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Howardson Group, home to market leading brands Dennis Mowers, Hunter Grinders, and SISIS Machinery, officially opened its new purpose-built facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and investment. The new building, located on the original Howardson site in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, will serve as a central hub for office space, warehousing, and cutting-edge […]
What does the future hold for sustainable weed management? Attendees at the Kersten Integrated Weed Management Conference in Birmingham heard fresh views from experts across the industry, as IGFH’s Bradley Tennant led a panel debate on best practice, innovation, compliance, and the challenges ahead. Brad of International Greenkeepers For Hire recently hosted a panel discussion
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If you’ve never been to the ARB Show before, put it on your radar for next time. Held every year at the same venue (Westonbirt Arboretum), the event draws a big mix of arborists, tree surgeons, families, and other outdoor professionals. This year, it ran from Friday 16 to Saturday 17 May, and Brad of
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The Sports Turf apprenticeship trailblazer group are pleased to announce that a new Level 5 apprenticeship, with integrated Foundation Degree (FdSc), has been published subject to funding band approval. The new Level 5 apprenticeship will be titled Sports Turf Technical Manager with delivery proposed for late 2025 or early 2026. The integration of the Foundation
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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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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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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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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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National Apprenticeship Week promotes hands-on learning and professional development in entry-level roles across a range of industries, including greenkeeping and grounds management. Apprenticeships provide a direct pathway for new talent to build essential skills while working alongside experienced professionals, continuing to strengthen our industry with well-trained and knowledgeable individuals. At International Greenkeepers, we see apprenticeships
Maintaining a golf course as unique and picturesque as Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club demands equipment that delivers exceptional results with precision and reliability. SISIS Machines Transform Greens and Fairways at Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club. For Head Greenkeeper Stewart Fotheringham, the introduction of two SISIS machines—the Maxislit and the Multislit—has been nothing short of
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