Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
WEEDS OF CONCERN
Have we lost pride in our community assets?
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

I have not got a problem with councils such as Brighton choosing not to use pesticides, however they should have planned and implemented other Integrated pest management methods to control the infestation of weeds they are now experiencing.

 

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FROM ACROSS THE IRISH SEA
A CLUB GONE WILD
Kilkenny Golf Club
by Alan Mahon, TurfPro's Ireland editor (Words & Pictures)

A successful lockdown project for head greenkeeper at Kilkenny GC, Sean Dowling, was the creation of over two acres of wild flora around the course.

 

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Sean Dowling was more than pleased with the success of the wild flower project
NEWS
 
Award winners Rhian Barton and Matthew Milligan
TOP STUDENT GREENKEEPERS HONOURED
From Rudding Park and The Wisley

In out first WEB ONLY story there's two in a row for greenkeepers from Rudding Park winning the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year and the first woman to claim the Young Student Greenkeeper of the Award.

 

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David H Bates
DAVID H BATES
Well-known stalwart, agronomist / consultant
by Laurence Gale, TurfPro editor

Also WEB ONLY today, a good old friend and work colleague, who many would know from roles at Rigby Taylor and Burtwood Town Council, David H Bates, passed away recently.

 

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NEWS
TAP LAUNCH NEW DRONE INSTAGRAM
Aimed at the groundcare and ag sectors

The producers of TurfPro have launched a new Instagram account, @TAPintodrones, to show off the footage they have been capturing as part their latest venture.

 

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#TAPintodrones
GMA GROW EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Including first face-to-face course since Covid

Following more than 2,000 enrolling for its courses since the pandemic began, the GMA has recently added two new courses to its training offering.

 

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The GMA have added two new courses
YEAR OF CHANGE, CHALLENGE & OPPORTUNITY
Amenity Forum publish Annual Report

Forum say there is much going on at policy level with the UK Government finalising its review of the National Action Plan and a further review of pesticide policy ongoing.

 

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The Amenity Forum have published their Annual Report
CLUB CAR APPOINT HUNT FOREST GROUP
As a new UK distribution partner

Manufacturer says the new partnership will help strengthen their presence in the south and south-west regions of the UK.

 

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CLub Car has appointed Hunt Forest Group
GOLF SALES SPECIALIST APPOINTED
By Rain Bird

Joining from St Andrews, Shaun Anderson has been appointed by Rain Bird Europe as golf sales specialist for the UK, Ireland and Iceland.

 

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Shaun Anderson
MMS OFFERS LIVE STREAM JOHN DEERE FACTORY TOUR
Each day of November event

Visitors to the Midlands Machinery Show will get an exclusive insight into the entire production line at John Deere’s Mannheim factory in Germany.

 

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Midlands Machinery Show
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