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13, July 2015
Toro Student Greenkeeper finalists; Balmers expand; summer water use; budget costs landscapers
IN THIS ISSUE
TORO STUDENT GREENKEEPER OF THE YEAR
BALMERS GM TO EXPAND INTO WEST YORKSHIRE
HEAT IS ON FOR WATER USE
BALI SAYS BUDGET A MIXED BAG FOR MEMBERS
FIRST NEW MACHINES FOR 10 YEARS
NEW PELLENC DEALER FOR WEST MIDS
NICK MARTIN RETURNS TO EVERRIS
CWC APPOINT AREA MANAGER
DEERE EXTENDS PGA RELATIONSHIP
IMPROVEMENTS TOUCH DOWN ON GRASS RUNWAYS
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
ANNOUNCEMENT
TurfPro and Service Dealer magazines

 
Duncan Murray-Clarke (left) with Chris Biddle
New ownership of TurfPro and Service Dealer magazines announced.

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TURF LIFE
. . with TurfPro editor, Steve Gibbs

 
Steve Gibbs
Unfair criticism of Glamorgan's pitch abounded last week after Day One of the first Ashes Test, with little regard for home advantage.

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NEWS
TORO STUDENT GREENKEEPER OF THE YEAR
Six finalists have been announced

 
Toro Greenkeeper of the Year finalists have been announced
BIGGA has anounced the six finalists who will be competing for the title of Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year.

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BALMERS GM TO EXPAND INTO WEST YORKSHIRE
Opening a second outlet in Wakefield

 
L-R: Joanne Balmer-Smith, Thomas Balmer, Mark Balmer, Ann Balmer and David Balmer
Burnley-based dealers will take over the area currently managed by Bob Wild Grass Machinery Ltd at the end of September.

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HEAT IS ON FOR WATER USE
Sportsturf under spotlight in dry weather

 
Daniel Lightfoot
Daniel Lightfoot from Syngenta has some tips for Turf Professionals managing their surfaces during the hot summer.

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BALI SAYS BUDGET A MIXED BAG FOR MEMBERS
Landscapers facing increased costs

 
George Osborne
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) has issued a statement saying that George Osborne's budget will mean increased costs for their members.

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FIRST NEW MACHINES FOR 10 YEARS
Golf club benefits from lease agreement

 
L-R: Jamie Greenslade (deputy head greenkeeper) and Karen Rix (club secretary)
A trio of new Toros have already made a positive impact on Shirehampton Park Golf Club's beautifully maintained course.

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NEW PELLENC DEALER FOR WEST MIDS
Appointed by Etesia

 
Midlands Groundscare Machinery have taken on the Pellenc range
Midlands Groundscare Machinery (MGM), a new independent groundscare company based in Solihull, will be selling the battery-powered range of products.

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NICK MARTIN RETURNS TO EVERRIS
As a Technical Area Sales Manager

 
Nick Martin
Will be responsible for the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and West London areas.

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CWC APPOINT AREA MANAGER
For Glasgow and North West Scotland

 
Richard Newall
Complete Weed Control has announced the appointment of Richard Newall.

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DEERE EXTENDS PGA RELATIONSHIP
A title sponsor until 2023

 
John Deere Classic
John Deere will continue as a title sponsor of professional golf as a result of a seven-year extension which has been announced.

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IMPROVEMENTS TOUCH DOWN ON GRASS RUNWAYS
At City Airport, Manchester

 
After Renovation - Runway 26R
Lee Pattison, Facilities Manager for the grass runways for light aircraft, has benefited from advice and service from DLF.

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