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Hilbert Willis to follow in Captain Tom’s footsteps

August 14, 2020/in Industry News, News, Press Release/by External Source

Hilbert Willis to follow in Captain Tom’s footsteps: Hilbert Willis spent over five decades covering every blade of grass on the Lakeview Park pitch as long-serving Loughgall groundsman. Now the 96-year-old is aiming to get back out on the turf and turn his labour of love into a fundraiser for the Irish League side. The […]

Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate

August 12, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate: Keith Gallacher, Director of Complete Weed Control Scotland South East, has revealed why he chooses to use Roundup ProVantage from ICL above all other glyphosate herbicides. Roundup ProVantage, a glyphosate-based herbicide, sets the standards in weed control. The optimised blend of surfactants as well as the high loading makes Roundup […]

Hilbert Willis to follow in Captain Tom’s footsteps

August 14, 2020/in Industry News, News, Press Release/by External Source

Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate

August 12, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

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Hilbert Willis to follow in Captain Tom’s footsteps

August 14, 2020/in Industry News, News, Press Release/by External Source

Hilbert Willis to follow in Captain Tom’s footsteps: Hilbert Willis spent over five decades covering every blade of grass on the Lakeview Park pitch as long-serving Loughgall groundsman.

Now the 96-year-old is aiming to get back out on the turf and turn his labour of love into a fundraiser for the Irish League side.

The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on sports clubs around the world is expected to have far-reaching effects but, in a bid to help alleviate some of the short-term damage, Willis has set a special goal.

Willis is drawing inspiration from the example set by ‘Captain Tom’ and a charity drive to support the NHS Charities Together by embarking on a cause close to his heart.

Captain Thomas Moore set out to walk laps of his garden at the age of 99 – with Willis opting to take on 100 lengths of the football pitch at Loughgall.

His plan is to take those first steps this weekend.

“I’ve been involved with Loughgall for so many years now and in all sorts of roles, from chairman to groundsman to committee member,” said Willis. “We were sitting around talking one day about the financial situation around everything going on and I suggested following in Captain Tom’s footsteps.

“The club is so important to me and such a big part of my life, so I was just keen to try and do something, anything really, to help.

“I’ve so many wonderful memories from my time involved with Loughgall and have so many friends thanks to this football club and others all over the country.”

Ground improvements estimated at around £100,000 proved vital towards a successful Club Promotion License application last season as Loughgall officials invested in ambition in pursuit of a place in the Danske Bank Premiership.

Redevelopment work included alterations to the changing room area and dugouts, plus the addition of a disabled viewing section.

A ruling by the game’s officials in respect of the coronavirus pandemic forced all clubs outside the top flight to stop the Irish League season, with Portadown awarded the sole promotion spot as Bluefin Sport Championship winners and Loughgall third at the cut-off point.

“So much hard work was put into that whole process by so many at the club,” said Willis. “We have such a great group of people around the club and a dedicated committee.

“Hopefully my small effort can help the club and the response has been great, with plenty of support from people at the club – along with a fair few laughs.

“One of my good friends, Robbie Bothwell, is about 70 years old but has promised to run at least 50 lengths!

“I’ve done a few practice lengths but just cannot wait to get going properly now and will be out as often as possible.”

Anyone interested in offering financial support can visit the ‘Hilbert’s Goal’ page on GoFundMe.

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Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate

August 12, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate: Keith Gallacher, Director of Complete Weed Control Scotland South East, has revealed why he chooses to use Roundup ProVantage from ICL above all other glyphosate herbicides.

Roundup ProVantage, a glyphosate-based herbicide, sets the standards in weed control. The optimised blend of surfactants as well as the high loading makes Roundup ProVantage the most advanced amenity glyphosate on the market.

Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate

Keith, who purchases Roundup ProVantage from ICL, believes that there is no other product that compares.

“There is a huge difference between Roundup ProVantage and other glyphosate herbicides on the market. The product has been very successful for us. As a business we want to be utilising the very best products and this is why RoundUp ProVantage is our go-to product.”

Roundup ProVantage offers superior performance – with improved rain-fastness and speed of uptake. Rainfast in one hour for annuals and four hours for perennials, this product reduces the risk of run off and ensures the maximum amount of glyphosate reaches the roots for the optimum effectiveness.

“Depending on the weather we can start seeing results within 7 days especially with the harder weeds such as the invasives. We’ve had outstanding results on large infestations of Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed and there is no need to add any adjuvants to it because it is so highly loaded. Typically, we apply it just twice a year which is enough to achieve a very high standard of control.

“Another benefit is its rain-fastness, which is very important – especially in Scotland. You can tell the client that it will still be working within an hour and it absolutely does.”

The effectiveness of Roundup ProVantage herbicide, and its favourable environmental characteristics, have combined to make it one of the most widely used and trusted herbicides in the world. The undiluted product has such a high safety profile that it is not even classified by the World Health Organisation in relation to toxicity from either oral ingestion or dermal absorption and has been deemed as safe for both humans and wildlife.

“From an occupational health point of view, we can confidently turn round to our staff and clients and assure them that Roundup Pro-Vantage is one of the safest glyphosates on the market. It is peace of mind for us and peace of mind for our clients.

“I also think that the information available on the product and the back-up service from ICL is second to none. Knowing that we have access to that information and back-up is vital.

“We can confidently speak to the likes of councils about the benefits of the product and this is a big positive.

“In my opinion this is the best performing glyphosate on the market.”

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-sf.co.uk or www.icl-sf.ie if you are in Ireland.

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Hilbert Willis to follow in Captain Tom’s footsteps

Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate

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Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate

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Hilbert Willis to follow in Captain Tom’s footsteps

Hilbert Willis to follow in Captain Tom’s footsteps: Hilbert Willis spent over five decades covering every blade of grass on the Lakeview Park pitch as long-serving Loughgall groundsman.

Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate

Roundup ProVantage the go-to glyphosate: Keith Gallacher, Director of Complete Weed Control Scotland South East, has revealed why he chooses to use Roundup ProVantage from ICL above all other glyphosate herbicides.

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