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EDITOR'S BLOG: What's new on the parks front?

Plenty of developments in this vital sector

There has been much interesting activity lately with news coming out of the Empowering Parks conference, The Parks...

TOP GROUNDCARE TRACTOR BRAND AS VOTED BY PRO END USERS REVEALED

Second part of unique groundcare research released

TAP, the owners of TurfPro, have published the next part of their unique sector insight, this time revealing what...

HELP DETERMINE DIRECTION OF NEW RESEARCH PROGRAMME

Led by STRI & supported by BIGGA

The Golf Research Enterprise (GREEN) is aimed at identifying and finding solutions to the problems facing golf course...

EDITOR'S BLOG: RECRUITMENT IS KEY

The challenge of finding new staff

Having myself moved jobs on several occasions, I know only too well many of the issues both employee and employer...

FEATURE: A DAY OUT WITH THE LADIES

Behind the scenes at the Solheim Cup

I was invited by John Deere to attend the first two days of the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles this weekend, to witness...

STANLEY PARK VOTED BRITAIN'S BEST PARK 2019

Blackpool facility wins

Stanley Park topped Fields In Trust's poll of 36,832 voters from 364 nominated parks and green spaces throughout the UK

EDITOR'S BLOG: EDGBASTON'S BASTION

Gary Barwell gives his insight to groundsmen

I was fortunate recently to visit Warwickshire County Ground, where head groundsman Gary Barwell, spoke to grassroots...

RFU APPOINT NEW TWICKENHAM HEAD GROUNDSPERSON

Jim Buttar takes up role

Jim Buttar has taken up the role at the Home Of Rugby, a position he commenced on September 2nd.

SOMERSET CCC HEAD GROUNDSMAN TO JOIN HAMPSHIRE

Moving on after 20 years

Following autumn renovations at Somerset, Simon Lee is joining Hampshire CCC to replace Nigel Gray who had come out...

EDITOR'S BLOG: CHOOSING THE RIGHT MACHINERY

Turf professionals must be careful when buying new equipment

I would always advise that you buy your machinery from a reputable machinery dealer, who has the relevant skills and...

TEESIDE'S TRANSFORMATION

Significant developments at club

Investments at Teesside Golf Club have seen renovations to the course, plus new course maintenance equipment,...

EDITOR'S BLOG: A groundsman's lot

Under-appreciated and under-valued

I believe there are still too many turf professionals up and down the country who are not earning anything like the...

FOOTBALL FOUNDATION LAUNCH EXPERT ADVICE APP

Help for turf professionals

The Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation are ramping up efforts to improve the quality of...

BIGGA OFFER MEMBERS HR HELP

Access to free advice

BIGGA has teamed up with Xact to provide every member with access to free help and advice to make workplaces a more...

EDITOR'S BLOG: Current state of bowls

Clubs facing many challenges

One of the biggest problems for bowls clubs around the country is the ongoing cost of maintenance of the green.

REAL MADRID PRIZE FOR SALTEX COLLEGE CUP

New sponsors this year

Toro and Reesink Turfcare have announced they will be sponsoring the SALTEX College Cup 2019, managed by the...

NEW 9-HOLE COURSE TURNS TO DLF

Preparing to open to public

Cheshire’s Adlington Golf Centre has recently undergone major construction works to create a brand new 9-hole par 3...

EDITOR'S BLOG: PLANNING CRICKET RENOVATIONS

There are some basic aims when renovating a square

With the cricket season soon coming to an end, many groundsmen should now be organising the renovation of their...

FEATURE: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY'S EDIBLE GARDEN

2006 - present

The grounds team at Coventry University have found an edible garden to be a very useful educational tool for their...

GREEN FLAG AWARDS

Events taking place around the country

The first of the three UK Green Flag Award Ceremonies took place recently at Port Sunlight.

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