Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
SPARE A THOUGHT FOR THE TURF PROFESSIONALS!
This festival season
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

Many of our colleagues will be preparing sports pitches for the Christmas season sports calendar and this time of the year brings with it many challenges, especially coping with the weather.

 

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NEWS
2.5% PAY RISE FOR GROUNDS STAFF RECOMMENDED
By the IOG

In this week's WEB ONLY story, the IOG also says the amount paid in recognition of IOG qualifications should increase to £600 per band to ensure an ongoing focus on training and professional development.

 

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The IOG is recommending a 2.5 per cent increase in grounds staff’s national minimum salary bands for 2020.
CATCH UP WITH LOZ'S SALTEX INTERVIEWS
All here for your viewing pleasure!

Catch up with TurfPro editor, Laurence Gale's interviews with key industry figures and manufacturer representatives, conducted at SALTEX 2019, courtesy of our YouTube channel.

 

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Keith Kent, ex-RFU, talking to TurfPro editor Laurence Gale
BERNHARD TO FOCUS ON EDUCATION
At the Golf Industry Show

For the first time in over 30 years, Bernhard and Company will not display equipment at GIS in Orlando in 2020 - instead, it will work with the GCSAA on various initiatives.

 

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Bernhard education
SHERRIFF ACQUIRES GREENLAY
Dealership takes trading outlets to seven

John Deere agricultural and turf dealer Thomas Sherriff & Co Ltd, whose headquarters are based at Haddington in East Lothian, has bought the professional turf business of Greenlay Ltd in Cramlington, south Northumberland.

 

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Thomas Sherriff & Co Ltd managing director Colin Weatherhead (far right) with Sherriff Cramlington outlet manager Eric Pattinson (far left) and some of the team at the dealership’s Northumberland premises
A GOOD YEAR FOR GOLF PARTICIPATION REPORTED
By the UK Golf Federation

At the Federation's recent board meeting it was said that 2019 had been a good season for business, with many golfing facilities seeing growth in the numbers participating in various activities.

 

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2019 has been a good year for golf participation
BTME 2020 LAUNCH APP
Keep up to date with developments

In the build up to January's BTME, visitors have the ability to stay up to date with all developments by downloading the show's app.

 

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BTME 2020 app
CHANGES TO KUBOTA'S GROUNDCARE DIVISION LEADERSHIP
Retirements and promotion announced

Adrian Langmead, business development manager and Tom Dunlop, dealer manager are retiring while Tim Yates, existing product and key account manager, is promoted to business development manager.

 

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Tim Yates is promoted to business development manager
CAMPEY SPONSOR YOUNGSTERS FOR WINTER
Kidsgrove Athletic Blues U8’s

Campey Turf Care Systems is helping a team of young footballers keep warm over winter as the team's new coat sponsor.

 

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Campey Turf Care Systems are Kidsgrove Athletic Blues U8’s new coat sponsor
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TurfPro editor, Laurence Gale
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