September 2020 (Page 1)

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Kickstart Scheme

The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.

in Training & Education - on 30/9/20

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The first of many ...

Drayton Park Golf Club a course for all abilities designed and set out by James Braid, a five-time winner of the British Open Golf Championship, has recently...

in Golf - on 30/9/20

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PBR150 makes the grade

With two major soft-landscaping projects in the diary, the decision to purchase a Power Box Rake 150 (PBR150) from BLEC was a timely one for Worcester...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 29/9/20

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BIGGA teams up with GCSA

This autumn BIGGA is proud to partner with the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association in an online conference to satisfy members’ ongoing...

in Training & Education - on 29/9/20

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Peace of mind for Bentham

Lancashire’s Bentham Golf Club has chosen a Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8 HD to help its team make the most of weather windows

in Golf - on 28/9/20

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Grassroots clubs closures

A new report out today has revealed the shocking reality the UK’s grassroots football clubs are facing due to the Covid pandemic - with 10% fearing closure...

in Football - on 28/9/20

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Q&A with Mark Goddard

Come up and see me, make me smile!

in Cricket - on 28/9/20

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All smiles at Driffield

After a delayed meeting due to the Covid-19 crisis, Lee Williams, finally caught up with Mark Goddard, the club’s Head Groundsman and his right-hand...

in Cricket - on 28/9/20

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A superb innings

From historic matches to some of the greatest players to ever wear whites, Kidderminster Cricket Club’s Chester Road home has hosted them all.

in Cricket - on 27/9/20

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Hammers bring fans closer

KSS are working with London Stadium 185 (LS185) and London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) on the reconfiguration of London Stadium, delivering two...

in Football - on 27/9/20

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New stadium for Louth GAA

Louth GAA in the Republic of Ireland confirmed last week that the Club has been granted planning permission for the development of a new 14,000-capacity...

in Stadium News - on 26/9/20

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CEO & Board out at B&S

Briggs & Stratton announced on Tuesday this week (September 22nd 2020) that KPS Capital Partners, LP through a newly formed affiliate, has acquired substantially...

in Industry News - on 26/9/20

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Mayor opens new facility

The Mayor of Watford has formally opened new and upgraded facilities at West Herts Sports Club

in Synthetics - on 26/9/20

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Just the beginning

When you hear of St. George’s Park, you immediately think of the home of England football – twenty-seven teams to be precise! It lies within 330-acres...

in Football - on 26/9/20

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Sprayer testing changes

As part of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD), pesticide application equipment (PAE) testing became a legal requirement in 2016. Any machine applying...

in Industry News - on 25/9/20

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Walton Heath fleet deal

Walton Heath Golf Club has had Toro machinery in its fleet of greenkeeping machinery for decades, but after seeing the benefits a Toro package deal would...

in Golf - on 25/9/20

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'Turned’ out nice again

The school of thought on grass cutting continually undergoes many changes in direction with a drift again at the moment towards cut and collect. No matter...

in Golf - on 25/9/20

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Kubota upgrades G-Series

Building on its reputation for developing innovative solutions for customers in the Groundcare market, Kubota is pleased to announce the launch of its...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 24/9/20

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New from Aspen Fuel

To meet the ever-growing demand from commercial customers, Aspen Fuel have announced the introduction of two new package sizes to their range of 2-stroke...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 24/9/20

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Winged Foot GC: US Open

An in-depth look at the day to day operations of the course maintenance crew at Winged Foot Golf Club leading up to the 2020 U.S. Open.

in Golf - on 23/9/20