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17, July 2017
Robots mowing parks; BIGGA announce first speakers; Brexit to impact turf export costs; Amenity Forum publish report
IN THIS ISSUE
ROBOTS TO MOW PARKS
BIGGA ANNOUNCE FIRST SPEAKERS
BREXIT TO INCREASE TURF IMPORT COSTS INTO IRELAND
ANNUAL REPORT PUBLISHED
GEARING UP FOR EPIC CHARITY MOWER DRIVE
SHERRIFF ACQUIRES IN SCOTLAND
KUBOTA STRENGTHEN MARKETING TEAM
FIVE NEW RECRUITS FOR REESINK'S SERVICE BRANCH
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
ROBOPOCALYPSE NOW?
Automated commercial mowing trials
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
Steve Gibbs
With the news that robotic mowing pilot schemes in our capital's parks are being launched, should human turf professionals be nervous?

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NEWS
ROBOTS TO MOW PARKS
Husqvarna launch schemes in Edinburgh & London

 
Husqvarna Automower robotic lawnmowers have been installed in various locations across each city
Trial will take place in the two capitals over the next five months, designed to improve productivity and sustainability in parks across the country - a first for the UK.

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BIGGA ANNOUNCE FIRST SPEAKERS
For January's Continue To Learn

 
Continue To Learn
As well as speaker announcments, BIGGA also reveal the launch of a new event, tailored specifically for young greenkeepers during BTME at Harrogate.

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BREXIT TO INCREASE TURF IMPORT COSTS INTO IRELAND
Warning from Croke Park head

 
Croke Park
Croke Park stadium director Peter McKenna has given an interview stating that Brexit could add hundreds of thousands of euros in grass costs for the stadium every year.

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ANNUAL REPORT PUBLISHED
By Amenity Forum

 
Amenity Forum's Annual Report
Report refering to Amenity Forum's activities over past 12 months and looking ahead at some of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector is availabe online.

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GEARING UP FOR EPIC CHARITY MOWER DRIVE
In aid of Alzheimer’s Society

 
HMP Kirkham prison officer Andy Maxfield at Blackburn Rovers' training ground with some players
Andy Maxfield who aims to set a new Guinness World Record by driving from John O’Groats to Land’s End on a John Deere lawn tractor, has visited Blackburn Rovers as he makes his final preparations.

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SHERRIFF ACQUIRES IN SCOTLAND
Terra Firma (Scotland) Ltd

 
Sherriff Amenity
Sherriff Amenity has acquired one of Scotland’s largest specialist suppliers to the amenity and local authority markets. 

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KUBOTA STRENGTHEN MARKETING TEAM
Four new appointments

 
L-R: Victoria Nemar, Sophie Sprowell, Karen Tipping, Shannon O'Connor, Caroline Brown
Caroline Brown, Shannon O’Connor, Sophie Sprowell and Victoria Nemar have bolstered the team.

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FIVE NEW RECRUITS FOR REESINK'S SERVICE BRANCH
New members join the team in St Neots

 
From left: Reesink East Anglian branch new team members, Matt Thomas, Liam Pindred, Stuart Hall, Andy Carpenter and Keith Knight on the far right. Second from right stands existing team member Matt Ragus
Service manager, parts supervisor and technician roles filled at Reesink Turfcare's East Anglia depot.

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