Also in this issue Editorial
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Simon Willems, Sevenoaks School Schools & Colleges Pitches are ‘old school’ no longer 76
A few years ago, the school report might have read: superb academic record and at the forefront of classroom innovation, yet a bit of an under achiever when it comes to sport and outdoor facilities. We find out how a major revision exercise has transformed what a school is now offering on the playing field.
Winter Sports The Posh boy!
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James Bledge, Royal Cinque Ports
Pests & Diseases Someone will lose their job
Conservation Slippery customers?
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Rob Bradshaw is ‘living the dream’ working for Peterborough United. He is a highly committed individual and, in this article, he explains how he got into the industry and what drives him to do the very best he can, and that includes supporting grassroots groundsmen.
The last third of the season 90
In the final part of the Wigan Athletic trilogy, Dave Saltman picks up the story after carrying out dimple seeding through the diamond of the pitch following the Brentford game on the 21st January ... and heading into a particularly wet period.
Discreet - and breathtaking! 98
Carton House is a beautifully restored historic mansion in Kildare which has been discreetly converted into a modern luxury destination resort - the first of its kind in Ireland. Pitchcare Ireland’s Mark Laffan met with Estate Manager John Plummer and Assistant Course Superintendent Mark Farragher for an inside look at the facilities.
Equestrian Polo perfection
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Really? Does it have to be this way? Pitchcare Technical Manager James Grundy says that a change of mindset is required to achieve success against leatherjackets and chafer grubs.
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Mark Barthelmie Snap happy!
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There are six native species of land dwelling reptiles in the UK, three snakes and three lizards. Except for the avid naturalist, few of them would sit near the top of a wish list of ‘must see’ British wildlife, but they are fascinating creatures and worthy of further investigation and our protection.
Technical Cinque or swim!
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For a golf course just yards from the English Channel and bordered by Canute Road, you could be forgiven for thinking that the major objective would be keeping water out. Royal Cinque Ports' Course Manager, James Bledge, is committed to making the better use of his available water resource.
The importance of water quality 126
Water is one of the most precious of our recyclable resources and a source of natural beauty and recreation. In this article, Reg Varney, International Manager for Water Specialist at Otterbine, looks at the importance of water quality.
Maintaining cut quality 104
Jane Carley reports on a partnership between groundsmen and contractor that is reaping rewards, both on and off the field of play. For it is here that the Srivaddhanaprabha family, owners of Leicester City Football Club, have transformed the facilities in the past few years.
It’s all about the bounce 130
Nigel Church is a Product Trainer with Cutting Edge Training, an operating division of Ransomes Jacobsen. In this article, he looks at maintaining cut quality between regrinds.
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Cricket club groundsmen face the same challenge as all turfcare managers; how to eliminate compaction, improve drainage, encourage healthy deep-rooted grass growth and provide players with optimum ball conditions.
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The ‘Green Illusion’ Here comes the Spider Bowling greens - the myth Hard tennis courts Product news Offside
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Frank Newberry Creating a hibernaculum
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Rob Bradshaw, Peterborough United
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Reg Varney, Otterbine
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