Public Places It’s time for a paradigm shift 50
Green Flag judge, Bernard Sheridan, believes it is now time for local authorities and land owners to seriously consider having ‘no-mow’ targets similar to recycling targets. It requires a paradigm shift in working practices.
Industry Fast output, quality surface... 56
Pitchcare organised one of our regular tests to examine the performance and suitability of a range of open space mowers this spring, attracting support from seven of the leading manufacturers.
Summer Sports A lasting legacy...
Conservation A prickly subject
A practical approach
Also in this issue 100
James Hutchinson, the recently appointed Environmental Officer at The St Andrews Links Trust, discusses how gorse has an effect on our sports grounds and golf courses, its pros and cons, the wildlife benefits and how best to manage it.
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Public interest in wildflower meadows and sustainable landscapes is at an all-time high. There is recognition throughout the groundcare and landscape industries that more needs to be done in the establishment of biodiverse areas within sports facilities and green amenity spaces.
Artificial Surfaces Construction considerations 110 68
In the six-line entry he provided for Who’s Who, Sir Paul Getty gave his profession as philanthropist. He was probably Britain’s biggest charitable donor, channelling a reputed £100m to causes ranging from striking miners to London’s National Gallery. One of his lasting legacies is Wormsley Cricket Ground.
Winter Sports Mancunian defiance...
From Dale to Doha!
In this article, the third in a series of six, David Rhodes of Traction Sports considers the initial phase of ground preparation, site drainage, kerbs, gripper rails and the various layers available
Equestrian Jumping for joy...
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After a decade of groundsharing their way around the Metropolitan borough, the FC United of Manchester are shortly due to move to Broadhurst Park, their brand new, purpose built headquarters in Moston, M40.
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When Pitchcare last spoke to Oli Makin, he was happy plying his trade at Rochdale’s Spotland stadium. So how, just a couple of years later, has he ended up working at Doha in Qatar? It has a lot to do with his grandma, apparently!
Laird of the Kingspan 88
One of the hardest working and successful rugby teams in the UK is Ulster Rugby, based in Belfast. Thanks to a new sponsorship deal, the team play at their recently upgraded and newly christened Kingspan Stadium.
A life less ordinary 94
Northampton Saints Head Groundsman and former England rugby player, David Powell, retires this summer after a fifty-five year association with Franklin's Gardens. Jane Carley meets the man who has presided over an era of change at one of the Aviva Premiership’s leading clubs.
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As a former jockey who once partnered Desert Orchid to his most famous win, and a trainer of Sir Alex Ferguson’s horses, Simon Sherwood knows a thing or two about horseracing. It is this extensive knowledge that has seen him take on a fresh challenge as Clerk of the Course at Ludlow.
Technical Soil, water and...
Stay in control 136 Frank Newberry
Constraint planning Socket to me!
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Bruce Brockway, Secretary of the Land Drainage Contractors Association, offers a back to basics revision class on soil drainage.
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It is important to understand how weed control works can help to get the best out of herbicides and increase efficiency, explains Manda Sansom, Monsanto’s Technical Manager.
The Peak Phosphorus debate... 128
In the third of a series of three, Mike Atherton looks at the Peak Phosphorus Debate and, having followed many paths in his quest to quench his unrelenting curiosity, ends up talking a load of ...
The ultimate finish? 132
Ian Mitchell, Senior Training Technician at Ransomes Jacobsen’s Cutting Edge Training, discusses the importance of greens rolling to get the ultimate finish for your turf.
144 Winning ways Slender Speedwell
Fluttering butterflies... Offside
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James Laird, Ulster Rugby
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Simon Sherwood, Ludlow Racecourse
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