Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
TOUGH TIMES AHEAD
For grassroots facilities
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

How many grassroots sports clubs will be able to afford the new equipment required to maintain their surfaces, considering many of them are struggling already to maintain the current batch of machinery in their sheds?

 

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FROM ACROSS THE IRISH SEA
A DAY AT THE RACES
Naas Race Course
by Alan Mahon, TurfPro's Ireland editor (Words & Pictures)

Track manager at Naas racecourse, Roy Butler gives us an insight into what is involved in looking after a race track and preparing it for a race meeting.

 

 

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Roy Butler, the track foreman at Naas Racecourse
NEWS
 
Stevenage FC
STEVENAGE FC SAY IT'S THEIR BEST EVER SEASON
For plant strength and surface performance

In our first WEB ONLY story, head groundsman, James Fennessy, notes the resilience demonstrated by their surface, meaning they’ve seen no disease on the stadium pitch this year.

 

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Grasshopper mowers at the recent SALTEX
COMPANY CLOSURE LEADS TO DISTRIBUTION CHANGES
For Grasshopper mowers

In our next WEB ONLY story, it has been announced that the import of the Grasshopper range of zero-turn mowers for the UK & NI has changed due to the upcoming retirement and closure of the previous distributor.

 

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Rykneld Bowling Club
SEMINARS HELP BOWLS CLUB IMPROVE SURFACES
Improvements to green

Rykneld Bowling Club, in Derbyshire, has seen major improvements to the green after an investment in equipment and visitong a virtual bowls seminar portal.

 

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Staffordshire FA have extended their partnership
STAFFS FA CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP
With equipment manufacturer

One of the key strands of the Staffordshire FA grass pitch improvement strategy, is to support clubs to be able to invest in equipment to maintain their playing surfaces.

 

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Some of the successful graduates
38 YOUNG APPRENTICES GRADUATE
Achievements recognised at special event

Talented young service technicians and parts personnel from dealers around the country have successfully graduated from manufacturer's scheme - with individuals singled out for particular honours.

 

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New dealer appointed
REFORM METRAC APPOINT NEW DEALER
Specialist tractor range

Simon Richard, UK Agent for the range of tractors has announced the latest dealer to join their network.

 

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Harborne Golf Club
HARBORNE UPGRADES FLEET
Invests in machinery

Harborne Golf Club in Birmingham say they have again evaluated and invested, upgrading its fleet with three new machines chosen specifically to focus on improved course presentation.

 

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