Groundsman sacked over tampering sting; Favourite parks revealed; Amenity standards call; SALTEX this week

BIRMINGHAM BOUND
SALTEX takes place on Wednesday and Thursday
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs

Seemingly moving away from the initial grumbles and now an established fixture, a trip to the NEC this week seems well worth a turf professional's time and effort.

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NEWS

GROUNDSMAN SACKED AFTER PITCH TAMPERING STING
Ahead of India v New Zealand ODI

A groundsman has been sacked after video emerged of him allegedly agreeing to tamper with the wicket before last Wednesday's ODI in Pune.

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NATION'S FAVOURITE PARKS REVEALED
Green Flag scheme announces winners

A record-breaking 73,349 votes decided the People’s Choice 10 favourite UK parks.

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CALL FOR AMENITY STANDARDS TO BE MAINTAINED
Professionalism and qualifications should be demonstrated

Professor John Moverley, Independent Chairman of the Amenity Forum made the plea at the Forum's recent conference.

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SALTEX INNOVATION AWARD
Diverse line-up of entries

SALTEX organisers have agreed to present an Innovation Award for the first time at this year's show which kicks off on Wednesday this week.

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HUSQVARNA LOOK TO THE FUTURE
SALTEX stand will showcase new innovations

Husqvarna will be providing visitors to SALTEX with a glimpse into the future for commercial turfcare.

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WEIBANG TO HAVE DEDICATED SALTEX STAND
Complete 2018 range of commercial machinery

Manufacturer will showcase the new range and brand identity on Stand C080 as well as showing a selection of Kawasaki powered professional handheld machinery.

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LARGEST EVER TPC SAWGRASS VOLUNTEER TEAM SELECTED
As John Deere expands support

BIGGA has revealed the six members who have been invited to join the course preparation team at THE PLAYERS Championship in Florida during May.

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AND FINALLY . . .
Squirrel goes nuts at Etihad!

Groundsmen at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium had to do battle with a persistent squirrel ahead of last week's Carabao Cup clash with Wolves.

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The elusive interloper bit this groundsman to escape his clutches - as pictured by PA in The Daily Mail.

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SALTEX 2017 ‘YOUR INDUSTRY YOUR SHOW’
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The countdown to Europe’s largest annual turf management event has officially begun, marked by the opening of online visitor registration.

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SCHILLER AT SALTEX 2017
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At this year’s Saltex the latest Classen aerator joins the Little Wonder line-up and Mantis tillers and BunkerMaster under the Schiller umbrella, to offer groundsmen and greenkeepers a formidable array of equipment.

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