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Divisional Football Groundsmen awarded
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By Pitchcare (09 May 02 16:53)
News just in, the Groundsmen at Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Reading and Macclesfield have picked up their respective divisional awards for the Groundsman of the year.
All of us at Pitchcare send our congratulations. - Read Article
All hands to the pump
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By Pitchcare (09 May 02 16:42)
Games are now coming thick and fast for Steve Rouse, Head Groundsman at Edgbaston. With one eye on the weather, Steve is juggling the irrigation and rolling preparations of the wickets between games, and there is the small issue of the Test match now looming-see inside - Read Article
Stadium shade seminar
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By Pitchcare (09 May 02 15:19)
PSD(Northwest)Ltd recently hosted two seminars at Bolton and Chelsea Football Clubs. The seminars featured presentations from experts in stadium architecture, plant science and stadia research as well as new pitch construction methods. We at Pitchcare are putting together their notes and photos and hope to bring you it all in fine detail shortly - Read Article
Shade in Stadia
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By PSD (09 May 02 0:00)
“One of the best seminars I have been to in years” was the comment of one of the invited audience at the recent seminar on Shade in Football Stadia. - Read Article
City raise the roof
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By Pitchcare (08 May 02 15:49)
Lee Jackson, assistant at Manchester City has been busy with his new digital camera! See how they beat the issue of shade at Maine Road. And also (in fear of it becoming the Lee Jackson roadshow) he brings us a rundown and photos of his renovations at the Academy facilities at Platt Lane. Anyway if he keeps sending the info-how can I refuse, Ed. - Read Article
Message to all our members
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By Pitchcare (07 May 02 16:57)
We recently sent out the monthly newsletter to all our members. There were a few e-mails returned, that were undeliverable. If you did not receive a newsletter in either April or May, but would like to make sure that you receive them in the future, please go to the 'contact us' page with your new e-mail address and write 'new e-mail address' in the message box. We will be pleased to update our records - Read Article
Pitchcare News
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By Dave Saltman (07 May 02 0:00)
Pitchcare News - Read Article
Bargains galore in the Barter Room
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By Pitchcare (06 May 02 14:57)
In our barter room there is a host of second hand products and machines for sale. With the hot weather approaching pick up a bargain such as these self travelling sprinklers:-
2 No. Travellers, one Micro 44 at £1500 +VAT and one John Pett at £1000 +VAT. Both second hand, but fully reconditioned and guaranteed. Both machines sold at under half their respective retail prices.
Visit the Barter room inside for details. - Read Article
Golf clubs get a helping hand
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By Pitchcare (06 May 02 10:07)
Golf clubs across England stand to benefit from free environmental management advice thanks to an innovative scheme to be launched this summer. The scheme launched in partnership with English Nature, England Golf Union and the Sports Turf Research Institute invites clubs to send in their applications-full details in the Industry section of the magazine - Read Article
Paul hosts Yorkshire v Derbyshire Trophy Match
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By Pitchcare (06 May 02 8:47)
Head Groundsman Paul Markham, has his hands full at the Bradford and Bingley Sports Ground, where he not only prepares the square for his club matches, but has the added pressure of producing a four day wicket for the County 2nd elevens-more inside - Read Article
English Nature join forces with the EGU and the STRI
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By Anne Wilson (06 May 02 0:00)
Golf clubs across England stand to benefit from free environmental management advice thanks to an innovative scheme to be launched this summer.The English Golf Union and the government’s wildlife advisers, English Nature, have provided joint funding for this new scheme, to be delivered by STRI
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NEW: Account facilities for Pitchcare shopping
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By Pitchcare (03 May 02 10:09)
Up until now, the Pitchcare shop has only been able to process credit card orders.
We have now opened the facility to order on-line and pay on account.
Simply ring the office for details to set up your account. Once approved, you order and we deliver.
We have some fantastic deals arranged already, for example SISIS equipment can't be bought cheaper anywhere else, but we will be announcing further details of other new deals shortly.
If you can't see what you are looking for in the shop, or you are after a more competitive quote for quantity, phone us and we will be very happy to source your requirements
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Weather Back on Track!
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By Pitchcare (03 May 02 8:15)
Due to unforseen events, our weather was temporarily unavailable. NOW it's back!!!
With our new Provider, We hope to be able to bring you an improved service, and also some exciting new services too-So watch this space.
Once again we would like to apologise to all members who have been inconvenienced. - Read Article
Sphagnum Peat Moss
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By Pitchcare (02 May 02 8:20)
One of our Argentinian members is keen to know if anyone has used 100% Sphagnum Peat Moss in the construction of a court or pitch. He would welcome any feedback, good or otherwise. See the General section of the Message Board. - Read Article
Cricket pitch off critical list - Glamorgan CCC
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By Pitchcare (01 May 02 9:21)
Gearing up to the new season, Len Smith, Head Groundsman of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, is putting the finishing touches to his pitches - which won considerable praise last year. They have been pulled back from the brink.
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New Jobs this week
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By Pitchcare (29 Apr 02 9:55)
Fancy a change of routine or a new challange,there are regular new jobs posted in our jobs section, this weeks selection includes two Contract Manager positions. - Read Article
The End is in Sight
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By Pitchcare (26 Apr 02 10:26)
With the two finalists of the FA cup now known and the Nationwide league all but finished bar the play offs, it is nearly time to get down to the close season works. Keith Kent loves this time of the year, to be able to plan the renovation works with just a chance of them growing to fruition, without 22 big-footed footballers coming on and ruining it all!
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New signing for Pitchcare
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By Pitchcare (25 Apr 02 16:00)
Pitchcare are very lucky to welcome on board Dave Bracey, the Industry's very own 'Mr Bowls'.
Dave's expertise and life long experience in this important area is second to none. Pitchcare members can only benefit from his wealth of knowledge of sportsturf maintenance...more inside - Read Article
Harrod UK win Gold as Official Suppliers
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By Kevin Utton (25 Apr 02 0:00)
Harrod UK track records earns them gold at Commonwealth Games. The Lowestoft based company have been chosen as the preferred supplier for all the sports equipment used for the games. - Read Article
Charity Match in aid of Cancer Research
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By Pitchcare (22 Apr 02 13:49)
On Friday 3rd May, a charity football match is taking place at the home of Northampton Town's, Sixfields Stadium. The match, in aid of Cancer Research, has been organised following the tragic death of 21 year old Ben Evans who died of Cancer. The Cobblers players and Kevan Broadhurst the manager will be in attendance at the event which includes an auction, disco and a late bar. All proceeds will go to the charity, so if you can get along to support the event or perhaps donate an auction item it would be appreciated. For further information telephone the stadium on 01604 588339 - Read Article
