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29, May 2017
Open spaces protected; students help prepare Wembley; STRI expand team; golf academy changes maintenance
IN THIS ISSUE
OPEN SPACES PROTECTED
STUDENTS UP FOR THE CUP!
STRI GROUP EXPANDS TEAM
WESTCOUNTRY GOLF ACADEMY CHANGES MAINTENANCE APPROACH
HULL OF A JOB!
KUBOTA OFFERS 0% FINANCE
ETESIA UK APPOINT
NEW PROTURF ANALYSIS LAUNCHED
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
SALARIES ON THE RISE?
They are in the U.S at least
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
Steve Gibbs
A report has shown that U.S greenkeepers' average salary has increased by 4.7% over the last two years - how do UK wages match up?

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NEWS
OPEN SPACES PROTECTED
By new Active Spaces partnership

 
New Active Spaces partnership
The London Marathon Charitable Trust and Fields in Trust will create a legacy of 50 permanently protected outdoor spaces across the UK.

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STUDENTS UP FOR THE CUP!
SALTEX winners at Wembley

 
CAFRE Sports Turf students Michael Dundee (left) and John Kennedy (right) before they headed off to Wembley Stadium to prepare the pitch for the FA Cup Final. Their tutor Paul Campbell is pictured centre. Photo Andrew Towe Parkway Photography
A four-man team from CAFRE College who won the College Cup at SALTEX last November helped prepare Wembley’s pitch for Saturday’s FA Cup Final.

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STRI GROUP EXPANDS TEAM
Two new consultants

 
Teneille Barwick
STRI Group has expanded its UK regional ecology and environment operation, adding to the scope and diversity of the services they can offer.

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WESTCOUNTRY GOLF ACADEMY CHANGES MAINTENANCE APPROACH
Now employs a pro-active regime

 
Jon Funnell
Head Greenkeeper Jon Funnell has transformed the club's approach to maintenance since his arrival in 2010 and in turn the results being achieved.

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HULL OF A JOB!
Green space upkeep entrusted to Toro

 
L-R: Chris Jennison, Hull City Council contract manager; Jon Wright, sales CEO, Russell Groundcare; Nigel Lovatt of Reesink Turfcare
Seven new Groundmaster 3400 out-front rotary mowers to be used to maintain public areas in the City Of Culture.

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KUBOTA OFFERS 0% FINANCE
Across RTV range

 
Kubota RTV
Kubota UK has announced the launch of its latest incentive programme, offering customers 0% finance across its RTV range.

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ETESIA UK APPOINT
Business development manager

 
Stephen Muir
In this newly created position Stephen Muir will be be further promoting and creating brand awareness for Etesia, Pellenc and Oeliatec.

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NEW PROTURF ANALYSIS LAUNCHED
From ICL

 
ProTurf 15-5-15 + 2CaO + 2MgO
The new analysis comes from customer feedback which reported users would like a product containing a slightly higher level of nitrogen to kick-start growth in the spring. 

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