Steve Gibbs
A PARK WARNING
More worrying news for green spaces
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs

A new survey from the Association for Public Service Excellence has revealed 75% of councils feel that parks and green spaces are being disproportionately affected by cuts to funding.

 

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NEWS
BIGGA TEAM CHOSEN
For Wentworth adventure

The first major volunteering opportunity of the year awaits the BIGGA members who have been selected to join the Support Team for the BMW PGA Championship.

 

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The BIGGA BMW PGA Championship Support Team with 2017 winner Alex Noren
INDUSTRY LEGEND RETIRES
Bill Mitchell has had 58 years at one club

After 58 years at Perranporth Golf Club, on the North coast of Cornwall, the club he joined straight from school, Bill Mitchcell leaves behind a legacy that has helped shape the industry.

 

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Bill Mitchell
CHAOS AFTER BONES FOUND UNDER PITCH
Remains found underneath Ossett Albion's surface

Workmen unearthed unidentified bones as they were preparing a new football pitch at Ossett Albions's Dimplewells ground in Wakefield, West Yorkshire last week.

 

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Police teams examine the find. Picture by John Hirst in the Wakefield Express
KUBOTA ADD TO GROUNDCARE NETWORK
With Staffordshire-based Buxtons

Kubota UK has strengthened its dealer network after joining forces with Staffordshire-based groundcare and arboriculture specialists Buxtons.

 

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Buxtons representative Colin Goldfinch, Kubota Groundcare Business Development Manager Adrian Langmead, Kubota Groundcare Dealer Manager Andy Southerton, Buxtons Managing Director Neale Hopley and Buxtons representative Jon Lawson
TORO ACQUIRES L.T RICH PRODUCTS
Manufacturer of spreader/sprayers, aerators and snow & ice management equipment

Acquisition in the U.S expands company's product offering to landscape contractors and grounds professionals.

 

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L.T. Rich Products is known for its Z-Spray line of stand-on spreader/sprayers
RANSOMES ADDS TO NETWORK
Andrew Symons Ltd appointed

Dealership will cover a territory that includes Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

 

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L-R: David Timms, Regional Sales Manager at Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd., Alen Drew, Groundcare Sales Manager at A. Symons Ltd, Andrew Symons, Managing Director, Lisa Symons, Company Secretary, Nick Middleton, Groundcare Sales Manager at A. Symons Ltd, Nathan Walker, National Accounts Manager at Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd.
NOTTS HOLLINWELL GOES FOR GREEN AGAIN
New fleet delivered by Henton & Chattell

As part of an ongoing investment programme the club purchased a new fleet of seven John Deere machines.

 

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L-R: Notts Golf Club Hollinwell green chairman Nick Jones, John Deere Limited territory manager Nikki McKenzie, machinery/maintenance manager Peter Armson, James Robson of Henton & Chattell, course manager Phil Stain, Sam Russo of Henton & Chattell and club secretary/manager Martyn Bonner MBE
NEW ATV DEALER FOR SUZUKI
Turners Agricultural Engineers

Run by husband and wife team Adam and Gina Turner, the dealership based in Pencombe brings improved coverage to the Herefordshire area for Suzuki.

 

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Suzuki King Quad
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