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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Saracens handed pitch boost
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Harrogate 2012
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Harrogate 2012
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Final Day for March-don't miss out!
31 Mar 2003 -
General News -
Editor
March's Technical Merit Award will close on Monday 31st at midnight. Full details inside for entry-someone's going to walk away with a fantastic prize this month-it could be you!
Bowls day seminars a hit!
31 Mar 2003 -
Bowls -
Lynn Hilton
SISIS recently held open days for bowls green maintenance, with speakers from Avoncrop, Barenbrug, Scotts and Stewarts making the days both educational and enjoyable-more inside
Chinese Groundsmen at Myerscough and SISIS
31 Mar 2003 -
Industry -
Editor
A delegation of Chinese Groundsmen have been in the UK, as guests of Myerscough College. The tour group have cemented relations with the College and Stockport County FC. During their visit they have been taken on various tours including the factory visit to SISIS-full details of tour and visit inside
4000 members strong and growing
31 Mar 2003 -
General News -
Editor
Another milestone in the short but exciting history of this website. Pitchcare continues to help those requiring advice and it's all attributable to the Pitchcare members themselves-details inside
Ideas for renovation, come to Campey's open day
30 Mar 2003 -
Industry -
Dave Saltman
Most turf care professionals face the challenge of having to create the best possible playing surface on a limited budget. On Tuesday 13 May, you can get all the help you need to achieve this, courtesy of equipment distributors Campey Turf Care Systems
Hayter in America
30 Mar 2003 -
Industry -
Richard Bishop
Given a prominent position on the National Mower Company’s booth at the GCSAA’s exhibition in Atlanta recently was a machine called the National IS 22. A closer inspection, helped by the name “Hayter” on the grass collector, showed that the machine was a Hayter Harrier 56-details inside
Pre-season cricket maintenance
28 Mar 2003 -
Consultancy -
Editor
ECB Pitch Advisor, Jon Buddington answered questions about the build up to the season and pre-season rolling, full transcript inside
It's a farce and disgrace!
27 Mar 2003 -
Football -
Darren Baldwin
Tottenham Hotspur's Grounds Manager, Darren Baldwin vents his frustrations at the Premier nominations for the 'Groundsman of the Year' Award and calls into question the format of the entire award-full details inside
Fancy test driving a tank
26 Mar 2003 -
General News -
Editor
Only a few days left to take part in the March Technical Merit Award in association with Tillers Turf-details inside
What a great tournament this is!
26 Mar 2003 -
Rugby -
Keith Kent
Twickenham's Head Groundsman, Keith Kent discusses the work on the pitch during the RBS Six Nations games and the events leading up to this weekends grand slam decider in Ireland-details inside
The Stoop to conquer
26 Mar 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
At the time the redundancy of a Premier League Head Groundsman shocked everyone, but now Chris Parry has got himself a new job-details inside
Interview with David Whitaker MG, Course Manager at The Wisley Golf Club
25 Mar 2003 -
Consultancy -
Editor
Last night, we were pleased to have David 'live' on-line with us discussing the works that he and his staff carry out at one of Surrey's most exclusive clubs
Full transcript inside
Ernest Doe win top dealer award
25 Mar 2003 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Ransomes Jacobsen dealer, Ernest Doe have won the coveted Distributor of the Year Award, the full list of this years dealer awards can be viewed inside
Airforce rescues rugby match
25 Mar 2003 -
Rugby -
Editor
When all else fails and the weather is relentless, call in the 'Airforce' to solve those waterlogging problems- full article inside
Sad loss of Paul Seward
25 Mar 2003 -
General News -
Editor
Paul Seward, founder of the largest farm and garden machinery dealership in N. Yorkshire has died of cancer, aged 64yrs. Obituary inside
So good they bought another!
25 Mar 2003 -
Industry -
Editor
Proof that the Articulator range of rotary mowers are, “built for a world that isn’t flat” can be found at Blairgowrie Golf Club this month, where Course Manager Alan Holmes takes delivery of his second machine in four years. Full details inside
Alternative Fuels seminar success at RJ
25 Mar 2003 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Over 50 invited guests from the South Wales area, including municipal and local authorities, major grounds care contractors and facilities management companies, attended a seminar on alternative fuels at RS Bird Ltd, Ransomes Jacobsen’s local dealer based in Cowbridge. Full details inside
Flood prevention at Ilkley Golf Club
24 Mar 2003 -
Golf -
David Markham
Our roving reporter David Markham talks to Head Greenkeeper, Duncan Campbell about the problems of being beside the river in the Wharfe Valley
Let the work commence!
23 Mar 2003 -
Football -
Lee Jackson
Assistant Groundsman at Manchester City, Lee Jackson gives members an update on the pitch construction at the City of Manchester Stadium-soon to be the new home for the club
New range of scarifying and top-dressing machines
21 Mar 2003 -
Industry -
Editor
Trilo have an impressive new range of top-dressers and with the recent aquisition of Long Equipment, have also added some new tractor mounted scarifiers-full details and pictures inside