STIHL announces cordless roadshow

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STIHL announces cordless roadshow: STIHL will be hitting the road throughout March with a new Professional Cordless Roadshow UK tour. The STIHL Fully Charged Cordless Roadshow will allow larger professional users, such as councils and major landscaping contractors, exclusive access to its extensive range of cordless machines, as well as providing local dealers with more support than ever before.

Professional users will be able to get hands on with STIHL’s latest range of cordless products, as well as gain insight from STIHL’s team of trained experts who will be on hand to offer advice and recommendations. Refreshments will be available on the day, as well as offers and discounts all redeemable through STIHL’s specialist Approved Dealers.

STIHL announces cordless roadshow

STIHL announces cordless roadshow

Historically, petrol powered equipment has been the technology of choice for the professional, however, cordless technology is evolving at a rapid pace. Offering exceptional performance, ease of maintenance and use, quiet operation, reduced vibration and carbon footprint reduction, cordless technology offers the landscaping, arboriculture and forestry industry more options than ever before.

STIHL will be visiting 11 locations during March, including:

  • 8th March – Stirling
    • Stirling County Rugby Football Club, FK9 5AP
  • 9th March – Durham
    • East Durham College, DH1 3SG
  • 10th March – Harrogate
    • Pavillions of Harrogate, HG2 8NZ
  • 16th March – Newport
    • Harper Adams, TF10 8NB
  • 17th March – Cheshire
    • Reaseheath College, CW5 6DF
  • 22nd March – Melton Mowbray
    • Brooksby Melton College, LE13 0HJ
  • 23rd March – Avonbank
    • Pershore College, WR10 3JP
  • 24th March – Swansea
    • St Hilary’s Church, SA2 7DZ
  • 29th March – Devon
    • Bicton College, EX9 7BY
  • 30th March – Guildford
    • Merrist Wood College, GU3 3PE
  • 31st March – Essex
    • Writtle College, CM1 3RR

Simon Hewitt, Head of Marketing at STIHL GB, commented: “The popularity of cordless machinery continues to rise amongst professional users and, through years of extensive research and development into the advancement of battery technology, we now boast a range that can meet the requirements of the most demanding applications. Indeed in every category in which we operate, STIHL now has a battery-powered tool with equivalent performance as its petrol counterpart.

“With this in mind, the roadshow will provide us and our network of dealers with a great platform to not only showcase the latest innovative products, but also to meet customers and gain valuable insight into their needs as professional users.”

For more information on the upcoming STIHL Professional Cordless Roadshow 2022, dealers are encouraged to contact their STIHL Area Sales Manager.

For more information on STIHL’s range of professional cordless tools, please visit www.stihl.co.uk.

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Toro sprinkler offer

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Toro sprinkler offer: For spring, Reesink Turfcare is offering highly competitive deals on two of Toro’s most popular sprinklers – the Toro Flex and Infinity sprinklers.

At a time of year when many golf clubs are assessing their irrigation needs and perhaps considering an upgrade, the option to buy 10 Flex or Infinity sprinklers and get two absolutely free, or buy three Infinity sprinkler bodies and get one free, will no doubt be extremely welcome.

Toro sprinkler offer

Toro sprinkler offer

But this isn’t just an opportunity to add value to your irrigation system, it’s also the chance to benefit from Toro’s leading technology, engineering and true innovation for the most effective irrigation solution on the market, says Reesink Turfcare, official distributor in the UK for Toro professional irrigation products for the golf, sport and amenity sectors.

Robert Jackson, water division sales manager at Reesink, comments: “Course managers and greenkeepers will know what the course setup is, how the system is performing and whether their irrigation system needs updating or extending. And they will want to know that they are getting the best product and the best value. Meanwhile, committee members will have an interest in the business case and want to know they are getting the best return for the club. These deals ensure all parties are happy.”

These deals are for those clubs who want next level sprinkler control, now. Both the Flex and Infinity sprinklers offer highly efficient and accurate irrigation with clever innovative features to make your job easier. These include easy arc adjustment, ratcheting risers, higher pop-up heights, Smart Access for ease of service, forwards-backwards compatibility, and some of the most efficient nozzles available.

The Infinity sprinklers have all the quality features of delivering increased efficiency, enhanced course appearance and improved playing conditions, for which Toro is renowned, but with the big added benefit of ‘Smart Access’. With Smart Access, Toro has designed a sprinkler in which every element – big or small, mechanical or electrical – is easily accessible from the top of the unit. Therefore, sprinkler maintenance has never been easier.

Meanwhile, Flex sprinklers feature a dual trajectory main nozzle that provides exceptional nozzle performance at the 25 degree standard angle position and great performance in windy applications at the 15 degree low angle position. Plus, the part/full circle drive allows you to adjust the area of coverage to match your seasonal watering needs or meet water rationing mandates in seconds with no additional parts required.

The sprinkler spring deals are available now and last until the end of April 2022. Call Reesink on 01480 226800 or visit reesinkturfcare.co.uk for further information.

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Deep aeration relief for Broadway Bowling Club

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Deep aeration relief for Broadway Bowling Club: Where once stood a croquet lawn and tennis courts, the Broadway Bowling Club opened its doors in 1919. It sits in an idyllic location in beautifully maintained grounds with scenic views towards the Cotswold escarpment and the Broadway tower; a ‘Saxon Tower’ folly that was the brainchild of 18th Century landscape designer ‘Capability Brown’.

The gently sloping banks of herbaceous flower borders and hedging change through the seasons and come days when the weather halts play, the club’s pavilion offers a pool table and an indoor skittle alley for members to enjoy.

Deep aeration relief for Broadway Bowling Club

Deep aeration relief for Broadway Bowling Club

It was during 2021 the weather brought matters to a head for Dennis Hall, Broadway’s Greenkeeper of ten years. Increasingly, the green was suffering from standing water after heavy rain, with one area getting progressively worse. Even in dry periods, it was noted the ground was frequently mushy when the mower went through the area. Avonmore Associates, the highly respected South Warwickshire sports grounds construction and maintenance company, regularly maintain the green with a regime of spiking and aeration. They suspected a deeper problem. As happens with many older bowling greens, the sheer volume of play over the years, combined with the substrate of the original construction, leads to compaction at a depth not reached by normal aeration. In Broadway’s case, there are mixed areas of stone and clay with insufficient release of standing water built up over time.

Avonmore suggested using Terrain Aeration, with whom they have worked on a number of projects, to bring in their Terralift machine to provide one metre deep aeration. At this depth, the ground is usually so compacted it requires fracturing to open up fissures and allow drainage. Terrain Aeration’s Terralift system works on the principle of hammering a hollow probe through the soil using a JCB road breaker gun, and compressed air is released up to 20Bar (280psi). At the end of the air blast, they inject dried seaweed, which sticks to the fissure walls. This expands and contracts with the moisture in the soil to keep the area breathing. Working to a grid with approximately two metre spacings allows the Terralift to create interlinked cracks and fissures deep underground to carry away the water. The 1.5-inch probe holes on the green are backfilled with Lytag aggregate and covered with topsoil, making it playable almost immediately. The work at the Broadway Bowling Club was carried out in November 2021 and Dennis Hall reports that they have had several periods of heavy downpour and the deep aeration has done the trick with no standing water to halt play.

Terrain Aeration 01449 673783 www.terrainaeration.co.uk

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New appointment at Agrovista Amenity

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New appointment at Agrovista Amenity: Agrovista UK has announced the appointment of Doug McLaren as a new Amenity Specialist who will be operating throughout Berkshire across to Essex and up to Northampton.

Doug started his career in greenkeeping after enjoying a summer job at a small nine-hole golf course in the Scottish Highlands. For the next thirty years he proceeded to work at many prestigious courses such as The Wisley Golf Club in Surrey, St Andrews in Scotland, a De Vere club in Lancashire, the Golf de Joyenval in Paris, The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire, and Batchworth Park Golf Club in Rickmansworth. Along the way he worked hard to gain qualifications including an NVQ in Greenkeeping and both a HND and a HNC in Golf Course Management.

New appointment at Agrovista Amenity

New appointment at Agrovista Amenity

Prior to joining Agrovista Amenity, Doug was taking some time out after recovering from a brain haemorrhage.

“I was very lucky, and it made me take a step back to reassess,” he said. “I felt that it was time to move away from greenkeeping and then I was made aware of an opportunity at Agrovista Amenity. It is a company that I have worked with a lot over the years, so I know the products very well. I felt it would be a good fit.”

With a wide variety of clients in different sectors, Doug admits it has been a whirlwind start, but claims he wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I’m a bit of a sponge at the moment,” he said. “I’m really enjoying going around all the different businesses, taking in as much information as I can, as well as passing on my knowledge.

“It’s an exciting time to be at Agrovista Amenity and I’m astonished at just how many products we have,” he continued. “There is absolutely nothing we can’t do as a company – the possibilities are endless and that is the message we are trying to get out there.”

With a strong portfolio at his disposal, Doug is ready to address any emerging trends and he is already seeing a strong desire within the industry to shift towards more eco-friendly products and packaging.

Turf and amenity managers are publicly showing that they are keener than ever to address sustainability with their practices.  Working with the current supplier base Doug sees huge potential within the portfolio to provide solutions to these challenges and other yet to come.

Doug claims that he has identified several growth areas and he will be working hard to achieve his goals. He admits that it won’t be without its challenges and conceded that the pandemic continues to have an impact. However, while most sports and businesses came to a standstill, some are now seeing an encouraging resurgence.

“Covid has without doubt had an impact on sporting venues, but some are returning with a bang – golf in particular. Prior to the pandemic, golf membership was declining throughout the country but now looking to get back to if not beyond the previous levels. I’ve noticed that lots of clubs are benefiting and are now looking to invest in their courses and facilities.

“I know first-hand that it is getting harder and harder for these people to produce the best surfaces they can and I’m looking forward to helping them.”

For more information about Agrovista UK, visit www.agrovista.co.uk/amenity

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Polaris Ranger EVs aiding conservation

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Polaris Ranger EVs aiding conservation: Located in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, Rushmere Country Park is run by The Greensand Trust, an independent environmental charity that works to conserve distinctive landscapes, wildlife and history of the Greensand Ridge and the wider area.

Welcoming visitors for walking, cycling, horse riding, just for a coffee or to marvel at the wildlife, Rushmere is run on a not-for-profit basis and relies on its visitors to support its work.

Polaris Ranger EVs aiding conservation

Polaris Ranger EVs aiding conservation

With over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows open to the public, it’s essential the land is maintained – and that’s no easy feat. At the end of last year, Greensand Trust purchased two Polaris Ranger EVs to help with this; one hosted at Rushmere Country Park and the other in operation at the nearby Ampthill Great Park.

Working hard to protect the environment, the Polaris Ranger EV is ideal for the tasks at hand.

Dan Doyle, Head Ranger at Rushmere Country Park, said: “We were so impressed with their ability off road and they’re a good match with the charity’s green ethos of renewable energy and reducing emissions. They are great for a day’s work as the battery lasts well around the vast park, without needing to be recharged”

Used for day-to-day checks of the parks, as well as transporting materials in the load bed for path/track repairs, the EV provides a powerful electric engine, 226kg box capacity and 26.6cm of ground clearance, as well as maintaining smooth and quiet operation around the site to avoid disturbing the wildlife and its visitors.

The Greensand Trust is an independent environmental charity that works with local communities and landowners to conserve and enhance the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of the Greensand Ridge and wider area, improving access, understanding and enjoyment for the benefit of everyone.

For more information please visit www.greensandtrust.org

For more information on the Ranger EV, please visit the Polaris Britain website.

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