| Welcome to our September Newsletter |
Well, we're currently enjoying our Indian summer, temperatures by me yesterday hit 27 degrees; the dry week should be perfect for helping everyone get their renovations finished and, if finished, the grass germinated. If the soil temperatures remain up, then you can give your turf a good boost and get it hardened up before the winter sets in.
The weather has been very much regional in recent weeks, but at least we can all enjoy the current high pressure sitting over us all. Shropshire, where we're based, has suffered one of the driest years on record, even after a good downpour last week of 12mm, the ground was like talcum powder when cultivated. Everyone wthout means to irrigate is praying that much needed rain will come soon.
The long range predictions are still consistent, snow on the way, maybe by the end of October! The forecasters are suggesting that we're in for an even colder winter than the previous two! That won't come as good news for many, particularly all clubs reliant on sport being played to return income. There were golf clubs last year that didn't have a round of golf played for a month or more during the worst weather before Christmas. Groundstaff at football and rugby venues will also be aiming to beat the odds to keep fixtures going. While the economy is still under the cosh, we could really have done with a mild few months.
So, make hay while this good weather remains and the very best of luck going forward, as we see what this winter brings.
Cheers
Dave Saltman |
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| Setting Directions with John Deere |
John Deere’s new 1026R sub-compact tractor is just one of more than 100 new products that the company has launched under the ‘Setting Directions’ banner in 2011, and is featured on the front cover of the latest edition of TurfPower.
The 1026R is aimed at customers who need to do more than just cut grass. A wide range of attachments and implements, which can be changed quickly, easily and safely, make this tractor suitable for councils, municipalities, private contractors, landscapers, large property owners and smallholders. For further details of this and a host of other new turf products, call Freephone 0800 085 2522 or visit www.JohnDeere.co.uk.
John Deere Financial has also announced a new interest free finance programme for this autumn, aimed at golf and bowls clubs in the UK. Customers may order any new golf & turf machine at any time from now until 30 November 2011, and make 1+2 annual payments at zero per cent interest. The amount financed is limited to 60 per cent of the recommended retail list price, subject to the usual terms and conditions.
Further details are available at www.JohnDeereFinancial.co.uk or from John Deere dealers nationwide. |
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