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Welcome to the December Newsletter
Another year gone by, and another one full of challenges for our industry. The summer floods devastated many sporting facilities - golf courses, racecourses and cricket grounds were particularly badly affected.
The response to the problems and the offers of assistance from companies and professionals within the industry was immediate and made me feel proud to be part of it. Pitchcare was involved in organising a seminar for flood affected clubs, and I know from the letters and emails I received that the help was greatly appreciated. I am pleased we were able to assist.
2008 - who knows what it will bring? Wembley will be watched with interest, and there will certainly be some ongoing issues resulting from the failed merger between BIGGA and the IOG. The industry needs a united voice. More and more legislation is impacting on all areas of our work and we need to be able to lobby and argue our case if the need arises.
Lastly, thank you for all the input, help and support from Pitchcare members and industry companies. We couldn't have done it without you. May I wish you all a very healthy and prosperous new year.
Dave Saltman
MD, Pitchcare
The New Lloyds MAREDO® Turfcare System
One of the exciting new range of products which has been launched by Lloyds this year is the MAREDO® TURFCARE SYSTEM
The MAREDO® TURFCARE SYSTEM is one of the most unique products to be launched on to the turf care market. This machine has been developed to give added value to the budgets of today’s Cricket Groundsmen and fine turf managers.
The MAREDO® Multi-functional Power-unit is an unique patented "mini tractor" which is actively steerable. Many different attachments can be easily and quickly connected to the MAREDO® Power-unit, as with a normal tractor. The one-off investment is in the Power-unit only, after which this Power-unit can be used for many different applications.
The Power-unit is a professionally built machine, powered by a 6HP Vanguard engine. It has an option to change the ground speed, along with reliable drive line with two independent clutches which guarantees a long life operation.
The Power-unit and tools of the MAREDO® TURFCARE SYSTEM give a limitless range of attachments which include, Aerators, Scarifier, Edger’s, Sweeper and the unique Vibrating Hollow Corer, Vibrating Spiker and Vibrating Overseeder, ideal for opening the surface of cricket wickets, to get air and moisture back into the surface whilst the Overseeder opens the surface and plants seed at the optimum depth for germination.
For further details contact Clive Nottingham or Geoff Roberts at Lloyds & Co Letchworth Ltd on 01462-683031. e-mail: sales@lloydsandco.com
Win an E-Z-Go Utility Vehicle
Come the end of January 2008 and one lucky Pitchcare member will be receiving a brand new E-Z-Go Utility Vehicle, courtesy of Ransomes Jacobsen.
All you need to do to get yourself in the free draw is one, or more, of the following:-
Update your membership details - at the beginning of January we will be sending you an email with your existing details. Update or confirm them before the end of the month and your name will go into the draw.
Subscribe to the Pitchcare Magazine during January - the best read in the industry and, at £30 for the year, unbeatable value.
Join the Pitchcare website during January - and have free access to news, information and thousands of articles on sports turf.
For anyone visiting BIGGA's Harrogate Week at the end of January, you can enter the draw at the Internet Cafe in Hall B.
Hot Items
Harrogate Week - want to know what particular products are on display, and where to find them. All the latest from the exhibitors.
BIGGA-IOG Merger - talks have come to an end and statements have been made by the Boards of both organisations. Do you have any strong views one way or the other?
In the Aftermath of the Floods - details of the seminar for stricken cricket clubs.
From Poatatoes to Playing Fields - work of the Fields in Trust (formerly NPFA).
Green Green Grass - construction of the new training grounds for the Football Association of Wales
Roots - Dr Kate Entwistle on their importance in relation to the overall health of the sward.
Issue 16 of The Pitchcare Magazine is out at the beginning of January -
There is still time to have it delivered, for your own enjoyment or as a belated gift for a friend or colleague.
Using industry experts and our extensive network of practising professionals (and volunteers), we produce unrivalled content covering all aspects of the sports turf industry.
Still only £30 for 6 issues.
Book a subscription now.
Jobs
Sports Grounds Maintenance Operative and Foreman - Hampshire.
Grounds Maintenance Operative - Bristol.
Sales Consultant.
Senior Landscaper - Bridgend.
Regional Sales Manager - Bridgend.
Trainee Regional Manager Amenity – Northern England.
Lawncare Technician - Oxfordshire.
Area Sales Managers - several areas.
The complete list of current vacancies are available on the website.
Advertise your vacancy on Pitchcare for just £100 plus VAT.
Brand New Obsolete Stock - Special Offer
Huxley HU38 (Drum-style) Aerators
Suitable for direct mounting on to Cushman Trucksters or on to 3-point linkage. Two Huxley HU38 Aerators are available at a bargain price of £1350 ea (excl tines). Last list price was £3500.
Sets of rear weights also available at £150 per set.
Tines available:
2 sets (96) 4” hollow coring tines @ £850 per set + a few extra spares
1 set (96) 4” solid tines @ £500 per set
3 sets (96) 3” slicing tines @ £700 per set.
Both aerators, weights and the tines are brand new.
Used Machines
Some of the latest on offer:-
Hayter Ambassador 2 - £100.
Sisis Auto Turfman - £200.
Toro Greensmaster 1000 - £1200.
Toro GM 3000 Diesel - £1000.
SISIS Hydromain - POA.
Sisis/Huxley TR84 Reelmower - POA.
Mini Tractor - £250.
The complete list can be seen in our Used Machinery section.
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