| Welcome to our May Newsletter |
What a great weekend for UK sport it has been, with Wentworth, Twickenham, Cardiff, Old Trafford and Wembley all hosting major events - and all receiving plaudits for their playing surfaces.
Poor old Ernie Els was still getting some stick, mainly from Peter Alliss I may add, about his changes to the layout of some holes, but there was nothing but praise for the greens staff and for the condition of the course.
Not surprisingly, because of the problems they have had of late, Wembley was being closely scrutinised by some of the 'ready and waiting' media critics. Probably much to their disappointment, the pitch played perfectly.
The signs for the future are also positive, now that the penny has dropped, and the management at the stadium have decided it might be a good idea to involve the Grounds Manager in the planning of the events programme.
Congratulations to all the grounds and greens teams involved who have proven, yet again, to be amongst the best in the world when it comes to producing top quality sports surfaces.
Good luck,
Dave Saltman |
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| Pesticides Application Courses |
During the coming months we will be running a regular series of PA1/PA6 training courses in Telford and Crewe.
This qualification will allow successful candidates to apply professional pesticides using a hand held applicator, such as a knapsack. These courses will be held over two days, with a further half day (approximately 1 week later) for the actual assessment. We can accommodate a maximum of 5 candidates on each course.
You can find further information on the complete range of PA modules, and other courses, at www.groundsmantraining.co.uk.
Or email Christine Johnson. |
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| Free Operation Pollinator training for turf managers |
Ecological habitat management offers an exciting opportunity to enhance the attraction of golf courses to both players and pollinating insects.
This summer greenkeepers and course managers will have the chance for free training and advice on how to get the best results on their course, with a nationwide series of practical Operation Pollinator workshops.
Organised by Syngenta, the training will be provided by industry-leading STRI ecologists, with valuable tips and advice backed up with practical demonstrations of how to successfully establish and manage wildflower habitats for the benefit of bumblebees, and other pollinating insects.
The Operation Pollinator 2011 workshops will take place at:
1 July - Burnham & Berrow Golf Club, Somerset
28 July - Marriott Worsley Park, Manchester
29 July - Normanton Golf Club, Hatfeild Hall, Wakefield, Yorkshire
3 Aug - Elmwood College, Fife, Scotland
8 Aug - De Vere Belton Woods, Grantham, Lincs
9 Aug - The London Club, Kent
10 Aug - Beaconsfield Golf Club, Bucks
Greenkeepers and turf managers can register and confirm their venue of choice for the Operation Pollinator training at www.greencast.co.uk or email operation.pollinatoruk@syngenta.com.
Further updates and advice from the Operation Pollinator training workshops will be available to all turf managers on the free Syngenta GreenCast website. |
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| Dealing with Drought |
According to the forecasters, this dry weather is going to be the trend for the rest of the summer. However, no need to despair – there are still plenty of products you can use:-
Liquid Fertilisers
are ideal to minimise the risk of scorching - we have a wide range of spring/summer and extended release fertilisers.
Roundup Pro Biactive 450
is the No1 professional total weedkiller on the market. Safe to use in areas used by the public and animals.
Wetting Agents and Penetrants
break down the waxy layering on the surface so the water can soak through to the roots.
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| Win a Pair of Tickets to Roger Waters - The Wall Tour |
Buy any Lebanon Fertiliser product in the next three weeks and you will have a chance of winning a pair of tickets to the much acclaimed ROGER WATERS - THE WALL TOUR at the NIA, Birmingham on Monday 27th June.
We have two pairs of tickets to give away. Final date for qualifying purchases will be midnight on Monday 20th June. Two winners will be drawn at random. Winners will be notified by phone and email, with tickets despatched immediately by special delivery.
View the full range of Lebanon Fertilisers. |
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