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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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Harrogate 2012
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New Shindaiwa C4 Technology
30 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Press Release
Shindaiwa have launched a range of products fitted with a new “hybrid” engine, the C4.
Turf maintenance industry visits Ipswich manufacturing facility
30 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Ransomes Jacobsen, the Ipswich-based turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, threw open the gates to its European head office and invited the UK turf industry to an Open House event over two days in late September.
Crosswood’s Crossover
30 Sep 2010 -
Golf -
Abi Crosswood
- Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010
Abi Crosswood, First Assistant at Newquay Golf Club, reports on her recent internship at Augusta National, where she helped prepare this iconic course for the 2010 Masters
Fast action stops Fusarium
29 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Press Release
Fusarium pathogens ever present in the thatch layer are just waiting for the right turf and weather conditions to breakout into infection, with damaging symptoms seemingly appearing overnight.
Green Roof Congress boosts Biodivesity
29 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
The cause for biodiversity received a major boost this month as the World Green Roof Congress hit London attended by delegates from as far afield as Australia, Canada and Northern Europe. Opened by Dusty Gedge, President of The European Federation of Green Roof Association, the congress brought together architects, suppliers, specifiers and town planners as well as representatives from many governing bodies worldwide.
Making space for nature
29 Sep 2010 -
Conservation -
Press Release
An independent review of England’s wildlife sites and the connections between them was published today, with recommendations to help achieve a healthy natural environment that will allow our plants and animals to thrive.
After 38 years with SISIS, UK Sales Manager Keith Vertigan has retired.
29 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Press Release
- 9 comments
Keith started with SISIS as Area Representative for the North West, later moving to Scotland as Manager of SISIS Scotland. After a very successful few years there he returned to Macclesfield to become UK Sales Manager.
Cricket Groundsmen Honoured
28 Sep 2010 -
Cricket -
Editor
Four cricket groundsmen were honoured recently, at the Rose Bowl, as they each received a Cricket World® & Pitchcare Cricket Groundsman of the Year Award for 2010
Huge increase in productivity with the Shelton Supertrencher+625
28 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Press Release
Shelton Sportsturf and Drainage Solutions formally launched their new Supertrencher+ range at SALTEX which they say is a truly advanced dedicated trenching machine for draining sportsfields.
Etesia Return to APF after Six Year Absence
28 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Lucy Nicholls
Etesia returns to the APF Exhibition in 2010, the UK’s largest forestry and arborcultural exhibition, after an absence of six years.
Andy cuts it at Driffield Golf Club
28 Sep 2010 -
Golf -
Press Release
Andy Anderson, who took over as Head Greenkeeper at Driffield Golf Club in December 2009, has been receiving plaudits for his work at the club from far and wide.
We all dread the ‘R’ word
28 Sep 2010 -
Cricket -
David Goodjohn
- Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010 - 1 comment
It’s September, and the end of another long hard cricket season is drawing near. The last pitch has been prepared and rolling can become a distant memory until next spring. It’s been such a long demanding year and now we are all dreading the ‘R’ word ...
Franco Fusignani is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of New Holland Agriculture
27 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Press Release
Franco Fusignani assumed his new role effective September 20, 2010 and will retain his current role as CEO of CNH International SA.
County cricket in turmoil over structure for next season
27 Sep 2010 -
Cricket -
Press Release
Trent Bridge Test match grounds such as Trent Bridge, above, struggled to attract big crowds for Twenty20 matches.
Director of Golf Courses Jim McKenzie is satisfied Celtic Manor will prove a worthy Ryder Cup venue
27 Sep 2010 -
Golf -
Press Release
A conspiratorial grin spreads across Jim McKenzie’s face as he looks at the derelict farm building that is the improbable neighbour of Celtic Manor’s plush new clubhouse.
Lamberhurst Engineering Return with Largest Range of Seppi Mulchers & Mowers
27 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Lucy Nicholls
Lamberhurst Engineering Limited, the UK distributor of Ferrari tractors, Seppi mulchers & mowers, FSI stump grinders and Maxwald winches return to the 2010 AFP exhibition with the largest range of Seppi mulchers and mowers shown in the UK.
The King of Queen's
27 Sep 2010 -
Tennis -
Tom James
- Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010 - 1 comment
Barely a month after the Aegon tennis championships, Centre Court at The Queen’s Club is back to its resplendent best. Tom James meets Head Groundsman, Graham Kimpson
Aeration gets Top Marks at Merseyside Schools
26 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Carol Dutton
Primary school children in nine schools across Merseyside can look forward to a full curriculum of winter sports this term following an extensive aeration and drainage operation earlier in the year.
Golf's rising star signs up to TORO
26 Sep 2010 -
Golf -
Amy Ellingham
Nestled in the heart of the Fens, near the town of Kings Lynn in Norfolk, the tranquil village of Tydd St Giles hides one of golf’s rising stars.
Demain man!
26 Sep 2010 -
Cricket -
Tom James
- Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010 - 3 comments
Life can be tough when budgets are tight, but even tougher when premium playing surfaces are demanded across the board. Tom James meets a man who walks a fine line to satisfy differing sporting priorities
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