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Roger Johnson retires from Bescott after 25 years
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By Pitchcare (10 Jun 02 14:12)
Roger Johnson began work as a groundsman exactly 50 years ago at the Stewart & Lloyds ground in Bilston, West Midlands. For the last 25 years Roger has been Stadium Manager and Head Groundsman at Walsall Football Club. It is an emotional farewell for him. More in the Magazine Section inside. - Read Article
Bradford GC Course planning
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By Pitchcare (07 Jun 02 16:51)
Bradford Golf Club’s head green keeper David Thackray is presiding over a five-year plan of work on the course.
David, who has been on the staff since 1985 and head green keeper since 1990, said: “The plan, which starts in July, has been worked out between myself, club members and the board of the club. We have asked our members to tell us what areas they would like to improve, so we are now looking to revamp our tees, bunkers and drainage...see golf section inside for details
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Back on the tools
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By Dave Saltman (04 Jun 02 0:00)
Back on the tools - Read Article
Heavy scarifying the order of the day at Reading
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By Pitchcare (29 May 02 17:48)
Second Division Groundsman of the Year, Jem Fox explains the reasons for his renovation work this year. With rugby and football to contend with, it hasn't been an easy season, but the pitch has obviously stood up well to the multi-use - Read Article
New man for Hayter
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By Pitchcare (29 May 02 14:05)
Hayter Ltd have appointed a new Managing Director to assume responsibility for all areas of the company`s business.
Who is this man, prepared to relocate from the USA to Bishop's Stortford to take control?? Find out in the Industry section. - Read Article
Cricket in full swing
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By Pitchcare (29 May 02 10:56)
Full time Groundsman, Paul Markham is busy preparing new pitches for a host of games, but he's also renovating the used pitches as well. With the warm and wet weather, new seed germination is rapid; and the rest of the grass is really growing quickly as well-full story in the cricket section - Read Article
New MD for Hayter
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By Richard Bishop (29 May 02 0:00)
Derek N. Boulton is the new Managing Director at Hayter and will assume responsibility for all areas of the company’s business. James C. Pelletier, C.E.O. of Murray Inc announced - Read Article
Now let's have a holiday!
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By Pitchcare (28 May 02 11:02)
We are all aware that rain is found on the list of definitions for Manchester. The renovations have now been completed by Keith, his team and the local contractors, so as far as the Old Trafford man is concerned-the more rain the merrier, full story inside.. - Read Article
THE OPEN 2002—The Majesty of Muirfield
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By Pitchcare (23 May 02 16:51)
As Muirfield prepares for its 15th Open, Colin Irvine, Course Manager, and his team are putting together the final touches for the big event. Preparations began four years ago. Throughout that time, Colin and his team have been able to rely on the support of STRI, working as official agronomists to the R&A Championship Committee to ensure that golf courses used for the Open are in excellent agronomic condition.
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New pitch shelved
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By Pitchcare (21 May 02 19:54)
With the collapse of On Digital, even the bigger clubs are feeling the pinch. After years of discussion, the surface at Molineux was finally about to be lifted, but at the eleventh hour the plans were binned and the groundstaff will have to settle for second best again. Full details in the magazine - Read Article
Spring hope at Carden Park
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By Pitchcare (20 May 02 14:49)
Course and Estates Manager, Andy Campbell thinks this is the best start in years to the season. The Nicklaus Course closes down in the winter and is still usually wet now, but a dry April has helped firm the ground-there is a downside though, the warm weather has meant spectacular grass growth.. Andy explains his solution inside. - Read Article
Renovations in full swing
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By Pitchcare (20 May 02 9:19)
Blackburn's Ewood Park is now nearly renovated, Steve Patrick explains inside his process for end of season care, but with a training ground and an Academy facility as well, Steve and his team only have another thirteen pitches yet to do! - Read Article
Renovations in full swing
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By Pitchcare (20 May 02 9:19)
Blackburn's Ewood Park is now nearly renovated, Steve Patrick explains inside his process for end of season care, but with a training ground and an Academy facility as well, Steve and his team only have another thirteen pitches yet to do! - Read Article
Renovations in full swing
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By Pitchcare (20 May 02 9:19)
Blackburn's Ewood Park is now nearly renovated, Steve Patrick explains inside his process for end of season care, but with a training ground and an Academy facility as well, Steve and his team only have another thirteen pitches yet to do! - Read Article
New Regional Groundsmans awards
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By Pitchcare (17 May 02 16:12)
For the last few weeks judges have been travelling around the country, judging the newly created regional football awards. These awards created by the Football Association recognise Groundsmans merits at all levels of play. One of the judges Dave Roberts explains further,inside in the football section - Read Article
Work required
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By Pitchcare (17 May 02 9:48)
We currently have eight members looking for jobs, five of them looking for positions at Golf clubs.
Are you looking for additional staff? If so take a look in our job section and click the work required button at the bottom of the page for the full list of current job hunters.
If you are looking for work you can post your details here, or look at the jobs on offer in our job finder section. - Read Article
Secondhand bargains
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By Pitchcare (17 May 02 8:49)
There are over fifty second hand machines in stock. With the start of the warm season,summer aeration is vital, to help improve root growth,and gaseous exchange(air movement). Here are just two of the machines on offer from our members.
Ransomes TM80 Aerifier Ransomes TM80 Aerifier tractor mounted aerator 6' ..... £800.00
BLEC Aeriator BLEC 1m wide tractor mounted aerator good conditio..... £1,800.00
See inside for the full range....
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New Service for Pitchcare Members
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By Pitchcare (15 May 02 17:34)
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Soil analysis section. Pitchcare have teamed up with European Turf Laboratories to bring our members a very competitive independent and unbiased service. Whether you want a nutrient test or a full USGA recipe set we have put together a simple step by step guide to sending your sample to the Laboratory. Just look for the red buttons inside! - Read Article
Former County and England player turns his hand again
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By Pitchcare (13 May 02 12:27)
The legendary spinner Ray Illingworth, now spends his time in charge at Farsley C.C. He relies on a little help these days, but still gets involved and enjoys pitch preparation. Also in Cricket an update from former Headingley Groundsman Keith Boyce who fears the worst after such a dry start to the season. - Read Article
Tennis maintenance builds up to tournament season
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By Pitchcare (13 May 02 12:05)
Roy Charman, pictured right, talks about the work in place that he and Andy Bacon are currently undertaking. Similarly to Eddie at Wimbledon there is a gradually increasing build up, that may become a problematic mad panic as the events get near-more inside. - Read Article
