Public Places Has the paradigm shifted? 50
In his previous article, green space specialist, Bernard Sheridan, called for local authorities and land owners to seriously consider having ‘no-mow’ targets similar to recycling targets. In what looks like a great example of convergent thinking, he cites two borough councils at both ends of England that have done just that, and with stunning results.
Summer Sports Serving eleven aces
Sports Clubs
Born and raised a groundsman 96 From the very young age of seven, George Mills helped his dad look after their local cricket club and, today, he is Head Groundsman at West Herts Sports Club. He spoke to Kerry Haywood about the challenges at the club.
Equestrian A course for all seasons 56
Tennis in the UK may be on a bit of a high post- Wimbledon and a second home win for Andy Murray, but maintaining the grass court game is no easy business. Neville Johnson went to another bastion of lawn tennis just three or four miles from the All England Club to see how a 135-year old club keeps doing it so well.
Blotter on the landscape! 62
Nether Winchendon is every bit as rural as it sounds and it is the home of one of 21st century cricket’s biggest on field influences. Neville Johnson went to this delightful corner of Buckinghamshire to talk to Ian Perkins, the man who, in a way, has outplayed the Aussies when it comes to saving matches.
Winter Sports The rise of the Cod Army
Keeping the revenue flowing 102
Newcastle Racecourse has successfully launched its new allweather track at its biggest flat race meeting of the year, but it is just part of a substantial workload that requires the ultimate in teamwork, reports Jane Carley.
Conservation Victims or vermin?
Bountiful barriers 68
Six promotions in ten years has seen Fleetwood Town rise to the heights of Football League One. Head Groundsman, Dale Frith, feels blessed to be leading a turfcare team who are witnessing a footballing transformation.
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This very model of modern sustainable football is committed to a programme of advances to keep ahead of game. Tom James caught up with Andy Gibbins, the Head Groundsman overseeing developments at Dartford FC.
In another league 80
Jane Carley reports on a new hybrid pitch from GreenFields that has transformed Oxford United’s Kassam Stadium and seen the team gain promotion to Football League One. In this article, she talks to the GreenFields team charged with its maintenance, Grounds Manager Ben Grigor and Head Groundsman Paul Currier Snr.
The Moon of love! 86
Footes Lane Stadium’s Grounds Supervisor, Shane Moon, reckons he has the best job in the world. In this article, he explains how getting advice from some of the top groundsmen in the country has helped his career and suggests that people should be sitting up and taking notice of our industry.
Technical Act now for future gains 122
Irrigation faces numerous challenges; from new tougher regulations and climate change to public pressures for greater accountability and environmental sustainability, any way to re-use, recycle and utilise water is good news, says Toro distributor Reesink Turfcare’s Robert Jackson.
Autumn Renovations... 126
Symbio’s Martin Ward says that, as our understanding of soil biology increases, autumn renovations may be improved and simplified by adopting new technologies and products to employ a more holistic approach to grass management.
Training The value of training 132
Nigel Church is a Product Trainer with Cutting Edge Training, an operating division of Ransomes Jacobsen. In this article, he looks at the value of staff training and its role as an important investment for any business.
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Winter shutdown? Product news Offside
140 Moths Bowling Green Renovations
Frank Newberry with Grant Cantin and Will Brierley
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108 Mason’s Dream 114
What is it about the fox that splits opinion? Are they cute or cunning; deceitful or adorable; victim or vermin? Peter Britton delves into the lifestyle of the European or Red Fox to discover more about ‘Sly Old Reynardine’.
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Hedgerows are one of the outstanding features of Britain’s landscape. Peter Britton looks at their history and the laws that protect them.
Documenting progress Myerscough College Frank Newberry
Harry and Mason Jagger
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Also in this issue News Grasscutter 5 94
Graden on bowling green 146
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Tony Martin, Surbiton Rackets & Fitness Club
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Mark Ryan, Newcastle Racecourse
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