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Burhill strengthens Club Car relationship

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Burhill strengthens Club Car relationship: Major multi-course operator Burhill Group Ltd (BGL) has continued its long-standing relationship with Club Car, following the delivery of their latest fleet of golf vehicles.

The fleet of 171 Tempo vehicles – sporting a striking sapphire blue livery – has been distributed to BGL’s 10 UK golf courses, including the prestigious Burhill Golf Club, in Walton on Thames, Surrey.

Burhill strengthens Club Car relationship

Burhill strengthens Club Car relationship

 

Based on a commitment to excellence between the organisations, the latest delivery is the seventh fleet of vehicles provided to BGL over the last 15 years by Club Car’s UK dealer, Bradshaw.

Colin Mayes, CEO of BGL, said: “The continued innovation that Club Car displays in its most recent models falls directly in line with our progressive ethos as a major multi-course operator.

“We are always looking to improve the service we can offer to our members and visitors, and we believe this new fleet will significantly help to do that.”

Describing the vehicles as an “integral part of the experience at our golf venues”, Colin Mayes drew out some of the key product highlights: “The durability, performance, and efficiency of the cars allow us to deliver a reliable and enjoyable experience at all our golf clubs around the country, ensuring our customers have the same first-class service regardless of which BGL venue they are at.”

With 22 golf courses at 10 venues across the country, BGL is one of the largest owners and operators of golf courses and facilities in the UK. Each provides a different style and character while offering a high-quality, friendly, and professional service.

The organisation recently accounts that its entire portfolio of golf clubs has been successfully reaccredited as GEO Certified – a commitment to environmental progression and solidifies its place as the only major multi-course operator to have GEO Certified status across all sites.

Kevin Hart, Club Car’s Sales Director for EMEA, said: “BGL carefully reviews all elements of a product before committing to a deal, so for them to select Club Car time and again is an endorsement of the quality and reliability of our products, and the value of our close, long-standing working relationship.”

Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel electric cars, supplies many of the world’s leading golf destinations with its wide range of vehicles, and is an official supplier to the DP World Tour, the 2023 Ryder Cup, the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) and St Andrews Links Trust.

For more information on Club Car visit: www.clubcar.com

For more information on BGL Golf, visit: www.bglcompany.co.uk/golf

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Terrain Aeration launches Tree Division

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Terrain Aeration launches Tree Division: David Churchyard has joined Terrain Aeration Services to head up the new Terrain Aeration Tree Division. The company has been treating trees for over thirty years and sees this as an opportunity to expand their specialist service. David brings an extensive wealth of knowledge regarding pests, diseases and fungal growths to trees as well as turf.

He was employed as a head forester for twenty-one years on a 6000 acre estate where he was involved in working on and looking after all aspects of the estate’s extensive woodlands. This covered planting heritage oaks, caring for the veteran 900-year-old trees and drawing up management plans for current and future works. To increase his knowledge over the years, David has taken part in many lectures and courses on veteran trees in various locations, including Windsor Castle estate. He also took part in a film on AOD (Acute Oak Decline), the relatively new disease that began affecting many British oak trees since the last quarter of the 20th century. Climate changes are strongly affecting our trees and helping keep them alive is now a priority and one which David relishes in having a key role in.

Terrain Aeration launches Tree Division

Terrain Aeration launches Tree Division

Terrain Aeration’s Terralift machine is recognised by Tree Officers as a solution to deep aeration and relief of compaction panning around tree roots. The Terralift is the only machine which can aerate around the root zone and put oxygen back into the soil. It breaks up compaction and panning, providing relief from waterlogging and the danger of the waterborne disease Phytophthora. Terrain Aeration’s Tree Division can inspect and advise on suitable treatment without exposing entire areas of tree roots, which may cause undue stress to the trees. One metre deep penetration aeration treatment is used around trees and to treat compacted turf and grass areas. David has joined Terrain to head and expand the division and to get the critical message out there that “it’s the roots that are the root of the problem!” Many trees of all ages are struggling with compaction. This means that essential nutrients are not getting down to the life-giving area of the tree. The message is simple, take care of the bottom-the roots-and the top of the tree will look after itself.

Terrain Aeration 01449 673783 www.terrainaeration.com

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SALTEX media partners announced

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SALTEX media partners announced: Nine media partners have come on board in support of SALTEX 2022.

Football & Stadium Management, Groundskeeping Journal, Landscape and Urban Design, LAPU, The Landscaper, Service Dealer, Turf Business, Turf Matters and Turf Pro have all pledged their support for Europe’s largest sports turf, amenities, and landscaping trade exhibition, SALTEX.

SALTEX media partners announced

SALTEX media partners announced

Andrea McMahon, GMA director of communications, comments: “The event at Birmingham NEC always attracts interest from the media due to so many of the industry’s leading brands and companies attending as well as the most influential, established, and emerging talent from the industry.

“The trade media has long supported SALTEX and with this year’s show already exceeding 2019’s July figures in terms of confirmed exhibitors, visitor registrations and floor space booked, this year’s show looks set to be one of the most successful yet.

“We are delighted to announce this year’s official media partners for SALTEX 2022 and are grateful for their continued support.

“Working with the media – especially those of the calibre of our official partners – ensures that we can keep industry colleagues up to date with the latest on what to expect at this year’s show. We look forward to welcoming them to the NEC in November.”

To discuss the option of buying stand space at the 2022 show, email saltexsales@thegma.org.uk

Visitors wanting to register should visit www.saltex.org.uk

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STIGA handlebar system

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STIGA handlebar system: STIGA is rapidly becoming known as the innovators in garden lawnmowers and equipment and its latest development is a handlebar system that moves to the side to avoid shrubs and trees and allow easier mowing against a hedge or wall.

The STIGA Fulcrum handlebar system is fitted to a number of STIGA lawnmowers and provides seamless interaction between the machine and the gardener. The central mechanism is mounted below the steering handle, which is made from 25mm steel. It is simply adjusted to suit the gardener’s height and comfort preference.

STIGA handlebar system

STIGA handlebar system

A click of a switch allows the handle position to be shifted by 25 degrees to the left to avoid overhanging shrubs or trees and to allow easier cutting along hedges and walls.

When the mowing is completed, a quick release lever allows the handle to rotate 180 degrees so it can be stowed above the mowing deck, saving space during storage.

The Fulcrum handlebar can now be seen on many lawnmowers with the STIGA range.

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Driving change at Les 3 Dindes

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Driving change at Les 3 Dindes: Polaris Off Road continues its Ranger Stories video series in a new light with the introduction of the ‘Ranger Stories: Driving Change’ initiative.

Polaris is a firm believer that a product comes to life through its applications, partnerships but most importantly, via the people who use it; which is why once again, Polaris has embarked on a journey across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to discover and capture how its customers are driving change alongside the Polaris RANGER. Dedicated to the good that Polaris customers do, Ranger Stories: Driving Change is inspired by the many Polaris customers that are working hard to make a positive impact on the world.

Driving change at Les 3 Dindes

Driving change at Les 3 Dindes

Episode 1 – Les 3 Dindes, Animal Refuge in Southern France

Les 3 Dindes is built on the firm foundation that every animal – from the noble horse to the overlooked turkey –  should be treated with love, care and respect, making no distinction between species.

Welcoming animals that have been abandoned, mistreated or rescued from cases of neglect, factory farming and laboratories, Les 3 Dindes is a non-profit association dedicated to the animal cause, currently home to 145 animals that can now experience life to its fullest. The refuge has been built to give the animals a forever home that mimics their natural environment as closely as possible, with the room to enjoy the beautiful french countryside. The impact is visible; every animal has an obvious bond with the team at Les 3 Dindes, regaining their trust in humans, rediscovering their instincts amongst other animal friends, and learning that they no longer need to live in fear.

Kicking off the ‘Driving Change’ spin-off series, Polaris joins Les 3 Dindes owner and president Lisa Fernandez to see what a huge difference care, love and attention can make to the animals’ lives. A longstanding friend of the Polaris brand and an avid driver herself, Lisa uses the Polaris Ranger XP 1000 to help manage the 30-hectare farm – not only with the day-to-day feeding, medicine administration and grounds maintenance for the animals already in the refuge, but also with expansion and building for new rescues in the future.

Much like Lisa and her team, the Ranger XP 1000 is ready to work hard, every day. With its dependable Prostar® DOHC engine, the Ranger XP 1000 is not only Polaris’ most capable and comfortable Ranger yet, but it also delivers excellent reliability and versatility. Set in the rolling hills of Southern France’s countryside, Les 3 Dindes needs a capable off-road vehicle to reach all corners of the refuge. From steep inclines and narrow trails to forest areas and wide-open fields, the Ranger takes the team all over with its 33cm ground clearance, 27.9cm suspension travel and huge 27-inch Maxxis tyres. Not only that, the 1134kg towing capacity is put to use with trailers to carry large bales of hay, and the many, heavy buckets of feed and the large, 454kg-capacity cargo bed not only gives the team enough space for maintenance and fencing supplies but comes in handy to take along the many rescue dogs that like to ride alongside Lisa too.

Les 3 Dindes relies upon its volunteers, sponsors and contributors to continue its care, treatment and rescue missions. Please visit www.les3dindes.org, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram to find out more.

Catch the first episode of Ranger Stories: Driving Change here:  https://youtu.be/lo_Guyda4fo

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