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Christina Walker joins the GroundsFest sales team

GroundsFest has welcomed Christina Walker to its sales team as preparations continue for the 2027 exhibition.Christina joins the award-winning team with an extensive background in publishing and exhibitions spanning more than two decades. She began…

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Kress blowers help Forest Green Rovers FC beat the frost

When freezing temperatures threaten the pitches at Forest Green Rovers FC, speed is everything. Protecting the stadium and training ground with frost covers can be a race against the weather, but thanks to Kress battery-powered blowers, the club's…

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TLS x Rhenac Confirmed as Platinum Sponsor of GroundsFest Academy

The GroundsFest Academy has confirmed TLS as its newest Platinum Sponsor, adding further industry strength to the Academy's range of sponsors and partners as it continues to expand its training offering for the groundscare sector. The sponsorship…

Peter sellers replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"Hi William, I would avoid working as a sub contractor if you can. Yes they will not pay a realistic rate as they will try to keep their profit as high as poss, in my experience getting paid was always an issue. We had a long and profitable…"

Billybop replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"Thanks William, yes a bit like being a retained fire fighter I suppose. Monthly payments for a 12 month contract, knowing that worst case scenario only 6 months or so might require visits. Which could be very few and far between, or more numerous…"

William Baker replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"Hi Richard, thank you for your reply. I've not approached either of these companies as yet, would you suggest Outco and Nurture are good companies to contact, and do you have any experience with either?"

William Baker replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"Hi Peter, thank you very much for such a detailed response, and I'm sorry to hear of your ill health, I do hope you are well. Both of my existing clients that I'm looking to bring on board should be manageable, so they can hopefully help me to dip…"

William Baker replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"Hi Billy, that's a really good idea, even if the contracts are a mix of 'subsciption' and ad-hoc, it at least covers the expense in a worst case scenario. "

Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

"Hi Tim i wear basic disposable ear plugs with either model if using for any extended period... not so much the volume per se, but it takes the edge off that irritating metallic sound... I think these are being sold for below cost, but heart warming…"

Tim Wallach replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

"My 130T arrived and was tested today. It certainly runs fast...the high motor noise is slightly irritating compared to the rumble of the 130R though. I've got used to working without ear defenders. Planet tool owe you a finders fee."

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Pond maintenance in the South East – a quick hello from Kent

Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…

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Billybop replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"If I were looking to get into providing any service dealing with such unpredictable events (and it's probably a "Sorry Son, it doesn't work like that or else everyone would be doing it ! " scenario) I would be levying a standing charge to those…"

Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

"hi PGM yes you're welcome... would have bought more myself but now I have each variant in both lengths, I still have my very similar hsa94T also, so think these will "see me out" as it were, interesting that by comparison they have reduced the top…"