Bomb discovered on golf course

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Bomb discovered on golf course: Greenkeepers unearthed a little surprise on Monday at The Royal Cromer Golf Club, when a bomb was discovered under ground at the seaside golf club in East Anglia.

The bomb was found whilst groundsmen were carrying out work and maintenance between the 7th and 12th fairways around midday Monday 20th July.

After discovering the wartime device, the police and Royal Logistical Corps Bomb Disposal Team were sent to Royal Cromer GC where the bomb was then safely taken to the driving range and detonated at around 4:45pm.

Jamie Collyer, bar manager at the Royal Cromer Golf Club, said: “They were just doing some maintenance work, they were digging and found part of it.

“People on the course, told me [the explosion] was really, really loud,” he said.

Local residents of the Cromer area took to Twitter to ask other members of the public if anyone knew what had happened, after many described hearing a “huge explosion” and “massive boom.”

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Fresh start for Kanda Golf

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Fresh start for Kanda Golf: Jerry Kilby CCM, former CEO of the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE), has re-launched his own company, Kanda Golf to provide management support to golf clubs, suppliers and service providers to the golf industry.

The services that Kanda Golf will be providing to golf clubs includes revenue audits; governance reviews; interim management services; help with the creation and implementation of strategic plans and sales training for golf club staff.

Fresh start for Kanda Golf

Fresh start for Kanda Golf

Jerry Kilby said: “As golf clubs look to re-build their businesses after Covid-19, especially those that had enjoyed revenues from functions, weddings and parties, it will be very important to ensure the club has an effective governance structure and strategic plan to follow over the coming years, to ensure financial stability and a successful future.”

Recognising that out-sourcing services is more relevant now than it may have been before Covid, he added: “Golf Club Boards, Committees and Managers need not try and take on all the challenges and problems alone.  By out-sourcing tasks like Strategic Planning or Staff Training allows management to get on with the day-to-day work.”

“I am fortunate to have secured the services of numerous experienced golf club managers, who can help golf clubs with their specialist skills” he continued.  “Each of these bring different knowledge and experience to the table, and together, we provide cost-effective, practical and extremely relevant advisory services to golf clubs”.

In addition, Kanda Golf are providing services to companies that provide services to the golf industry, and can help those that are launching a new product or service as well as those that wish to broaden awareness of an existing service.

For further information, contact Jerry Kilby on +44 (0) 7821 908597, by email to jerry@kandagolf.com or visit the website www.kandagolf.com

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New Kasco J Series fountains

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New Kasco J Series fountains: KAR UK has revealed that the new and improved J Series fountains by Kasco are now available. 

Kasco J Series fountains are the perfect focal point in any pond or lake. From the 30 ft. high attention-demanding Redwood patterns, to the more elegant 2-tiered Linden patterns, each nozzle offers its own visual appeal. Designed with both beauty and function in mind, these fountains can improve overall water quality by increasing oxygen transfer.

New Kasco J Series fountains

New Kasco J Series fountains

The team of Kasco engineers have been busy using state-of-the-art software to re-design all 2HP models and above in the J Series fountains – resulting in easier assembly and higher performance.

Further improvements of the re-designed J Series fountains include:

  • 1-piece float – easier to assemble and install
  • 5-year warranty standard on the new 3 – 7-1/2HP J Series
  • New twist-and-lock nozzle design
  • New patterns deliver cleaner, crisper more beautiful displays
  • New bottom screen design decreases risk of clogging and easier to install
  • Improved overall performance with no additional amp draw

All J Series Fountains come with multiple nozzles included in the price and can be paired with an optional light kit.

Kasco products are distributed in the UK by KAR UK.

For more information, please visit www.karuk.com.

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Sharrocks continues expansion

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Sharrocks continues expansion: R. Sharrock Limited, have signed a partnership agreement with Spearhead Machinery which will see the rapidly expanding dealer take responsibility for the distribution of Spearhead’s Amenity range of products in the North & Midlands of the UK with immediate effect.

Commenting on the partnership, James Sharrock, Managing Director of F. R. Sharrock Limited said, “We have been considering options for our amenity flail & rotary mowers for the last couple of seasons as requirements from the market have changed. We wanted a manufacturer who was incredibly capable and prepared to work with us on development. Spearhead have long been known for over-engineered, high-quality products and with their recent commitment to this sector we are confident that they will exceed our customers expectations in our new wide area flail and rotary mowers”.

Sharrocks continues expansion

Sharrocks continues expansion

Sales Director of F. R. Sharrock Limited, Steven Hanlon, added, “Our hire team operate the largest fleet of trailed WAM’s in the UK, with units from most manufacturers so we are familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of each brand. This knowledge has been shared with Spearhead’s engineering team over the last nine months and incorporated into designs which have undergone rigorous testing with results that are nothing short of spectacular, the units will be a game changers as they come to market. In the meantime our sales teams have been working hard with the current Roliflail, Trident & Twiga flails with impressive results, especially when you consider the COVID lockdown.

Speaking after the signing of the agreement, Antony Prince, Director of Sales & Marketing said, “ We are committed to becoming the first choice for the end-user in the amenity sector, the appointment of Sharrocks is a logical step in achieving this. Their commitment to outstanding customer service and unrivalled product support reflects our own values and their continual investment into infrastructure and staff to meet customers’ increasing demands is a sure sign of success.”

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Community efforts lift club’s fortunes

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Community efforts lift club’s fortunes: The future is bright at Auchmill after community spirit put a real buzz into the Aberdeen club.

A band of volunteers joined head greenkeeper Mathew Smith and stewardess Andrea Stewart to make massive improvements to the course and clubhouse during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Their reward is seeing a demand to play their course.

Auchmill also received a £25,000 grant from the Scottish Government on offer to some small businesses.

Captain Gordon Graham said: “Membership is up and visitor numbers are up and thanks to our marvellous bunch of volunteers, who have transformed the course and clubhouse, we have had really positive feedback.

“It fills me with pride how their work is building a platform to go on to bigger and greater things.

“The £25,000 grant arrived just after the course closure and helped pay ongoing costs such as staff wages, maintenance of the course, repairs to sprinkler system and other sundries such as top dressing, fertiliser and diesel.

“The volunteers cleared grass cuttings, strimmed and cleaned bunkers and other areas, painted distance markers and signs and helped maintain the greens machinery and car park.”

Mathew, formerly of Westhill and Newmachar, and Andrea, both only started work at the club at the beginning of the season.

The volunteers quickly got to work on a new course improvement plan drawn up by Mathew which included an improved greens programme.

The volunteers redecorated the clubhouse, painting the interior, refurbishing furniture and even preparing a beer garden.

Andrea said: “It has transformed the clubhouse into a warm, welcoming place. It was wonderful to see members rallying round and bringing about improvements.

“I am looking forward to the opening and welcoming everyone once the restrictions are lifted.”

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