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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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Speedwell joins Cabadex hit list
30 Nov 2009 -
Industry -
Press Release
Slender Speedwell has been added to the list of stubborn weeds, effectively controlled by Headland’s selective herbicide, Cabadex.
Wasps refuse to play at Edgeley Park
30 Nov 2009 -
Rugby -
Press Release
Sale Sharks’ game against Wasps had to be called off after London Wasps refused to take the field of play at Edgeley Park.
New John Deere Golf range takes pride of place at Harrogate
30 Nov 2009 -
Harrogate Week -
Steve Mitchell
Machines from John Deere's brand new 2010 product range for golf courses and amenity turf will be the centrepiece of the company’s stand at Harrogate Week in January (main stand no. B41).
Good News, Bad News
30 Nov 2009 -
Editorial -
Dave Saltman
For those of you who can remember the late sixties (I don’t, my Granddad told me
about them!) there was a band doing the rounds called ‘Family’ who were, perhaps,
best known for their top ten single Burlesque.
Handling conflict
30 Nov 2009 -
Consultancy -
Frank Newberry
- Issue 27 - Oct / Nov 2009
In these difficult times of increased workloads and higher anxiety levels, conflict in the workplace can so easily arise. Consultant and Conference Speaker, Frank Newberry, argues that conflict at work is not necessarily a bad thing.
Looking at greenery reduces stress, according to psychologists.
29 Nov 2009 -
Football -
Press Release
Looking at greenery reduces stress, according to psychologists. But there are exceptions. Derek Blanckensee looks at more greenery than Tarzan these days, but he's not relaxed - and with good reason.
High expectations for new MF Compact Tractor
29 Nov 2009 -
Industry -
Mike Bird
As education representative for BIGGA’s thriving Devon and Cornwall section, Graeme Gallimore knows a thing or two about tractors and their finer points.
Cricket: Roger Jones' contribution to Clifton CC recognised
29 Nov 2009 -
Cricket -
Press Release
Clifton Cricket Club chairman Roger Jones is down to the last three in the chase for a BBC Sport East Midlands Unsung Hero award.
TerrainCut roughs mower features new rotary decks
29 Nov 2009 -
Industry -
Steve Mitchell
First introduced in 2008, John Deere’s 8800 TerrainCut Rotary Mower has been improved for 2009 with the introduction of new rotary decks featuring an innovative height of cut (HOC) adjustment system.
New Turbine Blower gets UK launch at BTME
28 Nov 2009 -
Harrogate Week -
Press Release
- 1 comment
A new Turbine Blower marks another chapter in AgriMetal’s long history of turf care product development and gets its UK launch during BTME, 19th – 21st January 2010.
Barenbrug at Harrogate 2010
28 Nov 2009 -
Harrogate Week -
Press Release
Specialist grass seed breeder Barenbrug is showcasing its brand new Sports & Amenity Grass Seeds 2010 catalogue at Harrogate Week.
I'm alright jack!
28 Nov 2009 -
Bowls -
John Lockyer
- Issue 27 - Oct / Nov 2009
According to John Lockyer, STRI Turfgrass Agronomist for Southern England, the key to firm, fast bowling greens is thatch control. Thatch is best described as the dead and decaying plant material found within the upper surface of a green’s profile.
Turf Consultant Changes his Pitch- Malcolm to play in Dubai Sevens.
28 Nov 2009 -
Rugby -
Press Release
SAC’s sports turf expert Malcolm Clapperton is shunning the flooded pitches of Scotland and flying to the sun of Dubai to play international sevens rugby at the largest event of it’s kind in the world.
Dennis doubles it’s factory size
27 Nov 2009 -
Industry -
Gregg Doggett
Dennis Mowers has seen sales almost triple since 1998, and they’ve been bursting at the seams because of it – but not for much longer. Building work started in mid August 2009 for a new building of 9,600 sq ft next to their existing factory.
Award winning QA cutting units
27 Nov 2009 -
Industry -
Steve Mitchell
John Deere’s innovative QuickAdjust cutting units have been recognised with a new product award at IOG Scotsturf.
Workington Reds football stadium inches from disaster
27 Nov 2009 -
Football -
Press Release
Workington Reds’ stadium was only inches from disaster in the massive floods that ripped through the town over the weekend.
New golf links on course for Irvine Bay
27 Nov 2009 -
Golf -
Press Release
Plans to build a prestigious new multi-million pound links course on the west coast of Scotland close to Turnberry, Prestwick and Troon took a major step forward this week.
John Deere launches hybrid fairway mowers
26 Nov 2009 -
Industry -
Steve Mitchell
Following the successful launch of the golf and turf industry’s first hybrid greens mower in 2005, and in response to customer demand, John Deere is introducing the same energy-efficient technology on its new 7500e and 8500e E-Cut hybrid fairway mowers.
Motorbike speeds up dealer service
26 Nov 2009 -
Industry -
Steve Mitchell
John Deere turf dealer Powercut of Carmarthen in South Wales has come up with a novel way of beating the traffic when an urgent part needs delivering to a customer – dealer principal Malcolm Rees has added an ex-police motorbike to the service fleet.
Cash in hand!
26 Nov 2009 -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 27 - Oct / Nov 2009
Roy Rigby, Grounds Manager at the world’s richest football club, is benefiting from a huge injection of cash for new machinery and pitch rebuilding at the three facilities he manages. Laurence Gale finds that he has ...
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