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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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First Rescue delivery on course to restore Fescue
19 Sep 2009 -
Golf -
Mark Sanderson
The world’s first commercial supplies of the revolutionary new Syngenta herbicide for turf, Rescue, have arrived in the UK, with the first bottles delivered straight to St Andrews Links,
Blotter - on the landscape!
19 Sep 2009 -
Cricket -
David H Bates
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009
Steve Rouse’s preparations for the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston were plagued by bad weather, resulting in delayed starts, abandoned play, sleepless nights and strange smells!
Prior to the match David H Bates asked Steve about his preparations. But first, an overview .
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) – its all change!
18 Sep 2009 -
Training -
David Golding
It is all change in the world of work based qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
League cricket is set to return to Duntisbourne Abbots CC next season after a gap of eight years.
18 Sep 2009 -
Cricket -
Press Release
Two local lads, University of Gloucestershire student Toby Harris and Dan Robbins, who works at Rendcomb College, have been the prime movers in the resurrection of the club.
The FA Groundsman of the Year Awards
18 Sep 2009 -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 6 comments
A fitting ceremony to celebrate the hard work, dedication, resourcefulness and commitment of so many practising groundsmen representing clubs from the Premier League down to Step 7.
Council cuts to leave us in a mess
17 Sep 2009 -
Local Authority -
Press Release
A raft of new council budget cuts could lead the district needing to change its image to 'Mucky Valley'.
Lebanon Seaboard Acquires Roots Turf and Landscape Business from Global Biotech Leader Novozymes
17 Sep 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
Lebanon Seaboard Corp. announced that it has acquired the turf and landscape business from Novozymes, a global leader in biotechnology solutions across a wide range of industries. Novozymes’ turf and landscape business includes the Roots Turf brand of organic based granular fertilizers, along with other unique nutritional complements.
School Celebrates LANO Pitch
17 Sep 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
Students often dread the start of the new academic year and who can blame them? Long lie-ins and lazy sunny days are replaced by early starts and homework. However, the students of Sir Bernard Lovell School in Bristol have an alternative reason to look forward to going back, for they now have first call on their brand new full size artificial pitch.
Bio-Lime solves acid soil problems for healthier grass
17 Sep 2009 -
Industry -
Mike Beardall
BIO-LIME, from the Viano organic range, is a lime fertiliser mixed with bacteria (Bacillus sp).
John O’Conner 40 Year Celebrations are a Real ‘Knock Out’
16 Sep 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
- 1 comment
It’s a Knock- Out’ was the main attraction at Hertfordshire based John O’Conner (Grounds Maintenance) Limited’s 40 year celebrations.
Somerset golf courses keep new Wiedenmann Terra Spike XD6 in the family
16 Sep 2009 -
Golf -
Val Graham
The versatile XD6 deep fast aerator has a 1.6 metre working width, and combines excellent productivity with a depth down to 275 mm.
Unique Multi-Purpose Trailer from Etesia
16 Sep 2009 -
Industry -
Jane Undery
At this year’s SALTEX, Etesia launched a revolutionary new product which is totally unique. It holds two patents. The concept comes from Etesia’s own innovative research and development team.
Rescue Resources give on-line help to greenkeepers
16 Sep 2009 -
Golf -
Mark Sanderson
Many green keepers will be using the innovative new selective herbicide for the first time this autumn.
Recovery gives stressed grass a boost in autumn and spring
15 Sep 2009 -
Industry -
Mike Beardall
RECOVERY, from the Viano stable of organic fertiliser products, is formulated to help turf overcome stressful conditions associated with drought, flood or overplay. It is an ideal autumn and spring fertiliser to give grass a great boost.
Renovations snapshot
15 Sep 2009 -
Cricket -
Editor
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009
As the end of the cricket season fast approaches, what are groundsmen up and down the UK - from Aberdeen to Jersey - planning? We take a snapshot of the work to be carried out, from county and outgrounds, to schools and club sides
Who are U's?
15 Sep 2009 -
Football -
Charmian Robinson
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009
Colchester United’s move to their new ground in time for last season put head groundsman, David Blacknall, under the local spotlight. He appears to have come through it with flying colours, as Charmian Robinson reports
R& A unveils grants to African golf programmes as part of ongoing support
15 Sep 2009 -
Golf -
Press Release
St. Andrews, Scotland -- The Royal & Ancient Club has announced grants awarded to golf initiatives in southern, eastern and northern Africa of $87,000, which forms part of a total commitment to golf on the continent of more than $833,000 over the coming year.
And here's to you Mr. Robinson
15 Sep 2009 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009
Having had a ‘year out’ to travel around the world, Colin Robinson returned to take up the position of Course Manager at King’s Lynn Golf Club in Norfolk. He talks to our editor about his plans for improving one of East Anglia’s finest courses
STRI Golf Course Environment Awards Winners Announced
14 Sep 2009 -
General News -
Anne Wilson
STRI is delighted to announce the winners of the Golf Course Environment Awards 2009. These awards recognise the golf courses that have most effectively managed a
Hampden Park First to benefit from Toro's New Long-Throw Sprinklers
13 Sep 2009 -
Football -
Lesley Walker
Glasgow’s Hampden Park has become the first sports installation in the UK to benefit from Toro’s brand new TS90 long-throw sprinkler system.
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