The one and only bowling club
issue is the lack of light from October onwards. In the peak of winter it could be dark from 2.30 in the afternoon, which has a dramatic effect on the length of our growing season and, also, what sports can actually take place. With the exception of our rugby pitch, we close our parks completely during the winter months. During the tail end of September we catch the last few weeks of the growing season to repair goalmouths, topdress, apply winter fertiliser etc.”
The Knab And what of the VertiDrain 7521 that
prompted this article? “The department had a twenty year old model, which was still giving good service. Nevertheless, we took advice from Garriock’s Sales Manager, Peter Jack, to research the market. We narrowed it down to a choice of two manufacturers in the end, Charterhouse and one other, and had a demo from both companies. Richard Heywood from Charterhouse led the demonstration. He left the operators feeling very confident in the operation of the machine, and showed
how straightforward the maintenance would be. We knew the better bits of machinery to look for and believe that ‘cheapness’ is not always the best policy - it can end up being a case of false economy.” “As part of Garriock’s service, to withstand the harsh conditions the 7521 would be operating in, they coated all removable parts like tines, collars and lock screws with copper grease. This ensures that, in the future, these can be easily removed and replaced if necessary without the hindrance of corrosion. They
TWENTYQuestions
Magnus Malcolmson - possibly Manchester United’s most northerly fan - ooh aah Can-to-na!
Who are you? Magnus Malcolmson, Leisure Facilities Officer, Shetland Islands Council.
Family status? Married to Gwen, with 2.5 kids - the 0.5 is stepson Jordan (17), Ruby (4) and Maisie (1).
Who’s your hero and why? Eric Cantona. Being a lifelong Man Utd fan it wasn’t until he came along that we started winning anything decent. I loved his arrogance, chest out collar up - brilliant!
What is your dream holiday? Anywhere - could be roughing it on a hillside in Shetland or a beach holiday abroad, just as long as it’s with my family.
What annoys you the most? Lazy, ungrateful or dishonest people - oh yes, and personalised number plates, usually it’s really dull people who have them.
What would you change about yourself? To be 6 inches taller and have bigger feet.
Who wouldn’t you like to be? Gordon Brown, oh the stress would kill me. Or Michael Jackson’s doctor.
Favourite record, and why? “Half the World Away” by Oasis (theme tune to the Royle Family), I sang it at my wedding.
Who would you choose to spend a romantic evening with? My lovely wife Gwen.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Depending on how much I’d won, I’d sign Wayne Rooney on a season long loan deal for my local team, Dynamo Chernobyl, we need another decent striker. Nah, I do really enjoy my work but the first thing I’d do is retire.
If you were to describe yourself as a musical instrument, what would you be and why? An acoustic guitar - nice and mellow.
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