Issue 40 - Dec / Jan 2012
Published 20th Dec 2011
Issue 41 -
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Pages: 80
Drought V Turf
26 Aug 2006 -
General News -
Matthew Baker
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006 - 1 comment
With rivers and groundwater supplies severely depleted in the South of England and hosepipe and sprinkler bans hitting millions of homes, Britain’s turf industry is preparing itself for big losses. And they’re also warning that many of Britain’s top parks and leisure attractions could face grave consequences as a result.
Women in Turfcare
22 Aug 2006 -
General Sports -
Holly Wild
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006 - 23 comments
IF the current membership mix of The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is any gauge, few women are making the turf industry their preferred career.
The Balmer Dynasty
19 Aug 2006 -
Rugby -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006
On a recent visit to Gloucester I got lost, not for the first time I hasten to add. I was on my way to meet up with Gareth Balmer at Gloucester Rugby. I pulled in at a school to get directions and, fortunately, the Head Groundsman was working by the entrance and he very kindly put me right.
Third generation artificial football surfaces – maintenance understandings revealed!
15 Aug 2006 -
General Sports -
John Lockyer
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006
Alternative surfaces used for football have been around for at least forty years. The first surfaces were little more than a carpet consisting of a plastic based pile and backing layer. From these crude designs, a slightly more successful line of products followed with better quality materials and an infill layer of sand, known as the second generation.
Cutting the cloth to fit
7 Aug 2006 -
Football -
Dave Saltman
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006 - 8 comments
For all grass sports the end of season renovation work is of paramount importance in preparing the surface for the rigours of the following seasons play.At Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, the preparations start early in March. Discussions take place on how the pitches have performed and what works will be undertaken
The Full Motty
27 Jul 2006 -
Training -
David Goodjohn
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006
The Adams and Stewart soil binding test (ASSB) or Motty test as it is commonly known is still a very good method for measuring soil strength. Particularly in that it can be simply done at home without the need to use specialist equipment.
Sustainable golf at Delamere Forest
22 Jul 2006 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006 - 1 comment
There has been lot of debate recently about sustainable golf. At this year’s Harrogate Show there were two days dedicated to the issue with guest speakers promoting the many benefits of sustainable golf.
Water resources for sports turf: passing the Environmental MOT
8 Jul 2006 -
Training -
Dr Jerry Knox
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006
Changes in the way the Environment Agency assess time-limited licenses will impact on all sports facilities dependant on direct abstraction for irrigation.
