EDUCATION PROGRAMME REVEALED

Organisers of the upcoming GroundsFest 2024 have unveiled the event's education programme that will be spread across four seminar theatres and will include some practical sessions.

The seminars are free to attend, and visitors can earn up to 12 CPD points by attending the sessions. 

Seminar Theatre 1, sponsored by Lantra, kicks off on 10th September with a range of sessions, including: 

• OCR Regulations - All You Need to Know by The Amenity Forum.
• A Year in Edgbaston - Gary Barwell from Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
• Challenges and Opportunities in the Amenity Sector, featuring experts like Professor John Moverley (Lantra), Jim Croxton (BIGGA) and Alisdair Mason (LanGuard).

On 11th September, Seminar Theatre 1 continues with sessions like Reducing Glyphosate in Amenity Settings and The Benefits of Volunteering to Progress Your Career.

Seminar Theatre 2, sponsored by Dennis and SISIS, will feature content on 10th September, such as:

• Sustainable Seed Solutions for Landscaping and Sports Turf by Stuart Yarwood from DLF.
• The Future of Amenity Weed Management by Sean Faulkner from Kersten UK Ltd.
• Boost Your Turf: How Silicon Supercharges Grass Growth by Kate Williams from Orion Future Technology.

On 11th September, there is Water Management for Grassroots Football by Kelly Clack, An Introduction into Playground Standards and Inspections by Jon Dalton from The Play Inspection Company, and Understanding Gravity-Fed Chippers: How To Ensure Your Customer Gets The Right Solution by Andy Wain from HANSA.