Exclusive to Pitchcare members - One of the industry’s most respected publications is offering 3 free copies to members. All you have to do is click on the link, fill in a short form and the next 3 editions of the monthly magazine will be delivered to your door entirely free of charge.

What about the old saying about not getting anything for nothing? Click here and see how Pitchcare and Turf Professional prove the old saying wrong.

Who are you going to call? When Greenwich Council needed part of the Millennium Dome turfed for the ‘Respect Festival’, their first point of call was the internet and Pitchcare. Problem solved, with Inturf doing the business not only to the satisfaction of Greenwich Council but also the Mayor of London who enjoyed a cuppa sitting on the turf.

Who are you going to call? Prior to Wimbledon the advertising agency for Robinsons Barley Water wanted a giant sign with ‘Best of British’, and an imprint of Tim Henman’s head, marked out on school playing field in London. Again, the internet and a call to Pitchcare. Problem solved, with the Fleet Linemarker team working well into the night to produce the goods.

Still time for you to get your entry in for July. This month’s competition focuses on general turf care. Get at least one of the answers correct and you will be entered into the free draw with the chance of winning a fantastic prize. If you are feeling a little more adventurous or like a bit of a challenge, have a go at answering the topical issue question. Write a considered, technical response which impresses our judges and you will be in the running for the overall Technical Merit Award and the £2000 prize that goes with it.

June’s draw winner was Stephen Gealy from Powys, Wales who chose a Racing Car Trial as his prize. Stephen is the Groundsman at Llandrindod Rugby Club.

We are proud to announce that SISIS, Ransomes Jacobsen and Groundsman Industries are among the prestigious companies to sign up as sponsors to the inaugural Cricket Groundsman of the Year Awards 2003. Get more info here.

In conjunction with Cricket World, the awards are designed to raise the interest and awareness of Groundsmanship and to encourage and promote Groundsmen in cricket at all levels.

Nominations can be for the ground or Groundsman and can relate to the general upkeep of the ground, the longevity of service, or an 'against all odds' achievement. So get your entries in and bring some recognition to grass roots sport and the people who work tirelessly to get the matches on. Entries should be sent to CGC@pitchcare.com.

Probably the world’s leading water removal machine. The BOWDRY from Bowcom clears and dries any ground surface. The thick foam roller picks up water, dew, liquid mud, or any other floods or spills. With an easily-emptied, 60-litre holding tank. Save time and revenue where water-logged ground prevents play. Save lawsuits where slippery surfaces might cause accidents.

Selected by the UK Design Council as a Millennium Product. Available exclusively to Pitchcare members at the special price of £470 plus vat, including delivery to mainland UK. Click here to order.

Our last chat interview was interrupted by hot weather that played havoc with our server. We apologise that the interview with SISIS was cut short but we will be rearranging their interview for a date near the end of August. Keep checking the website for other interview details.

As we write this newsletter, our membership sits at 5376 members; not too bad at all in 21 months. However, if we want to drive the industry forward, providing advice, shared knowledge, better conditions, education and pay, then the bigger the membership the more strength we have to achieve this. Our industry deserves to be viewed as professional, so we are asking you to recommend Pitchcare to at least 1 of your colleagues. To send this newsletter to them fill in their email address and name:

Pitchcare was designed and is run by fellow Groundsmen and Greenkeepers for Groundsmen and Greenkeepers. Remember, Pitchcare is your site.

Visit our new Stand S31 at Saltex and see how we bring innovation to play. For all that’s best in professional turf maintenance machinery and irrigation products, make sure you visit us on Stand S31, our new home on the north side of the racecourse.

We have exciting new turf machinery products to show you, starting with the first public viewing of the innovatory Toro Groundsmaster 4100-D, that can mow a swathe almost 11ft wide.The powerful, yet highly maneuverable, machine has an out-front, three-section cutting deck that makes it the only fully out-front mower in the 11ft rotary market segment. It’s the latest evolution of Toro’s contour-mowing technology and sets higher standards for productivity and quality of cut, giving a beautiful after-cut appearance at high work rates on a wide variety of turf.

Also new is the Workman 2100E – an electric version of Toro’s popular Workman 2100 petrol utility vehicle that is even quieter and easier to maintain.

Great finance deals too!

We can also help you spread the cost of finance, with a wide range of different payment options and structures. When you choose finance from Toro, the terms of the agreement are as closely tailored to the needs of your club as to the machines themselves. Toro consumer products including pedestrian recycler mowers and Wheel Horse riding mowers and tractors can also be found at our new stand. Count on Toro to bring innovation to play…

Toro Commercial and Irrigation products are on the web at www.toro.com and www.lely.co.uk