Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
SELLING OUR SECTOR
Need to shout the benefits
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

One of the biggest problems our industry faces is that we have failed to portray the real benefits of working in our sector on a national level.

 

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VIEWPOINT
PAYING THEIR WAY
Low wages is the bane of the industry
by Laurence Gale, TurfPro editor

For me it is one of the worst traits of our industry that we are one of the lowest paid professions.

 

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THE TURFPRO FILES
A BUZZ FROM DOING THE JOB
Wide experience of the turf grass industry
by Laurence Gale, TurfPro editor

Next in our regular series of the TurfPro Files, we hear from Andrew Turnbull, Turf Agronomist.

 

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Andrew Turnbull, Turf Agronomist
NEWS
STANDING AGAINST SUICIDE
Bayer collaborates with CALM

Our first WEB ONLY story this week is following growing concern in the industry around mental health in the turf and amenity sectors, Bayer has teamed up with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to raise awareness of the support they can offer to anyone struggling.

 

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Bayer collaborates with CALM
GMA RECOMMEND 1.2% PAY RISE
For 2021

Our next WEB ONLY story is following research commissioned by the Grounds Management Association, conducted by Myriad Research, a recommendation of a 1.2% increase in pay for all grounds people is being made.

 

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The GMA are recommending a 1.2% pay increase
CORONA UPDATE
From sports' governing bodies

A round up of the guidance offered by the various governing bodies in light of recent developments.

 

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Corona update
UK PESTICIDE SURVEY
Now live

An important survey is being undertaken by government to gain information on the use of pesticides, in which the Amenity Forum is encouraging turf professionals to participate.

 

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An important pesticide survey is underway
T H WHITE GROUNDCARE ON THE MOVE
Reading branch relocating to Stockbridge

T H White’s Groundcare Division is changing the way it serves its customers in the Reading and Berkshire area.

 

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T H White's Stockbridge site where the Reading branch will be locating
DAVID BRIGGS
Campey Turf Care Systems announce sad passing

It is with deepest regret that Campey Turf Care Systems have announced the passing, just before Christmas, of David Briggs, who had been suffering with Parkinson’s’ disease. 

 

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David Briggs
DOE SHOW TO TAKE PLACE ONLINE
61st edition will be different

The Doe Show will take place online this year between 25th January and 4th February.

 

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The Doe Show will not take place in its normal format this year
HAYTER DONATE HARRIER
To grounds team at Copped Hall

Hayter have donated a brand new Harrier 56 Pro to the team of volunteers managing the grounds at Epping-based charity, Copped Hall Estate.

 

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Hayter's Matthew Coleman hands over the mower to Copped Hall's Stephen Potts
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EDITOR'S BLOG ARCHIVE
Catch up with Laurence Gale's recent blogs

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