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No County games but still very busy
Cricket -
By David Markham (17 Jul 03 14:00)
It’s seven years since Yorkshire played a county championship match at Park Avenue, yet Bradford’s premier cricket ground remains one of the busiest, hosting more than 60 matches as well as other sports. Full article inside - Read Article
Non-League Football Club pre-season report
Football -
By Chris Charles (16 Jul 03 11:00) - 2 comments
Since joining the club nearly three years, the pitch has transformed dramatically. It was an absolute quagmire to say the very least. That said, the pitch is still not up to the standard that I want. Full article inside - Read Article
Four Irish Golf Courses select Jacobsen Turf Equipment
Golf -
By Peter Driver (15 Jul 03 12:00)
Four out of five prestigious courses featured in an article on new golf development in The Irish Times are taking equipment packages supplied by Ransomes Jacobsen’s distributor, Broderick Grass Machinery. Details inside - Read Article
Mid season cricket tips from Keith Boyce
Cricket -
By David Markham (14 Jul 03 16:00)
Yorkshire Academy Groundsman Keith Boyce has challenged his fellow Groundsmen to ask themselves some critical questions about the state of their pitches at the halfway stage of the season.The former Headingley Groundsman is based at New Rover CC
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Plastic pitches back in the news
Football -
By Editor (07 Jul 03 0:00)
On the BBC sport website, it has been announced that Dunfermline Athletic are to receive a grant from UEFA to install a new synthetic pitch.
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From Horse to Petrol
General Sports -
By Clive Liddiard (04 Jul 03 0:00)
Having difficulty getting support from your line manager? Your not alone! - Read Article
Sewing it all up
Football -
By Lee Jackson (04 Jul 03 0:00)
Now the moment we have been waiting for has arrived-the installation of the Desso Grass Master system. This system will provide the re-inforcement for the pitch, enabling us to host more games and hopefully maintain a level and intact surface. Full article and pics inside - Read Article
The July golf diary
Golf -
By Jon Buddington (01 Jul 03 0:00)
The latest installment from the golf diaries by Jon Buddington. July's update inside - Read Article
July 's cricket diary
Cricket -
By Jon Buddington (01 Jul 03 0:00)
This months update on cricket maintenance from our North East ECB Pitch Advisor, Jon Buddington - Read Article
July's Bowls diary
Bowls -
By Jon Buddington (01 Jul 03 0:00) - 1 comment
This months recommended general list of works from our in-house expert, Jon Buddington-details inside - Read Article
Northampton Saints overhaul pitch
Rugby -
By Dave Powell (01 Jul 03 0:00)
The existing pitch here at Franklin’s Gardens had performed very well until recently. For the last 12 years I have been sand dressing and power harrowing the pitch at the end of the season, but with the new stands and additional use it was time for a re-construction-full article and pics inside - Read Article
Rugby diary for July
Rugby -
By Jon Buddington (01 Jul 03 0:00)
Jon Buddington's general hints on work to do on your rugby pitches-details inside - Read Article
Woodside Golf Club goes platinum
Golf -
By Sue Meeken (25 Jun 03 0:00)
Woodside Golf Course in Cheshire is typical of many pay-and-play facilities. The privately owned, 9-hole course accommodates a very high number of rounds – approximately 50,000 last year alone – from players of varying levels of ability. This used to take its toll on the greens, but not any more-full details inside - Read Article
Fulham Groundsman called up to Ghana
Football -
By D Saltman (23 Jun 03 0:00)
Fulham's Head Groundsman, Frank Boahene has been asked to spend seven days at the request of the Ghanaian Football Association, assessing their pitches for the World Cup Qualifiers-full details inside - Read Article
The 'Which style report' on Cricket mowers
Cricket -
By Dave Saltman (21 Jun 03 0:00) - 1 comment
Here is the first of 'Which style reports' on machinery regularly used in the field. Our first report focuses on cricket wicket mowers. All the assessments have been carried out by Head groundsman, Clive Liddiard, at his place of work-full details and assessments inside. - Read Article
The Millennium Conundrum
Rugby -
By Tony Horne (17 Jun 03 0:00) - 1 comment
Head Groundsman Tony Horne, talks about the trials and tribulations of looking after one of the most talked about surfaces ever built in the UK-full details and pics inside - Read Article
Pre-match warm ups - Football League response
Football -
By Editor (16 Jun 03 0:00)
The official line on pre-match warm ups. And Pitchcare's remedy for the worst offenders. - Read Article
Bothwell Castle Golf Club wins qualifier
Golf -
By Steve Mitchell (15 Jun 03 0:00)
A four man team from Bothwell Castle Golf Club near Glasgow is heading for the famous Brabazon course at The De Vere Belfry, having won the first ever Scottish regional qualifier in the 2003 John Deere Team Championship golf tournament, full details inside - Read Article
A new beginning
Rugby -
By Chris Parry (15 Jun 03 0:00)
Now that he's settling in at The Stoop, Head Groundsman, Chris Parry gives us a little insight into making his mark at his new place of work-full details inside - Read Article
The curtain closes
Football -
By Lee Jackson (15 Jun 03 0:00)
The final installment from Lee Jackson, as Maine Road finally closes its doors to football.
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