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GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

August 6, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event GroundsFest Academy recently welcomed a large number of grounds professionals, students and volunteers to Loughborough Grammar School’s Quorn Playing Fields for a highly successful CPD-accredited Integrated Weed Management event. The free one-day event brought together industry experts, manufacturers and training providers to explore the latest developments in […]

Discover the latest mowing innovations from Trimax at GroundsFest

August 6, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Discover the latest mowing innovations from Trimax at GroundsFest Visit Trimax on Stand RB9 at GroundsFest 2026 and discover how our range of high-performance mowing solutions can help grounds professionals achieve outstanding results with exceptional reliability, durability and reduced maintenance requirements. Making its UK debut, the all-new FlailDek S4 delivers enhanced flail mowing performance and […]

GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

August 6, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Discover the latest mowing innovations from Trimax at GroundsFest

August 6, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

August 6, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

GroundsFest Academy recently welcomed a large number of grounds professionals, students and volunteers to Loughborough Grammar School’s Quorn Playing Fields for a highly successful CPD-accredited Integrated Weed Management event.

GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

The free one-day event brought together industry experts, manufacturers and training providers to explore the latest developments in integrated weed management, focusing on best practice, funding opportunities, practical solutions and alternatives to traditional chemical control.

The day opened with an introduction to integrated weed management from Sean Faulkner of Kersten UK, before delegates heard about funding opportunities available to organisations looking to adopt more sustainable weed management practices.

Dave Moore from Block Blitz then delivered an insightful session on hard surface cleaning and protection, highlighting the important role preventative maintenance plays in reducing weed growth and improving surface longevity.

Following a networking break, attendees headed outdoors for a series of live demonstrations, where they saw the latest equipment and techniques in action. The practical sessions gave delegates the opportunity to ask questions, compare approaches and gain first-hand experience of equipment designed to support integrated weed management strategies.

The afternoon programme continued with Ed Stannard from Parks for London, who introduced delegates to the Good Parks Report and the organisation’s Integrated Weed Management Guide, before Dave Sayers and Laura Evans from Lantra outlined the training opportunities available through Lantra’s dedicated Integrated Weed Management course.

Delegates also enjoyed a facilities tour before the day concluded with a recap of the key learning points and the presentation of CPD certificates.

The event received excellent feedback from attendees, with many praising the balance of expert presentations, practical demonstrations and networking opportunities.

Reflecting on the day, GroundsFest Academy Director Bradley Tennant said: “Integrated weed management is evolving rapidly, and events like this give attendees the opportunity to learn from experts, see practical solutions in action and take away knowledge they can implement straight away.

“I’d like to thank all of our partners for sharing their expertise and helping to make the day such a success. I’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to Loughborough Grammar School for hosting us and providing excellent facilities for both the presentations and practical demonstrations. Their support played a key role in delivering another successful GroundsFest Academy event.”

With demand continuing to grow for practical, hands-on learning opportunities, the success of the Integrated Weed Management event further demonstrates GroundsFest Academy’s role in delivering education that addresses the real challenges facing today’s issues.

The free sustainability assessment tool is now available at www.groundsfestacademy.com

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Discover the latest mowing innovations from Trimax at GroundsFest

August 6, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Discover the latest mowing innovations from Trimax at GroundsFest

Visit Trimax on Stand RB9 at GroundsFest 2026 and discover how our range of high-performance mowing solutions can help grounds professionals achieve outstanding results with exceptional reliability, durability and reduced maintenance requirements.

Discover the latest mowing innovations from Trimax at GroundsFest

Making its UK debut, the all-new FlailDek S4 delivers enhanced flail mowing performance and versatility, with simplified maintenance designed to reduce downtime. Also on display will be a selection of Trimax’s leading flail and rotary mowing solutions, including the new Pegasus OptiAdjust, which features instant height-of-cut adjustment technology so operators can make quick, precise changes directly from the tractor cab. Visitors can also see the Snake S3, ProCut S5 and Striker, each engineered to deliver outstanding cut quality, productivity and dependable performance across a wide range of applications.

Whether you’re maintaining golf courses, sports grounds, parks, commercial landscapes or large-scale amenity areas, Trimax has a mowing solution to suit your application. The Trimax team will be happy to discuss your mowing requirements and demonstrate how our innovative solutions can help you work smarter, improve efficiency and maximise productivity.

Visit us at Stand RB9 to see the latest developments from Trimax and experience the difference of world-leading mowing technology.

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GroundsFest Academy Delivers Another Successful Integrated Weed Event

Discover the latest mowing innovations from Trimax at GroundsFest

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