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03, October 2016
FA's PIP scheme in action; new groundsman apprenticeship; glyphosate regulations; amenity weed control
IN THIS ISSUE
CLAY CROSS FC EMBRACE FA PIP
NEW GROUNDSMANSHIP APPRENTICE STANDARD APPROVED
NEW GLYPHOSATE REGULATIONS
BEST AMENITY WEED CONTROL
SCOTTISH REESINK TURFCARE LAUNCH
JD50 WOWS THE CROWDS
LANGLEY CC BUILD FOR FUTURE
RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY AT WENTWORTH
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
LISTENING TO THE GRASSROOTS
The FA want to hear from you again
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
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Credit where it's due, the FA are attempting to improve grassroots football facilities through their Pitch Improvement Programme and they are seeking expert opinions through another Grassroots survey.

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NEWS
CLAY CROSS FC EMBRACE FA PIP
And see surface and revenue improve

 
The pitch at Clay Cross Town
Clay Cross Town FC is benefiting from The FA Pitch Improvement Programme - a 4 year, £8 million pound scheme with the aim of improving 2000 grassroots level pitches by 2019.

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NEW GROUNDSMANSHIP APPRENTICE STANDARD APPROVED
For Sports Turf Operatives

 
Groundsman
The Government has given approval for the delivery of the new (craft level 2) standard for groundsmanship - a sports turf operative.

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NEW GLYPHOSATE REGULATIONS
And what they mean for the UK

 
Glyphosate regulations
A lot has happened over the last few months with regards to the use of weed killers containing glyphosate, so Sean Faulkner of Kersten (UK) Ltd has put together an overview.

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BEST AMENITY WEED CONTROL
To feature at Amenity Forum Conference

 
Amenity Forum Conference
To be held on October 13th at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton on Trent, the conference will feature three presentations on croe theme followed by discussion with the audience.

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SCOTTISH REESINK TURFCARE LAUNCH
Open day to be held at branch

 
Reesink Turfcare is celebrating the official launch of its new branch in Scotland with an open day for customers
Reesink Turfcare’s first service branch in Scotland will receive its official launch at a special customer open day on Thursday (6 October).

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JD50 WOWS THE CROWDS
John Deere's 50th anniversary celebrations

 
Old and new at JD50
An estimated 14,000 people from across the UK and Ireland attended last weekend’s festivities at Langer.

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LANGLEY CC BUILD FOR FUTURE
Outfield drainage & development work on the square

 
Langley CC Grants Officer Matt Stevens
Campey Turf Care Systems has provided support to Langley Cricket Club as their pitch has gone from not fit for purpose to one of the best in the area.

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RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY AT WENTWORTH
M J Abbott supply Classen sod cutters

 
Six new Classen sod cutters have been supplied to Wentworth Golf Club by MJ Abbott
Following consultation with MJ Abbott Limited, renovation work has commenced at Wentworth, removing the turf and reseeding eighteen of the greens and the putting green. 

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NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
SALTEX COLLEGE CUP WINNERS TO WORK AT WEMBLEY
Volunteer groundsmen for the 2017 FA Cup final

 
SALTEX College Cup winners to work at Wembley
The SALTEX College Cup, sponsored by Ransomes, is a new national student-led academic test of turf management knowledge.

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