Lawn Tennis Courting the media!
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Now in his third year as Head Groundsman at the world famous All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Neil Stubley has overseen another successful tournament that culminated in a thrilling Men’s final. But, what work does he do during the Championship, what relationship does he have with the players and what happens when the media circus rolls out of SW19?
Winter Sports Grounds for Success
Artificial Surfaces Community spirited...
Conservation Bleating from beyond the rough 114 76
Moving to a purpose-built new ground and clubhouse at Doric Park, heralded a dream season for Trowbridge RFC. The Wiltshire club achieved promotion to level six in the South West League and ended on the hallowed turf of Twickenham in May where they won the RFU Intermediate Cup.
Pride in his Park 82
Having missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season, Derby County are amongst the favourites to return to the top flight in 2014/15. Ensuring the players have the best possible surface to perform on is Andy Croft, the club’s long serving Head Groundsman.
Public Places All conquering Rockingham 86
Rockingham Castle has successfully hosted its second Brigstock Horse Trials, one of the UK’s premier events on the three day eventing circuit. It has been a steep learning curve for Head Forester, Brian Lewin, and his team of four.
Equestrian At the top of its game 92
Overlooked by the ruins of Cowdray Castle, the Lawns polo ground hosts the annual Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup for the British Open. Overall, the site covers 160 acres and is maintained by Julian Russell- Hayes and his team.
Schools & Colleges Getting that sinking feeling... 98
As lone groundsman at St George’s School in Ascot, Peter Thompson often has his work cut out to maintain the surfaces. But, when a drainage project scheduled to take two months ran to a year, he and the contractor had that sinking feeling, literally!
David Rumble, Strategic Head of Conservation & Education at the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, outlines the work the trust are doing with two golf courses to help preserve the county’s important chalk grassland.
Technical The Basics - a few ideas 118
The message is clear; skimp at your own peril, because neglect in the autumn renovation programme will mean inferior pitches the following season. Andy Mackay, Head Groundsman at Sussex CCC provides an in-depth guide to end of season cricket renovations.
Thatch - control and reduction 126
Golf course agronomist Chris Roberts explains the methods used to tackle thatch management at Sandwell Park Golf Club in the West Midlands.
Droopy Boom Syndrome Oh, flower of Scotland 130
Syngenta Application Specialist, Tom Robinson, explains what to look for and what steps to take before the sprayer gets out on the pitch or golf course.
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The humble thistle is scheduled under the Weeds Act as an injurious weed, and it may also pose a hazard in public spaces due to its sharp leaves and seedheads. Monsanto’s Manda Sansom looks at identification and control.
The Parts Conundrum 136
Nigel Church of Cutting Edge Training discusses the importance of selecting genuine spare parts to keep your equipment in pristine condition.
Training Not a passing mood swing! 140
One of the greatest challenges facing employers, in an environment where staff numbers are reduced and when performance and productivity levels need to be higher than before, is how to deal with stress and anxiety among staff before depression takes hold.
Harlequins RFC Hydroseeding; what is it?
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Chafer Control - now is the time 156 Goalpost safety Offside
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Turn the tide
Myerscough College Frank Newberry
Hybrid Greens Mower
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Life in the wet lane Grasscutter
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A recent project in the Buckinghamshire village of Great Brickhill to improve its facilities saw several organisations - and the broader community - join forces to bring the vision to reality.
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