The highly anticipated first GroundsFest Academy event is set to take place on May 13, 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in free, hands-on education. The first session, hosted in partnership with DLF, titled 'Seed Science,' will be held at DLF
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Kim Blake, Course Manager at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Birmingham, has been at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the club’s renowned parkland course for the past 36 years.
Kim’s dedication to innovation has helped the club thrive and stay co
Plumpton Racecourse has been named Champion Groundstaff team of the year, culminating another year of excellence in the field as part of the Racecourse Groundstaff Awards, jointly sponsored by Agrovista Amenity, DLF and Duralock.
Plumpton, already a w
The 2023 26th annual Racecourse Groundstaff Awards is now open for submissions.
New for 2023, the Richard Linley Award will reward the best newcomer to British horseracing. The Award is named in honour of Richard Linley, the former BHA Senior Inspecto
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"Yes the ladder conversion aspect I really like it looks like it's got stability , I would definitely get good use out it both at home and at work ."
"Hi John yes I often stand on the Little Giant top step in A-frame position, feel more confident to do this when it's not at full height of course, but it's certainly stable enough if you have a good sense of balance. I bought a very small platform…"
"I know what you mean Geoffrey , I can feel a Wallace and Gromit invention moment would be in keeping like a safety parachute type back pack 😵💫"
"Thanks for this Ian another consideration , very reasonable price for EN131 ladder , fantastic value and looks sturdy ."
"Had a Google , I like the look of the little giant , not sure but it looks like you can stand on the very top step in A frame position ? It looks sturdy and versatile .
I have a similar very old Wickes platform ladder it's served me well but the…"
I have a similar very old Wickes platform ladder it's served me well but the…"
"There is something very reassuring about a tripod .
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When Adrian Strudwick, owner of Brentwood Tree Surgery, was weighing up whether to hire another employee or invest in a new machine, he made a game-changing decision — and hasn’t looked back since.The purchase of an Avant 630 compact loader has not…
"Thank you I'll take a look at them too. This is such a difficult choice to make! "
"Thank you, is your Izy a relatively new one? People have said the new ones aren't made as well "
"Oh thank you will take a look at that one ☺️"
"Sounds good, thank you 🙏 "
"Haha thank you 🙏 "
"I would definitely avoid the concertina type ladders that go right down to 1 step high. I've used customer supplied of these and felt as safe as standing on a stack of cardboard boxes!
However the 4 part telescopic step ladders look decent and…"
However the 4 part telescopic step ladders look decent and…"
"Been using a "Little Giant" 6-rung for the past decade, it's about 6ft tall when folded up, a bit heavy but strong and stable, I prefer it on most jobs to the 12ft tripod, more recently acquired, a friend was given this tripod in a load of scrap…"
"Agree. Waste removal firms near me charge £20/£25 per bulk bag of garden waste and no doubt it gets tipped at the same site I use.
You are offering the same service so don't undercharge yourself."
You are offering the same service so don't undercharge yourself."
"In theory they look like a good idea. I did see a 20 something lad up a 12ft telescopic step ladder last year. The way it was bending looked alarming. I was tempted to offer him my 12ft tripod. "
Telescopic step ladders
Looking at Telescopic step ladders specifically for hedge trimming and pruning at height .Main reason my henchman is far too long to fit on top of my new smaller vehicle and the telescopic step ladders actually work out cheaper than fitting roof…
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Honda Izy 46push or Weibang virtue 46push
Hello 👋 I am looking to buy a new mower for my small business where I currently mow small/medium lawns among other things.I've whittled it down to two contenders with the size, budget and weight in mind for me.so please if anyone has working…
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grass cutting
how is the grass cutting going i dont do many now, bu the ones i do have onley been cut once in 6 weeks, even my own has gon 4 weeks and that was just to cut the seed heads off at a high setting also do people still have the lawns fed in the drought…
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Mower blade style.
I have an HRH536 and wrecked the blade on it. Just wondering what people think of the mower blades with the air flow holes (?) on the back of the cutting edge?Gimmicky or worthwhile? Before I get one.
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