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Slow growth and establishment
General News -
By Pitchcare (16 Jul 02 14:43)
Rushden's Head Groundsman, Paul Knowles has had a worrying time this summer. With a few weeks left to the start of the season, the grass has been slow to respond. Read about Paul's efforts to improve the sward thickness in time for this season's pitch battles - Read Article
Pitch construction on a budget
General News -
By Pitchcare (15 Jul 02 15:03)
Paul Courier, Head Groundsman at Northampton Town talks about this year`s pitch work at Sixfields. The community stadium was built on an excavated Victorian tip in 1994. One of the consequences was pitch settlement that became so severe the only option available was some major reconstruction to address the levels - Read Article
Serviceteam buy more Hayter
Industry News -
By Richard Bishop (12 Jul 02 0:00)
Serviceteam Ltd, the UK’s largest private contractor, covering more than 60 local authority contracts, has placed a further substantial order for Hayter grass cutting machinery.
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Growth at STRI Leads to New Staff
Industry News -
By Anne Wilson (12 Jul 02 0:00)
STRI have appointed three new members of staff to cope with a growing work load. - Read Article
Blade sharpening with Bernhard's
Industry News -
By Maureen Keepin (12 Jul 02 0:00)
RECOGNISING THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARP BLADES, for the highest standards of fine
turf presentation, the European Tour has officially requested continuing
support from Bernhard and Company's team for its PGA events - Read Article
Blade sharpening with Bernhard's
Industry News -
By Maureen Keepin (12 Jul 02 0:00)
RECOGNISING THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARP BLADES, for the highest standards of fine
turf presentation, the European Tour has officially requested continuing
support from Bernhard and Company's team for its PGA events - Read Article
Jobs Jobs Jobs!!!
General News -
By Pitchcare (11 Jul 02 15:41)
Four new jobs in the job room this week, including two Greenkeeping vacancies, a tennis club and a non-league football club. There are plenty of other vacancies in our job lists as well, so keep a regular check on what's available - Read Article
Chat forum with Andy Cole (PSD)
Consultancy -
By Editor (11 Jul 02 0:00)
Welcome to the first Pitchcare Chat forum transcript, featuring Andy Cole, a former agronomist with the STRI, Andy now provides agronomy consultancy with Professional Sportsturf Design (PSD).
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Chat forum with Andy Cole
General News -
By Pitchcare (10 Jul 02 17:10)
Our first Chat Room interview appears to have been well received. More than 30 members logged on to take part in the discussion with Andy Cole, a consultant agronomist with PSD(NW) Ltd. Topics included the impact of events inside stadiums, leaf spot, dry patch and the forthcoming Open at Muirfield. A full edited transcript is in the Consultancy Room.
Members feedback on the forum would be most welcome, and any suggestions you may have for future guests in the Interview Room. You can e-mail us at mail@pitchcare.com with your thoughts. - Read Article
Summer seasonal problems
Editorial -
By Dave Saltman (04 Jul 02 0:00)
Summer seasonal problems - Read Article
Change of Date - Managing your Team
General News -
By Pitchcare (03 Jul 02 15:30)
The two day course previously planned for 5/6th August will now be held on 9/10th September. The course is taking place at Manchester United FC and is being run by Geoff Brereton from Elmwood College. All existing candidates will be contacted direct. See 'Managing your Team' in the Industry section inside to book your place. - Read Article
Course changes afoot
General News -
By Pitchcare (02 Jul 02 15:23)
The latest update from the South Staffs Golf Club continues this week. Grounds manager Rhys Thomas explains the problems that he faces with eroding bunkers and the plans being put in place to return them to their original positions. Rhys also elaborates on the improvements to the machine sheds and workshops.Inside Golf section for more.. - Read Article
Great weather produces record runs on wicket
General News -
By Pitchcare (02 Jul 02 14:07)
Paul Markham, Groundsman and cricketer talks about the weekends record batting wicket at Bradford and Bingley Sports Club, and the balance he manages between working and playing for the club - Read Article
Leafspot alert
General News -
By Pitchcare (01 Jul 02 18:01)
Are you having problems with the playing surface not responding to fertiliser applications?
A number of Groundsmen up and down the country have phoned or e-mailed Pitchcare to say that they are having to control an outbreak of Leafspot. This disease is treatable using a number of recognised products. Look in our useful information section under disease for a clearer picture. If you require further info, e-mail us at enquiries@pitchcare.com - Read Article
Managing your team
General News -
By Pitchcare (01 Jul 02 15:00)
If you are looking for promotion, or just trying to improve your education then here is the course for you.
This two day course at Manchester United FC, is being run by Geoff Brereton from Elmwood College. The course is next being run on the 5/6th August. See 'Managing your Team' details in the Industry section inside. - Read Article
The F.A.'s new Groundsman of the Year awards
General News -
By Pitchcare (28 Jun 02 17:37)
The F.A. has launched a new award to honour the custodians of football's
true grass-roots - working for clubs in the National Leagues System and for
local authorities - and recently announced the first ever regional winners.
Ground-staff in the Barclaycard Premiership and Nationwide Leagues already
have their own award; the purpose of The F.A.'s new Groundsman of the Year
award is to recognise the unglamorous but vital work done by those who seed,
cut and care for what might be called the game's true grass-roots. See Football inside for this years regional winners. National winners will be announced at Saltex in September - Read Article
New machines ready for launch at Saltex
General News -
By Pitchcare (28 Jun 02 17:29)
See some of the latest products to be unveiled at Saltex this year- the technological revolution continues with the tekkies working hard to improve their products and machines-see our Industry section inside - Read Article
Bernhard release new grinders for SALTEX
Industry News -
By Maureen Keepin (28 Jun 02 0:00)
WITH TOTAL SOLUTIONS for every type of grinding requirement - leading
specialist Bernhard and Company will be launching a new machine at Saltex on
Stand P68. With a highly innovative system, that requires no removal of
cylinder or bottom blade from the mower, this high-tech machine is set to
transform the workshop facility. - Read Article
GREAT PERFORMANCE IN A COMPACT PACKAGE
Industry News -
By Maureen Keepin (28 Jun 02 0:00)
HAVING JUST ARRIVED in this country from Japan, at IOG Saltex the latest
line-up of compact tractors from leading manufacturer, Shibaura, will include
a full production model of the ST333. - Read Article
A new start for West Bridgford Sports Club
General News -
By Pitchcare (26 Jun 02 18:48)
A major problem for clubs is holding on to youth players into adulthood. West Bridgford have a good youth policy but many of the older juniors tend to leave before joining the senior teams. The club have recognised the importance of providing better sports surfaces to retain these players and are now implementing a plan to revamp their facility-see cricket section inside - Read Article
