September 2009 (Page 1)

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Mr. Carson Houry, Chief Executive of the Vikla Golf and Country Club near Limassol in Cyprus could not believe his eyes when after ordering a set of ‘Crocodile...

in Industry News - on 30/9/09

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New SOLO premium outdoor and gardening equipment distributor Lely UK is launching a trio of professional performance chainsaws into the industry.

in Industry News - on 30/9/09

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Etesia chose Saltex 2009 to show off the prototype of their new Attila AK51 walk-behind brushcutter prior to its availability in the UK in 2010.

in Industry News - on 30/9/09

I'm Scotland's most eligible bachelor, says greenkeeper after winning £500k on the lottery

Lottery winner Willie Morton collected a £500,000 jackpot yesterday - and declared himself Scotland's most eligible bachelor.

in Bowls - on 30/9/09

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Bright & Mackay

Moves are afoot to transform Sussex County Cricket Club’s playing surface at Hove into one fit for the country’s most successful side of the last decade....

in Cricket - on 30/9/09

Grant Lee

A Course Manager at a Nottinghamshire Club has selected a Scotts iTurf programme for his greens over competitors’ because the recommendations are backed...

in Industry News - on 29/9/09

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Established in 1928, Headfort Golf Club, in Kells, Co. Meath is one of the finest and most visually stunning 36 hole golf parkland complexes in the whole...

in Golf - on 29/9/09

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Speedcut Contractors of Oxford have been making good use of their Gwazae deep-probe aerator, which has been in action at racecourses and on sports surfaces,...

in Industry News - on 29/9/09

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Drift away ...

Syngenta application specialist, Tom Robinson, reports on the company’s application research that has identified distinct nozzles that could help turf...

in Industry News - on 29/9/09

New EU Pesticide Authorisation Regulation could prevent use of 20% of crop protection products

Chairman of the Crop Protection Association (CPA) chief executive Dominic Dyer — who led the lobbying against the controversial new legislation — warns...

in Industry News - on 28/9/09

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Four groundsmen were honoured this month at Lord’s, the home of cricket, as they each received a Cricket World® & Pitchcare Cricket Groundsman of the...

in Cricket - on 28/9/09

Rules mean umpires are seen in a bad light

It was absolutely unbelievable that Yorkshire's County Championship game with Hampshire at Headingley didn't start on time on Wednesday due to "bad light"....

in Cricket - on 28/9/09

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With unpredictable weather the only certainty on golf courses, greenkeepers need a little help to make the most of water.

in Industry News - on 28/9/09

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British Seed Houses has bucked the current trend in the UK jobs market by appointing two new personnel to strengthen its direct selling force and enhance...

in Industry News - on 27/9/09

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Premier Renovations!

Investment in a full time groundsman and a committed, forward-looking turf maintenance firm is paying off as Swindon Town’s County Ground becomes one...

in Football - on 27/9/09

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The high speed systemic activity of Banner MAXX increases the chance for green keepers and turf managers to effectively prevent Fusarium damage as growing...

in Industry News - on 27/9/09

Pest control and leisure services cut in Mole Valley

Free pest control, recycling banks, leisure and community grants and a dog warden are all set to go in a big round of service cuts at Mole Valley District...

in Local Authority - on 26/9/09

Tom’s Wembley stadium turf scholarship triumph

The 19-year-old from Dunstable in Bedfordshire has become the third winner of the prestigious scholarship scheme, which is sponsored by Toro and Lely UK...

in Football - on 26/9/09

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Golf course construction specialists Ely Golf Int. Ltd have chosen mixtures from British Seed Houses for an intriguing inland links course development...

in Industry News - on 26/9/09

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Master of all he surveys

If you're enthusiastic and motivated to learn, you might just be lucky enough to meet an individual who guides you through the early years of your working...

in Industry News - on 26/9/09