July 22, 2020 - Turf Matters

Sharrocks continues expansion: R. Sharrock Limited, have signed a partnership agreement with Spearhead Machinery which will see the rapidly expanding dealer take responsibility for the distribution of Spearhead’s Amenity range of products in the North & Midlands of the UK with immediate effect.

Commenting on the partnership, James Sharrock, Managing Director of F. R. Sharrock Limited said, “We have been considering options for our amenity flail & rotary mowers for the last couple of seasons as requirements from the market have changed. We wanted a manufacturer who was incredibly capable and prepared to work with us on development. Spearhead have long been known for over-engineered, high-quality products and with their recent commitment to this sector we are confident that they will exceed our customers expectations in our new wide area flail and rotary mowers”.

Sharrocks continues expansion

Sales Director of F. R. Sharrock Limited, Steven Hanlon, added, “Our hire team operate the largest fleet of trailed WAM’s in the UK, with units from most manufacturers so we are familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of each brand. This knowledge has been shared with Spearhead’s engineering team over the last nine months and incorporated into designs which have undergone rigorous testing with results that are nothing short of spectacular, the units will be a game changers as they come to market. In the meantime our sales teams have been working hard with the current Roliflail, Trident & Twiga flails with impressive results, especially when you consider the COVID lockdown.

Speaking after the signing of the agreement, Antony Prince, Director of Sales & Marketing said, “ We are committed to becoming the first choice for the end-user in the amenity sector, the appointment of Sharrocks is a logical step in achieving this. Their commitment to outstanding customer service and unrivalled product support reflects our own values and their continual investment into infrastructure and staff to meet customers’ increasing demands is a sure sign of success.”

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Community efforts lift club’s fortunes: The future is bright at Auchmill after community spirit put a real buzz into the Aberdeen club.

A band of volunteers joined head greenkeeper Mathew Smith and stewardess Andrea Stewart to make massive improvements to the course and clubhouse during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Community efforts lift club’s fortunes

Their reward is seeing a demand to play their course.

Auchmill also received a £25,000 grant from the Scottish Government on offer to some small businesses.

Captain Gordon Graham said: “Membership is up and visitor numbers are up and thanks to our marvellous bunch of volunteers, who have transformed the course and clubhouse, we have had really positive feedback.

“It fills me with pride how their work is building a platform to go on to bigger and greater things.

“The £25,000 grant arrived just after the course closure and helped pay ongoing costs such as staff wages, maintenance of the course, repairs to sprinkler system and other sundries such as top dressing, fertiliser and diesel.

“The volunteers cleared grass cuttings, strimmed and cleaned bunkers and other areas, painted distance markers and signs and helped maintain the greens machinery and car park.”

Mathew, formerly of Westhill and Newmachar, and Andrea, both only started work at the club at the beginning of the season.

The volunteers quickly got to work on a new course improvement plan drawn up by Mathew which included an improved greens programme.

The volunteers redecorated the clubhouse, painting the interior, refurbishing furniture and even preparing a beer garden.

Andrea said: “It has transformed the clubhouse into a warm, welcoming place. It was wonderful to see members rallying round and bringing about improvements.

“I am looking forward to the opening and welcoming everyone once the restrictions are lifted.”

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