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Warriors Give Pitch Thumbs Up
31 May 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
A new artificial surface for use on both indoor and outdoor multi-use games areas has just received a seal of approval from Worcester Warriors Rugby Club.
Call for best practice water savings
31 May 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
The Environment Agency is calling on water saving businesses and organisations to lead by example and show their customers how environmentally aware they are by entering the Water Efficiency Awards.
New Iseki Compact Tractor Introduced by Ransomes Jacobsen
31 May 2006 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Ransomes Jacobsen, a Textron company (NYSE: TXT), has introduced a new Iseki compact tractor, which is ideal for both private customers and professional grounds care applications.
Hose Ban? It’s Not All Bad News ……..
30 May 2006 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
The threat of a hosepipe ban may drive the fear of dread into every grounds maintenance manager across the country. However for those lucky enough to have a synthetic surface it is not all bad news. The dry weather offers the ideal opportunity to carry out specialist maintenance work to your synthetic pitch which could not otherwise be done in wetter months.
New Regulations to Protect Wildlife Come into force
30 May 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Certain wild birds will be afforded increased protection under the law as of tomorrow (Wednesday, 31 May) when new provisions under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act come into force.
A fair question to ask?
29 May 2006 -
Football -
Simon Gumbrill
- 8 comments
Recently I have seen and heard of specifications written by consultants for stadium pitch renovations that will involve the clubs using far less efficient techniques than they have available to them
The Appliance of Science
29 May 2006 -
General Sports -
Stella Rixon
- Issue 6 - Apr / May 2006
It has been a tough few years for sports turf businesses. Commercial pressures on golf, football and sports clubs have risen due to competition, rising material costs and lost revenue through inclement weather. More and more, turf managers are being forced to look at their job from a commercial angle as opposed to an agronomic one and a clubs financial decisions frequently over-ride those of turf maintenance. After all, its only grass, isn’t it?! Furthermore, a quality playing surface is still expected all year round, to stay ahead of the competition!
Ransomes-Jacobsen provide shuttle Vehicles for Eurovision Song Contest
28 May 2006 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
The Athens' Olympic arena was the venue for last week’s Eurovision Song Contest, won by the Finnish hard rock band Lordi with ‘Hard Rock Halleujah’, and who provided a major upset in a competition better known for bland dance music and bubble-gum pop.
Sensor Grip for niche market course
28 May 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Mount Pleasant Golf Course is a niche market course offering players the opportunity to play either nine or eighteen holes from their twin tee facility. Located in Lower Stondon, Bedfordshire, this family owned course is 6150 yards (18) and enjoys 38,000 rounds per year. Many golfers use this course as members or as pay-and-play when time is a restriction.
Garside Sands launches new literature
28 May 2006 -
Industry -
Liz Brown
Garside Sands, a leading producer of specialist graded silica sands, has introduced an up-to-date listing of products to provide customers with a comprehensive guide to its full product range.
Lloyds appoint new Southern Area Manager
27 May 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Lloyds of Letchworth have appointed Geoff Roberts as their new Southern Area Manager. Initially a mechanic at Huxleys in 1980, Geoff is best known for his time at Jacobsen where he was Area Sales Manager for the South East and subsequently, UK Sales Manager.
Youth Hostels win first Green Awards
27 May 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Two youth hostels have become the first UK winners of a top European green award.
Grassfelt's Chelsea Hatrick
27 May 2006 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
Three designers used Lindum’s Grassfelt, (living grass on a reinforced felt base) gaining awards at Chelsea Flower Show.
BLEC Ladies Race for Life
26 May 2006 -
Industry -
Charmian Robinson
On Sunday 14th May 2006, a team of ladies from BLEC Specialist Landscaping and Turf care Equipment took part in the ‘Race for Life’ event in support of Cancer Research UK.
How Low Can You Go?
26 May 2006 -
Golf -
Stella Rixon
With an ever increasing demand for Augusta-quick greens all year round, the STRI has been carrying out a countrywide survey to record present day cutting heights on golf courses around the British Isles. Height of cut information on greens, tees, collars, fairways and rough was collected by STRI agronomists visiting over 850 courses, distributed throughout Scotland, Ireland, North and Southern England.
21” Paladin Bowls 'Em Over!
26 May 2006 -
Best of the Rest -
Press Release
The picturesque Baldock Town Bowls Club was formed in 1952 and has around 75 members with a split of 77% male and 23% female players. Sportsturf Manager Alan Russell maintains its bowling green. Since the mid 90’s the club have used a standard Lloyds Paladin, which was recently upgraded to a new 21” TG model. The demonstration by Lloyds Operative Alan Roden clinched the deal, which is Local Authority funded.
Rolawn Turf and Topsoil help promote gold medals at Chelsea Flower Show
26 May 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Rolawn is once again celebrating being the first choice for some of the country’s top garden designers at this years Chelsea Flower Show.
Greenlay scores a century
26 May 2006 -
Industry -
Steve Mitchell
John Deere commercial & consumer equipment dealer Greenlay Ltd of Choppington in Northumberland has sold over 100 mowers worth approaching £250,000 in two fleet deals with local councils in the north-east of England.
Key Issues raised in DEFRA's departmental annual report
26 May 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Environment Secretary David Miliband highlighted seven key achievements of his new department in Defra’s annual report today.
Red Thread Disease
25 May 2006 -
Consultancy -
Dr Kate Entwistle
- 1 comment
Red thread is an extremely common turfgrass disease that can develop at any time of the year during cool, wet weather, but frequently appears most severely during late spring and autumn. It can develop on most turfgrasses but ryegrasses, meadowgrasses and fescues appear to be more commonly affected. This disease is often referred to as an indicator of low fertility and symptoms will often develop more severely if nitrogen or potassium is limited.