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Versatile Variseeder key to overseeding

August 17, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Versatile Variseeder key to overseeding: The versatile SISIS Variseeder 1300 has been key to overseeding without disruption according to Simon Marshall, Head Greenkeeper at Wishaw Golf Club. Simon has been working at the golf club in the West Midlands for an impressive 26 years. It could, however, have been a vastly different story as rather […]

The Slatter Group’s new partnership

August 13, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Grace Cleere

The Slatter Group’s new partnership: Leading sports construction specialist The Slatter Group is partnering with the Northern Premier League (NPL) to provide expert advice, education, and support to the league’s 81 teams The NPL, which covers the North and Midlands and operates at tiers seven and eight of English football, has today unveiled premier sports […]

Versatile Variseeder key to overseeding

August 17, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

The Slatter Group’s new partnership

August 13, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Grace Cleere

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Versatile Variseeder key to overseeding

August 17, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Versatile Variseeder key to overseeding: The versatile SISIS Variseeder 1300 has been key to overseeding without disruption according to Simon Marshall, Head Greenkeeper at Wishaw Golf Club.

Simon has been working at the golf club in the West Midlands for an impressive 26 years. It could, however, have been a vastly different story as rather interestingly, he used to be a candle maker and delivered them to churches all over the country. As a keen golfer, and already a member of Wishaw Golf Club, there was only one job he wanted.

Versatile Variseeder key to overseeding

“I have been a member at Wishaw since the age of 27 and I was so keen to get into greenkeeping that I spent the first summer helping out around the course, raking bunkers, cutting tees, and slowly learning the business.”

His willingness and work ethic were rewarded when he was offered a full-time role at the 18-hole parkland course. Simon is now the Head Greenkeeper, and even though he admits that there is still a lot of work to do, the course is progressing nicely.

He explained that one such improvement was to start to incorporate more bent grass into the greens and to do this they needed to look at new equipment.

“Our aim is to try and get as much bent grass into the greens as possible and we thought that we could really do with a seeder,” he said. “The first one we tried was a slit seeder but it just caused too much disruption. It was at this point that our attentions turned to the SISIS Variseeder.

“I spoke to a few other greenkeepers from other courses, and they all recommended the Variseeder – it just seemed a no-brainer.”

The SISIS Variseeder is a versatile easy to use tractor mounted seeder with a variable seeding rate ideal for golf course maintenance and for use on lawns and amenity areas. It has a fast work rate, is low maintenance with few wearing parts and enables overseeding to be undertaken without taking ground out of play. Complete with a studded roller, the Variseeder prepares the seedbed by creating thousands of little “plant pots” to receive the seed without linear grooves that can disturb play.

Versatile Variseeder key to overseeding

“I like the fact that the Variseeder is light and very easy to use,” said Simon. “We are quite a wet course in the winter and our tees experience a lot of wear. Therefore, the lighter the machine the better and the Variseeder is brilliant in that respect.

“Its versatility is its best feature. We overseed with it three times a year on the greens, overseed on the tees as much as we can, and the surrounds too. I also like how you can use it with different types of seed. If you can buy one machine that can do multiple jobs, then it is a bonus in my opinion.”

For further information or a no obligation demonstration, please contact SISIS on 01332 824 777 or visit www.sisis.com

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The Slatter Group’s new partnership

August 13, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Grace Cleere

The Slatter Group’s new partnership: Leading sports construction specialist The Slatter Group is partnering with the Northern Premier League (NPL) to provide expert advice, education, and support to the league’s 81 teams

The NPL, which covers the North and Midlands and operates at tiers seven and eight of English football, has today unveiled premier sports contractor The Slatter Group as its Official Pitch Partner ahead of the 2021/22 season. The NPL will utilise the company’s expansive artificial, hybrid and natural turf expertise to deliver a co-ordinated programme of education and development to teams across the league.

The Slatter Group’s new partnership

Encompassing S&C Slatter and White Horse Contractors, The Slatter Group will offer up its 90+ years combined experience to Northern Premier League Clubs, with a goal of delivering comprehensive support on the design, construction, finance, and maintenance of their pitches. The league’s 81 clubs will benefit from roadshows and webinars throughout the season, with personalised support in areas such as bid writing, business case preparation, finance packages and environmental sustainability.

Mark Harris, Chairman, Pitching In Northern Premier League, commented:

“The Slatter Group submitted a standout presentation as part of our tender process. In particular, we were impressed by their commitment to engaging with our clubs to help educate and share best practices in raising standards.”

The Slatter Group already has a strong presence in English football, as the leading non-league 3G pitch supplier, with over 40% of clients achieving promotion following installation. Clients across the group include Sutton FC, Queens Park Rangers, Chelsea FC, Harrogate Town, Yaxley FC and Everton FC.

Jason Douglass, Group Director, The Slatter Group commented:

“We are delighted to be joining The Northern Premier League as their Official Pitch Partner, with a shared objective to help clubs attain maximum performance and value from their football pitch design, construction, finance and maintenance.”

Using our substantial in-house experience and working closely with innovative turf partners such as FieldTurf and GrassMaster, we’re thrilled to be able to support clubs across the NPL in the development of sustainable, durable and top-quality facilities.”

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Versatile Variseeder key to overseeding

Versatile Variseeder key to overseeding: The versatile SISIS Variseeder 1300 has been key to overseeding without disruption according to Simon Marshall, Head Greenkeeper at Wishaw Golf Club.

The Slatter Group’s new partnership

The Slatter Group’s new partnership: Leading sports construction specialist The Slatter Group is partnering with the Northern Premier League (NPL) to provide expert advice, education, and support to the league’s 81 teams

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