A leading conservation organisation has warned that Cumbria’s cricket clubs could face future disruption on a scale similar to that caused by Storm Desmond. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says that increased rainfall and flooding are scientifically linked to climate change. Keswick Cricket Club was one of many in Cumbria to be hit by flooding […]
WORCESTERSHIRE chief executive Tom Scott has praised the role of the Worcestershire Supporters’ Association after their latest financial contribution to improving the infrastructure of New Road. The association have donated £15,000 to head groundsman Tim Packwood to purchase items on his 2017 wish list. This is being used to buy sheeting to cover the main […]
As opposed to research outcomes recently published by the RIVM, VU University Amsterdam (VU) scientists reached the conclusion that rubber granules in fact release chemicals which may cause harmful effects in humans. Exclusively for ZEMBLA, VU scientists present the results of studies on juvenile zebrafish and zebrafish embryos exposed to water previously loaded with rubber […]
Cornwall’s award-winning The Lost Gardens of Heligan estate has re-established a working partnership with John Deere and local professional turf equipment dealer Masons Kings after more than 20 years. The 200-plus acre estate at Pentewan near St Austell has invested in a new fleet of 10 machines plus ancillary equipment valued at over £200,000, in […]
Following on from last year’s successes, we can announce that the Groundsman of the Year Competition for 2017, at Step 7 and below, is now open for nominations. The FA’s Groundsmen of the Year is now in its 15th year. The awards were set up to recognise the contribution of these ‘unsung heroes’, who work […]
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