January 2003 (Page 1)

John Deere signings

Two of Britains top Golf clubs, Loch lomond Golf Club and The Royal St George’s Golf Club have announced deals with local John Deere dealerships-full...

in Industry News - on 31/1/03

From Sports Fields to Golf Course Problem Solver

An interesting report about the use of integrated turf modular systems.

in Golf - on 30/1/03

Scotts launch new fungicide

With all the recent news about chemicals being withdrawn from the market, the Scotts Company have some welcome relief, with the launch of a new cost effective...

in Industry News - on 30/1/03

New BTME releases

A wealth of information on all the new products in the Industry, launched at Bigga's BTME last week.

in Industry News - on 29/1/03

Over winter at Edgbaston

The square is doing quite well. We did get a good take of seed germination after the renovations, and my only real worry since then, has been the development...

in Cricket - on 27/1/03

Heed the synthetic surface warning

The new generation synthetic surfaces are receiving good press, is the writing on the wall for natural grass playing surfaces?

in Industry News - on 24/1/03

BTME opens its doors

The BIGGA show opens today, Tuesday 21st January 2003

in Industry News - on 21/1/03

Game off-Call the Fire Brigade!

Down in Essex at the Fire Brigade's Sports and Social Club, Head Groundsman Peter Hamilton hosts games all year round. When other local pitches are out...

in Industry News - on 20/1/03

New Jobs available Jan 2003

A selection of new jobs available this week and our link up with national jobs available through Job Centre plus.

in Industry News - on 17/1/03

IOG Conference dates and booking

This years annual conference is at the Hilton in Leicester, full details and contact details for booking your place are inside

in Industry News - on 17/1/03

Football Aid kicks off at United

Pitchcare are pleased to support Football Aid, a charity set up to give anybody the chance to play a match at their favourite team's venue, in return for...

in Industry News - on 16/1/03

Winter of content

Winter of content

Shrewsbury Town Head Groundsman, Brian Perry, talks to FSM Editor Mike Appleton about the unique problems associated with the proximity of the River Severn...

in Football - on 16/1/03

New spraying body formed

Nroso is a central register of active certificated spray operators using continuing professional development (CPD) as a means of ensuring ongoing training....

in Industry News - on 15/1/03

Message Board IOG comments

Our Editors thoughts on the recent Message Board comments about the IOG.

in Editorial - on 15/1/03

Bulls return home

Bulls return home

Groundsman and flying Rugby League winger Roger Simpson is hoping that the pitch at Odsal Stadium will be in tip top condition when Bradford Bulls return...

in Rugby - on 13/1/03

3000 members strong

The website goes from strength to strength as the 3000th member registers.

in Industry News - on 13/1/03

Winter Storing Tips

Useful advice on how to store your mower over the winter period.

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 9/1/03

Sharing the Shay

Last year the Shay staged 85 football and rugby league matches. More than the pitch was under stress!

in Rugby - on 9/1/03

New surface for the Bridge

Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club is to have the pitch relayed next week.

in Football - on 7/1/03

National News comments

Some interesting comments, criticism and praise in the papers this week

in Football - on 7/1/03