Magazine - Issue 24 - April / May 2009

I walk the line!
27 Jun 2009 - Football - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
Continuing our independent ‘Which’ style analysis of some the industry’s most widely used items of equipment, the latest to be put to the test are spray jet line-marking machines. The Wolves training ground was the venue.

Fertiliser Efficiency
26 Jun 2009 - General Sports - Hugh Frost - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
‘Rising fertiliser prices and tighter budgets, together with seemingly more variable and challenging weather conditions’. This scenario probably sounds familiar to most people, at a time when we are all being encouraged to be more efficient in our use of inputs, as well as paying more attention to our environment.

You gotta roll with it!
23 Jun 2009 - Golf - Keith Scruton - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
Is the Disturbance Theory just a fanciful dream or the wishings of dusty advocates of traditional golf from yesteryear? Not according to Keith Scruton, Head Greenkeeper at Colne Golf Club in Lancashire

Managing Nematode Problems
22 Jun 2009 - Industry - Dr Colin Fleming - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
The appearance of chlorotic patches is often the first indication that plant parasitic nematode feeding is causing significant damage to turfgrass. A common feature of nematode damage is that symptoms will first appear when grasses are experiencing some degree of stress.

A ten point guide to tree planting
21 Jun 2009 - Conservation - Colin Mumford - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
What can be better than sitting in the shade of your favourite tree on a hot summer’s day, sleeves rolled up and sampling your favourite tipple whilst watching an epic battle of first class sport unfold before your eyes? Dr Colin Mumford gives a ten point guide to the mystery of successful tree planting.

Welcome to Millfield
20 Jun 2009 - Schools - Editor - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
Millfield is one of an elite group of educational establishments that has, because of its stature, been able to drop the suffix ‘school’. Along with Eton and Rugby its reputation for turning out sportsmen and women of the highest calibre is the envy of many.

Parken Fine!
17 Jun 2009 - Football - Daniel Madsen - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009 - 1 comment
The Parken Stadium is the home of FC Copenhagen - F.C. København in Danish or FCK for short! The stadium also hosts the Danish national side as well as numerous concerts and events.

Hedge Row! Who gives a ...
14 Jun 2009 - Best of the Rest - Editor - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
Is your boundary hedge having an adverse effect on your immediate neighbour’s enjoyment of their property? Since 2005, Local Authorities have had the power to deal with complaints

Looking closely at ITM
13 Jun 2009 - General Sports - Stuart Staples - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
New trial data provides ITM help for turf managers. Data gathered from a number of STRI trials has helped Scotts develop a new system which makes integrated turf management easier to implement. Pitchcare spoke to Stuart Staples to find out more...

A Proper Job ...
12 Jun 2009 - Bowls - Peter Britton - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
You could be forgiven for thinking that a Dennis Bowls seminar would be just a big sales pitch for the company’s mowers. Nothing could be further from the truth as Peter Britton found out in deepest Somerset

Training and Health & Safety
11 Jun 2009 - H & S - Jim Brown - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
Jim Brown, Estate & Property Manager at De Vere Oulton Hall in Leeds, looks at the connection between training and health and safety and suggests that some trainees are distracted by the previous night's entertainment

Legislation Update
8 Jun 2009 - Industry - David Mears - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
It is difficult keeping track of the latest developments regarding legislation and initiatives affecting our industry. David Mears guides us through developments

Bob the Rebuilder
6 Jun 2009 - General Sports - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
The Massey Ferguson Sports and Social Club ground in Coventry has had a checkered recent history. Tasked with bringing the facility back to, and beyond, its former glory is Head Groundsman, Bob Stretton

Forward AFT!
5 Jun 2009 - Industry - Charmian Robinson - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
Harry Jurgens has been at the helm of AFT Trenchers for just over twelve years, first as Managing Director and now as owner. Charmian Robinson charts the company’s progress over its fifty year history

Park Life ...
2 Jun 2009 - Racing - Dawn Boswell - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
Haydock Park is in the middle of a four year project to install new drainage and returf the track, all without disrupting the race meetings. It has thrown up some interesting challenges for Head Groundsman Maurice Crooks and his team

Finch Perfect!
1 Jun 2009 - Football - Bob Hall - Issue 24 - Apr / May 2009
In his time at Coventry City Football Club, Grounds Manager Michael Finch has seen many football managers come and go. The latest incumbant is Chris Coleman and, acording to Michael, he’s terrific to work with.