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04, July 2016
4G funding for Pontypridd; Wimbledon applies science; Deere expand Gator range; Bainbridge course reaches Euro tour standards
IN THIS ISSUE
FUNDING FOR 4G AT PONTYPRIDD
HOW SCIENCE IS STOPPING WIMBLEDON COURTS STRESSING OUT
IOG RESPOND TO BREXIT
JOHN DEERE EXPAND GATOR RANGE
BAINBRIDGE COURSE UP TO EUROPEAN TOUR STANDARDS
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE TUTOR ELECTED PRESIDENT
WATER CONSERVATION E-LEARNING COURSE
RUGBY SCHOOL MAKE IMPRESSION
BASSETLAW DC FULLY REPLACE FLEET
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
TECHNOLOGY TO THE FORE
Groundsmanship at the cutting edge
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
Steve Gibbs
Despite negative publicity for the profession which dodgy pitches at televised tournaments can bring, there are industry professionals and associations spreading the word about the cutting edge nature of the industry.

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NEWS
FUNDING FOR 4G AT PONTYPRIDD
Finance package put together

 
Pontypridd's ground has been the scene of some very muddy encounters
Ambitious £500,000 plans to transform Pontypridd RFC's Sardis Road rugby ground with a 4G pitch have taken a giant step forward thanks to a funding package.

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HOW SCIENCE IS STOPPING WIMBLEDON COURTS STRESSING OUT
Fascinating Radio 4 interview

 
Wimbledon
Neil Stubley gave a fascinating interview to Radio 4 recently discussing the scientific research which has gone into creating the grass surfaces at the Championships this year.

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IOG RESPOND TO BREXIT
Pledge to support members

 
Geoff Webb
Geoff Webb, CEO of the IOG issued a statement last week, following the UK's exit from the European Union, saying they remain 'open for business'.

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JOHN DEERE EXPAND GATOR RANGE
Three new models added

 
John Deere XUV 590i Gator
John Deere has added three new models to its growing Gator crossover 4x4 utility vehicle range for 2016, including a more affordable mid-size machine.

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BAINBRIDGE COURSE UP TO EUROPEAN TOUR STANDARDS
With help from Headland Amenity

 
 Estates Manager Matthew Cropper
In August this year Heythrop Park Resort and Golf Club will be playing host to the Bridgestone Challenge, part of the European Tour, on the Bainbridge Course.

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MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE TUTOR ELECTED PRESIDENT
Of European Turfgrass Society

 
The newly elected committee of the ETS with Stewart Brown in the centre
Senior HE Lecturer, Stewart Brown, will hold the prestigious post for the next four years after being voted into the role at a meeting of the Society's General Assembly recently.

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WATER CONSERVATION E-LEARNING COURSE
Industry bodies team up

 
Water conservation e-learning course
Course provides professionals with a better understanding of efficient and responsible use of water.

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RUGBY SCHOOL MAKE IMPRESSION
With INFiNiSystem investment

 
Head Groundsman James Mead
Head Groundsman, James Mead, praises ATT system which prestigious school has been using this season.

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BASSETLAW DC FULLY REPLACE FLEET
Tackling a multitude of diverse grassy areas

 
Keith Somers, Operational Services Manager (Hort), seated, with, from left, Julian Elwood, Lely’s Stewart Jeffs and Trevor Payne
Muliti-purpurse Toro mowers see North Nottinghamshire counciil tackle both light trimming and large overgrown areas.

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NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF LANDSCAPE COMBINATIONS WITH AMAZONE
Amazone GBK seeding combinations have been greening up the open spaces across Britain since 1996

 
Amazone GNK20
As football and rugby seasons come to an end and the wear and tear of intensive use of sports pitches starting to show, it is time to start considering the post-season maintenance programme.  Overseeding with an Amazone GBK offers cost effective results without the need to re-seed.
Make the most of our 20th anniversary discounts by enjoying an additional 1% discount off for each of the years they have been in action.

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