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27, March 2017
ATV vandals destroy greens; glyphosate statement welcomed; Highspeed Group bought; club reaps lease benefits
IN THIS ISSUE
ATV VANDALS DESTROY GREENS
GLYPHOSATE STATEMENT WELCOMED
HIGHSPEED GROUP BOUGHT
SOUTH BEDS REAPS BENEFITS
CYRIL JOHNSTON TO HOST OPEN DAY
MEMBERS GIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK
CE MARKING FOR CLASSEN
REESINK TURFCARE APPOINTS
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
PARK LIFE UNDER THREAT
Maintenance suffering through funding cuts
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
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The UK's parks and green spaces are such a valuable community resource for a multitude of reasons, so it's good to hear of a campaign raising awareness of the danger of continued cuts.

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NEWS
ATV VANDALS DESTROY GREENS
Queensbury GC facing £10,000 bill

 
Head greenkeeper Damian Mitchell pictured in the Telegraph & Argus, inspecting the damage at Queensbury Golf Club
Last week three "brainless idiots" driving All Terrain Vehicles tore up two greens at club near Bradford, casuing massive damage.

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GLYPHOSATE STATEMENT WELCOMED
By the Amenity Forum

 
Glyphosate spraying
In a statement last week, the Amenity Forum welcomed the ECHA’s committee for risk assessment statement that glyphosate is not a carcinogen, mutagen or toxic.

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HIGHSPEED GROUP BOUGHT
Clearwater company acquired

 
Acumen's Kris Sutton (2nd from right) with the Highspeed Team (L to R: David Mears, Andy Vincent & Matthew Mears)
Acumen Waste Services Ltd has announced it has completed the acquisition of Highspeed Group Ltd including all subsidiary companies, staff, hq and waste transfer and treatment facility.

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SOUTH BEDS REAPS BENEFITS
Of financial lease deal

 
South Beds Golf Club general manager Richard Martin (right) and course manager Tom Hooper
South Beds Golf Club is now on its fourth generation of John Deere greens mower, following a financial lease deal signed with dealer P Tuckwell Ltd.

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CYRIL JOHNSTON TO HOST OPEN DAY
On 5th & 6th April

 
Cyril Johnston have a heritage stretching back to 1954 and have held many open days over the years
Cyril Johnston & Co. Ltd are to host a groundscare and professional machinery open day at their Headquarters in Carryduff, Northern Ireland. 

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MEMBERS GIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK
To hole work at St George's Hill GC

 
First hole at St George's Hill GC
Work is almost complete on a new first hole at Surrey club, after members gave the green light to the project following a consultation process.

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CE MARKING FOR CLASSEN
TA18 aerator approved

 
TA18
Classen’s new TA18 aerator now has CE marking in compliance with EU health and safety requirements.

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REESINK TURFCARE APPOINTS
New national accounts manager

 
Alastair Rowell
Alastair Rowell brings over 35 years experience in the industry including most recently eight years as sales manager at dealer Carrs Billington.

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