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ROBOT REVIEW Big boys toys or serious pieces of kit.
Pitchcare invite groundsmen to Rugby School to test the latest hi-tech equipment
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SPORT FOR ALL The greater the public’s level of sports
participation, the greater the opportunity for local clubs to bid for precious funding
A HOLE LOT OF LOVE Regular and seasonal aeration is essential
to turfgrass quality. Pitchcare’s Laurence Gale reviews the procedures available
THE BOSS HAS A FEW WORDS
In, out, in, out ... Dave Saltman writes a few words about the Millennium Stadium’s modular system
LEATHERJACKETS Leatherjackets are the second most
widespread pest problem on the golf courses in the UK and Ireland
A DAY WITH TURFMECH For over 15 years Turfmech have been
supplying their range of niche products to the turfcare professionals. Laurence Gale MSc talks to MD Austin Jarrett about the company’s success
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www.pitchcare.com Trust McMILLAN RESTRICTING DRAINAGE OUTFALL SODS LAW
Gordon Jaaback, Hertfordshire County Council’s Agronomist and Project Manager, explains how they overcame the problem
The Health & Safety Executive advise not to use mobile phones where safety is important. Also new sex discrimination regulations
EARTHWORMS - FRIEND OR FOE? TOP TEN TIPS
Why is it that groundsmen and greenkeepers fear earthworms so much? Should they really be that concerned about them?
Trainer and Careers Counsellor, Frank Newberry concludes his series on self marketing with top ten tips for CV’s and Interviews
FREDDIE’S OLD HUNTING GROUND CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES
St Anne’s Cricket Club in Lancashire is where it all started for Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff. Head Groundsman Andy Mackay talks us through his post season maintenance
First of a two part article by Martyn Jones, reveiwing the processes of identifying soil physical problems
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Chris McMillan, Operations Officer with Bournemouth Borough Council, is responsible for managing 50% of the sports facilities in the Borough
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