Steve Gibbs
PARKS IN DECLINE
The trend needs to be reversed
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs

Last week's budget had some announcements which fuelled fears of further cuts to already stretched parks and greenspace funding.

 

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NEWS
REPUTATIONS DAMAGED
Edinburgh University groundsmen in Australia rugby row

It has been reported that groundsmen are angry at the damage done to their reputation after the story of Australia's rugby team being thrown off their training ground made headlines worldwide.

 

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A video taken by The Scotsman newspaper showed the pitch to be
MCG APPOINT NEW CURATOR
Ahead of Ashes test

Melbourne Cricket Club have announced the appointment of Matthew Page, the Western Australian Cricket Association turf manager, as their new head curator.

 

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Page takes over the job at MCG with over 20 years of experience in turf wicket preparation and turf management
FREE UPDATING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
By the Amenity Forum

Series of free Updating Events seek to address topical issues of interest and relevance to all involved in the amenity sector.

 

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Amenity Forum's Updating Events dates announced
VOLUNTEER GROUNDSMAN WINS MAJOR AWARD
For dedication and expertise

Philip Swan, volunteer groundsman at the Bridge Trust Society’s sports fields in Birmingham, was recognised by this year’s IOG Industry Awards.

 

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Philip Swan (centre) collects his award from Curtis Allen (left) Redexim Charterhouse’s business development manager, and Andy Southerton, Kubota’s dealer manager, groundscare
NEW GATOR TO MAKE DEBUT
At BTME in January

John Deere’s new HPX 815E Gator utility vehicle will be making its public show debut at BTME 2018 in Harrogate next January.

 

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John Deere HPX 815E Gator utility vehicle
WALKER MOWERS EXPAND TEAM
New Area Sales Manager - South

Stephen Egerton brings a wealth of UK dealer knowledge to the new company.

 

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Stephen Egerton
LESS IS MORE
For Leigh Golf Club

Robert Ainscough, Head Greenkeeper advocates a preventative approach to disease control on his course.

 

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Robert Ainscough, Head Greenkeeper at Leigh Golf Club in Warrington, Cheshire
ETESIA APPOINT SHARROCKS
New dealer based in Arclid, Cheshire

Sharrocks are a new dealer for the full range of Etesia grounds care equipment, covering the areas of Birmingham, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

 

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Steve Hanlon, depot manager for Sharrocks
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