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03, April 2017
Rugby players 'burnt' by 3G; Parks offered edger loan; Garden Trader site live; Article 50 reaction from Amenity Forum
IN THIS ISSUE
RUGBY PLAYERS 'BURNT' BY 3G PITCH
PARKS OFFERED EDGER LOAN
GARDEN TRADER SITE NOW LIVE
ARTICLE 50 REACTION
ETESIA APPOINT NEW DEALERS
LIGHTNING DESTROYS CONTROLLER
RIDE & DRIVE DAY ON SKYE
AMENITY FORUM'S CAMPAIGN STEPS UP
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
SHARING & CROWDFUNDING
The new way for park maintenance?
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
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A couple of ideas were highlighted this past week which may well be an indication as to how looking after parks in the future could be funded.


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NEWS
RUGBY PLAYERS 'BURNT' BY 3G PITCH
Investigation launched into surface

 
Pictures of the burns were posted by Merthyr's coach Lee Jarvis to social media
A Welsh rugby coach posted photographs on social media of burns his players received playing on Pontypridd RFC's artificial pitch - sparking an investigation by the WRU.

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PARKS OFFERED EDGER LOAN
By GroundsCare Products

 
TurfTeq Edging machine
After reading TurfPro's editorial on parks suffering from budget cuts last week, Paul Errington of GroundsCare Products got in touch with a special offer for local authorities.

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GARDEN TRADER SITE NOW LIVE
Helping landcare professionals identify their nearest specialist equipment dealers

 
Garden Trader
A new website called Garden Trader is now live which can introduce professional consumers to their local specialist dealer for sales and service advice.

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ARTICLE 50 REACTION
From chairman of the Amenity Forum

 
Amenity spraying
John Moverley addresses how many professionals have sought clarification on how Brexit might impact upon the area of weed, pest and disease control.

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ETESIA APPOINT NEW DEALERS
Three join network

 
Etesia's new dealers
Etesia UK has announced that Forest Park and Gardens, Mowers UK and Blakewell Services will be distributing the company’s complete product range. 

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LIGHTNING DESTROYS CONTROLLER
Golf Club's irrigation system burnt out

 
Warrington Golf Club course manager John McLoughlin (left) with Bailoy’s Phil Chadwick demonstrating the club’s Bailoy system
When Warrington Golf Club’s course was struck by lightning, the voltage burnt out its irrigation controller and the club turned to manufacturer of their 30 year old system, Bailoy, to help them.

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RIDE & DRIVE DAY ON SKYE
For Polaris dealer

 
Polaris dealer Jansvans
Polaris dealer Jansvans will hold a Ride and Drive Day on the 12th April from 10am to 6pm on grounds adjacent to their Portree premises.

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AMENITY FORUM'S CAMPAIGN STEPS UP
Website launched for GetMoving

 
Infographic and edugraphic materials have been produced for the GetMoving campaign
Raising awareness of how important and essential weed, pest and disease management is for maintaining safe, healthy and fit for purpose amenity spaces.

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