Magazine - Issue 12 - April / May 2007

Bad Press
24 Aug 2008 - Editorial - Dave Saltman - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007 - 6 comments
It seems that our industry has a penchant for attracting bad press. A recent example would be the unfortunate greenkeeper at Haywards Heath Golf Club who ‘irrigated’ the course with weed killer, damaging vast areas of the course. No facts were given other than he was a ‘groundsman’ or ‘greens keeper’ depending on which paper you read.

It’ll stunt your growth!
29 Jun 2007 - Local Authority - Mark Dempsey - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007 - 4 comments
Climate change is starting to wreak havoc with Britain's sport and leisure facilities, as sportsgrounds and venues increasingly begin to bake in summer then flood in winter. Such extremes of weather are requiring councils to revise their maintenance policies to keep within budget and also to optimise use - a tough challenge.

Ecology, the environment and grounds maintenance
26 Jun 2007 - Consultancy - Phillip Rusted - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007 - 1 comment
Philip Rusted of tcm looks at the likelihood of pesticide legislation in the UK

What a STATE to get into...
14 Jun 2007 - Golf - David McGregor - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007
When I stepped off the plane in Columbus, Ohio, boyhood home of Jack Nicklaus, I wasn’t too sure what to expect from the next chapter in my career on the Ohio State University turf programme which had placed me at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia.

Policeman,Bus Driver,Pub Landlord,Store Manager,the perfect CV for a Groundsman!
31 May 2007 - General Sports - Tony Bolton - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007 - 3 comments
TONY BOLTON explains how his interesting career path has led him to work at two high quality sports venues in Lancashire; Sedgley Park RUFC and Rawtenstall Cricket Club.

In a Festive Mood
25 May 2007 - Racing - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007
This year’s Cheltenham Festival again proved to be one of the most popular events of the British horseracing calendar.

Slit Drainage
21 May 2007 - Consultancy - Geoffrey Davison - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007
You cannot make a silk purse out of a pig’s ear. If there is not enough finance available to put in the necessary degree of drainage, it is no good thinking that half-measures will fully meet requirements.

Talking ROT!
18 May 2007 - Consultancy - John Scrace - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007
The appearance of fungal fruiting bodies on the trunk or branches of a tree often causes alarm, particularly if the tree in question is in an area frequented by the public.

Meet the Ellesmerian
17 May 2007 - General Sports - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007
Ellesmere College was founded in 1884 and is set in 85 acres of extensive grounds in the beautiful North Shropshire Lake District. Facilities are excellent and include seven rugby pitches, two grass hockey pitches, a cross country course, athletics track and field events areas.

In the Grove!
14 May 2007 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007 - 1 comment
You want impressive? You got impressive! Tiger Woods called it the “best course in Europe” and he is talking about a course that is just four years old! Laurence Gale MSc meets the Course Manager at The Grove, Phillip Chiverton

Bard day at the Office!
11 May 2007 - General Sports - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007
Laurence Gale MSc meets up with the two Groundsmen looking after King Edward VI Grammar School in Stratford-Upn - Avon, Warwickshire