July 2008 (Page 2)

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Sherriff Amenity will be running an aluminium phosphide training course during this year's Saltex exhibition.

in Parks - on 22/7/08

Police called to kick off cheeky fans

It was billed as a landmark and cost a cool £1 million, but cheeky football fans are using Walsall FC’s new training ground as their own personal...

in Football - on 21/7/08

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Ransomes Jacobsen, the Ipswich based turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, has introduced the Jacobsen AR522 fine cut rotary mower.

in Industry News - on 21/7/08

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Crossing the divide

Two years ago Megan Hood left her native New Zealand to join the STRI to work as a regional agronomist in the North of England. Now she is heading back...

in Industry News - on 20/7/08

20% of Scots golf clubs 'in financial difficulty'

AS GOLF'S multi-millionaires battle it out today for the £4 million-plus Open Championship prize money, Scottish golf business experts predict as many...

in Golf - on 20/7/08

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The Muck-truck is the market leader in micro pedestrian dumpers, being designed in the UK and manufactured on three continents for worldwide...

in Parks - on 19/7/08

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Desert Turf Care of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, is the Ransomes Jacobsen Distributor of the Year for 2007. Not only did they win the Ipswich-based...

in Industry News - on 18/7/08

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Laurence Scowen takes over as Managing Director for DLF Trifolium Ltd on July 28th 2008

in Industry News - on 18/7/08

Mower Testing

The Reel Deal

Fine turf mowers are put through their paces at Donnington Wood Bowling Club in Telford, Shropshire. Today’s Greenkeepers and Groundsmen have a wide...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 18/7/08

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Wiedenmann UK, renowned for its fast, deep Terra Spike aerators, announces three new dealers to cover south west England with immediate effect.

in Industry News - on 18/7/08

Ormskirk 10K race in honour of cricket club stalwart

A 10K road race is being organised in honour of Ormskirk Cricket Club's former groundsman.

in Cricket - on 17/7/08

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Bigbury Golf Club, situated on the cliff tops near Kingsbridge on the south Devon coast, is one of the first clubs in the UK to purchase the new E-Z-GO...

in Golf - on 17/7/08

Edwin Budding Award

The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) is announcing it will now be accepting nominations for the Inaugural Edwin Budding...

in Golf - on 16/7/08

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World-beating weed control technology will be unveiled at the IOG SALTEX exhibition as Britain’s leading contractor in the sector announces its programme...

in Parks - on 16/7/08

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Growth regulators

In the last 30 years, plant growth regulator (PGR) use has progressed from a marginal or niche application to an integral part of golf course management...

in Consultancy - on 16/7/08

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Nurturing the roots

Investment needed in football pitches is measured in billions of pounds. The FA’s recent commitment to the cause looks sadly wanting, reports Corinne...

in Football - on 16/7/08

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Just back from his third visit to Denmark where he garnered great reviews for his negotiating skills seminar for greenkeepers called 'Getting Better Deals...

in Training & Education - on 16/7/08

Exhibitor Open Day in advance of 2009 TGA Turf Show

Turf industry companies who are interested in exhibiting at the 2009 TGA Turf Show are invited to visit the Q Lawns site in Norfolk on Wednesday 17th...

in Industry News - on 15/7/08

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JCB Groundcare comes to IOG Saltex 2008 with a tailor-made range of specialist equipment for the grounds maintenance sector – boasting class leading...

in Parks - on 15/7/08

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Dave Wright formed Somerset Landscapes Ltd 15 years ago when he was made redundant from Somerset County Council. Today he employs 30 staff and has a burgeoning...

in Industry News - on 15/7/08