February 2003 (Page 2)

Survey of Football Facilities

The most comprehensive register of England''s football facilities has been launched by the Football Foundation.

in Football - on 10/2/03

Diary of Spurs new pitch construction

Diary of Spurs new pitch

The first of three parts from Tottenham's Grounds Manager, Darren Baldwin about the full reconstruction of White Hart Lane last summer

in Football - on 10/2/03

Wakefield hosts 3 club ground share

Steve Dutton had been taking an anxious look at the weather as he prepared Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ pitch for their Rugby League Challenge Cup match...

in Rugby - on 9/2/03

New chairman for the TGA in 2003

Chris Carr, Managing Director of Q Lawns has become the new Chairman of the Turf Growers Association-full details inside

in Industry News - on 9/2/03

Artificial versus Natural Grass!

The debate roars on, but on the 6th and 7th March, the world's footballing powers descend on Amsterdam for a conference on the future of natural grass...

in Football - on 9/2/03

Cricket preparation is everything

With the start of the new cricket season a little over two months away, Keith Boyce stresses the importance of pre-season rolling to prepare good cricket...

in Cricket - on 8/2/03

Wisley completes its greens renovation

Master Greenkeeper, David Whitaker has completed re-turfing of the final nine holes,details inside

in Golf - on 6/2/03

I'ts like waiting for a bus!

Waiting for a bus!

Assistant Head Groundsman Lee Jackson talks about the fixtures at Maine Road, sometimes it's quiet for weeks and then the games all come at once-full article...

in Football - on 6/2/03

Weather holds back works at Shipley G.C.

With the construction of a new tee, new bunkers, continued tree planting and new drainage work taking place it has been frustrating for course manager...

in Golf - on 5/2/03

Machinery vibration measures

Millions of employees are exposed daily to potentially harmful levels of hand-arm vibrations (HAV), when operating powered hand-held machinery, which may...

in Industry News - on 5/2/03

STRI gain Investor In people award

Following an assessment in December, the STRI are pleased to announce that the organisation has been awarded the Investors in People Standard.

in Industry News - on 5/2/03

Blec master the art of drainage

With global warming a constant contender for the cause of increased rain fall in many parts of the world, BLEC, exhibited their GROUNDBREAKER and SANDMASTER...

in Industry News - on 5/2/03

Getting the balance at Reading

Jem Fox, Reading Football Clubs Head Groundsman talks about getting the happy medium with the managers and the usage on the pitch.

in Football - on 5/2/03

Blackburn look at Solar power option

Solar power option

Grounds Manager, Steve Patrick, talks about the wear on his pitches and the possibility of using solar power to heat the training ground pitches

in Football - on 5/2/03

Free day at bowls seminar

Four major companies, SISIS, Barenbrug, Scotts and Avoncrop invite you to an Indoor Seminar on Bowling Green Maintenance in the Spring. There is no charge...

in Bowls - on 3/2/03

£2000 luxury holiday up for grabs

No description here-click inside to see what we have for all our members.

in Industry News - on 3/2/03

Ipswich GC sign five year deal

Ipswich Golf Club, (Purdis Heath) has signed an exclusive five-year agreement with Bartram Mowers. The agreement will see the Ipswich based dealers...

in Industry News - on 3/2/03

New Keeper of the RIPTA Register

Independent agronomist Robert Laycock became the new “Keeper of the Register” at the second meeting of members of the Register of Independent Professional...

in Industry News - on 3/2/03

Free morning workshops

There are six dates in March, up and down the country offering free turf problem solving workshops. TurfTrax are providing lunch for all attendees so book...

in Industry News - on 2/2/03

ECB pitch advisor chats openly

Jon Buddington, a North-East ECB Pitch Advisor entered into a question and answer session with our Editor Dave Saltman. Click inside for the full...

in Cricket - on 2/2/03