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Dalziel Park look to Fairways for Golf Course Maintenance Package
30 Apr 2006 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Dalziel Park Golf and Country Club has signed a five year contract hire agreement for course maintenance equipment with local dealer Fairways GM.
Reaseheath Show gains Momentum
30 Apr 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Bowling Green Seminar Confirmed
RTF Regenerates from bare ground
29 Apr 2006 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
The ability of RTF (Rhizomatous tall fescue) to self-repair is proving itself following trials in the U.K.
New teams at Nottingham Forest
28 Apr 2006 -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 9 comments
In the last few months Nottingham Forest have turned their fortunes around quite dramatically on the pitch, in more ways than one. Since the departure of Manager Gary Megson in February the caretaker management team of Frank Barlow and Ian McParland have transformed results with a run of Eight wins and two draws, putting the club in with a fighting chance to finish in the play offs.
Nottingham Cricket Groundsman Association AGM
28 Apr 2006 -
Cricket -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 2 comments
On a recent trip to Nottingham I had the pleasure to meet up with a number of dedicated groundsmen who were attending the Nottinghamshire Cricket Groundsman Association ( NCGA) Annual General Meeting at Trent Bridge.
Impending Drought Orders
27 Apr 2006 -
General News -
Stella Rixon
- 4 comments
To date 3 Water Companies - Southern Water, Mid Kent Water and Sutton and East Surrey Water have applied to the Secretary of State for Drought Orders, that if
granted would allow them ban non-essential use. These bans would mean these water companies could stop a wide variety of water uses, including watering sports
grounds and golf courses. However, each water company, in conjunction with DEFRA, will decide on what bans to put in place in their particular area.
Barenbrug's Landscaping Mixtures Catalogue is a vital reference tool
27 Apr 2006 -
Industry -
Lesley Walker
Barenbrug’s popular pocket-sized Grass Seed and Wildflower Mixtures for Landscaping catalogue is now available for 2006. It contains a comprehensive range of mixtures for solutions to problems such as drought, waterlogging and shade. It also includes advice on pre-seed preparation and optimum establishment.
Seminar focuses on Japanese Knotweed
26 Apr 2006 -
Industry -
Ellie Parry
Complete Weed Control franchisees recently held a one day seminar to discuss the control and eradication of Japanese Knotweed.
Dennis Machine slots in perfectly
26 Apr 2006 -
Industry -
Sue Meeken
- 1 comment
A village bowling club in rural Kent is maintaining high standards in the condition of its green following renovation work with an overseeder from Dennis.
Purpose-designed hitches make Tractors ideal for holiday homes' movement
25 Apr 2006 -
General News -
Mike Bird
- 1 comment
Two Kubota Grand L4630 tractors with specially-designed front and rear hydraulic hitches have transformed the movement and repositioning of caravan holiday homes for leisure park operator, Coast and Country Caravans.
Statement to the golf industry
24 Apr 2006 -
Golf -
Trevor Ledger
- 17 comments
I feel compelled to write something about GCNi, it might be sour grapes, if so, I apologise.
I had major concerns about what would happen to GCNi (Golf Course News International) once Seoul Nassau bought it-full statement inside
Win a Satellite Navigation System
24 Apr 2006 -
General News -
Editor
Where in the World competition, sponsored by SISIS International.
A football Groundsman and just for the love of it
21 Apr 2006 -
Football -
Mark Hayes
- 1 comment
I started as Groundsman about 5 years ago when the club moved to a new facility in Bromley, Kent, I sort of got the short straw as my job at the time was flexible enough to enable me to cut and mark the pitch while there was still daylight-full article inside
The argument for safe eco-friendly Turf Anchors
21 Apr 2006 -
General Sports -
Press Release
Tackling problems such as turf erosion with other than biodegradable ground stakes pose a serious risk of injury to individuals and damage to valuable equipment. Revolutionary new biodegradable solutions offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional staking - however, they are not just kind to the earth, these innovations offer powerful advantages over competitors; are cost-effective, quick and easy to use – and in today’s compensation culture, play a vital role in minimising the risk of costly accidents.
Two Year Drought Warning
21 Apr 2006 -
General News -
Editor
- 4 comments
Yesterday the Environment Minister, Elliot Morley told the Commons, "We are facing a two-year drought. We are facing the worst drought since 1975. In some parts of the south east, it is the worst drought for 100 years."
Manicured roughs and fairways for Centenary Celebrations at Williamwood Golf Club
20 Apr 2006 -
Golf -
Peter Driver
In order for the course at Williamwood Golf Club on the outskirts of Glasgow to be in prime condition for the centenary year celebrations later this year, course manager Robert Johnston has taken delivery of a Jacobsen AR250 articulated rotary mower, specially designed for maintaining and enhancing semi-roughs.
Sunderland AFC sees big pitch improvements with Toro Kit
19 Apr 2006 -
Football -
Lesley Walker
- 1 comment
Sunderland AFC has invested in a new range of Toro turf maintenance machinery and is seeing significant improvements in both turf quality and productivity as a result.
Easter Sunshine brightens up the Gloom
19 Apr 2006 -
General News -
Laurence Gale MSc
After all the recent poor weather, and the trials and tribulations faced by many groundstaff, the Easter period finally brought us the sunshine we have all been waiting for. Consistent, warm weather with air temperatures rising regularly above 14 degrees, promoting some much needed plant growth.
Rolawn's Hi-Tech response to Turf Shelf Life Awarded Patent
18 Apr 2006 -
Industry -
Lorraine Willis
Rolawn, Europe’s largest turf grower have been recognised for their innovative approach with the award of a patent for their turf coolers.
Turf growers take positive steps to address water shortage
18 Apr 2006 -
General News -
Ellie Parry
Members of the Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) have united to address the drought problems which are likely to affect them and their customers.