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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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Making Connections At The First Annual Turf Tech KRC Genk

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IGFH’s Bradley Tennant recently attended the first annual Turf Tech event, held at KRC Genk in Belgium. Here, he shares his experience of the event, including the best way to get there from the UK, what he thought about the talks and presentations, and whether he’d attend again.  Earlier this month, I had the pleasure …

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GroundsFest 2024: A Resounding Success

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After a fantastic experience exhibiting at GroundsFest 2024, we’re back in the office, grateful for the warm hospitality of Chris Bassett, Chris Bennett, and their team for organising such a well-run event. GroundsFest has cemented its reputation as the premier annual, free event for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, designers, architects, gardeners, local authorities, estate managers, …

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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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Turf Passport: Connect your club with skilled individuals

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Is your club seeking to employ staff? Join Turf Passport, a unique program designed to connect clubs and organizations with skilled professionals in sports turf management. Turf Passport offers your club access to our global network of skilled individuals ready to bring their knowledge and skills to your sports facilities. Whether your club is looking …

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Synthetic Surfaces Seminar – Loughborough University July 2024

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Enhancing Performance and Sustainability On Tuesday 23rd July 2024, over 50+ attended the Synthetic Surfaces Seminar at Loughborough University, organised and hosted by Syn-Pro by SISIS from the Howardson Group. International Greenkeepers were also present with their stand, alongside Fleet Line Markers in the outdoor area. Other companies present included Musco Lighting, Harrod Sports, Labosport, …

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Lackham Tradeshow and Careers Fair 2024

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Brad of IGFH attended the Lackham Tradeshow and Careers Fair, held at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Lackham campus on June 17, 2024, which aims to “bring employers and students together to showcase the wide range of careers available in the local area”. We interviewed many of the exhibitors at the show, asking them what …

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