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Grounds and Gardens Operative

Due to the continuing growth of our busy Grounds and Gardens department, we have a vacancy for a Grounds and Gardens Operative. The department is responsible for the maintenance of 76 acres split between the Upper School, Prep School, Pelican School, Porson Road sports field, and the Perse Playing Fields at Abington. Using the department […]

STIHL’s new battery powered pruning shears

STIHL’s new battery powered pruning shears STIHL has unveiled the powerful and sturdy ASA 140, its high-performance, battery-operated pruning shears. The ergonomically designed tool achieves effortless cutting of vines and branches with a diameter of up to 45m for clean and accurate cuts, saving professional users time and valuable energy. The ASA 140’s blade follows […]

South Staffordshire Invests to Prevent Wash-Out

South Staffordshire Invests to Prevent Wash-Out Faced with frequent heavy rainfall, and nearly 70 wash-out prone bunkers, South Staffordshire Golf Club has invested in the long term playability and maintenance of the course with a program of bunker improvements. After thorough research, the team at South Staffs decided on a trial with industry leading erosion […]

TGA Advises Temporary Cost Adjustment

TGA Advises Temporary Cost Adjustment The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) is advising its grower members to introduce a temporary “Energy & Production Cost Adjustment” in response to recent increases in key input costs driven by external factors. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and continued volatility in global energy markets have led to sharp rises in fuel prices, […]

Toro entrusted by Bournemouth for new centre

Toro entrusted by Bournemouth for new centre As the first team moves into AFC Bournemouth’s new training complex at Canford Magna, a new fleet of Toro machinery arrives to look after the first four pitches to be built. The machinery choices by Head of Grounds Ian Lucas are strategically made on how to cut more […]