May 2017 (Page 5)

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SISIS Aer-Aid

Rob Duff, course manager and head greenkeeper at St Ives (Hunts) Golf Course, has praised the SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 for helping him to combat a recurring...

in Golf - on 9/5/17

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Volunteer 'sacked'

A groundsman who has dedicated half of his life to volunteering for Hull city has been left devastated after being unexpectedly 'sacked' while on...

in Football - on 8/5/17

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Burton-on-Trent benefit

Praise from the members as Burton-on-Trent Golf Club completes first stage of a comprehensive drainage programme

in Golf - on 8/5/17

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Euro pitch renovation

The Campey Turf Care Systems 2017 Euro Pitch Renovation Tour has commenced in France, with another nine countries to visit before the final date on 6th...

in Football - on 8/5/17

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Wooing the birds!

John O’Gaunt greenkeeper and ecologist, Steve Thompson, looks at three birds of prey that, with a bit of good fortune and careful planning, you should...

in Golf - on 8/5/17

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CLS Sports reinforce

Construction to plant hire group Cleveland Land Services have further strengthened its burgeoning CLS Sports division with the appointment of David Fearn...

in Industry News - on 7/5/17

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Bartram Mowers celebrates

Bartram Mowers of Bluebell Road Norwich is celebrating the achievement of two milestones this year, with its 45th year of trading and the renewal of the...

in Industry News - on 7/5/17

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Swindon look to future

Recently relegated League One football club Swindon Town has secured a site with the intention of building a new training centre

in Industry News - on 6/5/17

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Free AeroQuick demo

GreenTek, world leaders in greens mower attachments, is offering free demonstrations for its AeroQuick and other grass maintenance products

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 6/5/17

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Ascot take the Plaudits

This week, the Ascot grounds team took a short break from their race day duties to receive the 2016 Racecourse Groundstaff of the Year award. Ascot were...

in Industry News - on 5/5/17

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New formula Ecoplug Max

Removal of stumps and tree clearance is now easier and more efficient in a wider range of situations with a new formulation for Monsanto’s Ecoplug...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 5/5/17

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Q&A - Denise Fitzsimons

Denise Fitzsimons - a few drinks, Irish music and Channing Tatum - what could be better?

in Golf - on 5/5/17

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A woman can’t handle it!

Denise Fitzsimons shares her experience of working at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, thanks to The Ohio State Program. She reckons she’s living “the...

in Golf - on 5/5/17

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Maesdu opt for Toro

Parkland-links Maesdu Golf Club brings in Toro to reduce fuel consumption

in Golf - on 4/5/17

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Join the team at Spey

BIGGA members are being invited to gain tournament experience by applying to join the team at Spey Valley, Aviemore, for the 2017 Scottish Hydro Challenge...

in Golf - on 4/5/17

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New disc-blade sharpener

British woodchipper manufacturers GreenMech have introduced their own disc-blade sharpening unit for users to quickly sharpen their GreenMech blades and...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 4/5/17

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Two GreenFields pitches

After the successful installation of their stadium and training pitches, top English football club Charlton Athletic F.C. has once again selected GreenFields...

in Football - on 3/5/17

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Festival of Cricket plans

The London Stadium is moving closer to hosting two matches over a weekend in the 2019 World Cup, creating what the England and Wales Cricket Board hopes...

in Cricket - on 3/5/17

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Tony Sinclair wins award

Manchester United registered a win on home soil ahead of Sunday's clash with Swansea City, without even kicking a ball

in Industry News - on 3/5/17

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Don't swallow!

When the European Chemicals Agency published its ‘must read’ report on the safety of rubber crumb infill, certain quarters saw this as a green light...

in Industry News - on 3/5/17