Golf
What’s in the shed? John Deere 2500 John Deere 2500a John Deere 2500e Jacobsen G Plex3 Smithco Tournament Turf Iron Truturf Turf Iron Greentek Vibratory Rollers John Deere 2653a
John Deere 1445 c/w Lastec Articulating Deck + Trimax Flail
John Deere 3235c Jacobsen LF 550 Jacobsen AR 522 Ferris IS5200 Zero Turn
Bernhards Express Dual 4000 Cylinder Grinder
Bernhards Anglemaster 4000 Bedknife Grinder
Bernhards Two Post Workshop Lift John Deere 3320 Compact Tractor John Deere 4520 Tractor John Deere 4710 c/w Loader Wiedenmann Super 500
Wiedenmann XP6 Deep Tine Aerator John Deere 1500 Aercore Blec Groundbreaker Charterhouse Vertiseeder Blec Fairway Overseeder Wiedenmann TerraRake
Wiedenmann TerraBrush c/w Folding Wing Units
Wiedenmann Mega Twister Blower Wiedenmann Core Recycler Turfmech TM360 Blower Tycrop Propass Mounted Topdresser Kensett TB220 Brush
Greentek Cassette Chassis x 2 sets Greentek Sarel Rollers Greentek Slitters Greentek Deep Slicers Greentek Top dressing Brushes Greentek Rotary Brushes Greentek Verticutters Greentek Poa Busters Greentek Scarifiers John Deere Progator
Gambetti Barre Truck Mounted Sprayer
Gambetti Barre Tractor Mounted Sprayer
John Deere E Gator John Deere 4x2 Gator John Deere TS Gator Kawasaki Mule Echo Bearcat 9” Woodchipper RTS Sarel Roller
Billy Goat Force F1302 Blower x 2 Husqvarna Chainsaws x 5 Stihl BR600 x 3 Stihl BR500
Stihl FS56R Strimmers x 4
Stihl KM 90 Combi Units x 2 + Attachments Stihl Long Reach Hedgecutters x 2 Rockworth Generator Greentek Easyload Trailer Marston 3 Tonne Trailer x 2 TFM Gator Trailer SCH Gator Trailer x 2 Nissan Navara Pick Up Truck
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workshop with lift, Paul is justifiably proud. “The guys look after it as if it were their own. Any new facility has the potential to quickly look tired and uncared for, but the greenstaff now take it upon themselves to keep it in an immaculate condition. If anybody walks in with their shoes on, they normally get handed a broom and a mop on the way out and told, in no uncertain terms, what to do with it! It really has become self policing, which is a total contrast to how we lived in our old buildings!” This philosophy extends to the extensive
array of machinery and equipment, which is also kept spotless thanks to a fairly new washdown area that is compliant with current legislation. “It has proved to be one of the best investments the club has made. Our yard space in the old maintenance facility was always a bog of mud and grass clippings, but now it never gets dirty at all. At the end of the working day, we wash the pad and the first person to use it the following day drains the sand debris from the catch tank and the system is good to go. The sump itself is cleaned out every week and, so far, it has proved to be a reliable system with no major
problems during its six years service.” “We also estimate an annual water saving
of around £2k using the recycled water. The only downside we have found is that it can dull the paintwork on the machinery due to the very small sand particles that escape the system filters, but that’s a very small price to pay. The guys have quickly learned not to wash their own cars with it!” “The two local dealers we use are Golf &
Turf and Ernest Doe. Over the years, I have built up some very good personal relationships with both companies and we get excellent service. Finding a dealer you can have confidence in is one of the most important aspects of course management, and is often overlooked by some club officials when looking at where to purchase machinery. I’ve always felt that a few pounds saved during the purchasing process can cause lots of aggravation later on, if that dealer happens to be 300 miles away for instance! I know I can pick up the phone at any time and get a quality service from people I know and trust.” “We have a mix of John Deere and Jacobsen machinery for our front line
Fulwell and the environment
As custodians of a piece of open land in west London, we have a duty and responsibility to create the best possible habitat we can for wildlife whilst, at the same time, providing a great product for our membership.
I believe golfers, in general, are just starting to realise that a great, well managed local environment can really enhance their golfing experience and not detract from it. Limiting your environmental impact doesn’t just mean big, high profile projects that take up valuable resource. Small changes to working practices can make a massive difference, they just require a little thought and minimal effort.
Whilst we don’t currently have an environmental policy in place, it is ‘work in progress’ to further enhance our course policy document, although there is already a small section within that document relating to the environment, our minimal use of pesticide policy etc.
We plan to get more involved with Richmond Biodiversity Group once our environmental policy is in place and may consider using the services of an environmental consultant in the future
During my time here at Fulwell, we have quietly gone about doing bits here and there. For many years, when I walked the dog on the course, I would often take a spade with me and build little stag beetle habitats and hedgehog hides within the woodland blocks. Just one a week, but it soon adds up. I didn’t see a hedgehog on the course for many years, and it was exciting to see the first one in 2010. The same with stag beetles, of which we have seen many more over the last few years, so it’s nice to know the work is paying off and having an impact on these diminishing species.
We are also now in a position to be able to further refine our eco roughs, none of which was here before I arrived. As a result of the introduction of these areas, we have a breeding pair of little owls that have been here for the last four years, and a pair of sparrowhawks that can be seen regularly on the course during the day.
Plans are also in place for a major drainage scheme that involves the construction of some large reservoirs to make us at least, partly self-sustainable for our irrigation requirements.
John Deere and Jacobsen machines are preferred for front line mowing
The new washdown facility is saving around £2,000 a year
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