June 2017 (Page 2)

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Tigers development plan

A 165-room hotel is at the centre of a £22m (US$28.1m, €25.1m) development being proposed by Leicester Tigers.

in Rugby - on 24/6/17

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Albert Francis MBE R.I.P.

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved charity champion described as “irreplaceable” by those who knew him best.

in Industry News - on 24/6/17

Royal Norwich Golf Club breaking ground at Weston Park

Weston build begins

Royal Norwich Golf Club Limited has broken ground at their new venue in Lenwade following the appointment of course contractors MJ Abbott to begin the...

in Golf - on 23/6/17

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ECB install hybrid pitch

The ECB have installed two groundbreaking “hybrid” pitches at the National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough, having been inspired by the...

in Cricket - on 23/6/17

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INNSA Code of Practice

New document provides a comprehensive guide to managing this most difficult of weeds, as well as in-depth, up-to-date information on legislation, pesticides...

in Industry News - on 23/6/17

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Overcome the crisis?

Could the reason some golf clubs have financial problems be due to incorrect and excessive expectations from members regarding the maintenance of their...

in Golf - on 23/6/17

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Sport Wales' £3m fund

Community groups, sports clubs and businesses have the chance to bid for a portion of a £3m physical activity fund being made available by Sport...

in Industry News - on 22/6/17

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SCG's Parker stands down

Outgoing SCG curator frustrated by criticism and increased speculation around state of Test pitches

in Industry News - on 22/6/17

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ATT SMARTUltraGroomer™

To provide a more even transition between Bent and Poa grasses in the greens surfaces, Ely City Golf Club have invested in a set of SMARTUltraGroomer™...

in Golf - on 22/6/17

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Brexit bee health

As Brexit talks got underway this week, the Green Party has warned that the UK’s exit from the EU could be a threat to pollinating species like...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 21/6/17

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Commonwealth Games bid

Plans to create the UK's largest permanent athletics stadium are at the heart of Birmingham's bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

in Multi-sports venues - on 21/6/17

Ecclesall After 9

New for Old at Ecclesall

Ecclesall Lawn Tennis Club in Sheffield has enlisted the help of Replay Maintenance to bring some much needed TLC to its 4 artificial grass courts to bring...

in Tennis - on 21/6/17

Basingstoke featured article

Grounds Training

Grounds Training was established ten years ago to provide a complete and unique service delivering training courses for the sports turf industry. In addition...

in Football - on 21/6/17

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Trapped salmon returned

Fish that became stranded on a Moray golf course following heavy rain have been returned to the River Spey

in Industry News - on 20/6/17

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North-west cities unite

Liverpool, Everton and the city of Manchester have joined forces in an effort to bring the 2022 Commonwealth Games to Merseyside - with the Goodison club’s...

in Industry News - on 20/6/17

Allett at Hazlegrove

Allett cuts Hazlegrove

Hazlegrove Independent Prep School has chosen Allett mowers, a C-24 and a Buffalo 34, for cutting the finer sports turf surfaces and lawns, with the added...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 20/6/17

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Giant Mow-na Lisa

Dvorak, the Czech-based manufacturer of the Spider range of remote-controlled slope mowers, has launched its first global social media campaign featuring...

in Industry News - on 19/6/17

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Biplane at Westhoughton!

A pilot had to make an emergency landing on a golf course when his biplane reportedly developed a mechanical problem

in Industry News - on 19/6/17

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10% off the Etesia Donky

Etesia UK has announced that the Donky electric wheelbarrow is now available with a 10% price discount

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 19/6/17

PGA Centenary 9th medium

Gary Silcock interview

Gary Silcock, Director of Golf at Gleneagles talks about the significant enhancements that have been made to the golf courses on the Perthshire Estate,...

in Golf - on 19/6/17