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ARTFICIAL LANDSCAPING
Report: homeowners are opting for plastic
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs
Is the trend for fake grass in landscaping and gardening taking hold over here as it has in parts of the U.S - and what can Turf Professionals do to help the natural cause?
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ANGER OVER CHANGES TO GREENKEEPERS' HOURS
Claims of 'unkempt' courses in Dundee
Golfers at Dundee's two municipal golf courses will be forced to play on 'unkempt' courses due to a change in greenkeepers' working hours, it has been claimed.
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GRAHAM DALE RETIRES
Leaves a Lely legacy
Well known industry figure Graham Dale has retired from Lely Turfcare after 33 years working with the Lely organisation and 36 years associated with Toro.
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TORO TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN
August sees return of Toro On Tour
Events are organised by Lely Turfcare and held in partnership with its nationwide dealer network at key customer venues across the UK.
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LTA LAUNCH PARK COURTS RENOVATIONS PROJECT
Hopes to generate participation momentum
Working with grassroots charity Tennis For Free and local authorities, the governing body will improve the facilities and roll out schemes to encourage uptake in the game.
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STAMPEDING CATTLE DEVASTATE GOLF COURSE
Co Clare course forced to close
A 40-strong herd of stampeding cattle has forced one of Co Clare’s best known golf courses to close until further notice, damaging 10 greens.
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POLARIS OFFER ATV PRIZE
Win a Sportsman 110 Youth ATV
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation and Polaris are offering an ATV worth £2,799 (inc.VAT) in a prize draw to fund the work of the NGO.
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DEERES SPOTTED AT UK THEME PARKS
New fleets for two attractions
John Deere, through their dealers Godfreys Golf and Turf, have struck a first time deal with Chessington World of Adventures and extended their 23 year relationship with Thorpe Park.
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AND FINALLY . . .
Cricket club use a helicopter to dry pitch!
Watch a club member get his chopper out in an attempt to get a game on recently.
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