The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
The inaugural conference on Integrated Weed Management for the Amenity Sector is to be hosted by Kersten UK on Thursday 5th June in Birmingham’s Highbury Hall. Link to register The conference couldn’t be more prescient with the publishing of the National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan in February and the new Pesticides National Action Plan …
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Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Haileybury School, has praised the Dennis ES-34R battery-powered rotary mower for its sustainability, quiet operation, and exceptional performance. Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Haileybury School (centre), has praised the Dennis ES-34R battery-powered rotary mower. At the prestigious independent school in Hertfordshire, which boasts over 500 acres and 180 acres which …
If you’re looking for a job in greenkeeping or grounds maintenance, there are more ways to find work than just scrolling job boards. You’ll generally find a job faster if you cast your net wider. In this guide, we’re breaking down the main ways you can search and apply for work in the grounds management …
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Darren’s career has spanned several industries, with roles at Aga-Rangemaster, Valor Fires, and, most recently, Viessmann, a family-owned German company where he spent 14 years leading UK marketing, training, and public affairs. His extensive background in high-quality product manufacturing and customer-focused marketing makes him a perfect fit for Howardson Group, which includes the Dennis, SISIS, …
Howardson Group is pleased to welcome Darren McMahon as the new Head of Marketing Read More »
The highly anticipated first GroundsFest Academy event is set to take place on May 13, 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in free, hands-on education. The first session, hosted in partnership with DLF, titled ‘Seed Science,’ will be held at DLF Seeds’ UK head office in Inkberrow, Worcestershire. GroundsFest Academy Launches with Free …
GroundsFest Academy Launches with Free Educational Day on Seed Science Read More »
On March 27th, 2025, we ran the second-to-last masterclass of the academic year, this time with the team at Reading Football Club. This year’s sessions include some new practical elements, and the students got stuck into a full day of hands-on learning, split between the stadium and the training ground. The morning began at the …
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The Midlands Ground Maintenance Roadshow is back for 2025. This free event takes place at The Pavilion, Moor Lane, Birmingham, B6 7AA, on Tuesday, April 29, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Free refreshments and a light lunch are provided. It’s a great chance to connect with others in the industry and see the latest …
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A team from Howardson Group is preparing to take on the formidable National Three Peaks Challenge in memory of their much-missed colleague, Joe Emery, who sadly passed away in July last year. The challenge will see the team scaling the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours, all in support of the …
Howardson Group Staff Take on National Three Peaks Challenge in Memory of Joe Emery Read More »
If you’re in turf management or groundskeeping, working in Europe can be a great way to gain international experience and learn new techniques in different working environments. Many European countries offer temporary work visas that allow UK citizens to live and work for a set period, with opportunities in golf courses, sports stadiums, public parks, …
Hibernian Football Club, celebrated as Scotland’s greenest football club, has made significant strides in sustainable grounds management with the purchase of the Dennis ES-860 battery-powered mower. Hibernian FC Goes Greener with Dennis ES-860’s Sustainable Precision. Head Groundsman Steven Thomas has found the ES-860 invaluable for its maintenance efficiency, environmental benefits, and ability to meet early …
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