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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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One good finish - deserves another!
13 Jul 2009 -
Football -
Editor
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009
Scunthorpe United have made their way back to the Championship, courtesy of a
3-2 win over Millwall at Wembley. To complement their new found status a new pitch has been laid by Fineturf
What is scarifying?
12 Jul 2009 -
Cricket -
Mel Pooley
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009 - 2 comments
ECB Pitches Advisor, Mel Pooley, offers a few tips on how, what, why and when to scarify, paying particular attention to the time of year and what you are trying to achieve ...
Barclays Scottish Open in harmony with national park setting
12 Jul 2009 -
Golf -
Press Release
As sporting drama unfolded against the stunning backdrop of Loch Lomond Golf Club, an influential group of organisations came together to celebrate the pioneering efforts of the Barclays Scottish Open and look towards a future in which all golf events will showcase sustainable lifestyles.
Wildflower Weekend
12 Jul 2009 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
Wildflower Weekend…over 50 species of native British wildflowers in Central London
Broad's first taste of the Ashes
11 Jul 2009 -
Cricket -
Press Release
Stuart Broad has had his first taste of The Ashes hitting 19 runs off the Aussie bowlers before lining up some of the world's finest batsmen in his sights.
Peter Walker proud as Ashes lift Cardiff stadium free of 'Gulag' reputation
11 Jul 2009 -
Cricket -
Press Release
Proud Glamorgan president predicts plenty of turn to come as Test reaches its climax
First class greens without the water, thanks to H2Pro
11 Jul 2009 -
Everris News -
Ellie Parry
The course manager at Leyland Golf Club in the north west of England has delayed watering his greens by more than a month, following the use of the Scotts wetting agent, H2Pro.
Parks staff in Fife banned from cutting grass on slopes
11 Jul 2009 -
Local Authority -
Press Release
Fife Council employees cannot use a mower on a incline of more than 15 degrees in case it topples over and falls on them.
Pride of Derby
11 Jul 2009 -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009
With Clough Junior now in control at Derby County and a new training ground facility up and running, Head Groundsman, Andy Crofts, is preparing pitches in readiness for a return to the Premiership
Certificate in Water Resource Management
10 Jul 2009 -
Training -
Press Release
Next academic year Cannington College will be offering an industry based programme of study on the topic of Water Resource Management.
Toro Introduce the SR Series of Deep-Tine Aerators
10 Jul 2009 -
Industry -
Lesley Walker
Tried and tested benefits of latest ProCore line improve turf health through deep soil penetration up to depths of 40cm
Meet the real Lawnmower Man who owns 365 of the machines
10 Jul 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
- 1 comment
Stan Hardwick's love of the gardening gadgets was sparked by his 40-year job as greenkeeper of Filey Golf Links
Making the transition
10 Jul 2009 -
Synthetics -
Colin Mumford
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009 - 1 comment
Having worked the majority of his sports surface management life on natural turf, Dr Colin Mumford started the gradual transition from working with real grass to artificial grass last year in New Zealand, where he worked for the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute. Colin has now completed the transformation, and is working full time with artificial sports surfaces for Sweepfast Ltd. Here, Colin gives his initial impressions on the artificial side of life.
BIGGA Opens its Doors to Groundsmen
9 Jul 2009 -
Industry -
Scott MacCallum
BIGGA, until now only open to those working full time on golf courses, opened its full membersihip category to groundsmen who work on sporting facilities at a recent Extraordinary General Meeting.
New products abound
9 Jul 2009 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
A visit to Stand R5 close to the Show’s north entrance is a must for all turf professionals, as Ransomes Jacobsen return after a year’s absence with a host of new products. The Ipswich-based manufacturer is keeping tight lipped about a new, lightweight Ransomes mower, which is understood to be targeted at the municipal sector. It will form the centrepiece of the company’s show display and will be launched to the media at a press conference on the first day of the show.
Northern Area Sales Appointment
9 Jul 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
Crocodile Golf is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Jim Fox as Northern Area Sales Manager for its range of Crocodile Golf Products. Responsible for the North of England as well as The Midlands and Wales, Jim joins with over 22 years experience in the amenity and grasscare sector and has an enviable and extensive knowledge of outdoor products and machinery.
SRU turns to flower power to keep Murrayfield pitch in top condition
9 Jul 2009 -
Rugby -
Press Release
The Scottish Rugby Union has acted on concerns over the state of the Murrayfield pitch and poor disabled facilities by agreeing to £500,000 worth of improvements at the national stadium.
Kubota get full marks at top Independent School
8 Jul 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
Two more Kubota tractors have joined the extensive groundcare equipment fleet at St George\'s College in Surrey, bringing the total roster of the versatile orange machines to six.
Risk Assessments - a risky business?
8 Jul 2009 -
H & S -
Malcolm Gardner
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009
What! Carry out a risk assessment, me? I remember starting out on my career in groundsmanship and the thoughts of risk assessments were the last thing on my mind. At the time, the notion of risk assessments, COSHH Assessments, manufacturer’s safety data sheets were things not yet dreamed of.
Bowls club wrecked by fire
8 Jul 2009 -
Bowls -
Press Release
Arson is believed to be the cause of a massive fire that ripped through the Castle Bowls Club in Sleaford Road, Tattershall, at around 2am on Sunday morning.
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