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20, June 2016
SALTEX launch photo competition; John Deere appoint new md; Euros pitch problems; Oxford delay 3G installation
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SALTEX LAUNCHES PHOTO COMP
JOHN DEERE APPOINT NEW MD
DESCHAMPS BLAMES AC/DC FOR POOR EURO PITCH
OXFORD FORCED TO DELAY 3G PITCH
IOG HOSTS 3G MAINTENANCE COURSE
TWO NEW AMENITY SPECIALISTS
DENNIS & SISIS TO TOUR AUSTRALIA
CHARITY RIDE FOR TEAM KUBOTA
HIGH TIMES AT CREWE!
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
THE BLAME GAME
Heavy criticism for Ageas Bowl groundstaff
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
Steve Gibbs
Following Friday's T20 Blast fixture cancellation at Hampshire after a torrential hail shower, was the level of criticism levelled at the groundstaff justified?

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SALTEX LAUNCHES PHOTO COMP
Can be of anything relevant to the industry

 
SALTEX Photo Competition 2016
Winner will receive two VIP tickets to SALTEX and the IOG Industry Awards, plus overnight accommodation.

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JOHN DEERE APPOINT NEW MD
Jonathan Henry takes over

 
Jonathan Henry
Takes up position on 1 July from Antony Scott, who has elected to retire after 40 years of distinguished service with the company.

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DESCHAMPS BLAMES AC/DC FOR POOR EURO PITCH
Stadium in Marseille had hosted concert

 
The pitch at the Stade Velodrome during France vs Albania last week visibly cut up
French manager Didier Deschamps has blasted the state of the pitch the French beat Albania on last week, blaming a recent concert by rock band AC/DC.

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OXFORD FORCED TO DELAY 3G PITCH
Installation stalled for a year

 
 Oxford City chairman Brian Cox next to the existing grass pitch at Marsh Lane pictured in the Oxford Mail
Oxford City FC have been forced to delay the installation of a new 3G pitch at their Marsh Lane ground, due to drainage problems.

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IOG HOSTS 3G MAINTENANCE COURSE
At Hamilton AFC

 
3G workshop
Delivered by the IOG and Replay Maintenance and Redexim Charterhouse, delegates on 28 June will be given up-to-date maintenance and best practice advice.

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TWO NEW AMENITY SPECIALISTS
At Sherriff Amenity

 
Joseph Dormer
Sherriff Amenity has announced the appointment of Joseph Dormer and Rob Bradshaw.

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DENNIS & SISIS TO TOUR AUSTRALIA
And to show at Turfgrass Exhibition

 
Javelin Aer-Aid
Dennis and SISIS have announced that they will be exhibiting at the 32nd Australian Turfgrass Conference & Trade Exhibition and then touring the country.

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CHARITY RIDE FOR TEAM KUBOTA
Taking part in Mix96 Tour de Vale trophy

 
Team Kubota
Team from Kubota are cycling to raise money for Wheel Power, a national charity dedicated to providing opportunities for disabled people.

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HIGH TIMES AT CREWE!
Police donate cannabis farming equipment

 
Crewe Alex groundsman Pete Cope (Ieft), football liaison officer Sergeant Carl Capewell and Crewe LPU Inspector Kate Woods pictured in the Crewe Chronicle
Crewe Alexander FC's pitch next season will be geared up for use thanks to the confiscated equipment donated by the local police force.

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