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On Wednesday this week, together with the ECB and the Yorkshire Cricket Board, we held a seminar at Headingley for Groundsmen whose facilities have been damaged by this summer's horrendous floods. About 50 representatives from various clubs around the region came along to discuss their problems and to get advice from a host of respected professionals. Some of the grounds were totally decimated, but the club representatives all had the same determination to get them back into shape as quickly as possible. It was heartening to see such positive attitudes, and I am sure they will achieve their aims. We will publish a full report of the seminar on our website. Our thanks to the ECB, Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Yorkshire Cricket Board and Leeds Metropolitan University for their support of the event. Johnson's Seeds
Following the wet summer many people may be tempted to miss out on essential over seeding as the wet summer has encouraged poa annua to flourish. But don’t let this temporary green oasis fool you. This true annual form of poa is shallow rooted and short lived, with very poor wear tolerance, often choosing to die out again in critical periods of peak use. Regular over seeding improves the quality and disease resistance of your sports surface The Johnson's seed range has been designed to provide the very best playing surface, and thanks to the unique “Turfguard” seed treatment, Johnson's seed is guaranteed to provide faster, more consistent establishment and develop more root mass than any other seed range. Johnson's are also holding their spring prices for autumn 2007 despite the general market rise, making Johnson's seed exceptional value for money. Cricket clubs about to start autumn renovation should look no further than the new “Johnson's Ryemaster” a proven combination of 3 market leading cultivars. Breeders invest millions of pounds each year to constantly increase the quality of new turf grass cultivars, improving performance, and disease resistance. Whilst lower rated cultivars often come at a slightly cheaper price the reduced long term performance of the turf often make them poor value especially given the small quantity of seed required on your average square. The Johnson's technical team are always available to provide free advice on any aspect of mixture selection or management. Tel 01386 791102 Fax: 01386 792715 Email: amenity@dlf.co.uk Pitchcare Auctions
Got some surplus machinery, materials or spares? You can bring in some much needed funds by selling them on Pitchcare Auctions, where they can be viewed by over 28,000 members. What have you got to lose. Listing is free for the remainder of this year (and only 50p an item after that!), with a small commission on any sales. If it doesn't sell, it costs you nothing. To list an item, or to find out more about Pitchcare Auctions, click here. Hot Items
Ecology - Does it have a role on the modern golf course? - the STRI's Richard Stuttard looks at the relationship between management of the ecology and a golf course's bank balance. The Use of Machine Lifts in the Workshop - Pat Callaby explains why they are becoming more common in the industry. The Madejski Stadium - Bruce Elliott on why drastic measures were required to produce a quality playing surface. The Importance of Rootzone Analysis - the most important tool available to anyone considering the construction of a sports surface, according to Nigel Fahey. Indoor and outdoor surfaces for bowls - Advice on the relevant criteria for the two types of surface. Bracken - Details of the growing nature of the plant, and the control measures. Coming UpSISIS Bowls days:- There is no charge for attendance and a light lunch will be provided. Reserve your place by phoning Jane Bayley at SISIS on 01625 503030.11th September at North Hykeham Bowling Club, North Hykeham Lincs. 25th September, UK Paper Sports Club, Sittingbourne, Kent, 26th September, Cranleigh Royal B.L. Bowls Club, Cranleigh 27th September at Buxted Park Bowls Cub, Uckfield. Shop
BD3 - Topdressing for bowls, cricket and tennis renovation Seeds - full range of seeds for all sports and landscape surfaces. *New in Store* - full range of meshes nets and guards to protect turf, trees and segregate spectators on events such as golf tournaments. Click to view. JobsGroundsman - New ZealandAssistant Manager, Grounds - Nottingham Mechanic/Greenkeeper - York Sales Professional - Scotland/North England Greenkeeper/Groundsman - Cumbria Assistant Greenkeeper - Surrey To view the complete list of current vacancies, click here. Advertise your vacancy with Pitchcare for just £100 plus VAT, no time limit and on view to 27,000 plus members. Used MachinesOn offer at the moment we have - Rollers, Rotovators, Seeders, Tractors, Topdressers, Scarifiers, Aerators and Mowers (Gang, Rotary, Cylinder, Ride-on, Triple); so there's plenty to choose from. Here's a small selection:-
Robin Dagger - £2499. Hayter R314 - £6695. Sisis Auto Rotorake MK4 - £950. Groundsman 345HD Aerator - £2250. Sisis Auto Turfman MK3 - £1150. Sisis Slitter - £380. Giant Vac Whisper 6HP Leaf Blower - £350. Howard Rotovator - £950. Cushman TD1500 Topdresser - £750. Hayter LT324 - £13000. Click here to view the complete list. Surplus kit for sale? We have members looking for various items of used equipment and machinery. Browse the list. |
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