New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping

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New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping: NJ Pacey Landscaping Ltd of Crowland near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, has purchased a Becx HS131HR hedge cutting head and WLA60 loader arm combination from UK importer, Fentons of Bourne. The new equipment will be mounted on an Avant 635 tool carrier to provide Pacey’s with a compact, highly manoeuvrable unit for their grounds maintenance activities.

Adam Quant, a director of the 35-year-old family-run business says,

New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping

New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping

“I saw the Avant and Becx combination a couple of years ago and was impressed with its capabilities. Fentons have been a trusted business partner for many years and have supplied two of the three Avants that we have operated on our fleet.

“We have a small staff of eight, so any mechanised solution is welcome. We would normally use flails for our hedge work or resort to hand cutting where presentation is paramount. The flail heads tend to leave a very rough finish, but this Becx HS131 has a very good cutting and mulching action, leaving a very acceptable finish, so it’s ideal for prestige contracts that demand high level of presentation. The mounting arm can be extended by 60 cm and tilted by 105 degrees providing the manoeuvrability to trim a wide range of hedges.”

N J Pacey Landscaping was founded in 1987 by Norman Pacey and in 1999 became a limited company. Operating across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Leicestershire and Norfolk, they provide landscaping, groundscare and arboricultural services to domestic and commercial customers.  In 2011 Norman’s daughter Rebecca and son-in-law Adam, a qualified arboriculturalist, joined the company.

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Greenkeeper Salaries Down For Second Consecutive Year

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Greenkeeper Salaries Down For Second Consecutive Year: The survey, conducted by Hillier Hopkins, found that Head Greenkeeper remuneration packages have fallen for the second successive year.

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Vandals on motorbikes destroy greens

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Vandals on motorbikes destroy greens: Police patrols will be carried out at a popular golf course after vandals riding a motorbike damaged the greens.

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Vandals on motorbikes destroy greens

Vandals on motorbikes destroy greens

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Legendary groundsman passes away

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Legendary groundsman passes away: A former Sunderland AFC groundsman who shot to fame on a fly-on-the-wall documentary about the club has died at the age of 88.

Read the full article from the Sunderland Echo here

Legendary groundsman passes away

Legendary groundsman passes away

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Custom cars driving a modern approach

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Custom cars driving a modern approach: The Astbury Golf Club has taken delivery of a new fleet of tailored vehicles, as it extends its partnership with Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel electric vehicles.

The dozen electric Tempo cars, each fitted with a long-lasting Lithium battery, have been designed to fit with The Astbury’s approach to host the modern golfer.

Custom cars driving a modern approach

Custom cars driving a modern approach

With several accessories fitted, including dual mobile phone charging points, the vehicles are a mix of industry-leading durability and premium comfort.

The Astbury Golf Club has now partnered with Club Car for more than eight years.

Daniel Hodson, of Hodson Consultants, who has been working with The Astbury Golf Club since October 2019, said: “These new vehicles match our ethos at The Astbury – people should be playing golf to enjoy themselves.

“To push golf into the 21st Century has meant allowing people to be on their phones and these vehicles will enable them to have their devices charged all day. We are embracing the needs of modern-day life.”

The Astbury Golf Club reopened in May 2021 under new owners Faro Captial, who are investing in converting the venue into a luxury golf and lodge resort. Since then, it has welcomed 200 members and hosted 100 corporate and society events.

The development of 300 new lodges is taking place at the site and the club leased a six-seater Club Car Utility vehicle to chauffeur clients around the venue.

The course itself offers a challenge for golfers of all abilities; the Par 71 6,500-yard course has immaculate putting surfaces with subtle undulations that will test the skills of even the very best putter.

Tom Storrar, who joined The Astbury Golf Club as Director of Golf in March 2021, said: “It’s a business partnership that we have with Club Car, not just a service to customer one. Club Car vehicles are a robust product that spend their time on the course and the Lithium battery provides a long charge, which is especially beneficial.”

He also added: “The support we have received from Club Car cannot be faulted, while the after sales care and service process is unmatched.”

Club Car supplies many of the world’s leading golf destinations with its wide range of vehicles, and is an official supplier to the European Tour, the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) and St Andrews Links Trust.

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