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NOSTALGIA AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE
Do mudbath pitches really add to the magic of the cup?
by TurfPro Editor, 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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CARLISLE UTD REPLACE PITCH
Turf ripped up at Brunton Park
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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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