Also in this issue: Vic Demain, Uxbridge Cricket Club
Cricket Demain man!
Life can be tough when budgets are tight, but even tougher when premium playing surfaces are demanded across the board. Pg84
The Law of Sod!
Andy Dixon has had a few ‘issues’ to deal with since taking over as head groundsman at Bournemouth University’s Dean Park Cricket Ground. Pg90
Much ado about Wenlock!
When Wenlock and Mandeville were unveiled as the 2012 Olympic mascots, the little Shropshire town of Much Wenlock was thrust into the limelight. Pg96
The dreaded ‘R’ word!
What single thing is foremost in all cricket groundsmen’s minds as they near the end of another season of hard slog? The ‘R’ word. Pg102
Tennis The King of Queen’s
Barely a month after the Aegon tennis championships, Centre Court at The Queen’s Club is back to its resplendent best. Pg10
Racing Horses for Courses
Newmarket’s two courses are world famous. Their length and position have not altered since the 17th century, but the maintenance regimes have! Pg110
Mark Perrin, Crystal Palace Football Club Winter Sports
The Fall and Rise of Mark Perrin ...
A buyer emerged at the eleventh hour to claw Crystal Palace out of administration. Despite all the money troubles, Mark Perrin ensures that the team will play on a worthy surface. Pg44
Leeds - from the front!
Jane Carley meets Norman Southernwood, Head Groundsman at Leeds United, and finds a man happy managing what he has. Pg50
The Future’s Orange!
Premiership new boys, Blackpool, are ready for their first season in the top flight, thanks to the efforts of Head Groundsman, Stan Raby. Pg52
The Real Deal!
As the ‘Special One’ gets his feet under the management table at Real Madrid, Dave Saltman meets Paul Burgess, Head Groundsman at the Bernabéu. Pg64
Technical Irrigation 2010 and beyond
STRI Irrigation Consultant, Adrian Mortram, looks at the growing need for water conservation and how best to plan your irrigation requirements. Pg34
FAQs about overseeding
Paul Moreton, British Seed Houses Technical Sales Advisor for the North West, Midlands and North Wales, offers some answers to frequently asked questions about overseeding. Pg136
Biodiversity .............................. 20 Herptiles and Handicaps ........ 28 Tree Preservation Orders ...... 32 Making golf attractive ............ 40 Standards Delivered .............. 56 Welcome to Butleigh .............. 60 Aspiring Spireites .................... 70 Denmark’s Wembley .............. 72 Modern Stadium Managers .. 75 A Passion for Polo ................ 116 Change the future? .............. 138 Grumpy .................................. 138 Give me strength! ................ 140 The Tales of Mr Badger ........ 142 Hat-trick of achievements .. 144 Straight talking! .................... 146 A set up at the Manor .......... 148 Student Times ...................... 150 I don’t believe it! .................. 152
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On important granny duties during the summer holidays, enjoying girly days with the lovely Charlotte (aged 7) who, on their visit to London, chose Buckingham
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territory throughout the World Cup, Kiran will be hoping for a swift return to form for England’s premier striker, as his beloved Man U aim to win more than just the Carling Cup this season! Failure in every
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