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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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"An amassing task Keith. You must be congratulated in taking ..."
Saracens handed pitch boost
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Harrogate 2012
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Harrogate 2012
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STRI expand services in the South East
31 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
Building on success the STRI are adding to their South East consultancy team to cater for an increasing and diversifying demand for their services.
Award winning Angus
31 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Jane Undery
Etesia’s managing director, Patrick Vives recently made a special trip from the company’s headquarters in France to visit Scotland – his mission was to present Arbroath-based dealer, Angus Chainsaws with an Award. This accolade came as a result of a 2008 international sales incentive scheme set up by Etesia in which Angus Chainsaws was placed amongst the top five world-wide retail outlets for ‘Sales of Bahia ride-on mowers’.
Sussex celebrates student awards
31 Mar 2009 -
Schools -
Press Release
This annual event celebrates the vocational training achievements of individuals, colleges, employers and employees.
Machinery dealer plans a Royal celebration
31 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Steve Mitchell
Parks & Grounds Machinery of Bidford-on-Avon in Warwickshire will be marking its fifth year as a machinery exhibitor at the Royal Show by also celebrating its 20th year as a John Deere commercial & consumer equipment dealer.
The grass is always greener
30 Mar 2009 -
Football -
Press Release
British talent is once again being tempted overseas
Clear start for spring turf
30 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
Fusarium infections ran riot under the blanket of snow in February. With weather conditions warming up old lesions could spring back into life on new growth. Fungicide treatments now could clear up infections and allow turf grow away cleanly.
Golf clubs 'dying because players can't afford a round'
30 Mar 2009 -
Golf -
Press Release
- 3 comments
Hundreds of golf clubs throughout the UK are fighting for survival during the economic downturn as cash-strapped players cut their spending.
Anyone for a Baileys?
29 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 23 - Feb / Mar 2009
Bailey’s of Norfolk is a family run business that has been supplying topsoil products to the sportsturf industry since 1976. When speaking to Managing Director, Alan Bailey, one immediately gets a feel for the passion and drive that goes into running a successful family business.
Lely Relaunches 'Cost -saving' GTI Turf Irrigation
28 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Lesley Walker
Compatibility with existing installations also makes system ideal for repairs and renovations
Spring Clean with Etesia
28 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Jane Undery
Spring is traditionally the time to clean up paths, roadways and hard surfaces and pick up stray fallen leaves and twigs from grassed areas ready for summer. Since this is a seasonal job, it makes cost effective sense to take advantage of multi-functional equipment – especially In the current economic climate when budgets are being slashed and cash is tight!
Len Smith wins ECB's Achievment Award sponsored by Ransomes Jacobsen
28 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
- 3 comments
Len Smith, the former Head Groundsman at Glamorgan County Cricket Club’s SWALEC Stadium, is the 2008 winner of the ECB’s Achievements in Cricket Groundsmanship Award sponsored by Ransomes Jacobsen.
Toro's on the up at Wollaton
27 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
Once-troublesome sloping grounds surrounding a Nottinghamshire stately home have proved no match for Toro’s Groundsmaster 3280-D rotary mower.
"Trimax PegasusS2 loaded up for the off".
27 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
This little lot is the last third of a keenly anticipated shipment of 12 PegasusS2 493 Classic mowers ordered by one customer for delivery in January and February.
Emmett Curran breaks course record at RJL golf course
27 Mar 2009 -
Golf -
Peter Driver
Emmett Curran, Head Greenkeeper at Downpatrick Golf Club in Northern Ireland is the first person to break par at the RJL golf course at Ransomes Jacobsen’s head office in Ipswich.
John Deere teams up with National Nines
26 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Steve Mitchell
John Deere is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with the National Nines Open Championships golf tournament in 2009.
Operation Pollinator
26 Mar 2009 -
Conservation -
Mark Sanderson
- Issue 23 - Feb / Mar 2009
A new project designed to reverse the desperate plight of bumblebees and pollinating insects in the UK, by restoring and creating valuable habitats on golf courses, is being pioneered by Syngenta and the STRI. The initial pilot project of Operation Pollinator is now running on four selected courses...
Warwick Castle select Rolawn Turf
26 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
Rolawn Medallion turf has been used to transform Warwick Castle’s spectacular medieval central courtyard.
Sustained mowing power from John Deere
26 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
Groundsmen can now benefit from sustained mowing power under tough conditions with John Deere’s new range of commercial mowers.
Barenbrug Bar 50 SOS Keeps Cannon Brook GC Tees natural
25 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Lesley Walker
Canons Brook Golf Club members can now look forward to teeing-off on natural turf for longer, thanks to Barenbrug’s BAR 50 SOS.
Scotts hosts TGA’s Spring event
25 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Ellie Parry
Scotts hosted the Turfgrass Growers Association’s Spring members’ meeting at the STRI recently.
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