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On a different subject, I am pleased to announce that Pitchcare is now an Approved Lantra Training Provider. We have been organising courses for some time, working with colleges and private training providers, in response to enquiries we receive from members, and these will continue. Additionally, we are fortunate to have the support of many of the UK's top Groundsmen and Greenkeepers and we will now be involving them in our training courses which will be taking place in different regions of the country. We will keep you informed of courses, dates and venues via our Training Newsletters Education is the key to moving our industry forward, and we are delighted to be playing a part. News from John Deere
Latest new products include the C Series walk-behind green mowers, 2653B utility mower, new versions of the company’s established greens mowers, the 2500B and 2500E hybrid, the heavy-duty ProGator 2030A and TH 6x4 Gator utility vehicles, the 580 materials collection system, the X534 all-wheel steer lawn tractor and, a John Deere first, a range of walk-behind mowers fitted with a fully integrated rear roller. New 0% finance deals are currently available on HPX Gator utility vehicles and attachments, Aercore 1500 aerators and all new golf course equipment, while the CX Compact Gator utility vehicle is now available with a standard two year commercial warranty. Catch up with all the latest news from John Deere in the new edition of the John Deere Today newsletter. Training in Winter Sports Turf MaintenanceSTOP PRESS...............Pitchcare is now a Lantra Awards Approved Training ProviderLearn from the best. During the winter we will be running a series of sports turf maintenance courses around the country using some of the industry's top professional groundsmen. The one day courses are designed to provide a basic knowledge of grounds maintenance for winter sports surfaces (rugby/football) and will be of equal benefit to those who work alone on a sports ground, including volunteers and part time grounds people, or members of groundstaff teams. The first course will be delivered by Pitchcare’s own Dave Saltman at Wolverhampton Wanderers impressive stadium, Molineux, on Thursday 15th November 2007. What you will learn: Safe working practices. How to provide playing surfaces to the required standard. How to use and compare the different materials available. How to use and compare the range of equipment/machinery available. How to carry out renovation to the pitch after the game. How to carry out maintenance of equipment and machinery. The total cost for the day is just £85 + VAT per person, which includes all training, the Pitchcare Winter Sports Turf Maintenance Manual, lunch and refreshments. All delegates will receive a Pitchcare Certificate of Attendance. Numbers are limited to 12 per course. To book or for more information, click here. Hot Items
Hickstead - Douglas Bunn dealing with the wettest conditions he has ever known. Sports Turf Drainage - the LDCA guide. Concert Compaction - a stadium coping with machinery and a herd of George Michael fans. Brownfield Sites - how to get the best quality sports pitches. Loch Lomond - an American student greenkeeper and his experiences. Autumn EssentialsMoss, Mould and Algae - Take action now before they take hold over the winter:MMC Pro - removes moss, mould and algae - suitable for use on all exterior hard surfaces, including artificial play/sports surfaces. Xthallo2 - a powerful cleaner for algae, moss & lichen - for use on all hard surfaces and artificial turf.
Germination Sheets - designed to provide accelerated germination, aid turf establishment and give winter protection. Water Dispersal - with Autumn rains due on an already high water table, now is the time to get your protection strategy in place - hand held and powered pumps, squeegees, Bowdrys and sandbags, all in stock. Spreaders - Broadcast, Rotary, Powered and Drop Spreaders for your seeding, fertilising, and topdressing renovations. Turf Protection/Reinforcement - meshes, temporary fence netting and rubber crumb. Clearance offersShindaiwa RS76 Broadcast Spreader - Only 12 Available - Just £212.50Digital Soil Thermometers - Five in stock - was £25 now - £19.50 Latest JobsStores/Parts Person - Golf & Turf machinery, MexboroughHead Grounds Person - Independent School, Hampshire Deputy Head Groundsperson - Shrewsbury School Skilled Groundsman - Reading FC NTC Groundsperson - Roehampton, London Head Groundsperson - Professional Football League Club, London Based Consultant - Multi Site Leisure Company, Berkshire Click here to view the complete list of current vacancies. To advertise with Pitchcare costs just £100 plus VAT, no time limit and on view to over 27,000 members. Latest Used Machines
Ransomes Super Certes 51 - £750. Hayter T44 - £3500. SISIS AutoRotoRake ARR4 - £1300. Globe Garden Master Chipper - £700. Kubota B2400 - £6950. SCH Powered Scarifier - £850. Click here to view the complete list. If you have surplus kit for sale, we have members looking for various items of used equipment and machinery, click here to view the list. |
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