Sports Clubs Tanks, but no tanks!
Artificial Surfaces 62
If ever you were looking for a name for a sports club that might inhibit opponents, there’s one in the heart of south London that does just that. Neville Johnson went to Battersea Ironsides to find out more.
Winter Sports Magpies swoop after RWC
Home to Newcastle United, St. James’ Park is the oldest football stadium in the North East, with football first played on the turf as early as 1880. Head Groundsman Mick Curran spoke to Kerry Haywood about his career, challenges at the club and the Rugby World Cup.
Stand - and deliver! 76
Alice Northrop continues her somewhat occasional tour of Premiership rugby grounds by visiting Welford Road, home of Leicester Tigers, where she finds Head Groundsman Steve Packwood in ‘chilled out’ mood, despite extensive work being undertaken to build a new stand.
Home grown talent ... 82
When the top job at Reading Football Club became available, Adam Grantham was perfectly placed to take on the role. His twelve year association with his home club means he is now a key player as they push for promotion to the top flight.
Blue is the colour 88
Winning Young Groundsman of the Year in 2015 is worthy recognition for all the work that Everton groundsman Ryan Powell has put in over the past seven years. As he explains to new ‘Blues supporter’ Alice Northrop, he still gets excited by the prospect of learning.
Public Places The Lady of the North
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The importance of being earnest 104 In this final article in a series written and prepared by David Rhodes of Traction Sports, he gives some guidelines for the maintenance of synthetic and artificial surfaces, and discusses how sound practices can extend the life of the facility - once you have got pass the mental block!
Conservation Not a Mere dalliance
Nature’s JCBs
Also in this issue News Grasscutter
Good housekeeping Myerscough College
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James Hutchinson heads to The Mere Golf Resort and Spa in Cheshire to review the course’s environmental credentials and discovers invasive rhododendrons ... and geese!
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Badgers are an emotive subject. There is no doubting their ‘cuteness’ and, since a starring roll in Wind In The Willows, they have captured the public’s affection. Now a fully protected species in the UK, emotions are once again running high as the Government’s concern over the spread of bovine TB results in regional culls. But, what exactly does Mr Badger get up to as he goes about his daily life?
Industry Fit for a monarch 120
Trimax founder and CEO Bob Sievwright talks to Pitchcare about how far he’s brought the company from its origins in the 1980s, flail mowing the grass under kiwifruit vines in the Bay of Plenty. Now with offices in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand, as well as distributors across Europe, Trimax has built an unparalleled reputation amongst turf maintenance professionals.
Technical 94
Located next to the town of Cramlington in Northumberland, Northumberlandia is a unique piece of public art set in 46 acres of community park. Kerry Haywood met Site Manager, Sarah Tribe, to discuss the concept and development of this spectacular and unique landform
Equestrian A petite package
Tips from the top sprayer man 124
Andrew Kerr is Course Manager of the two 18-hole parkland courses at West Malling. In this article, he shares tips and practical ideas that could help sprayer operators and greenkeepers to get the best out of every application.
Shakin’ all over... 100
Petite track dimensions make preparing ground for an expanding and increasingly popular fixture list at Cartmel a challenge, but Head Groundsman Gary Sharp and his team use their ingenuity to make the best of it.
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In this article, Ian Mitchell discusses the issue of vibration - how it is measured and its effect on operators working with outdoor power equipment .
Biostimulants - what do they do? 130
Symbio’s Managing Director Martin Ward says that, unfortunately, the development of sports turf rootzones has concentrated on physical and chemical management of the grass rather than natural solutions.
A cast of thousands The Head Goalkeeper Offside
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146 142
The root of the problem The ‘culture’ of worms
144 146
136 Frank Newberry Frosty the ‘no’ man
140 142
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Steve Packwood, Leicester Tigers
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Andrew Kerr, West Malling Golf Club
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