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The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.

The most recent success story is George Legg, a student study

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GroundsFest was honoured to once again sponsor the Sports Turf and Greenkeeping category at the prestigious Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards 2024, held on Thursday, 21 November, at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham.

Thi

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The second edition of GroundsFest, held on 10 and 11 September at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, has firmly established itself as the UK’s largest grounds management and landscaping event. Following a strong debut in 2023, this year’s show exceeded

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 GroundsFest 2024 is set to be an unmissable event for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the land-based industries. With a comprehensive education programme spread across four seminar theatres, including practical sessions, ther

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Agrovista Amenity has announced that it will be exhibiting at GroundsFest 2024.

Following the resounding success of the event’s debut last year, the company is eager to showcase its innovative and sustainable products to a broader audience.

Agrovista A

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GroundsFest 2024 attendees can look forward to seeing SISIS in Outside Area A on stand number OSA170, where a variety of innovative turf maintenance products will be on display.

This year, the focus will be on three key products: the Quadraplay, the V

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Visitors to the Mansfield Sand stand (OSA260) at GroundsFest 2024, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 10 and 11 September, can expect to see a comprehensive range of sand-based products vital to the overall health and performance of spo

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After a successful GroundsFest 2023, Hunter Grinders is excited to announce its return to GroundsFest 2024, where it will be showcasing the enhanced Jupiter ATI 'All in One' Grinder.

The Jupiter ATI is a fully automatic relief spin grinder, designed t

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Etesia UK is excited to return to GroundsFest for the second consecutive year. Attendees can visit stand OSA150 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 10 and 11 September to explore Etesia's impressive lineup, including pedestrian and ride-on mowers, b

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An impressive range of MM grass seed mixtures will be showcased at GroundsFest 2024, and visitors will get the chance to find out how the innovative seed technology could vastly benefit their sports pitches.

Here's a snapshot of just some of the mixtu

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Avant Tecno is excited to announce its participation at GroundsFest 2024, featuring the highly anticipated Avant National Pro Challenge. Visit the Avant stand outdoors at OSA270 for an unforgettable experience!

National Avant Pro Challenge

The Avant Na

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Dennis is set to make a significant impact at GroundsFest 2024, showcasing an impressive range of battery-powered products on stand 50 in Hall 2 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on September 10 and 11.

This year, Dennis will highlight the revolutiona

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Get ready for an exhilarating new addition to GroundsFest 2024: Machinery Nation LIVE! This dynamic feature, brought to you by YouTube sensations Machinery Nation, promises to be a highlight at this year's event.

Ultimate Machinery Face-Off

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Get ready for the most anticipated event in the groundscare industry. GroundsFest 2024, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on September 10 and 11, is set to return, promising an even more impressive lineup of exhibitors, new features

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Open forum activity

Peter sellers posted a discussion
Surplus to requirements -as new (used twice).Matterhorn pedestrian salt speader from Gritex. Unlike many salt spreaders advertised these do work properly and will handle damp salt, spreads up to 3mt and holds 25 kg plus, variable output settings.…
2 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
The global market leader in all-terrain spider lifts, Leguan Lifts, has kicked off the new fiscal year with a rocket start, with order intake up nearly 60% compared to the same period last year.The company’s latest achievements underscore its…
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Simon brings over 25 years of expertise in the sports turf industry, having held a variety of high-profile roles across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, including Agronomist for STRI, Technical Manager for Syngenta, and Technical Manager for Scotts.Most…
yesterday
Andrew holt replied to Andrew holt's discussion Safety goggles
"Tried them, went in the bin after 1st use can't remember if the holes where too big or too small, either way no good for me I'm afraid "
yesterday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Edgmond Bowling Club has been awarded the title of Best Kept Green in Shropshire 2024, a competition sponsored by leading turf maintenance brands Dennis and SISIS.The accolade marks a milestone for the club, which is also celebrating its 50th…
Tuesday
Paul mccormack replied to Andrew holt's discussion Safety goggles
"Mesh goggles on ebay"
Monday
Andrew holt replied to Andrew holt's discussion Safety goggles
"No I havent, I will give this a try, thanks"
Sunday
Dave Colton replied to Andrew holt's discussion Safety goggles
"Have you tried cleaning the visor with a antifog spray, it works very well."
Sunday
Graham Taylor replied to Mjc's discussion Van finance.
"From articles I've read, seems that even the new vans these days often seem to need expensive repairs ..... it seems the "cleverer" they make thing now, the more there is to go wrong and the more expensive to fix.  I haven't even got electric…"
Sunday
Peter sellers replied to Mjc's discussion Van finance.
"No doubt you have seen my last response, what needs to be taken into consideration is that any repairs do not make your old van worth anymore so it"s effectively dead money, but the main issue is the longer you keep the old van the less it will be…"
Sunday
Graham Taylor replied to Mjc's discussion Van finance.
"I'd just keep the old van going if possible and save myself £180 a month!!   If they'd be willing to take your old van as a deposit, it can't be on it's last legs?  Another advantage of an older van, no worrying about dents + thieves never reckon…"
Sunday
Andrew holt posted a discussion
Evening chaps!I'm after some recommendations for safety goggles, I need some for just domestic strimming, I used to use safe eyes mesh goggles, which where fantastic, but can't seem to find them anywhere now. since my last pair got destroyed I've…
Saturday
Andrew holt replied to Andrew holt's discussion Echo pb 8010 - hip belt?
"Thanks Peter, I used blue oil, think it was from screwfix, hope this is OK, been using the blower a bit lately.......... WOW! what a machine, knocks the socks off the br600, like you said it would 🤣 so glad I went for this one! "
Saturday
Peter sellers replied to Mjc's discussion Van finance.
"Going to disagree here, we used to buy used with cash as at the time could not afford new. But numerous very expensive repairs along with the downtime changed our ethos to only buying new and only keeping for the 3yr warranty period. It has worked…"
Saturday
Jason Felstead is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Saturday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Mjc's discussion Van finance.
"I may be on my own here but I've always avoided paying for things on finance. If you can afford to pay the finance you can afford to save and buy it outright plus you don't have any interest to pay so it makes them far cheaper.
Maybe I'm missing…"
Saturday
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Salt spreader for sale

Surplus to requirements -as new (used twice).Matterhorn pedestrian salt speader from Gritex. Unlike many salt spreaders advertised these do work properly and will handle damp salt, spreads up to 3mt and holds 25 kg plus, variable output settings.…

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Safety goggles

Evening chaps!I'm after some recommendations for safety goggles, I need some for just domestic strimming, I used to use safe eyes mesh goggles, which where fantastic, but can't seem to find them anywhere now. since my last pair got destroyed I've…

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4 Replies · Reply by Andrew holt yesterday
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Bahco vs Chinese follow up

We cannot believe the vast price differences for the same thing ! EG Bacho S240 cheapest £59 inc vat. Dearest £140 ex vat, Teng tt1281 £72 inc vat dearest £120 plus vat, Draper £50 inc vat, dearest £110 plus vat. These all off the net, what is going…

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Van finance.

Hi all, hope you have all had a good Christmas and new year. Now thoughts turn towards the coming season. I have seen a good used van advertised at a main dealer. Assuming my old van would cover the deposit and left the remainder on finance. If the…

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13 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor on Sunday
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