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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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Electricity vehicles for Newcastle City Parks
31 Aug 2004 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
A fleet of electric vehicles has been introduced in Newcastle-upon-Tyne’s inner city parks to help the grounds care team make them more attractive to visitors and residents.More Inside.
The power to perform-John Deere's, 'One stop shop'
30 Aug 2004 -
Industry -
Dave Saltman
At SALTEX 2004, John Deere will be offering a series of new machines. During the show you will be introduced to a range of tractors, Gators and zero turn mowers. Couple this with a next day parts service delivered by 8am and a range of new credit deals for 2004/5, and John Deere is able to offer a one stop shop for all your needs-full details inside
Industry backing for international endurance test.
27 Aug 2004 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
Three major companies back the MD of another this month (Sept.) as Mike Seward literally takes on the world.
Driver training for HMP Leyhill prisoners
27 Aug 2004 -
Industry -
Press Release
An expanded programme of industrial vehicle training is helping the employment prospects of prisoners at Leyhill open prison in Gloucestershire.More inside.
Unsung Heroes 2004 - Opening Ceremony
27 Aug 2004 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
SALTEX sees the opening of nominations for Terrain Aeration’s Unsung Heroes awards for greenkeepers and groundsmen. The opening ceremony will take place in the STRI marquee G16 at 11.30am with Tim Parker and Bryan Payne last year’s winners, along with sponsors Turf Professional and Pitchcare.More inside .
BASIS launch new web site
27 Aug 2004 -
General News -
Press Release
BASIS launch new web site
No Grass No Match
26 Aug 2004 -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 6 comments
SPL Football Club Dunfermline were expecting to play their return second leg match against Hafnardfjordur at home at their East End Park pitch this Thursday evening.More Inside.
Daily dose of Disease: Marasmius oreades (fairy Rings)
26 Aug 2004 -
Consultancy -
Laurence Gale MSc
Diseases generally become more prolific when the right conditions prevail. Late August -October are prime times for diseases to show themselves, mainly due to the high levels of moisture found at the turf surface when dews are formed both in the mornings and evenings. It is this time of the year when you can expect to find toadstools and mushrooms growing in your turf areas. More Inside
Cheltenham Rugby Club RFU pitch improvements.
26 Aug 2004 -
Rugby -
Laurence Gale MSc
Cheltenham is one of many rugby clubs in England, who have benefited from the Rugby Football Union's (RFU) Foundation funding opportunities.
Sales of LPG golf cars Accelerate in The North of England
25 Aug 2004 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Sales of the E-Z-GO LPG-powered TXT golf car have taken off in the North of England following a determined sales drive by Rickerby Ltd, Ransomes Jacobsen’s dealer group for the region. More Inside.
Rejuvenated pitch for Hartlepool United
25 Aug 2004 -
Football -
David Markham
Hartlepool United’s pitch is in tip top condition for the start of the Coca Cola League season after it was stripped and re-seeded during the summer. More Inside.
Recycled Glass Could Help Struggling Golfers
25 Aug 2004 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
The Sports Turf Research Institute found that replacing traditional sand on the golf course with sand derived from recycled glass improves the chances of those unfortunates drawn to the bunker. More Inside.
ELEIT Chooses Briggs & Stratton engines.
23 Aug 2004 -
Industry -
Press Release
One of the leading garden and landscaping equipment manufacturers in Europe has announced it will only use Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power engines in its award winning shredders.More Inside.
ECB grant provides new drainage scheme for Yorkshire club
23 Aug 2004 -
Cricket -
David Markham
Kirkstall Educational are reaping the benefits of a radical drainage scheme they undertook last winter. The club celebrated their 150th anniversary with the renewal of their outfield drainage system thanks to an ECB pitch upgrade grant-full article inside
The benefits of testing materials for sportsturf use
23 Aug 2004 -
Consultancy -
Editor
Year round play has led to increasing demands on golf courses and sports grounds. In the 1960’s the United States Golf Association began research that is still ongoing today, into the best construction for golf greens to facilitate maximum play and satisfactory grass growth. The principles behind this research apply also to the construction of other sports grounds such as football, rugby etc-details inside
Weed of the Week: Horsetail Equisetum arvense
23 Aug 2004 -
Consultancy -
Laurence Gale MSc
Weed of the Week: Horsetail Equisetum arvense. More Inside
Government minister knows best !?!?
20 Aug 2004 -
General News -
Editor
This week, Sports Minister Richard Caborn admitted the Government was still selling off school playing fields. He was quoted as saying 'children no longer wanted soggy outdoor pitches'-details inside
Remnants of hurricane Danielle to hit the UK on Sunday
20 Aug 2004 -
General News -
Editor
- 1 comment
The weekend weather looks likely to be affected by high winds and heavy rain, as hurricane Danielle hits the South West first early on Sunday morning-details inside
Woodrush Rugby Football Club
20 Aug 2004 -
Rugby -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 3 comments
Woodrush RFC was formed in 1966 when Mr Williams (Taffy) the maths teacher at Woodrush County Secondary Modern School was asked by several ex pupils of the school to form an old boys club team. More Inside.
Karl’s big order signed, sealed & delivered
20 Aug 2004 -
Industry -
Lance Bassett
Karl Gerard from Pinnacle Power Equipment looks a happy man, the Eliet Super Pro 2000 chipper/shredder with accompanying conveyor and even the trailer they stand on is being delivered to Handys Garden Machinery in Swindon-details inside