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National Campaign Saves Harpenden Park

A recreation ground in Harpenden which is used by hundreds of people in the town each year has been granted legal protection from any future development, thanks to a national campaign to find and protect green spaces throughout the country. Westfield Recreation Ground in Harpenden, is one of more than 100 sites identified by members […]

Olympic Park Turns Into Cutting-Edge Tech Testbed

Future Cities Catapult has today announced the winners of £40,000 funding for UK SMEs to develop, test and showcase innovative technology solutions in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Drawing on the legacy of the Olympic Games, the Government-supported centre for urban innovation invited SMEs to submit applications to encourage healthy and sustainable behaviours through technology. […]

Mab Groundcare Appointed Ventrac Dealer

Price Turfcare, the newly established business founded by Ransomes Jacobsen’s former International Sales Director, Rupert Price, has appointed MAB Groundscare, based at Goudhurst in Kent as a Ventrac dealer for the area. At a recent training day at a private school in the Tenterden area, the MAB team were able to get an in-depth insight […]

A Toro Stitch In Tine Saves Nine…

Nine reasons why choosing the right tine is so important Of all the management practices used to maintain healthy turf, it can be strongly argued that professional aeration has become the most valuable. Here Reesink Turfcare, exclusive UK distributor of Toro Parts, lists the top nine reasons reasons why choosing the right tine is so […]

Groundskeepers: The unsung heroes

Each day, groundskeepers across the country start their day at sunrise, helping to keep our schools tidy and green. Meet three Brisbane groundsmen who believe their job is the best in the world. Michael Shear – St Ambrose’s School, Newmarket… Mr Shear swapped his job as an insurance officer 15 years ago for a life […]