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ICL to Sponsor Amenity Forum Online Event

ICL to Sponsor Amenity Forum Online Event

ICL has announced that it is sponsoring the Amenity Forum ‘Meeting the Challenge’ online event, taking place on 25 February 2021.   Dr Dan Jones – Managing Director of Advanced Invasives, and Barry Browne – ICL’s Landscape and Industrial National Sales Manager, will be featuring in the highly anticipated online event. Their presentation will be focussing on a new invasive weed management project…

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It’s always been MM seed!

It’s always been MM seed!

Stuart Antell has been a long-term fan of Limagrain’s MM range of grass seed, using it throughout his whole career. There was no exception after he was appointed the Head Groundsman at his beloved Yeovil Town FC.   Prior to accepting the position in January this year, Stuart was enjoying a warmer climate in sunny La Manga, Spain. As much as he and his girlfriend had become accustomed to sun, sand…

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SALTEX moves to November 2021

SALTEX moves to November 2021

Due to mounting pressure from the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Grounds Management Association (GMA) regrettably announces that it has taken the decision to move SALTEX to 3-4 November 2021, from its planned Spring dates (3-4 March 2021).

  The GMA has been strategically planning for every eventuality to ensure the exhibition is a bio-secure event, in partnership with the National Exhibition…

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Built on and thriving on Mansfield Sand

Built on and thriving on Mansfield Sand

In 2009 the Colt Course at Close House Hotel and Golf Resort in Newcastle Upon Tyne was constructed with a sand soil rootzone from Mansfield Sand. Brian Clark, Golf Course & Estates Manager, has continued to use the company’s sand-based products ever since.

  The championship length course, designed by lead architect Scott Macpherson of TurnerMacpherson Golf Design, measures more than 7,000…

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Hampshire-based Wildflower Turf Ltd continue to partner with luxury lodge holiday specialists, Darwin Escapes, and have created a stunning wildflower haven at the newly opened Rivendale Lodge Retreat.

Set in the heart of the Peak District with views overlooking the Alsop Dale, the luxurious new lodge resort is situated within acres of Derbyshire countryside.

With conservation a key component of…

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Etesia Buffalo – Power in Paradise

Etesia Buffalo – Power in Paradise

After two unsuccessful mowers, landowner Dr Ueli Zellweger has finally found the ride-on mower he was looking for to help maintain the ‘most beautiful spot on earth.’

  Dr Ueli Zellweger, a retired veterinary physician, found his slice of paradise in 1995 when he and his wife moved from Switzerland to a beautiful location in Exeter. Their magnificent house is surrounded by 15 acres of land which…

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Kasco helps to capture the perfect shot

Kasco helps to capture the perfect shot

  Waterton Park Hotel, in West Yorkshire, has recently benefited from a set of new decorative Kasco water fountains which were supplied by Water Garden UK.

  The stunning Waterton Park is a 4-star hotel in a scenic setting of rolling parkland with its own lake, a backdrop of ancient woodland and surrounded by a championship golf course. It also has a luxury spa and extensive conference and…

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A spotlight on Siân Workman

A spotlight on Siân Workman

Siân Workman, Senior Online Marketing Executive for Agrovista Amenity, reveals the motivation behind her radical career change, her passion for learning new skills and why she takes her cat for a walk…

  Siân had not initially envisioned herself in a marketing role. As a child she dreamt of being a veterinarian and an affinity for nature and animals led her to embark on a Zoology and Conservation…

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Own an Etesia Hydro 80 for just £35 per week with 0% interest

Own an Etesia Hydro 80 for just £35 per week with 0% interest

Etesia UK has announced a 0% interest finance option to allow customers greater flexibility when purchasing a new Hydro 80 MKHP5 ride-on mower.

  Customers looking to purchase a new Etesia Hydro 80 MKHP5 can benefit from three years’ interest-free finance, two-year commercial warranty, with payments as low as £35.25+VAT per week before the 30th November 2020.

  Etesia UK’s Managing Director Les…

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SALTEX 2021 moves into next gear

SALTEX 2021 moves into next gear

Exhibitions given the green light and visitors can’t wait for SALTEX 2021

  Early indications for the 75th edition of SALTEX, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 3 and 4 March 2021, are extremely positive following overwhelming industry support and the welcome news that exhibitions and events have been given the go ahead to restart from the start of October.

  SALTEX has been serving the…

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SISIS puts Pitmedden Bowls Club back on track

SISIS puts Pitmedden Bowls Club back on track

Two SISIS machines have helped Ian Fraser, Head Greenkeeper at Pitmedden Bowls Club in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, turn around the fortunes of the green and transform it into one of the best in Scotland.

  Ian and his family have a long affinity with Pitmedden Bowls Club. In the 1930’s his grandfather became the Head Greenkeeper for three decades before passing the baton to Ian’s father who then…

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Etesia Hydro 124 DL is part of the family

Etesia Hydro 124 DL is part of the family

After using their previous Etesia Hydro 124 D for eighteen years, the Malpas family felt it was time for an upgrade. When it came to choosing a new ride-on mower, there was only one choice – a new Hydro 124 DL.

  The Malpas family, based in Hertfordshire, have three sites to attend to which includes a vast orchard, paddocks and three beautiful gardens. Up until very recently, there has only ever…

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The Royal Parks creates car-free spaces to preserve parkland

The Royal Parks creates car-free spaces to preserve parkland

The Royal Parks charity (TRP) has begun five important trials to reduce cut-through motor traffic on park roads. This includes making The Mall car-free on weekends during daylight hours, and opening up new car-free spaces for visitors to enjoy the natural environment.

The trials across six of the Royal Parks to close sections of roads will begin on 15th August and will last six months,…

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New Hunter Irrigation system makes instant impact at Looe GC

New Hunter Irrigation system makes instant impact at Looe GC

Mat Edwards, Course Manager at Looe Golf Club in Cornwall, claims that his new Hunter Irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK and installed by Full Circle Irrigation Ltd, has signalled instant improvements on the greens and approaches.

  Designed by six times Open champion, Harry Vardon, Looe Golf Club is set in an area of breath-taking beauty. The panoramic views from the course are stunning; to…

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MM seed first-class at Oxford University

MM seed first-class at Oxford University

Jon Buddington, Grounds Manager at the world-famous Oxford University, has reported excellent results from using a range of Limagrain’s MM grass seed.

Oxford University – the world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Gifted men and women have studied or taught at the University throughout its great history. Among them are 28…

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ICL to host Anthracnose Webinar

ICL to host Anthracnose Webinar

ICL will be holding a live online webinar on 11th August entitled – Anthracnose in Turf – Best Management Advice.

  With Anthracnose appearing to be on the increase in recent years, ICL Technical Managers Henry Bechelet & Dr Andy Owen will be on hand to provide an insight into the disease and the research that has been carried out to date.

  The webinar will offer attendees an opportunity to…

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£1.3bn investment to deliver homes, infrastructure and jobs

£1.3bn investment to deliver homes, infrastructure and jobs

Tens of thousands of new homes and other vital infrastructure projects have been given the green light with nearly £1.3bn of investment confirmed today by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.

The move is part of the government’s plan to deliver upgrades to local infrastructure and boost skills to help fuel a green economic recovery.

More than 300 successful projects in England are being told they…