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Pellenc has the advantage at Hutchesons’

Iain Ellis, Head Groundsman at Hutchesons’ Grammar School, has highlighted the many benefits of using a range of Pellenc battery-powered equipment.

Hutchesons' Grammar School is a co-educational, independent school in the south-side of Glasgow. Founde

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A trio of Dennis PRO 34R rotary mowers have impressed Jim Dawson, Scottish Rugby’s Head Groundsman at BT Murrayfield, with him labelling them “supreme machines”.

Having been a greenkeeper and a groundsman, the well-respected Jim Dawson has worked in t

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ICL Schools Seminar Returns in Style

The ICL Independent Schools Seminar recently returned in full force after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.

Held at the all-new Sports Turf Academy within Leicester City FC’s world-class training facility, approximately 50 turf professionals fro

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Pastures Golf Club in Derby no longer need to rely on a contractor to aerate their fairways after they recently purchased a SISIS Maxislit.  

Set in the grounds of the old Pastures Hospital, Pastures Golf Club is a well-established course built on mea

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Game-changing Pellenc suits Hard Graft

Hard Graft Garden Services has labelled the Pellenc brand as a “game-changer” after using the battery-powered products for over a year now.

Hard Graft Garden Services is a family-run business based in Longniddry, East Lothian. It was established by Ne

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Hunter is first-class for Bromley CC

Bromley Cricket Club recently raised enough funds to purchase a much-needed new Hunter Irrigation system from KAR UK.

Founded in 1820, Bromley Cricket Club is one of the leading cricket clubs in Kent, with a long, successful, and proud tradition. As w

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The team responsible for maintaining the incredible Logan Botanic Garden have noticed several benefits since investing in a wide-range of Pellenc battery-powered equipment.

Regarded as Scotland’s most exotic garden, Logan Botanic Garden is located at

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A range of SISIS synthetic turf maintenance equipment is helping to keep the ‘Wembley of South Wales’ in excellent condition.

Merthyr Town FC is a non-league team from South Wales. It is a 100% fan owned community club that play in the Southern League

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Billybop replied to James King's discussion Ford Transit Custom Van Issue - Help!!!
"Not saying it's this, but I had similar symptoms on a vehicle which turned out to be a newly fitted reconditioned starter motor which would start only intermittently. Usually perfectly fine. Until it wasn't. Then would take many turns of the key to…"
7 hours ago
Gary R replied to Kerry Parfitt's discussion Stick on logo for works van
"I had them a few years ago. Didn't think they looked that professional tbh. That said, they never fell off at motorway speeds. Plus you can get them now that fit the exact contours of your van. So they won't look like an after thought now.
Ive just…"
17 hours ago
Jason Bibiloni replied to Kerry Parfitt's discussion Stick on logo for works van
"Order them off vista print ,after a couple of weeks tell them that they blew off on the motorway and they will send you out a second set."
18 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to James King's discussion Ford Transit Custom Van Issue - Help!!!
"James , oh dear firstly we have a Transit Custom that I assume has the 2 lt eco blu engine and is .made after 2016 and if so will have a wet belt with all the catastrophic potential that implies , also has 2 seized glow plugs so when any of the…"
21 hours ago
John F replied to James King's discussion Ford Transit Custom Van Issue - Help!!!
"Assuming everyone has checked the earth lead is secure which is attached to the van body ? 
I once had a Nissan kubistar which had intermittent starting problems often leaving me stranded on customers drives after starting first time in the morning…"
yesterday
James King posted a discussion
I’m hoping someone might be able to shed some light on an issue, because my local Ford dealership certainly hasn’t been able to.About 18 months ago I bought a Ford Transit Custom with 58k miles from my local Ford dealer. Within four weeks it was off…
yesterday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
GroundsFest Academy kicked off its 2026 programme in style with a fully booked Integrated Weed Management (IWM) event, bringing together contractors, local authorities, educators and suppliers for a free day of learning, discussion and hands-on…
yesterday
Mark Wilkinson replied to Mark Wilkinson's discussion Hayter Harrier 56 Pro 60V
"That's what I thought, old bean... bring forth the guillotine 🤣"
Thursday
Mark Wilkinson replied to Kerry Parfitt's discussion Stick on logo for works van
"Totally agree John, that's another major part of it I think the reassurance for locals knowing a professional is working at the property and the sense of customer satisfaction knowing they're in good hands by seeing the effort going into our brand.…"
Thursday
Mark Wilkinson replied to Kerry Parfitt's discussion Stick on logo for works van
"I used magnets for a couple of years with the convenience of taking them off at night/weekends and never had blistering issues because you're meant to clean them regularly and luckily not once did they blow off on the motorway (large ones from…"
Thursday
John F replied to Kerry Parfitt's discussion Stick on logo for works van
"Stopped using magnetic signs years ago for reasons stated but last year I thought there might be a good reason for carrying one and attach it once I arrived at the job , not for advertising my services but just to reassure customers neighbours I was…"
Thursday
Kerry Parfitt replied to Kerry Parfitt's discussion Stick on logo for works van
"Thanks mixed reviews there thanks for the reply 👍 "
Wednesday
John F replied to Kerry Parfitt's discussion Stick on logo for works van
"Hi Kerry there is a recent post on here ""magnetic signage for vans ' Feb 1st if you scroll down which outlines mostly the negative experiences  of other members .
Other options may be more suitable ."
Wednesday
Kerry Parfitt posted a discussion
Hi does anyone on here use magnetic/stick on logos on there van/pickup if so are they any good or not any feedback thanks
Wednesday
Simon Flood is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Wednesday
Mark Wilkinson replied to Mark Wilkinson's discussion Baynac-et-Cazenac 
"Hi Henry, that's amazing, I can see why your dad was inspired to make this website in this beautiful environment!
Thank you so much for the offer and I will definitely be in touch over the next two years, so will return back to this post. I totally…"
Wednesday
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Raised bed kits

Just curious has anyone used or during the course of their work come across the cedar and aluminium corner reinforced raised bed kits .? In various sizes they look fit for purpose and reasonably priced .I like the concept once planted up full of veg…

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