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A spoonful of SUGAR?
General News -
By Editor (16 May 08 13:00)
One of the longest message board threads ever seen on the Pitchcare website, on the subject of grass colour, resulted in a lengthy discussion about the use of sugars to ‘jump start’ the plant. - Read Article
Flood SOS
Cricket -
By Ellie Tait (16 May 08 11:00)
For the most part, I feel privileged to be working in our industry. Although I’d worked in Premiership football, I had no idea that turf, and the art of Groundsmanship, was so fascinating. During the last six years, I’ve learned an enormous amount and met some amazing people - Read Article
Clean Sweep in Kent for Technical Surfaces
Industry News -
By Press Release (16 May 08 9:05)
Investment in the maintenance of sand based synthetic turf pitches once they have been laid is as vital as the initial design and specification. Leicester based Technical Surfaces, who are specialists in rejuvenating pitches that are starting to lose their performance have recently been working across the South East in Kent at the Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School in Rochester, plus numerous other sites across what is known as the garden of England.
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RBS and USGA announce partnership
Golf -
By Press Release (16 May 08 9:00)
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), one of the world’s leading financial services companies, has become a corporate partner of the United States Golf Association (USGA), the national governing body of golf in the USA, its territories and Mexico. - Read Article
Second Student begins Ransomes Jacobsen Care Scholarship Scheme
Industry News -
By Peter Driver (16 May 08 9:00)
Rory Ferguson, 19, is the second student to take advantage of Ransomes Jacobsen’s scholarship programme to help promote careers in the grounds care industry.
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TGA supports campaign to protect gardens
Industry News -
By Ellie Tait (15 May 08 16:00)
The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) has joined the ‘Forum for gardening with wildlife in mind’.
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Inside the ropes at Augusta National
Golf -
By Jeff Foulger (15 May 08 16:00)
My first memory of Augusta National Golf Club was sitting in front of the TV with my dad, watching Ian Woosnam win The Masters in 1991. I had no idea what went into making that place look so perfect. But I do now, thanks to Mike O’Keeffe and The Ohio State University Programme. They got me in here for an experience of a lifetime. - Read Article
UEFA Venue Directors
Football -
By Keith Dalton (14 May 08 10:00)
Keith Dalton is Match Centre Manager with UEFA’s Competitions division. One of his responsibilities is that of Venue Director which sees him assigned to a Champions League club to oversee their home matches-details inside - Read Article
UEFA Cup Final Venue
Football -
By John Reynolds (14 May 08 10:00)
JOHN REYNOLDS heads north to meet the lads at Manchester City who are, apparently, mad for it! - Read Article
Hampton Court chooses Toro GDC Irrigation System
Industry News -
By Press Release (12 May 08 17:00)
Hampton Court Palace Golf Club has become the latest golf club to invest in the new Toro Golf Decoder Controller (GDC) irrigation system.
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A Family Affair
Industry News -
By Charmian Robinson (12 May 08 12:00)
Stephen Miller has been appointed Projects Manager for Cleveland Land Services Ltd. - Read Article
Trustees relief at pitch decision
Cricket -
By Press Release (12 May 08 8:00)
Government, Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) and National Sports Centre (NSC) trustees breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave the Prospect facility the green light to host July's four-day Intercontinental Cup match between Bermuda and Scotland.
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Pearlwort
Consultancy -
By Laurence Gale MSc (11 May 08 16:00) - 1 comment
Pearlwort can become a troublesome weed when allowed to spread and establish in turf. - Read Article
Mountains of molehills across Britain
General News -
By Press Release (11 May 08 9:00)
Moles, the destructive pests that so infuriate gardeners and groundsmen, are on the increase throughout Britain.
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Funding - What makes a good bid?
General Sports -
By Editor (11 May 08 8:30)
This is a question that we are often asked by sports clubs and, more frequently, by schools. The answer is not always straightforward as major sources of funding appear to be harder to get and the pot seems to be shrinking!
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Lacrosse roads?
General Sports -
By Tom James (10 May 08 13:00)
A sport sidelined for decades is enjoying a groundswell of interest but is still battling a shortfall of adequate facilities. - Read Article
Shelton's Demonstration Day
General Sports -
By Press Release (10 May 08 13:00)
Shelton Sportsturf Drainage Solutions will be hosting a working demonstration day and LDCA Council Meeting on Thursday 29th May, at Baumber Village Hall, Baumber, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5NF. - Read Article
Turfmech secures victory over Rolawn in High Court
General News -
By Mike Bird (09 May 08 10:00)
Turfmech has been given the green light in the High Court to continue production of its MaxiMow 13 and MaxiMow 17 large-area trailed hydraulic gang mowers.
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UEFA Champions League Final pitch installed by British company in Moscow
Football -
By Press Release (09 May 08 9:00) - 1 comment
THE FIRST all-England UEFA Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea will be played on a Moscow pitch installed by a British company.
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RHS Wisley Student wins 2008 Young Horticulturist of the Year National Final.
Training -
By Press Release (09 May 08 9:00)
Patrick Wiltshire is third time lucky. After three years of trying, Patrick Wiltshire, currently studying at RHS Wisley, but originally from East Yorkshire, has won the 2008 National Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY). - Read Article
