July 2021 (Page 2)

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PNE’s pitches boosted

Pete Ashworth, Head Groundsman at Preston North End FC, has revealed how products from Mansfield Sand play a role in achieving consistently good playing...

in Football - on 22/7/21

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Andy Fogarty interview

Andy Fogarty, Head Groundsman at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, has a trophy cabinet full of accolades including ECB ‘Groundsman of the Year’ four...

in Cricket - on 22/7/21

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Ham's toxic row!

London's last polo ground where Princes William and Harry have both played chukkas is branded 'gross' for digging up its plastic exercise track and leaving...

in Synthetics - on 21/7/21

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Investment built to last

One of the largest grounds maintenance and landscaping firms in the East of England, CGM Group based in Downham Market, Norfolk, has purchased four Toro...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 21/7/21

Melanoma

Skin Cancer

An interesting subject was bought to my attention the other day; skin cancer or melanoma as it is often known. So, are we, as outdoor workers, at a higher...

in Editorial - on 20/7/21

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Festival of Turf latest

The Festival of Turf is taking place at the Warwickshire Event Centre, which is centrally located in the Midlands, on the outskirts of Royal Leamington...

in Exhibition News - on 20/7/21

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School field sales

Sales of school playing fields hit a three-year high last year, it has emerged, on the same day Boris Johnson pledged tens of millions for new football...

in Schools & Colleges - on 19/7/21

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Trevor's new role

Reesink Turfcare’s new East Anglian branch in Burwell between Cambridge and Newmarket, which will open this autumn, has appointed its branch manager....

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 19/7/21

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Dennis E-Series is here

A number of industry press recently visited the Dennis & SISIS headquarters in Derbyshire to receive an exclusive look at the company’s new and exciting...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 19/7/21

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The new Kubota L2 series

For daily, demanding tasks you need a tractor that won’t let you down. The new L2 Series offering includes three premium specification utility tractors,...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 19/7/21

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Investment in grassroots

The Prime Minister has announced an additional £50 million in grassroots football pitches, to boost the wave of national interest in EURO 2020 and Women’s...

in Football - on 18/7/21

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Rye mix hailed ‘amazing’

As the only club in Essex to make it onto the England Top 100 list, Thorndon Park in Ingrave has a reputation to uphold for its putt-perfect greens and...

in Golf - on 18/7/21

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Never pays to cut corners

Nothing is more important than keeping machines running, which is why the role of servicing and maintenance is key to the success of every business. From...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 17/7/21

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Toro's Open support

Royal St George’s has undergone months of preparations to welcome players, spectators and members of the media for The 149th Open and ably assisting...

in Golf - on 17/7/21

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Superb PRO 34R performs

Two Dennis PRO 34R rotary mowers are going above and beyond their duties at Bromsgrove School according to head groundsperson Richard Hare.

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 16/7/21

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3G pitch plans on pause

Controversial plans to build a new 3G football pitch in Hucknall have been put on ice. The plans were for a full-sized 3G football pitch, plus a modular...

in Football - on 16/7/21

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To renovate or not ...

When Covid forced the UK into lockdown in April 2020 and a subsequent suspension of professional football, clubs at all levels were faced with a serious...

in Football - on 16/7/21

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Excellence paves the way

Radley College extends its relationship with Toro. World-class sporting facilities are one of the cornerstones of prestigious boys’ school, Radley College...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 15/7/21

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SGL TurfPod

Data driven decisions usually result in a higher grass quality and more efficient use of resources. Yet, many clubs do not have the budget to make big...

in Industry News - on 15/7/21

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JD Championship treble

Scottish John Deere dealers Thomas Sherriff & Co and Double A will complete a unique treble this summer as they provide vital tournament support for the...

in Golf - on 15/7/21