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A brush with reality
27 Oct 2009 -
Synthetics -
Editor
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009
Technical Surfaces have commissioned the world’s first study to assess the effects of brushing on the wear of synthetic sport carpet systems. The research was led by Dr Paul Fleming of Loughborough University at the Sports Technology Institute.
Mitox 4 in 1 Multi-Tool
26 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
Two new products launched at the Rochford GM specialist dealer exhibition day in Sparkford, Somerset in October, were the new Mitox 4 in 1 multi-tool and a new long-reach hedge trimmer.
Scotts programme meets demands of Villa's free-draining pitch
26 Oct 2009 -
Everris News -
Ellie Parry
John Deere Golf on the road
26 Oct 2009 -
Golf -
Steve Mitchell
John Deere’s 2009 Golf Roadshow drew the crowds, as well as favourable comments from greenkeepers and groundsmen, according to the company’s turf equipment product marketing manager Henry Bredin. Following its successful tour of the UK in September and October, the event is now visiting the north and south of Ireland in November.
Fescue rescue remedy
25 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
The credit crunch has come as a blessing in disguise for one top golf club.
Alias Smith and Golfers!
25 Oct 2009 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009 - 1 comment
Peter Smith, Head Greenkeeper at the Cavendish Golf Club, is on a mission to bring the Alister MacKenzie designed course back to its former glories. Laurence Gale MSc catches up with him during a course walk
Sharpen up your Turf Health
25 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Mark Sanderson
A nationwide roadshow of seminars, organised by Syngenta and Bernhard and Company, has provided greenkeepers and turf managers with key tips and advice to promote healthy turf ready for the rigours of winter, along with the latest research and findings of leading US turfgrass advisor, Professor Karl Danneberger.
Rochford GM Trade Day – “The Specialist Dealer Exhibition”
24 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
Rochford Garden Machinery welcomed over 300 visitors to the Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset, for their annual Trade Day on the 8th October.
Battersea - power to the council
24 Oct 2009 -
Best of the Rest -
Justin Grew
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009
Once a Victorian playground and site of the Festival of Britain, Battersea Park suffered neglect under the ‘management’ of the Greater London Council but now, with Wandsworth Borough Council in control, it has been restored to its former glory
Buffalo Mower Maintains Good length and Accuracy
24 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Mike Bird
An Allett owner and user for more than 25 years, well-known cricket commentator and writer, Christopher Martin-Jenkins, first became aware of the brand back in the late 1960s.
Campey appoints new Product Specialist for the North and East Midlands
23 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Ellie Parry
- 1 comment
A new Product Specialist, Darren Clewes, has been appointed by Campey Turfcare Systems to manage product sales and services in the North and East Midlands. Darren takes over from Andrew Jepson who has recently moved on to take up a voluntary charity post working in the foot hills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
JCB Donates $250,000 worth of Diggers to help Indonesian Quake Relief Effort
23 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
JCB, the world’s third largest manufacturer of construction equipment, is donating equipment worth $250,000 to help the disaster relief effort in the city of Padang following the devastating earthquake that struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on 30 September 2009.
Aeration day
23 Oct 2009 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
It has been a busy month for me attending several seminars and demonstration days at a number of golf clubs up and down the country, however the theme at all of them was to understand the needs of the grass plant and to utilise the appropriate resources available in terms of machinery and products to aid plant health.
Colin Plumb Retires
23 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Jane Undery
Etesia’s UK and Ireland Sales Manager, Colin Plumb has retired after fifteen years’ service with the company, firstly as ASM, before being promoted to his latest role. During this time, Colin was responsible for the development and expansion of Etesia’s dealer outlets in the east of England and Scotland. In more recent years, he headed the company’s growth programme for establishing a network of professional dealers in Southern Ireland.
Black sheep cut golf course grass
23 Oct 2009 -
Golf -
Press Release
A flock of Hebridean sheep has been drafted in to control rough on a links golf course in western Scotland where mowing is prohibited.
Council praises exceptional standards of work by national contractor MJ Abbott
23 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Ellie Parry
Despite this impressive portfolio, Tonbridge & Malling Council were not deterred from choosing MJ Abbott through open tender to replace an existing PVC mainline irrigation pipe system with redundant green and tee sprinkler network to its 18 and 9-hole golf courses at Poult Wood Golf Centre.
R & K Kensett Ltd – Open Day at Fulford Heath Golf Club
22 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
- 1 comment
R & K Kensett are holding an Open Day in conjunction with Syngenta, Scotts, the STRI, and Amenity Land Solutions at Fulford Heath Golf Club on Tuesday 27th October - details inside
Eccleshall rolled out the red carpet to welcome Keith Kent, head groundsman at Twickenham.
22 Oct 2009 -
Rugby -
Press Release
Eccleshall were one of a few clubs chosen to get five-star treatment and Kent spent the best part of an afternoon at Baden Hall.
Brick Hard ground fails to stop Windsor Racecourse Renovation
22 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
Brick hard ground conditions due to exceptionally dry weather failed to stop annual renovation of Windsor Racecourse after the Saltex trade show.
100,000 Vario up to now – 100 percent Vario starting now
22 Oct 2009 -
Industry -
Mike Bird
With the introduction of the 200 Vario, Fendt now drives 100 percent stepless from 70 to 360 hp and thus offers one uniform drive concept across all power classes. Since the introduction of the Vario transmission in 1995 in the Vario 926, the top model at that time, the multiple award-winning drive technology has established itself around the world and convinced customers 100,000 times. Vario is the synonym for continu-ously variable speed adjustment – the perfect combination of efficiency, operating comfort and driving pleasure.
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