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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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Groundskeeping apprentices in Kent help lay the ground for the perfect pitch
30 Apr 2008 -
Training -
Press Release
Ahead of the domestic cricket season, which kicked off on 10 April at Lord’s Cricket Ground, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and Hadlow College in Tonbridge gave twelve groundskeeping apprentices the chance to really hone their skills at an expert class in the subject.
New TORO HD26” Mower from Hayter
30 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Press Release
Following the successful launch of the Hayter HD21” at GLEE last year, the company has now announced the new Toro 26” (66cm) Heavy Duty Hi-Vac walk behind mower. The new machine delivers all the benefits of the Hayter 21” model with a 25% increase in cut and a 40% increase in collection.
Schools Out For Technical Surfaces
30 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Tina Ribbans
Although the number of synthetic turf installations steadily grows each year, the maintenance of these facilities remains an all too frequently overlooked aspect of groundscare. Many people still think that such installations are completely maintenance free, but this is far from the case. A planned programme of regular work, using specialist equipment is essential to achieve optimum performance and long surface life, as pupils and staff at one Ealing-based school can confirm.
Do we still tee up for business?
28 Apr 2008 -
Golf -
Press Release
Believe the hype and you would think that business people struck more deals than golf balls when they played 18 holes in the '80s.
Planning fertiliser programmes made easier by new website
28 Apr 2008 -
Everris News -
Charmian Robinson
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Scotts’ new website at www.turfenergy.com helps users plan fertiliser programmes specifically for sports pitches and amenity turf.
Experts warn of potential knotweed epidemic this summer
28 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Press Release
‘Under qualified treatment specialists are making a serious problem worse’
World-class speakers to address KPMG Golf Business Forum, Ireland, May 12-14
28 Apr 2008 -
Golf -
Press Release
Jack Nicklaus and leaders of the global golf industry descend on the spectacular, new Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Hotel, County Wicklow, for the premier international golf business conference, themed ‘Golf Resorts and Communities’
Student mechanics have day at Ryder Cup venue
27 Apr 2008 -
Mechanics -
Pat Callaby
Mechanics students from Evesham College, get shown the ropes at The Celtic Manor Resort-details inside
Philip Threadgold heads for new turf
27 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Holly Harvey
Charterhouse Turf Machinery Managing Director Philip Threadgold is to step down from the day to day management of Charterhouse Turf Machinery from 31st March 2008.
Carrier Turf Gives High Output Aeration
26 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Holly Harvey
Good aeration can help turf to cope with factors such as changing weather conditions and mechanical wear from play and machinery operations.
Spraying breakthrough set to reduce chemical usage
26 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Mike Bird
Significant savings in time, manpower and pesticide usage are promised for a new and highly-effective professional weed control system being introduced into the United Kingdom by Shropshire firm, Amenity Land Services (ALS).
GMB Greenkeepers and Groundspersons Branch
25 Apr 2008 -
General News -
Editor
The formation of the GMB Greenkeeper and Groundspersons Branch of the GMB Union Sports Section officially commenced on 21st of April 2008
Irrigation system design
25 Apr 2008 -
Consultancy -
Simon Leatherly
It is often said that all that is needed to provide a successful irrigation system is sufficient water, an adequate power supply and enough money!
Waterlogged Worcestershire home and dry at last
24 Apr 2008 -
Cricket -
Press Release
To gaze over the cricket ground at Worcester yesterday, where the sun shone from a milky blue sky and the horse-chestnut trees were in garish early leaf, was to be struck by nature's powers of regeneration.
Tap into spring start at your green's discretion
24 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
Abnormally low U.K. temperatures mean it’s not too late to help sluggish greens with Floratine’s Turf Action Plan (TAP), Spring Start.
Pro-Formance Ultra™ is the Green Choice for Top Performance
23 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Press Release
Golf course superintendents asked for a superior 18-3-6 fertilizer loaded with soil-friendly organics and just the right amount of chelated minerals, and Growth Products delivered.
First New E-Z-GO RXV golf car fleet for Europe
23 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Golfsocieteit De Lage Vuursche near Den Holder in the Netherlands is the first golf club in Europe to take delivery of the new E-Z-GO RXV golf car, launched in January.
What you see is what you get!
23 Apr 2008 -
Training -
Frank Newberry
- 2 comments
Careers Counsellor and conference speaker Frank Newberry returns, with some real life examples, to probe the theme of personal image and its impact in the workplace (both positive and negative)
A marriage made in Devon!
22 Apr 2008 -
Golf -
Editor
David Wood must enjoy a challenge. Having got out of dairy farming, he bought 125 acres in South Devon to build a golf course. A brave, some would say foolhardy, move considering he knew precious little about the game.
Top Marks from Harper Adams
22 Apr 2008 -
Industry -
Holly Harvey
New Holland tractors are achieving first-class results in maintaining facilities at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire, one of the UK’s premier learning establishments.
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