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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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A.F.T. Trenchers Ltd have moved
30 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Editor
The manufacturers of the Whizz Wheel have moved, details and contact numbers inside
Allen Power introduce new hedgecutters
30 Jun 2003 -
Industry -
Press Release
Allen Power Equipment have introduced two petrol hedgecutters from Komatsu Zenoah.
New Fab Four from Claymore
29 Jun 2003 -
Industry -
Lance Bassett
Claymore Grass Machinery have introduced four new lightweight trimmers to their range of Solo Outdoor Power Equipment. All the new introductions feature easy-start primer systems, assuring quick and safe starting even after the engine has been switched off for long periods. Full details inside
'Amistar' use revoked
28 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
At the beginning of this year serious issues arose as a result of the agricultural product 'Amistar' being actively sold into the UK turf and amenity market by certain agricultural dealers. Full details inside
STRI special offers for Saltex
27 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Anne Wilson
New for SALTEX 2003 at the STRI stand will be some new specially priced book titles, special offers on other book titles for the show and a new turfcare training day-details inside
ECB provide funding to Cranfield
26 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Editor
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has provided funding to Cranfield University's Centre for Sports Surfaces at Silsoe, which has launched a new research programme-full details inside
New Toro Groundsmaster was one of a kind
25 Jun 2003 -
Local Authority -
Lucy Ohsten
Powerful GM4100-D is the only mower with all-out-front cutting deck in 11ft rotary segment.The wide, powerful new Toro Groundsmaster 4100-D features an out-front, three-section cutting deck that makes it the only all-out-front mower in the 11ft rotary market segment.
Full details inside
Is mulching the way ahead?
25 Jun 2003 -
Local Authority -
Lance Bassett
National contractor Glendale has recently taken delivery of a quantity of STIGA Multiclip Pro 48S walk behind mulching mowers.During 2002, trials proved to Glendale that these machines were simple and easy-to-use
Full details inside
Cranfield join forces with the National Turfgrass Foundation
25 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
Following the success of last November’s National Turfgrass Foundation Conference at Southport, the Foundation have again joined forces with Cranfield University at Silsoe to produce an even bigger event with a greater diversity of topics and speakers. Details of conference inside
Woodside Golf Club goes platinum
25 Jun 2003 -
Golf -
Sue Meeken
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
Free Offer from Turf Professional
25 Jun 2003 -
Industry -
Editor
Pitchcare is pleased to announce a free offer to members from Turf Professional, the UK's leading turf care magazine.
NTF Research Award recipient
25 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Martyn Jones
This year’s recipient of the prestigious National Turfgrass Foundation Research Award is to be Professor William A. Adams, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Wales.
Professor Adams is a well-known and highly respected expert in the field of Groundsmanship
Story inside
Ben says 'Au revoir'
23 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Sue Meeken
Barenbrug UK Sales Manager, Ben Petitjean is leaving the country to take up a new post with the french arm of the company-details inside
Grass seed- Too high a price to pay.... or not?
23 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
Recently I took a trip up to North Yorkshire to see the processes involved for producing grass seed to the professional market. Click inside for an in-depth report
Fulham Groundsman called up to Ghana
23 Jun 2003 -
Football -
Dave Saltman
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
The 'Which style report' on Cricket mowers
21 Jun 2003 -
Cricket -
Dave Saltman
- 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.
Website initiative from Charterhouse
18 Jun 2003 -
Industry -
Press Release
The latest website initiative from Charterhouse Turf Machinery makes looking for grounds care and landscaping equipment as easy as visiting a local department store.
5,000 not out
18 Jun 2003 -
Editorial -
Dave Saltman
Another milestone for Pitchcare membership.
North Staffs install new system at Caldy GC
17 Jun 2003 -
Industry -
Press Release
A new irrigation system for Caldy Golf Course.
The Millennium Conundrum
17 Jun 2003 -
Rugby -
Tony Horne
- 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