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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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British Goals for Beijing Games
31 Jul 2008 -
Football -
Kevin Utton
The last time a GB Football Team attended the Paralympic Games was Barcelona 1992, but for Beijing 2008 it’s all systems go as both the Blind Squad and the Cerebral Palsy Squad secured a place at the prestigious event.
Baroness on the move
31 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Lance Bassett
Kyoeisha UK manufacturers of Baroness fine turf mowers has moved into brand new premises on the outskirts of Basingstoke.
Tournament play
31 Jul 2008 -
Golf -
Tim Lobb
Next time you are standing on the tee of the 18th hole at your golf course, try and imagine this situation. You are leading Tiger Woods by a single stroke in the Masters, and have the honour on the final tee in the last round. You sense the expectation in the gallery closed tightly around the tee, you can feel Tiger’s glare burning into your skull as he surveys you going through your pre-shot routine.
Developments at Vitax
30 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
- 1 comment
Clive Williams retires this month (Aug.) after 39 years in the industry.
Deere’s Open support for Royal Birkdale
30 Jul 2008 -
Golf -
Steve Mitchell
As Royal Birkdale’s course manager Chris Whittle and his team dealt with the aftermath of this year’s Open Championship – he reckons the course should be completely clear by the end of August – Chris took time to reflect on the tournament support they received from John Deere and local dealer Turner Groundscare of Tarvin, near Chester.
Move fast to stay ahead of Dollar Spot infection
28 Jul 2008 -
General Sports -
Simon Barnaby
Dollar Spot infection can multiply from then first signs of infection to over 80% of turf affected in just 48 hours of humid weather. Turf managers need to react quickly at the first signs of attack, with Banner MAXX shown to provide unrivalled control.
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A Kay at the Races
28 Jul 2008 -
Racing -
Laurence Gale MSc
The May Festival is the first meeting of the calendar at York Racecourse. With £835,000 in prize money on offer, top trainers, horses and riders are guaranteed. The warm weather in the lead -up to the three day event encouraged 42,000 racegoers to attend.
Mark Jolliffe - What are you like?
25 Jul 2008 -
People -
Editor
Mark Jolliffe, Head Groundsman at Taunton School - quiet at times but full of determination, apparently!
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The winter pitch crisis
25 Jul 2008 -
General Sports -
Gordon Jaaback
- Issue 19 - Jun / Jul 2008 - 2 comments
Consultant agronomist, Gordon Jaaback, asks what value are modern well-equipped schools if outdoor sports facilities are neglected? Only on the sportsfield can children experience a microcosm of life - learning to succeed, to fail, to win, to lose and, above all, to respect one another.
Full kit on display at Wiedenmann UK’s base
25 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Press Release
The cry of “Get your kit out” can mean lots of things to different people.
Liebherr-Rental Adds Seppi Mulcher to Attachments Hirefleet
24 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Press Release
In a continuing purchasing drive as Liebherr-Rental Limited grows and augments its versatile and specialist rental fleet, the company has now added a Seppi 150 BMS Mulcher from distributors Lamberhurst Engineering.
New, more powerful diesel engine for Cushman Turf-Truckster
24 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Ransomes Jacobsen, the Ipswich based turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, has introduced an engine upgrade to the diesel engine power unit on the Cushman Turf-Truckster.
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Breaching plant defences
23 Jul 2008 -
Consultancy -
Dr Kate Entwistle
- Issue 19 - Jun / Jul 2008 - 1 comment
The visible symptoms of disease that develop on the sward are generally our initial indication that the turf has become infected by a pathogen. However, prior to the development of these symptoms, the pathogen has had to go through a series of different processes both on the surface of the plant and inside the plant cells, in order for the plant to show these detrimental symptoms.
Jacobsen rough mower working almost non stop at Barnham Broom
23 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
A Jacobsen HR 5111 wide area rough mower, purchased from local Ransomes Jacobsen dealer Bartram Professional, is working five days a week from April to September at Barnham Broom Golf & Country Club in Norfolk.
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Robert Jones Diaries July 2008
23 Jul 2008 -
Golf -
Rob Jones
Rob Jones is part of the Ohio State University’s programme for young greenkeepers. In part VI of his diary he talks about preparing his course for two competitions....
New Area Sales Manager appointed at Etesia
23 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Press Release
Etesia UK Ltd is pleased to announce that Phil Catley has been appointed Area Sales Manager for the South West and Southern England. In his new role, 26-year-old Phil will provide sales and support to Etesia’s specialist dealers in the territory, including involvement with local shows, demonstrations and open days.
New Grounds Care Hire Company chooses Ransomes Jacobsen Equipment
22 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
- 1 comment
New hire company Acacia Groundcare Equipment Rental has opted for a selection of turf maintenance equipment including six of the latest award-winning Ransomes HR 3300T out-front rotary mowers, manufactured at the Ipswich factory of Ransomes Jacobsen.
Police called to kick off cheeky fans
21 Jul 2008 -
Football -
Press Release
It was billed as a landmark and cost a cool £1 million, but cheeky football fans are using Walsall FC’s new training ground as their own personal park.
New Jacobsen AR522 Fine cut rotary Mower with Trimtek Cutting Decks
21 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Ransomes Jacobsen, the Ipswich based turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, has introduced the Jacobsen AR522 fine cut rotary mower.
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Crossing the divide
20 Jul 2008 -
General Sports -
Megan Hood
- Issue 19 - Jun / Jul 2008 - 4 comments
Two years ago Megan Hood left her native New Zealand to join the STRI to work as a regional agronomist in the North of England. Now she is heading back to take up a senior position with the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute.