Education

Why Now Is the Best Time to Build Your CPD Points in the Grounds Sector

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You’ve probably noticed how often CPD opportunities are coming up across the grounds sector right now. Training days, short courses, live demos, and structured programmes have all increased over the past couple of years. Employers expect more from their teams and standards keep rising, with new equipment and techniques continuing to enter the market. If […]

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Promoting Global Turf Careers at Melksham Oak School Workplace Experience Day

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On 9 December 2025, IGFH and Groundsfest Academy’s Bradley Tennant represented the sports turf industry as a guest speaker at Melksham Oak School’s Year 8 Experiences of the Workplace event. The full-day programme gave students a chance to explore career options they may never have considered, with grounds management sitting alongside construction, childcare and education,

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Groundsfest Academy Kicks Off First Free Education Day at DLF Seeds

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The GroundsFest Academy opened its calendar of free training events this month with a hands-on, highly practical session hosted at DLF Seeds. Funded directly from the profits of GroundsFest itself, this event is the first of eight set to run across the year. It gave working attendies the chance to sharpen their technical knowledge in

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Students standing together on the Reading FC stadium pitch.

Reading FC Hosts Spring Masterclass for Wiltshire College Students

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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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IGFH Supports Young Talent at Melksham Oaks Careers Day

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Melksham Oak Community School recently invited IGFH to take part in a mock interview session, offering Year 10 and Year 12 students a valuable opportunity to practice for future job applications. Bradley Tennant represented IGFH alongside 25 other professionals, seated at individual tables to conduct interviews with students on rotation throughout the day. The interviews

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A Hands-On Learning Experience at Our Third Annual Student Masterclass at The Caversham

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On January 30th, we returned to The Caversham to host the third Masterclass of the academic year for the Level 2 Sports Turf Operative (Lantra) students at Wiltshire College & University Centre. After reviewing feedback from previous sessions, we refined our approach to make the day even more interactive. Our goal was for the students

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Educating Tomorrow’s Turf Managers With Masterclass at Swindon Supermarine

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In November 2024, Wiltshire College & University Centre hosted a hands-on masterclass for its Sports Turf students, supported by International Greenkeepers for Hire and Dennis Mowers. Held at Swindon Supermarine Football Club, the event gave Level 2 students the opportunity to refine their practical skills, essential for their end-point assessments. The day began with introductions

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Sports Turf & Greenkeeping Educationalists’ Summit

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Working in education is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor, with each week bringing its own unique demands. One constant that stands out is the resilience of trainers and lecturers, who go above and beyond to ensure that qualifications are delivered to the highest standards. This dedication was celebrated at the Sports Turf & Greenkeeping Educationalists’

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Successful Synthetic Surfaces Seminar Hosted at Loughborough University

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Loughborough University recently played host to the Synthetic Surfaces Seminar, organised by Syn-Pro by SISIS, part of the Howardson Group.  The event brought together over 60 delegates eager to enhance their understanding of synthetic sports surfaces, covering a comprehensive agenda from environmental impacts to maintenance practices. https://youtu.be/DTtPSQdg74k The day kicked off with registration and networking,

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