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TURF LIFE
. . with TurfPro editor, Steve Gibbs
With the industry still in shock at the death of Matt Grimstone in the Shoreham air crash, it was heartening to see groundstafff nationwide follow the IOG's encouragement to wear a black armband in remembrance.
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GLAMORGAN PART WITH KEITH EXTON
Following 'unfit' pitch
Glamorgan CCC have parted company with head groundsman Keith Exton as part of the club's investigation into an "unfit" pitch at Cardiff's Swalec Stadium.
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HARRY BRIND MBE
Oval groundsman who produced 'the best pitches in the world'
by Chris Biddle
Former head groundsman at The Oval and Chelmsford, Harry Brind, has died at the age of 85
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BRENTFORD RELAY PITCH
Following postponement of fixture
Brentford FC played their first game on their newly laid pitch on Saturday, after it was described as a 'disaster' following their opening fixture.
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JOHN DEERE'S Q3 PROFITS TUMBLE
Net income down 40% on previous year
Lower demand for agricultural and construction equipment leads to decline in sales and earnings.
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BIGGA PRESIDENT ELECT CONFIRMED
Iain Macleod to take over
Course Manager at Tain Golf Club has accepted the role of BIGGA President Elect ahead of officially becoming President next January.
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ALLETT APPOINTS ALLETT
As Export Sales Manager
Allett Mowers are pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Allett as Export Sales Manager.
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GRASS GROUP STRENGTHENS TEAM
Promotions and appointments
Robin Sugg is promoted to the role of Service Manager and Vinny Tarbox to Sales and Marketing Manager, with Emily Merrell becoming Sales and Marketing Executive.
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GRASS IS GREENER FOR PANDAS
Edinburgh Zoo uses Barenbrug seed
Barenbrug UK has supplied its BAR 50 SOS grass seed mix for the UK’s only giant panda enclosure, at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo.
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BIGGEST EVER DEERE GOLF PACKAGE IN SW ENGLAND
Delivered by dealer
Masons Kings of Chudleigh has supplied Woodbury Park Golf Club near Exeter with a new machinery fleet.
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AND FINALLY . . .
Sprinklers stop play for Barbarians vs Samoa
Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park cooled down as automatic sprinklers turn on mid-way through the first half.
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