Lords to get hybrid pitch; new pitch for Wembley, USA trip prize for sprayer operators; Kit worth tens of thousands stolen.

ARTIFICIAL RESEARCH
Ongoing investigation required
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs

As part of a recently published Action Plan on injuries in the rugby world, a section of the report called for more data to be collected on the impact that artificial surfaces have on player safety.

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LORD'S TO INSTALL HYBRID PITCH
Possible use by Middlesex for one-day game this year.

Lord's is set to be the first UK cricket ground host a first-class game on a hybrid pitch

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COMPLETE NEW PITCH FOR WEMBLEY AHEAD OF EURO 2020
Whole pitch to be replaced for first time in 10 years

Complete new pitch installation scheduled for November, ahead of Wembley hosting seven matches of Euro 2020, including the semi-finals and final

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USA TRIP UP FOR GRABS FOR 2018 SPRAYER WINNER
Operator of the Year competition launched

Nominations are now open for the Amenity Forum Sprayer Operator of the Year 2018, with prizes on offer including trips to industry events in California or Kentucky.

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Dr Ruth Mann, Head of research at STRI with the winner of the 2017 Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year, Nathan Hume at BTME in January

EQUIPMENT WORTH TENS OF THOUSANDS STOLEN
From mid-Wales dealer

£5000 reward offered by RVW Pugh Ltd, who have fallen victim to thieves stealing specialist Fendt equipment from tractors worth in excess of £20,000.

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HYDE PARK UNDERGOES DECOMPACTION TREATMENT
Terrain Aeration provided services

Company called in to relieve compaction of soil at Hyde Park using its Airforce Terralift and SuperScamper machines.

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INVESTMENT PAYS OFF FOR ASTON
Savings made in long run

Malcolm Edwards, Head Groundsman of Aston University Recreation Centre in Great Barr, Birmingham has chosen to make a capital investment in a Trilo C15.

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L-R: Jon Proffitt of Trilo with Head Groundsman, Malcolm Edwards

HONDA TEASES NEW MEAN MOWER
Looking to reclaim world record

Honda is building a new Mean Mower in a bid to reclaim the title as the world's fastest lawnmower.