Leading sports pitch construction specialist, O’Brien Sports, has secured a hockey pitch resurfacing project at Bridge Street Sports Centre in Leominster. Appointed by Kier Construction, under the Scape National Minor Works Framework, O’Brien’s 8 week contract involves the careful removal of the existing sand filled synthetic grass pitch and enkaflex shockpad, in preparation for the […]
The prestigious Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year awards are returning for 2017 and the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association is encouraging its members to get involved with this career-defining opportunity. Last year Jimmy Heritage, of Maylands, joined the list of talented greenkeepers who have secured the highly coveted Toro Student Greenkeeper of the […]
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 […]
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