Peterborough, the one-day conference and exhibition will bring - Read Article
New conference boasts 25 world experts
Industry News -
By Martyn Jones (09 Aug 02 0:00)
Cranfield University at Silsoe and the National Turfgrass Foundation, a newly formed charitable trust with the aim of funding research projects and raising awareness of Turfgrass research, have joined forces to stage a major conference. Entitled ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’, - Read Article
New jobs every week
General News -
By Pitchcare (06 Aug 02 22:39)
We have new jobs posted every week in our job section. Currently, one of the jobs available is for a Groundsman position at Fulham Football Club's training ground in Motspur Park, Surrey. The closing date is next week, so if you fancy a position at the Premier`s most progressive club look inside for full details - Read Article
Father and son, team up for Tennis
General News -
By Pitchcare (06 Aug 02 12:18)
Gary and Anthony Asquith have been working at Chapel Allerton Tennis club for nine and five years respectively. In our Tennis section, assistant Groundsman Anthony Asquith discusses the season`s use of the courts and the planned renovation work. - Read Article
Keith looks forward
General News -
By Pitchcare (06 Aug 02 12:03)
Ex-Headingley Groundsman Keith Boyce, looks forward to the end of season renovations. Although we are only just into August, this is the time to identify the problems and look to resolve them in the Autumn.- read more in the Cricket section inside.. - Read Article
Ryder Cup year raises the competitive spirit of Greenkeepers
General News -
By Pitchcare (01 Aug 02 12:24)
As an entertaining addition to the National Turfgrass Foundation Conference in Southport from 18th to 21st November 2002, a Ryder Cup-style match is being organised for American superintendents and European greenkeepers.
A party of superintendents from some of the major courses in America is attending the Conference and will be playing in the Match on 22nd November.
Sponsored by Bernhard & Co in their support of the National Turfgrass Foundation, the event should prove to be great fun, despite the inevitable competitiveness. Attendees at the Conference who would like to be considered for the European Team should contact Martyn Jones on +44 (0) 1995 670675 or Louise Clegg on +44 (0) 7759 755844 or Email: NTFoundation@aol.com.
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Renovation time at St Mary`s
General News -
By Pitchcare (26 Jul 02 17:00)
Contractors undertook major renovation works at the home of Southampton FC during the summer. The construction depth was increased by 4' to improve the drainage rates. It was hoped to increase the rootzone by 100mm, but difficulties outside Dave Roberts` control means that work is not now going to be done until next summer. More in Football section inside.
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Wet Weather and Dry Wickets
General News -
By Pitchcare (25 Jul 02 15:30)
A testing time at Edgbaston with lots of rain but, ironically, with the difficulty of dry wickets. Several weeks to go, but already Head Groundsman, Steve Rouse, is planning for the end of the season on 12th September. See Cricket section. - Read Article
New National Turf Conference
General News -
By Pitchcare (22 Jul 02 10:46)
An impressive line-up of speakers is set to address the inaugural TGA National Turf Conference, taking place at the ICI Conference Centre, East of England Showground, Peterborough, on Thursday 24 October 2002. Arranged and presented by the Turfgrass Growers Association, the conference is aimed at individuals, companies and organisations involved in any aspect of growing, specifying, installing or maintaining seeded turf used for amenity, sports or landscaping purposes. Full itinerary and details for tickets inside in our Industry section
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New National Turf Conference
Industry News -
By Mike Bird (22 Jul 02 0:00)
An impressive line-up of speakers is set to address the inaugural TGA National Turf Conference, taking place at the ICI Conference Centre, East of England Showground, Peterborough, on Thursday 24 October 2002.Arranged and presented by the Turfgrass Growers Association,
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