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Rigby Taylor Offers Trip To The USA

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Rigby Taylor Offers Disease Protection, A Free Sprayer And A Trip To The USA

As part of its ongoing support of integrated pest management, Rigby Taylor – the company at the forefront of supplying innovative products for the successful management and maintenance of turf surfaces – is offering greenkeepers and groundsmen a superb incentive to ensure they have fungicides available for any attack during the autumn/winter period: a new, state-of-the-art Gambetti Pro tractor-mounted sprayer and an expenses-paid trip to America!

Rigby Taylor Offers A Trip To The USA

For every hectare of Rigby Taylor fungicide purchases made during the campaign period, the purchasing club will be entered into a draw to win the sprayer (RRP £4,500) and the winning club’s greenkeeper/groundsman will be invited to visit, at Rigby Taylor’s expense, the GCSAA turf educational and trade convention in San Antonio, Texas, in January 2018.

There are also runner up prizes of Evolution knapsack sprayers and Bayer waterproof jackets.

Entrants to the draw must place their fungicide orders through their Rigby Taylor area representatives. The draw will take place in December.

For further details, contact Rigby Taylor area representatives or FreePhone 0800 424 919 where callers can also obtain a free copy of the company’s 12-page brochure covering Rigby Taylor’s money-saving tank mix fungicide programmes, which offer the widest range for both the prevention and ongoing protection from turf surface diseases.

A new Gambetti Pro tractor-mounted sprayer and an expenses-paid trip to America are on offer in Rigby Taylor’s fungicide campaign.

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Groundsman Honoured By Lifetime Achievement Award

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Groundsman Maurice Honoured By Lifetime Achievement Award: The unsung hero of Haydock park racecourse who makes sure the course is fit for purpose has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award.

Haydock Park stalwart Maurice Crooks has worked at the venue for 46 years and the head groundsman has scooped the Lifetime Achievement Award in the RCA Groundstaff Awards.

Maurice and his team ensure the course is fit for racing and he also has the weighty responsibility for the safety and upkeep of the venue, which is one of the largest racecourses in the country.

Maurice, now 63, began his career in 1971 as a fence builder and then became a tractor driver.

He worked his way up through the ranks, becoming assistant head groundsman in 1980 assuming the role of head groundsman in 1995.

“I absolutely love it as much as I always have done,” said Maurice who grew up a stone’s throw away from the racecourse on Warrington Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield.

“I have worked here from being 10 or 11 and I liked to rise horses. “Mr granddad and grandmother used to work at Haydock going back. “She used to work here during the Second World War.

“There are lots of good memories that I have. I remember seeing Red Rum win here in the Grand National Trial in 1973.

“Kauto Star was another great horse, I remember seeing him.

“And another memory is when the big evacuation was on from Aintree. They evacuated everybody back to Haydock and that was challenging and quite exciting, meeting different people.”

Maurice’s enthusiasm for the job has not waned over the years and he says getting to rub shoulders with famous names is one of the perks he has enjoyed.

“You get to meet a lot of celebrities. I had tea and toast in Harvey Smith’s kitchen.

“And I got to go on stage with Rick Astley singing when he came here, though whether you can call it singing!”

And Maurice has no sights on retirement yet and will continue his work for as long as he can.

“It’s a marvellous job really and I just wish there were more young people coming into it. At the moment I feel fit and healthy.

“Friends and managers have congratulated me and I have had a lot of texts from racecourses across the country.”

Maurice will receive his lifetime achievement award at the RCA Showcase Awards, held at Newbury Racecourse on Thursday, November 16.

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Are You Ready For The Sports Turf Challenges Of 2020?

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Are you ready for the sports turf challenges of 2020? The pivotal role of soil biology in sport and amenity turf health is at the heart of keynote presentations by Joel Williams, the internationally respected authority on soil science and leading edge techniques.

Harpenden Common Golf Club hosts the `Getting Ready for 2020` seminar – which attracts four BIGGA CPD credits – on 14 November amid major strides forward for soil biology in golf course management and tougher EU controls on chemical applications.

The removal of ever more chemicals permitted for use demands a radical rethink on traditional methods of course management and time is running out to put more eco-friendly practices in place.

Are You Ready For The Sports Turf Challenges Of 2020?

Outlining the principles of soil biology, Joel will discuss the functions, roles and interactions of soil life in golf greens – introducing key groups of organisms in the soil ecosystem.

He then moves on to cover how to advance soil biology and leverage the most from turf soils by understanding total, exchangeable and soluble nutrient pools – delegates also learning of the biological link to foliar-applied inputs.

After lunch, Joel tackles the future of integrated pest management (IPM) concluding with a considered view of the frontiers of soil biology, turf health and sustainable, resilient golf greens.

Rooted in results, Harpenden Common General Manager Terry Crump will reveal how the club has successfully applied soil biology within its course management strategy.

Sponsored and developed by Soil Biology Ltd, `Getting ready for 2020` will deliver `must-hear` knowledge and insight into what is a rapidly developing sector of turf care and is tailored for course managers, head greenkeepers and deputies.

Reserve your place now by contacting paul@soil-biology.co.uk or phoning 01959 564690.

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B.E.S.T Horticulture at SALTEX 2017

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The B.E.S.T in Horticulture Group consists of:

  1. B.E.S.T. in Horticulture Limited – “Delivering fully supported distance and blended learning in horticulture” www.bestinhorticulture.co.uk
  2. The Academy of Practical Horticulture (Limited) – “Delivering Practical Skills to Gardeners and Professional Horticulturlists” www.academyofpracticalhorticulture.co.uk

B.E.S.T Horticulture at SALTEX 2017
Our first year at Saltex! At B.E.S.T we offer bespoke education and specialist training in horticulture designed to meet the needs of our clients, their staff and stakeholders.

We offer:

  • Certificates of Competence training and assessment. For all our COC’s we only offer City & Guilds NPTC qualifications as we believe them to be superior to those offered by other  Awarding Bodies in terms of content, rigour of  assessment and the quality assurance processes that underpin them
  • Full programmes of study for example; The Level 2 and  Level 3 Royal Horticultural Society theory and practical qualifications leading to the Level 2 and Level 3 diplomas
  • The Certificate in Organic Horticulture validated by Garden Organic
  • Garden design
  • An extensive range of short courses
  • Bespoke courses specifically developed to meet individual requirements

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New Holland at SALTEX 2017

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New Holland to showcase compact tractors at this year’s Saltex event

New Holland will be showcasing its expertise in ground care, sports, amenities, estates, and green space management machinery at this year’s Saltex event. The Company will profile its compact BoomerTMtractor models, displaying the Boomer 25 ROPS with mid-mounted mower deck and Boomer 40 CAB with front-linkage, on stand at the two-day event held at the Birmingham NEC on 1st and 2nd November.

New Holland to showcase compact tractors at this year’s Saltex event

Boomer Tractors

The New Holland compact Boomer tractor range offers five models with power outputs ranging from 23 to 47 hp delivered by quiet, fuel-efficient three and four-cylinder engines. These compact but powerful tractors are responsive, efficient, comfortable, and built to make your job easier. All models across the range have unique features that keep you comfortable while saving you time and money.

Boomer tractors are well suited to a variety of tasks, from installation and maintenance of turf, to landscaping and hardscaping. It’s the ideal tractor for small landowners, municipalities, and contractors providing ground maintenance.

All Boomer models have powerful electro-hydraulically engaged rear, and optional mid, PTOs capable of lifting up to 1250 kg, allowing for the use of a wide range of powered implements.

The controls are well positioned, and colour-coded, whilst the seat and steering wheel are easily adjustable to suit different operators.

Beyond the Boomer range, New Holland offers larger amenities-adaptable tractors with higher horsepower and more lift capacity in the T4 and T5 ranges.

T4 Range

When it comes to more demanding tasks, the T4 range of tractors has been designed to further enhance your ground care and maintenance operations. With a whole host of deluxe options and powerful engines offering from 84 to 114 hp, the T4 is ideal for those who require high quality workhorses.

New Holland, has designed the T4 with the operator in mind, and now offers an even wider choice of transmissions. Every task has different requirements, and New Holland offers tried and tested solutions to improve your efficiency.

New Holland has anticipated the need for high levels of efficiency combined with operational flexibility. The T4 is fully compatible with New Holland’s AP and L series range of front loaders, and you no longer have to choose between the front loader and front linkage, with the T4 you can have both.

With optional turf tyres, the T4 is suitable for many amenity, landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks.

T5 Range

For those wanting competitive pricing without compromising on horsepower, New Holland offers the T5 Utility models, which provide between 75 and 114 hp. All five models in the range can include the manufacturer’s 24×24 Dual Command transmission and can be specified with turf tyres.

Loader-ready, the T5 provides lift capacity of up to 2,539 kg and a lifting height of up to 3.7 m. Optional front linkage offers maximum versatility when using implements and the Heavy Duty front axel, available on the T5.95, 105 and 115, has a greater load carrying capacity. The T5 range also boasts an impressive 4,400 kg rear lift capacity with a second assist ram, for maximum versatility.

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