Also in this issue David Withers
News Millport Golf Club
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Keith Berry, Newforge Country Club
Sports Clubs Stone the crows...
Summer Sports
On a cold and frosty morning 80 An exposed cricket ground in the heart of Northern Ireland is perhaps not the best place to be on a cold and frosty morning, but that is where Chris McCullough found himself to interview Michael Kennedy, the Head Groundsman at one of the region’s most picturesque cricket clubs.
By ‘Royal’ Appointment 86
Cricket outgrounds are a dwindling commodity in the county game. One remaining bastion is the Nevill Ground at Royal Tunbridge Wells where Kent has played since 1901. Neville Johnson went there to talk to Jon Buddington, the man who took up the reins as head groundsman just last summer.
Public Places Powis to the people
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With seven acres to look after on his own, Keith Berry, the Head Groundsman at Newforge Country Club, has a hectic schedule, and the largest crow population in Northern Ireland has added to the mix!
Steve Thompson, John O’Gaunt Golf Club Conservation Tormentor or tormented? 106
Maxwell Amenity’s Technical Manager, John Handley, looks at the UK’s growing grey squirrel population and asks whether it is ever going to be possible for them to fit harmoniously into the natural ecology of the British Isles.
Empowering the members 112
John O’Gaunt greenkeeper, Steve Thompson, suggests there are some simple ways to get the members involved in conservation and ecology, and all will bring benefits to the club.
Technical Is it really necessary? It is important! 116
Symbio’s Managing Director Martin Ward says that there is an alternative to hollow coring and deep scarification; one that will significantly reduce machinery and labour costs, when adopted.
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As a National Trust enthusiast, Alice Northrop was overjoyed to receive the go-ahead to visit David Swanton, Garden Operations Manager at the stunning Powis Castle, a medieval castle, fortress and grand country mansion near Welshpool.
Equestrian Winning formula at Wincanton 100
Attention to detail and a ‘fine turf mentality’ amongst the grounds team are reaping benefits for trainers running their horses at Wincanton Racecourse. Jane Carley caught up with Head Groundsman, James Martin.
Ian Mitchell, a former Senior Training Technician at Cutting Edge Training, now runs his own training company. In this article for his former employer, he looks at that much maligned item of equipment - the Operator’s Instruction Book - and its importance to the safe operation of outdoor power equipment.
Awash with Legislation 124
Many greenkeepers are becoming increasingly concerned about compliance with legislation applicable to them, and do not wish to run foul of the law. Some are aware of their duties and responsibilities, and so have taken appropriate action. It is clearly evident however, that some confusion still exists.
Understanding your options 126
Aqua Aid’s Jim Miller began working closely with calcium sources in 1997. A former Golf Course Superintendent, he fully understands the benefits calcium can bring to the soil, but suggests that traditional methods of application have now been overtaken by more modern methods.
26 Pesticide Misuse Joe Bell, Millport GC 46
46 Polecats
Myerscough College Frank Newberry
New labels for chemicals Waterloo Bowling Club
Pesticide Misuse
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136 Need drainage?
The club groundsman Grasscutter Offside
Waterloo Bowling Club
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James Martin, Wincanton Racecourse
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Martin Ward, Symbio
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Sarah Addison, WACA PC FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 I 3
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