Weekly Briefing Archive
2nd November 2026
Editor Laurence Gale discusses the pressures on cricket grounds staff with the current fixture demands - and we also hear…
26th October 2026
Addressing recent media reports of injuries, editor Laurence Gale revisits the natural vs artificial playing surface debate. Elsewhere Laurence attends…
19th October 2026
Making the most of the October renovation window is discussed by editor Laurence Gale. Elsewhere we hear about new guidance…
12th October 2026
Editor, Laurence Gale, offers a comprehensive report from the Amenity Forum's annual conference where new legislation is discussed. Elsewhere PSD…
5th October 2026
In this issue the wage recommendation increase for key golf club staff is revealed for 2027, whilst editor, Laurence Gale,…
28th September 2026
The boom in robotic solutions for the professional user is discussed by editor, Laurence Gale. Elsewhere in news GroundsFest reveals…
21st September 2026
Editor Laurence Gale reports from a buzzy GroundsFest; golf clubs are encouraged to respond to a national water-usage census; the…
14th September 2026
In news, the Cramer name will be phased out from Europe, BIGGA refresh their awards and Yanmar partner with AriensCo.…
7th September 2026
Is there a crisis in school pitches, considers editor Laurence Gale; John Moverley looks at recruitment and retention in the…


