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Mischievous Groundsman’s Prank Gone Wrong

A cleaner at a school on Australia’s Gold Coast has been awarded more than $156,000 in compensation after workmates led him to believe there had been a “sex romp” in the staffroom as a practical joke. Lawyers for Shane Green, a cleaner at Helensvale state school, said he was shocked to find dishevelled bedclothes, empty […]

Storms That Caused More Than £3.5m Damage To Cricket Clubs

Storms in December 2015 linked to climate change caused more than £3.5m worth of damage to cricket clubs in the UK, says a report. Two clubs, Sowerby Bridge in West Yorkshire and Appleby Eden in Cumbria, have yet to return to their grounds. And 130-year-old Corbridge Cricket Club had to have their clubhouse demolished as […]

John Deere Official Provider To The PGA Of America

John Deere, a worldwide leader in manufacturing and services for agriculture, construction, forestry and turf, has been named the Official Golf Course Turf Equipment Provider to the PGA of America. The wide-ranging five-year agreement includes support of the PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. John Deere will offer equipment […]

Renowned Grimsby Groundsman Don Harris Dies Aged 87

“He has left behind the finest lawns, pitches and greens in the county for the enjoyment of thousands and they will be his lasting legacy.” Those were the words in tribute to renowned Grimsby groundsman, Don Harris. He died, aged 87 years, at St Andrew’s Hospice after a short illness bravely borne. Don was instantly […]

2017 Marks The 15th Anniversary For Climate Cover System™

2017 marks the 15th anniversary of total-play Ltd’s flagship cricket ground cover the Climate Cover System™. Its revolutionary design has remained unchanged since the product’s launch, and it is still the only truly breathable flat sheet cricket pitch cover on the market. Developed by former first class groundsman David Bates in conjunction with a team […]