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Unique and well paid winter work oppotunity

This is a message to anyone who is flexible based within 75 minutes drive to Heathrow Airport. We are currently recruiting for operatives who would be interested in driving snow ploughs and other roles at the airport.

All of the work is airside, full

Started by Southern Landscape Contracts in Water gardens and Weather

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Sweep away Snow with the Turf Teq Power Sweeper!

Look at it go! The Turf Teq power broom sweeps away snow from driveways and paths with such ease! Do watch this short demo video.

Available for hire or purchase from GroundsCare Products in the UK.

Finance available.

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Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt Mar 1, 2018

Weather where I am...

Share a photo of the weather where you are. Here's a Twitter picture of some snowy box balls from Johnsons of Whixley

Snow and topiary pic.twitter.com/6TRca5hW4O
— Johnsons Xpress (@WhixleyXpress) January 21, 2015

Started by Landscape Juice in Weather

1 Reply · Reply by Graham Wright Jan 21, 2015

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Will it snow in the UK following the USA's recent weather ?

Anyone watching the News / Weather will have seen the snow dump on the NE area of US of A due the 'Lake Effect'. Tabloids have picked up on it and maybe suggesting we should prepare.

However, BBC Weather thinks not, but possibly we will get more wet

Started by Gary RK in Weather

9 Replies · Reply by James Brett Nov 21, 2014

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Unique Winter Work Opportunity

This is a message to anyone who is self employed or runs their own business who is also based within 90 minutes drive to Heathrow Airport. We are currently recruiting for operatives who would be interested in driving snow ploughs and other roles at t

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd

9 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Sep 8, 2014

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Snow Removal and Winter Clearance FAQ's - Tools, Tips and Good Practice

When it gets to winter and the snow starts to fall, a bit of preparation always comes in handy. Snow may not be a danger for many of us; it is the black ice and slippery road surfaces that cause problems. Snow weighs around 170kg per cubic metre, so

Started by Acacia Groundcare Hire

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Snow - A Potential Business Opportunity?

It's getting colder and after the harsh winters of the past few years it may not be long until it snows. Not ideal weather for outdoor jobs but for some professional landscapers it's offered up a new opportunity - snow-clearing!

If you already own a B

Started by Tracmaster Ltd

11 Replies · Reply by Jason Creed Feb 22, 2014

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Scaremoungering ? "HEAVY SNOW WARNING: Shock long range UK weather forecast for winter 2013"

I don't know what to make of this... scaremongering, sensationalism or realism from the Daily Express ? Now just waiting to see the Daily Mail's take ;-)

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/442873/Coldest-winter-in-modern-times-on-way-with-snow-forecast

Started by Gary RK in Weather

25 Replies · Reply by Andrew Baker Dec 9, 2013

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Whats your best 'Snow' photo(s) from today...?

Seen some great photos of today's weather already, but do any LJNers have good shots of the current weather in their area? Still waiting for it to hit in Reading....flurries getting bigger :-(

Started by Gary RK in Weather

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Show us your snow pictures

I woke up to at least 4" of snow this morning. Quite unexpected as the forecast was for +7C and rain. In fact I was outside for most of yesterday afternoon working in an unheated workshop and I wasn't uncomfortable with cold.

Obviously the weather ha

Started by Phil Voice in Weather

17 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jan 21, 2013

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Severe weather warning for parts of the UK

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for Strathclyde, the Highlands, western isles, Tayside, Fife and central Scotland.

They warn of increasingly wintry showers throughout this afternoon into tomorrow.

Up to 15cm of snow could fall on hi

Started by Phil Voice in Weather

28 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Dec 11, 2011

Legalities of putting down rock salt for residental clients, nothing commercial wise

A few clients have asked me recently if i would be willing to clear snow and apply some rock salt if the weather turns bad again this year.

Ive explained the insurance issues with regards my liability if someone slips and injures themselves, plus if t

Started by Anthony Toop

22 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Nov 28, 2011

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How to drive snow plough USA style ?

I'm glad they don't drive like this over here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVypA4YzyQ

Started by Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care

1 Reply · Reply by Matt Brown Dec 29, 2010

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Only our friends across the pond could do this ....

One way of dealing with snow....

http://www.snowdragonmelters.com/home.asp?ID=2

OMG - how do they get away with using something like that ?

Is it just because they have run out of room for snow dump sites in certain States?

I'll get out the U

Started by Gary RK

4 Replies · Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Dec 23, 2010

Heated Driveways

Whilst sat here looking out at the snow I was just wondering if anyone on here has done a heated driveway instalment and was it easy? hard? worth it?

I have no interest in doing one or having one (I have a snow shovel!), just fancied seeing if they a

Started by Neil Bishop

8 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Dec 10, 2010

Snow pictures Please!

Woke up to another foot of snow this morning - any one else got any photos to share?

Started by Sarah Russell in Weather

22 Replies · Reply by Simon Knops Dec 9, 2010

Snow in South London/Kent border

Had an urgent job to do today that was booked in over the weekend, and sods law the weather prediction was spot on, Aarrsssse!!

Started by Anthony Toop

8 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Dec 2, 2010

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Could this means of dealing with snow work here ?

News item from the US on how one Town is dealing with clearing snow this Winter:

"The council is looking to increase the time residents have to remove snow from their sidewalks, but also increase the fee if residents don't remove snow.

Currently

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Sarah Russell Nov 25, 2010

Snow/Ice Clearance

I know this has been covered in pervious discussions, but I thought the attached latest guidance note from the Government might be of interest to those of you who offer snow/ice clearance. Notice the use of the words:

"It is very unlikely that you w

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo

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"Common Sense, Common Safety"

Lord Young published his report on health & safety legislation on Friday (http://www.number10.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/402906_CommonSense_acc.pdf)

One thing I noticed that will be of interest as winter approaches was this quote from the report:

"Dur

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Health and Safety

2 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Oct 18, 2010

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