August 2005 (Page 1)

Anglo/Dutch partnership secures 2006 World Cup contract

Dutch partnership

UK based turf company S F Hodgkinson & Son Ltd is delighted to announce that their Dutch partners, Hendriks Graszoden Groep have been awarded the contract...

in Football - on 31/8/05

Sheppard celebrates Silver

Tony Sheppard, Production Supervisor at grinding specialist Bernhard and Company, celebrates 25 years of service with the company.

in Industry News - on 31/8/05

Narrow winner from Autoguide

The Autoguide Auto-Roller is world renowned as the definitive machine for cricket wickets and found in nearly every test ground in the world as well as...

in Industry News - on 31/8/05

Testing Times at Tividale

Testing Times at Tividale

Well, my first league game of the season came and went on Saturday 20th August, with the home side winning 2-1. Although, there were four friendlies prior...

in Football - on 31/8/05

Successful PGA Senior's Event at Woodbury Park

Ian Chenery Course manager of The Woodbury was very relieved to know that the recent PGA Seniors Tour event at Woodbury Park was a resounding success.

in Golf - on 30/8/05

Autumn Renovations as summer ends

The season's play is coming to an end on some summer sports, particularly cricket, bowls and tennis. September is the ideal month to undertake and start...

in Consultancy - on 26/8/05

Real Madrid Chooses SIS Fast track Pitches

Real Madrid, one of the biggest clubs in the history of world football, is having three new pitches installed by SIS (Support in Sport) Ltd.

in Football - on 26/8/05

Turfgrass disease – recognition and management

Turfgrass disease

How often has it been said that effective turfgrass disease management depends on early and accurate identification of the problem. Today, this is arguably...

in Consultancy - on 26/8/05

Lindum Turf at IOG Saltex

Stand G 10. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH - LINDUM LAUNCH HYBRID - R.T.F. GRASSFELT

in Parks - on 26/8/05

Amenity Land Services show off their Wares

Well over 60 Groundsmen and sports turf managers attended an open day organised at Wrekin College, Wellington in Shropshire, Even the heavy downpours of...

in Industry News - on 25/8/05

Rapid response to Royal Ascot at York

York racecourse has made a rapid recovery following the Royal Ascot At York mid June meeting, which saw 400 to 450 horses pounding the track over five...

in Industry News - on 25/8/05

IOG Saltex Latest

A few last minute announcements of new product launches taking place at IOG Saltex:

in Parks - on 24/8/05

Vic joins North Staffs Irrigation

Vic Craggs has joined specialist irrigation and drainage company North Staffs Irrigation.

in Industry News - on 23/8/05

BASIS Seminar

An opportunity to hear and meet leading experts on weed control at Twickenham Stadium 16th November 2005.

in Industry News - on 23/8/05

The Grass is Greener

Memories of a Groundsman.

in Industry News - on 23/8/05

Edinburgh show set for new boost with old favourites returning

IOG SCOTSTURF (November 9-10) welcomes back old favourites to this year’s show, as the new management team gets the ball rolling.

in Industry News - on 23/8/05

Cyprus Golf Development Conference

The Conference – A Unique Learning and Networking Opportunity This one day conference provides a unique forum for all involved, whether owners, developers,...

in Golf - on 22/8/05

Northern Ireland Golf Clubs choose Wiedenmann Deep Aerators

More and more golf clubs throughout Northern Ireland are appreciating the benefits of deep aeration, especially its effectiveness to relieve compaction...

in Industry News - on 22/8/05

Arena of Dreams chooses Dennis

Coventry City FC’s new Ricoh Arena stadium is something special. Paul Fletcher, Chief Executive of Arena Coventry Ltd, which has co-ordinated the development,...

in Industry News - on 22/8/05

The line marking revolution is here!

Line marking revolution

Line marking has traditionally and typically been a labour consuming, drawn out process involving the use of pegs, string, tape measures and a wheel to...

in Industry News - on 22/8/05