http://www.pitchcare.com/ The most recent 20 Training articles of Pitchcare, the online magazine for Groundsmen and Greenkeepers Copyright 2008 Pitchcare.com Ltd mail@pitchcare.com mail@pitchcare.com en Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:16:46 +0100 Pitchcare's Custom Grown in House CMS 60 http://www.pitchcare.com/images/general/newlogo.png http://www.pitchcare.com/ 22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Saturday Sunday Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT Ohio State University, in the USA, has become home to Daniel Weston an ex-Writtle College student. After completing his NVQ level 2 in Sports Turf ahead of the majority in his group, Daniel progressed onto his NVQ Level 3 at the College. mail@pitchcare.com (Emily Kent) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5373 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 GMT 2 places are available on a 2-day Chainsaw operation (CS30) course tomorrow (3rd July) and Friday 4th July, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Special Late booking rate of 180.00 VAT per person, including Lantra registration. mail@pitchcare.com (Christine Johnson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5368 Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT Patrick Wiltshire is third time lucky. After three years of trying, Patrick Wiltshire, currently studying at RHS Wisley, but originally from East Yorkshire, has won the 2008 National Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY). mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5194 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMT Ahead of the domestic cricket season, which kicked off on 10 April at Lords Cricket Ground, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and Hadlow College in Tonbridge gave twelve groundskeeping apprentices the chance to really hone their skills at an expert class in the subject. mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5224 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT Careers Counsellor and conference speaker Frank Newberry returns, with some real life examples, to probe the theme of personal image and its impact in the workplace (both positive and negative) mail@pitchcare.com (Frank Newberry) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5144 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT Laurence Gale MSc joins delegates on the BASIS Certificate of Competence course, designed for all those involved with the use, supervision, strorage and transportation of pesticides mail@pitchcare.com (Laurence Gale MSc) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5128 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT Writtle College Horticulture student Chris Greer, second year BSc Horticulture student, won the Regional Final of Young Horticulturist of the Year competition, securing him a place in the National Final which takes place at the Eden Project in Cornwall on the 3rd May 2008. mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5100 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT Having recently purchased a set of Express Dual and Anglemaster 3000s for their Turfgrass Education Centre, Myerscough College has been working with Bernhard and Company for training and education programmes for their students. mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5088 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT Following the completion of another successful Essential Management Skills course at Leicester Tigers RFC back in February, were pleased to announce three new course dates for later this year. mail@pitchcare.com (Christine Johnson) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5087 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT The Princess Royal was taken on a conducted tour of various parts of the college where she was welcomed by staff and students. - mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5039 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT Students from Oatridge College in West Lothian have been learning what it takes to keep the green, green grass of Celtic Park in top condition. mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5025 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT The South West Section of BIGGA are running one-day Excavator Safety Training Days for Greenkeepers and Groundsmen near Bristol. There are limited places left on either the 26th or 27th March, at Woodlands Golf Club-details inside mail@pitchcare.com (Editor) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5012 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:30:00 GMT Designed for those who are seeking high quality training in technical subjects vital to playing surface preparation. mail@pitchcare.com (Andrew Turnbull) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4994 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:00:00 GMT Top learners from Scotlands land-based industries were recognised by Maureen Watt MSP, Minister for Schools and Skills, in a glittering Awards Ceremony last night (Thursday 28th February). mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4992 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT He may have been just a face in the crowd, but for a young Scots greenkeeper, sharing the limelight with the worlds greatest golfer will be a moment to treasure and the highlight of his career so far. mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4965 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:00:00 GMT A 6000 scholarship is being offered for one lucky student to study horticulture at the College. mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4864 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:30:00 GMT Vocational qualifications for employers and greenkeepers are now recognised internationally since the GTC introduced the programmes 13 years ago. mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4826 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT 41 Students were presented with laptops after successfully completing their FE course and choosing to progress onto a foundation or honours degree course at Writtle College. mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4807 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:30:00 GMT Students at Askham Bryan College are making the most of the experience of a life time as their studies now involve working on the hallowed turf of Super League champions Leeds Rhinos at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium. - mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4796 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT Writtle College wins a 100,000 Department of Trade and Industry research grant to fund a project to improve the eradication techniques for Japanese Knotweed, a highly damaging invasive weed plant mail@pitchcare.com (Press Release) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4749