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SIS Pitches Makes Landmark Investment

SIS Pitches Makes Landmark Investment: Sports surfaces specialist SIS Pitches has made a multi-million-pound investment into a fleet of 16 new hybrid pitch stitching machines. Developed to meet growing demand for faster installations and greater configurability, the new state-of-the-art machines feature patented technologies that increase the rate and efficiency of fibre injection on grass-based sports […]

Richmond add Ventrac for versatility and efficiency

Richmond add Ventrac for versatility and efficiency: The Richmond Golf Club is a 104 acre oasis of calm, only 9 miles from Central London. It borders Richmond Park, one of London’s 8 Royal Parks, and shares much of the wildlife in the area. The course was originally designed by Tom Dunn and has since been […]

Determination, teamwork and Johnsons overcomes destruction

Determination, teamwork and Johnsons overcomes destruction: It’s every greenkeeper’s worst nightmare – to receive a call informing them of vandalism on the course. That nightmare was the unfortunate reality for David Byron of Thorndon Park who returned from BTME 2025 to discover the ‘destruction’ of six greens, three tees and numerous fairways. With sheer determination, […]

GroundsFest’s education programme better than ever

GroundsFest’s education programme better than ever: GroundsFest 2025 is raising the bar yet again – and this year’s FREE cpd-accredited educational programme is set to be bigger, and more varied than ever before. With FIVE dedicated seminar theatres, a host of expert speakers, and topics that truly reflect the challenges and opportunities in today’s outdoor […]

Cornwall FA’s new grassroots Pitch Improvement Partnership

Cornwall FA’s new grassroots Pitch Improvement Partnership: Cornwall Football Association is proud to announce a new partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions, a leading UK provider of turf management products, services, and expert advice. This collaboration aims to transform and elevate the quality of natural grass pitches across the county, offering clubs, schools, and local authorities […]