With the news that MCC Head Groundsman, Mick Hunt is to retire at the end of this year, TurfPro Consultant Editor, Chris Biddle, has penned this appreciation.

Simon Tullett, founder of STM Co Ltd of Warwickshire, a supplier of SCAG equipment, died in hospital recently.

It was widely reported last week that an East Devon District Council employee 'misunderstood' his job and completely mowed flat a meadow being watched for a national survey.

Celebrating the achievements of volunteer and professional grounds teams, as well as community clubs and national stadia, the awards take place on the first night of SALTEX.

Reesink Turfcare have presented awards for Outstanding Performances in the three areas of Service, Parts and Skills, as well as recognising an overall Dealer of the Year.

When the Madejski Stadium underwent its first major pitch reconstruction for ten years contractors, MJ Abbott and Premier Pitches, worked closely together during the time-critical period.

Designed to meet requests from groundsmen in Europe and the USA, Allett  say the C27 offers ‘Quick Cartridge’ options.

Aim of new website is to simplify the process of selecting the most appropriate grass seeds, wildflower mixtures and fertiliser options.

Course manager Sid Arrowsmith said investment was intended to make the water good enough quality to irrigate the course.