November 2020 (Page 2)

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Q&A - Nathan O’Sullivan

Nathan O’Sullivan - he’s proud of his achievements

in Golf - on 24/11/20

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China Fleet Country Club

Set in 180 acres of exquisite countryside, on the cusp of Devon and Cornwall, China Fleet Country Club in Saltash is one of the south west’s leading...

in Golf - on 24/11/20

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Preparing a rugby pitch

The pitch at The Stoop is looking immaculate - but how does Harlequins Head Groundsman Paul Sykes go about his work?

in Rugby - on 23/11/20

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'Winter Survival Package'

Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect their immediate futures over the winter period.

in General Interest - on 23/11/20

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Royal Greens golf gem

The desert landscape presents plenty of challenges for Course Superintendent David Blair.

in Golf - on 23/11/20

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You’re hired!

Father-of-three Vince Derry lost all income in an instant after the Covid-19 outbreak hit the UK, leaving him and his family facing escalating debts.

in People - on 22/11/20

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Alan not looking back

My name is Alan Baird and I am a Greenkeeping Cadetship student studying Level 2 in Sportsturf Management at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE in Antrim.

in Golf - on 22/11/20

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Switch to battery power

A keen gardener has recently made the switch from petrol to battery power and it has proven to be no mistake! She encourages anyone still using petrol-powered...

in Parks & Gardens - on 21/11/20

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Sharrocks strengthen

Wigan, Lancashire (November 17, 2020) F. R. Sharrock Limited, have signed a partnership agreement with Aebi Schmidt UK that will see the dealer strengthen...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 21/11/20

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Controlling spending

In this article, David Jackman, operations manager at Reesink Turfcare, takes a look at how to control spending and avoid spending surprises, allocating...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 21/11/20

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Productive new Air2G2

The new Air2G2 336 is the most productive pedestrian aerator on the market, with 36-inch probe centres allowing operators to cover ground quicker with...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 20/11/20

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Johnson's for Clevedon GC

Backed with advice from two trusted industry contacts Richard Ponsford, Course Manager at Clevedon Golf Club, has been delighted with his switch to Johnsons...

in Turf & Grass Seed - on 20/11/20

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Taking on Baroness

Irelands Lincolnshire GroundCare are pleased to announce they have recently signed an agreement with Baroness to supply and support the professional range...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 20/11/20

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STIHL hedge trimmer range

STIHL has launched the new HLA 66 and HLA 86, updating its range of cordless long-reach hedge trimmers designed for landscaping professionals and...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 19/11/20

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Winter-ready with Kubota

With the worst of the winter weather ahead, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing that roads and footpaths have been cleared of snow and ice before...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 19/11/20

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Mansfield Sand helps

A new and exciting era is just around the corner for Boston United FC, and it all starts with an impressive new stadium and a Mansfield Sand Fibresand...

in Football - on 19/11/20

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Hunter hits the mark

Last year a Hunter Industries irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK, was installed at the iconic London Stadium. After seeing a number of benefits, Head...

in Football - on 18/11/20

2020 Saltex

SALTEX surveys

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has revealed its feedback from both the recent visitor and exhibitor surveys that influenced the decision to move...

in Association News - on 18/11/20

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Q&A with Greg Kilgour

Greg Kilgour - he wants to bag all the Munros (I had to Google)!

in Golf - on 18/11/20

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SRUC Elmwood Campus

Elmwood Golf is one of the premier golf and greenkeeping training facilities in the UK, owned and managed by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Elmwood...

in Golf - on 18/11/20