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09, June 2014
Groundsman of the year; Kensett closing; pest advice; educational invite; 'Paddy' Powell retires
IN THIS ISSUE
GROUNDSMAN OF THE YEAR
R&K KENSETT LTD TO CLOSE
GRUBS AS BIG AS A POUND COIN!
COLIN 'PADDY' POWELL RETIRES
THREE CHEERS!
INVITE FOR TURF PROS
ALAN RONALDSON RETIRES
DANISH VENUES CHOOSE BLEC
TRACMASTER CELEBRATE
11,000 ACRES MAINTAINED
GREEN RECYCLING AIDED
HUSQVARNA 525 SERIES LAUNCHED
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NEWS
GROUNDSMAN OF THE YEAR
Peter Ashworth of Preston North End

 
Peter Ashworth
The Football League Groundsman of the Year (League 1), is Peter Ashworth, Head Groundsman at Preston North End Football Club.

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R&K KENSETT LTD TO CLOSE
Ceasing trading on June 13th

 
R&K Kensett distributed the Graden range of machinery
R&K Kensett Ltd, fine sportsturf specialists, and UK and Europe distributors of the Graden scarifier range of machines, will cease to trade on June 13th 2014.

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GRUBS AS BIG AS A POUND COIN!
Advice on pests to be on the look out for

 
Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control says that he is finding grubs as long as one pound coins
Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control says spring has sprung with a vengence and gives advice on coping with unwated turf guests.

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COLIN 'PADDY' POWELL RETIRES
Charlton groundsman steps down

 
Colin 'Paddy' Powell - pic Press Association
Colin Powell is to leave his position as Charton Athletic's groudsman after 22 years, the club has announced.

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THREE CHEERS!
Beer honour for Warrington groundsmen

 
Groundsman Mel Jones photographed by This Is Cheshire
Three groundsmen from Warrington Wolves have had a trio of beers named in their honour.

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INVITE FOR TURF PROS
Educational Open Day

 
Open Day at Campey Turf Care
On Thursday July 10th 2014, Campey Turf Care Systems is holding an educational open day with an invitation to all turf professionals, to attend.

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ALAN RONALDSON RETIRES
From Dennis and Sisis

 
Ewen Wilson (right), sales manager at Dennis and SISIS thanks Alan Ronaldson (left) for twelve years' service at the company before retiring
Area sales manager Alan Ronaldson has retired after twelve years with the company where he looked after Scotland, North of England and Ireland.

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DANISH VENUES CHOOSE BLEC
Three machines sold in country

 
Gary Mumby, md of BLEC Global (right) with Jeppe Hansen of Volstrup Golf Club and Turfgrowers
BLEC GLOBAL have delivered three specialist sportsturf machines to Denmark – two to a turfgrower who owns a golf course and one to a football stadium.

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TRACMASTER CELEBRATE
30 years of manufacturing

 
Bank Commander with Mulching Mower

Tracmaster celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with the launch of a new video showcasing the company’s increasing manufacturing capabilities.

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11,000 ACRES MAINTAINED
With two Progressive mowers

 
Derek Charman of Crawley Borough Council
Crawley Borough Council are tending to parks, open spaces, playing fields, an 18 hole pitch and putt, 70 football / rugby pitches and 9 cricket outfields.

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GREEN RECYCLING AIDED
Northampton hospital invests

 
GreenMech EcoCombi 150
The groundstaff at St Andrews mental health care hospital are making use of a new chipper/shredder.

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HUSQVARNA 525 SERIES LAUNCHED
Professional brushcutter range

 
New 525 Series from Husqvarna
Featuring a new 25.4cc X-Torq engine which keeps exhaust emissions at a minimum.

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