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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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Anglo/Dutch partnership secures 2006 World Cup contract
31 Aug 2005 -
Football -
John Geddes
UK based turf company S F Hodgkinson & Son Ltd is delighted to announce that their Dutch partners, Hendriks Graszoden Groep have been awarded the contract to supply and install pitches for 7 stadiums which will host matches during next year’s World Cup Finals in Germany
Sheppard celebrates Silver
31 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Maureen Keepin
Tony Sheppard, Production Supervisor at grinding specialist Bernhard and Company, celebrates 25 years of service with the company.
Narrow winner from Autoguide
31 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Lance Bassett
The Autoguide Auto-Roller is world renowned as the definitive machine for cricket wickets and found in nearly every test ground in the world as well as local
Kersten Vela Silent Vacuum/Sweeper outstanding for leaf clearance
31 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Roger Morland
Now is the time of year when fallen leaves can be a constant problem for both pedestrians and those endeavouring to keep facilities in pristine condition. Traditionally leaf clearance has often been performed manually, requiring hours of backbreaking work with a long handled broom or rake. The Kersten Vela Silent Vacuum/Sweeper will do away with these antiquated approaches in a speedy and efficient manner, releasing manpower for other more productive activity.
Testing Times at Tividale
31 Aug 2005 -
Football -
Chris Charles
- 12 comments
Well, my first league game of the season came and went on Saturday 20th August, with the home side winning 2-1. Although, there were four friendlies prior to this, plus a training session under the previous manager that I wasn’t told about until I had just spent three hours working on the pitch.
Successful PGA Senior's Event at Woodbury Park
30 Aug 2005 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
Ian Chenery Course manager of The Woodbury was very relieved to know that the recent PGA Seniors Tour event at Woodbury Park was a resounding success.
Autumn Renovations as summer ends
26 Aug 2005 -
Consultancy -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 2 - Aug / Sep 2005 - 1 comment
The season's play is coming to an end on some summer sports, particularly cricket, bowls and tennis. September is the ideal month to undertake and start autumn
renovations.
Real Madrid Chooses SIS Fast track Pitches
26 Aug 2005 -
Football -
Sue Meeken
Real Madrid, one of the biggest clubs in the history of world football, is having three new pitches installed by SIS (Support in Sport) Ltd.
Turfgrass disease – recognition and management
26 Aug 2005 -
Consultancy -
Dr Kate Entwistle
- Issue 1 - Jun / Jul 2005 - 4 comments
How often has it been said that effective turfgrass disease management depends on early and accurate identification of the problem. Today, this is arguably more important than ever and I hope that the following article will explain why. More Inside.
Amenity Land Services show off their Wares
25 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Laurence Gale MSc
Well over 60 Groundsmen and sports turf managers attended an open day organised at Wrekin College, Wellington in Shropshire, Even the heavy downpours of rain between demonstrations did not deter their interest in seeing working demonstrations of sports turf maintenance machinery.
Rapid response to Royal Ascot at York
25 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
York racecourse has made a rapid recovery following the Royal Ascot At York mid June meeting, which saw 400 to 450 horses pounding the track over five days.
Vic joins North Staffs Irrigation
23 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Ellie Parry
Vic Craggs has joined specialist irrigation and drainage company North Staffs Irrigation.
BASIS Seminar
23 Aug 2005 -
General News -
Press Release
An opportunity to hear and meet leading experts on weed control at Twickenham Stadium 16th November 2005.
The Grass is Greener
23 Aug 2005 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
Memories of a Groundsman.
Edinburgh show set for new boost with old favourites returning
23 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Press Release
IOG SCOTSTURF (November 9-10) welcomes back old favourites to this year’s show, as the new management team gets the ball rolling.
Cyprus Golf Development Conference
22 Aug 2005 -
Golf -
Press Release
The Conference – A Unique Learning and Networking Opportunity
This one day conference provides a unique forum for all involved, whether owners, developers, professionals (chartered surveyors and architects), investors, consultants, analysts, operators or suppliers, to really explore the issues, learn and benefit from this unique event.
Northern Ireland Golf Clubs choose Wiedenmann Deep Aerators
22 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
More and more golf clubs throughout Northern Ireland are appreciating the benefits of deep aeration, especially its effectiveness to relieve compaction and open up the soil and allow water to disperse.
The line marking revolution is here!
22 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Phil Sharples
Line marking has traditionally and typically been a labour consuming, drawn out process involving the use of pegs, string, tape measures and a wheel to wheel line marker. Things are about to change!
Arena of Dreams chooses Dennis
22 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Sue Meeken
Coventry City FC’s new Ricoh Arena stadium is something special. Paul Fletcher, Chief Executive of Arena Coventry Ltd, which has co-ordinated the development, has said that if soccer grounds were cars, the £113-million facility would be a top-of-the-range BMW.
Who's taking care of your Waste ?
21 Aug 2005 -
Industry -
Editor
Waste Regulations have been updated and affect everyone in our industry. The Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002 came into force on 15 June 2002. These new regulations implement the Landfill Directive (Council Directive 1999/31/EC), which aims to prevent, or to reduce as far as possible, the negative environmental effects of landfill. The regulations changed on 16th June 2004 having a major impact on waste regulation and industry in the UK.