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The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
Keswick’s two flagship parks – Hope Park and Fitz Park – nestled in the heart of the Lake District in Cumbria, are setting the standard for sustainable grounds maintenance thanks to the exceptional performance of three Dennis ES-510 battery-powered mowers. The move to electric machinery was spearheaded by Christine Fawcett, Parks Manager at Keswick Town […]
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Stoke City FC’s long-standing Grounds Manager, Andy Jackson, believes that synthetic pitches demand more attention than people might expect – and that’s exactly why the Syn-Pro by SISIS SVR 1500 has become an essential part of his maintenance regime at the training ground. “We carry out around eight to ten hours of maintenance work each
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Get ready—visitor registration for GroundsFest 2025 is officially open, and this year promises to be bigger, better, and bolder than ever before. Returning to Stoneleigh Park from 9–10 September 2025, GroundsFest is more than just a trade show. It’s a high-energy, hands-on event where the latest kit, expert advice, and industry insight all come together.
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The 2025 Midlands Ground Maintenance Roadshow, held at Birmingham City University and hosted by Fleet Line Markers, gave you exactly what you’d want from an industry event: new equipment to try, people worth meeting, and no hard sell in sight. IGFH was there, and this is what we took away from the day. The day
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If you want to live, work, and travel across the United States for a limited time, you might be wondering about your options. While the US doesn’t have a Working Holiday Visa similar to the likes of Australia and New Zealand, it does have the J-1 Visa. If you’re in turf management or groundskeeping, this
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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
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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,
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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 »