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Tom Curry’s New Game with STIGA

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Tom Curry’s New Game with STIGA: Tom Curry has been enjoying swapping the scrum for stripes as the new brand ambassador for STIGA, one of Europe’s leading garden machinery brands. The partnership has brought together one of rugby’s most respected and powerful players with a brand renowned for performance, reliability and innovation.

Known for his relentless work rate on the pitch, Tom is now applying that same precision and dedication to creating his own “pitch-perfect lawn” at home.

Tom Curry’s New Game with STIGA

Tom Curry’s New Game with STIGA

Through the collaboration, he has been exploring STIGA’s range of advanced battery-powered and robotic mowing solutions, combining smart technology with sustainability to deliver professional-level results in the garden.

The partnership also forms part of STIGA’s wider collaboration with England Rugby, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting the game at every level, from grassroots clubs to the international stage.

Supporting Local Rugby Clubs

Great games start with great grounds. Across the country, thousands of volunteers give their time week in, week out to maintain rugby clubs. STIGA and England Rugby are working together to support these vital community hubs with time-saving, cost-effective mowing solutions that help keep pitches in peak condition.

By reducing maintenance time and lowering running costs, clubs can focus their energy on developing players, growing participation and strengthening their local communities.

15% Off for Members + Cashback for Clubs

As part of the initiative, every RFU club has its own unique STIGA discount code*. When members use their club’s code online, they receive 15% off STIGA products, and their club earns cashback from every purchase.

Funds raised can be reinvested into facilities, whether that’s improved pitch lighting, upgraded clubhouses, kitchen refurbishments or essential structural improvements. It’s a simple way for members to invest in their own gardens while giving back to the club they love.

This partnership is rooted in performance, community and long-term impact, ensuring both home lawns and rugby grounds are always match-ready.

To read more about the partnership got to: STIGA & England Rugby

Shared Values, Shared Impact

At their core, rugby and STIGA are built on the same foundations. teamwork, reliability, performance, and community. It’s this shared spirit that helps both players and gardeners grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.

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Tom Curry Joins STIGA as Brand Ambassador

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Tom Curry Joins STIGA as Brand Ambassador: STIGA is delighted to announce England Rugby player Tom Curry as the brand’s newest ambassador. The partnership brings together one of rugby’s most respected and powerful players with one of Europe’s leading garden machinery brands — united by shared values of teamwork, reliability, performance, and community.

Through this exciting collaboration, Tom will be working with STIGA to explore his growing passion for gardening and test a range of innovative products designed to help him create his own “pitch-perfect lawn” at home.

Tom Curry said:

“I’m delighted to be an ambassador for STIGA. The timing of this partnership is perfect as I’m currently in the process of moving house and looking forward to spending lots of time in my garden. I can’t wait to test out STIGA’s great range of products and see what they can do. For when I’m in camp or during busy training periods, the STIGA autonomous robot mower sounds ideal!”

Tom Curry Joins STIGA as Brand Ambassador

Tom Curry Joins STIGA as Brand Ambassador

“I’ve always been passionate about recognising the importance of grassroots rugby — you need strong foundations to grow, achieve, and follow your dreams. That’s why this partnership with STIGA feels so natural. Just like rugby, great gardens start from the ground up.”

Renowned for his uncompromising tackling and relentless work rate, Tom is a player whose performances embody precision, power, and consistency — qualities that STIGA prides itself on delivering in every product.

As part of STIGA’s wider partnership with England Rugby, this collaboration with Tom reflects a shared commitment to supporting the game at every level — from grassroots clubs to the international stage. STIGA’s belief in nurturing potential and creating lasting impact mirrors the way rugby builds communities and inspires the next generation.

James Gordon, Managing Director at STIGA, added:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Tom to the STIGA family. His work ethic, reliability, and commitment to performance — both on and off the pitch — perfectly align with our values. Together, we’re championing growth, from grassroots clubs to home gardens, helping people nurture their own green spaces with pride.”

Shared Values, Shared Impact

At their core, rugby and STIGA are built on the same foundations — teamwork, reliability, performance, and community. It’s this shared spirit that helps both players and gardeners grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact

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Howardson Group Welcomes Tom Worthy

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Howardson Group Welcomes Tom Worthy: The Howardson Group is pleased to announce that Tom Worthy has joined the team as Regional Sales Director. Tom brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for the turf care industry.

Upon leaving school Tom joined the John Deere Turf Tech Apprenticeship, a three-year programme in land-based service engineering focusing on horticultural machinery, followed by a fourth-year diploma.

Howardson Group Welcomes Tom Worthy

Howardson Group Welcomes Tom Worthy

His commitment and skill were quickly recognised, leading to a pivotal opportunity to begin his career as a Service Technician. In this role, he was tasked with setting up a commercial workshop, before advancing to After-Sales Manager.

Tom’s career then took a new direction as a Commercial Manager for a French electronics manufacturer, where he developed his commercial acumen. This role laid the foundation for his subsequent position at Timberwolf, where he spent four years, first as UK Sales Manager and then as Export Manager, overseeing global sales and expanding market reach.

Reflecting on his new chapter at the Howardson Group, Tom says, “From leaving school and studying fine turf equipment through my apprenticeship, it feels like coming home. I’m excited to work with the best in the business, especially with brands like Dennis, SISIS and Hunter Grinders, which are market leaders in professional turf care machinery.”

As Regional Sales Director, Tom’s role centres on ensuring consistent and exceptional customer experiences worldwide. “My job is to support and develop our routes to market outside the UK. I want to ensure that a customer buying our equipment in Vietnam, for example, has the same experience as a customer purchasing from a local dealer in Derby,” Tom explains. This involves building infrastructure, training dealers, and fostering direct relationships with key clients. “We need to make sure our dealers have all the tools, training, and knowledge they need to provide unparalleled customer service.”

Tom has also been struck by the significant investments the Howardson Group has made to lay strong foundations for growth. “I didn’t quite realise the scale of investment in the business to give it structure and set it up for future success. It’s inspiring and motivates me to contribute to pushing the company to the next level,” he says.

For Tom, exceptional customer service is at the heart of Howardson Group’s operations. “Customer service is 100% at the core of what we do. We want every interaction to be memorable so that when customers are in the market, we’re the first brand they look to,” Tom states. He underlines that the company’s dedication to innovation ensures there’s no reason for customers to look elsewhere.

Tom is also impressed by the company’s rich history and the loyalty of its employees. “Many staff members have been with the business for over 30 years. Their experience, knowledge, and relationships with customers are unparalleled. I’ve seen firsthand how these relationships go beyond transactions; customers are not just numbers—they are friends,” Tom adds.

Looking ahead, Tom’s vision is to expand global market coverage and deepen customer connections in every territory. “Success for me means having increased visibility and strong relationships within key market segments, especially in regions where we’re less known,” he explains. “Attending and hosting educational events and exhibitions to showcase who we are and what we stand for is also vital.”

Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending quality time with his young family, friends, and participating in various sports.

The Howardson Group is excited to welcome Tom Worthy as he leads the charge in expanding the company’s global reach, upholding their legacy of excellence, and forging lasting relationships with customers worldwide.

For further information visit www.howardsongroup.com

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Tom Bailey joins Price Turfcare

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Tom Bailey joins Price Turfcare: Tom Bailey, the former Sales Manager at RT Machinery, has joined Price Turfcare, the UK distributor of the Ventrac 4520 all-terrain compact tractor and multiple accessories.

Tom joined RT Machinery Ltd in June 2015 as a trainee Area Sales Manager, rising through the ranks before being appointed Sales Manager in November 2022. Prior to his career at RT Machinery, he worked initially as gardener for The National Trust, then as a senior gardener at Coworth Park, prior to taking the position of craft gardener at SAS Ltd, a US-based multinational developer of analytics software, with premises situated within a 110-acre estate in Berkshire. In 2019, Tom won Price Turfcare’s Dealer Sales Achievement award.

Tom Bailey joins Price Turfcare

Tom Bailey joins Price Turfcare

Commenting on his appointment, Rupert Price, Managing Director of Price Turfcare, said,

“We are delighted to have secured Tom’s services; he is a very welcome addition to our sales team. His sales record at RT Machinery was second to none and that can be seen by his 2019 dealer sales award. He fully understands the attributes of the machine and its accessories and his knowledge of the golf and groundscare industries across the south of England is superb, with the added bonus that he is well respected across his territory.

“The industry tends to forget that we are still a relatively young business; it was only 2017 when we first introduced this unique compact tractor, with its multiple range of dedicated accessories, to the UK market. Now we are in an excellent position to move the company forward and Tom will be an integral part of our growth strategy.”

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A spotlight on Tom Hobbis

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A spotlight on Tom Hobbis: Tom Hobbis, former greenkeeper, father-to-be and Amenity Specialist for Agrovista Amenity reveals exactly why he feels blessed – every single day.

As the end of his school life was approaching, Tom didn’t really know what his future held. However, a chance work experience placement at his local golf course made him fall in love with working in the great outdoors.

A spotlight on Tom Hobbis

A spotlight on Tom Hobbis

“I was offered a full-time role after my work placement at the golf course and found that working outdoors with early starts and early finishes was something that appealed to me – it just suited me down to a tee.”

After greenkeeping for thirteen years he moved into machinery sales, where he was working with some of the most prominent brands in turf care. Of course, he didn’t have any experience in sales at the time, but he wasn’t about to let that stop him.

“I’m a firm believer in the saying, if you don’t ask you don’t get,” said Tom. “I thought it was something I’d like to do so I just asked the company outright if I could have a job. They gave me one and in turn it gave me the experience I needed to be able to apply for the job with Agrovista.”

Tom was in this role for fifteen months before he saw the opportunity at Agrovista Amenity. He admits that it piqued his interest immediately, but this time, it wasn’t as straight forward as just calling someone up and asking for the job.

“Agrovista is a huge company and it seemed to tick every box for me,” continued Tom. “I knew a couple of people that were working there, and they explained how good a company it was to work for – in terms of support, training and development. It was quite a long application and interview process but fortunately I was offered the role and I’ve never looked back.”

Tom has now been an Amenity Specialist for just under two years, focussing his efforts on a variety of sites around Scotland. Tom clocks up the miles as his daily travels take him to some spectacular places on his home soil, including East Lothian, Perth and Aberdeenshire – to name but a few.

The best part of his day? A wee chinwag of course.

“It’s always a 5am start and it will be a case of catching up with customers; going over a quotation or looking at the results of some products that have been put down; talking about the plan moving forward – or just having a chinwag. I love a good chinwag! The conversation always varies depending on the site and each has their own objectives and goals. The whole aspect of the job is completely different, and it certainly keeps me on my toes.”

Tom makes an average of five visits a day to customers and even though two years might seem a long time, he claims that he still has some work to put in when it comes to getting to know all of his customers.

“I cover pretty much the whole of Scotland and it is still a learning curve,” he said. “I’m still in that period of getting to know my customer base on a personal level. Every customer is just as important as the next, whether they spend £2 or £20,000 – it’s essential that we offer the same level of service at all times.”

With customer service in mind, Tom believes that the bar has been raised even higher in this respect since Agrovista acquired Maxwell Amenity earlier this year.

“It’s been an exciting time to be part of this company. The portfolio of products that we can now put forward is second to none. I feel it has put Agrovista Amenity in a position where it is at the very top of the marketplace. It’s just a case of driving forward in the right direction – and that is exactly what we are doing as a company.

“Agrovista is supportive in so many ways, it is unbelievable, and someone is always at the end of the phone as well. I’m also currently working towards my BASIS and FACTS qualifications so there is a lot to look forward to.”

Life is good for Tom right now; not only is he in a job he loves but he and his partner are looking forward to welcoming a baby into their family (in just five days, in fact, at the time of writing).

“I’m a big family man and I love spending quality time with my partner and the kids. We’ve got another little girl on the way which we are over the moon about.

“Career wise – I couldn’t be happier, and the position that I am in now makes me feel immensely proud. To be able to go out walking on a golf course, a football stadium, a race course or the beautiful grounds of a private school and to be able to talk to people with the same shared interests – well it’s not a bad gig is it?

“I feel very blessed, every single day, that I can do this job.”

For more information about Agrovista Amenity, visit www.agrovista.co.uk/amenity

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