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11, January 2016
Carlisle replace pitch; flood damage rescue; fine over mower injury; BIGGA's ecology focus; Amenity Forum events
IN THIS ISSUE
CARLISLE UTD REPLACE PITCH
FLOOD-DAMAGED PITCH RESCUED
HOUSING TRUST FINED OVER WORKER'S MOWER INJURY
ECOLOGY FOCUS AT BIGGA
NEW ROUND OF AMENITY FORUM EVENTS
KNOWLEDGEBASE LAUNCHED BY ARIENS
ETESIA ANNOUNCE FINANCE OPTIONS
EXPERTS WARN ON TOPSOIL STANDARDS
DEALER OPTS FOR SUZUKI
CLUB HAS REMEDY FOR HIGH TIDES
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
NOSTALGIA AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE
Do mudbath pitches really add to the magic of the cup?
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
Steve Gibbs

Congratulations to the groundstaff and volunteers who got FA Cup ties played in less than desirable conditions this weekend, but commentators should be wary of over romanticising such scenes.

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NEWS
CARLISLE UTD REPLACE PITCH
Turf ripped up at Brunton Park

 
Work on Carlise's pitch is underway
Work on the flood-damged surface at Carlisle Utd's Brunton Park started last week, with costs expected to be in the region of £150,000.

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FLOOD-DAMAGED PITCH RESCUED
Pioneering project is a UK first

 
Turf Muncher in action
A flood-damaged All Weather Pitch that seemed destined for landfill was rescued thanks to a ground-breaking project - the first of its kind in the UK.

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HOUSING TRUST FINED OVER WORKER'S MOWER INJURY
Hand mangled by ride-on blade

 
X-ray of injured man’s damaged hand
A Tameside housing trust has been fined after a worker suffered severe injuries to his left hand when it was struck by a metal blade on a ride-on mower. 

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ECOLOGY FOCUS AT BIGGA
Newly created Sustainability Executive role

 
James Hutchinson
James Hutchinson has joined the staff at BIGGA, previously having held the title of Environmental Officer at St Andrews.

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NEW ROUND OF AMENITY FORUM EVENTS
Free updating sessions

 
Amenity Forum Updating Events
Events designed to provide updates on policy issues, education and training and sprayer testing and operation. 

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KNOWLEDGEBASE LAUNCHED BY ARIENS
New online support

 
Knowledgebase
Using specially designed software the company is able to provide both end-users and dealers with 24-hour access to support materials. 

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ETESIA ANNOUNCE FINANCE OPTIONS
Lease and hire purchase

 
Etesia have announced finance options
Etesia UK has announced affordable lease and hire purchase finance options to allow its customers flexibility when purchasing new machinery.

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EXPERTS WARN ON TOPSOIL STANDARDS
Not enough alone for many schemes

 
Constructed soil profile on QEOP
Soil scientists Tim O’Hare Associates have warned specifiers and contractors not to rely solely on the British Standard for Topsoil (BS3882:2015), and particularly for more difficult schemes.

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DEALER OPTS FOR SUZUKI
Formally multi-franchise

 
L-R: Guthrie James, Andrew James, Adam James, Selwyn James, Alan Bates of E.T. James & Sons
A Suzuki dealer since 1963 E.T. James & Sons in Rhayader, Wales have now chosen the manufacturer as their sole ATV supplier.

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CLUB HAS REMEDY FOR HIGH TIDES
ICL expertise praised by greenkeeper

 
Newburgh Golf Course
Overlooking the North Sea, Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club in Aberdeenshire faces the wrath of the ocean’s high tides from time to time.

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