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IGFH Reflects on Successful Year at Brett Carter Events Careers& Job Expos

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As a new year begins, Daryl Davidson and Damien Curtis of IGFH have reflected on their experiences last year attending the Brett Carter Events Careers and Job Expos throughout Sydney, Australia. Daryl Davidson left, talking to potential greenkeepers The expos, which are free to attend and attract upwards of 20,000 visitors every year, have proven […]

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Welcome Kersten UK, Our Latest Sponsors

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We’re delighted to announce our latest sponsor, Kesten UK, who join the Howardson Group and Mountian View Seeds in promoting our great cause. 2024 will mark the 5 years of IGFH, and what a way to start the year off! Kersten UK, Exhibiting at Saltex 2023 Chris, Sean, and the team are a fantastic group

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Exciting Week at Wiltshire College & University Centre

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🌱 Exciting Week at Wiltshire College & University Centre 🌿 This week, we had the privilege of conducting our first Masterclass for Level 2 Sports Turf Operative (Lantra) students at The Caversham – Home of Reading Golf Club. The day unfolded into a fantastic blend of education and hands-on experiences, providing invaluable insights for our

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First GroundsFest Prize Winner Announced

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Nathan Lewis (R) receives the Pellenc prize from GroundsFest Event Director Christopher Bassett (L). Nathan Lewis from Lewis Garden Machinery is the proud winner of a range of battery-powered Pellenc equipment – a GroundsFest registration prize that added an extra layer of excitement to the spectacular event. The inaugural GroundsFest proved to be a huge

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Meet the members, Lewis Wells

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When International Greenkeepers For Hire was still only a seed of an idea, one of our biggest aims was to facilitate partnerships between working professionals and global workplaces in the greenkeeping and grounds industries. And now, having achieved this for so many people, we continue to be inspired and excited by the opportunities we’ve helped

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Meet the members, Ikumi Murai

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Our chat with Ikumi Murai, who traveled to the UK to work as a groundsperson at Arsenal Football Club. Here’s what he has to say on the momnent he received his job offer, cultural adjustments when moving overseas, and his tips for others looking to follow in his footsteps. Ikumi at the Emirates Stadium What

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Generic Machinery Pre-start Check Guide

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Machinery pre-starts are a critical part of maintenance and work safety. A good pre-start process for machinery can surface any underlying machinery and maintenance issues, and ensure that no silly or avoidable mistakes are made during normal truck operations. It is important to carry out a series of checks before using a piece of machinery.

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How to Ask for a Pay Rise in Turf Management: The Complete Guide

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We all know about the current ongoing crisis within our industry regarding pay. With all industries, we expect some various levels of pay. Nobody is expecting a premier league grounds manager to be earning the same as a local sports maintenance manager. However, year on year, recommended pay scales are published from the relevant associations

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Importance of attending trade shows – Turf management

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There are many trade shows for our industry all around the world, from the UK, USA, Australia, Asia, Europe to Africa. You won’t be too far from one. Some of the more globally known are GCSAA, BTME, SALTEX and SFMA CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION. I’ve attended many trade shows all around the world and have had

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Katy Castle – Inspiring other women to join the industry

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Katy Castle – 1 of 3 females to complete a Level 2 in Golf Greenkeeping in the UK. Would you like to start by telling us a bit about yourself, your current role, previous roles and general interests?At the time of writing, I’m 21 years old and a female assistant Greenkeeper at The Caversham home

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