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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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Andy Unwin, Course Manager at Rotherham Golf Club, relies on Mansfield Sand’s MM35 for top dressing, ensuring the greens remain in impeccable condition year-round.

Rotherham Golf Club, established in 1903, is celebrated for its rich history and pictur

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In the coastal town of Whitby, Joe Cook wears many hats. Not only is he the Head Groundsman for Whitby Town FC, overseeing the maintenance of their pitch, but he also runs his own gardening business, JC Gardening. In both of his roles, one tool stand

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Dennis and SISIS, renowned names in turf maintenance, have announced a partnership with the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation.

This collaboration aims to bolster grassroots cricket pitches throughout the county, promising a significant enhancement in the

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Two Machinery Shows, One Day, 26th June

If you’re looking for new or replacement machinery in the next 12 months, come to our farm setting near Aylesbury on Wednesday 26th June for the biggest one-day “Live and Running” Ground Care and Turf Machinery show in the entire country!

You’ll be ab

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The Howardson Group recently brought together over 100 delegates from their dealership network across the UK, Europe and the Far East, over a three week period which proved to be an invaluable opportunity for all involved.

Held at the picturesque Morl

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ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Allan Wainwright as Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland Landscape & Industrial sectors.

Allan joins ICL from Hozelock, where he effectively managed the UK&I Sales for the Commercial division, showcasing h

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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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Agrovista Amenity is thrilled to announce its partnership with Perennial, the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting those who work with grass, trees, flowers, or plants.

This collaboration aligns perfectly with Mental Health Awareness Week, runnin

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Etesia UK has announced an exclusive 0% VAT offer*. Available on selected ride-on mowers, this offer provides customers with the chance to drive away today with top-of-the-line equipment at an unbeatable value.

Etesia UK's range of ride-on mowers are

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With over a decade of experience nurturing the hallowed grounds of the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium campus (SGM), Jim Dawson has recently embraced a significant change: the adoption of electric turf maintenance equipment, specifically the Dennis

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Fusion Media posted a blog post
TurfTech 2026 is set to be the biggest edition yet, with growing industry support, increasing visitor numbers, and an expanded line-up of partners ahead of this year's event on 1 and 2 October at the American Express Stadium in Brighton.TurfTech…
9 hours ago
Sam Bainbridge replied to Neil Darby's discussion Stiga 955
"Maybe this is a sign to pick your own way forwards, I rate stiga and mountfield as crappy homeowner mowers (from experience of 15yrs). Wheeled mowers I'd never ever buy anything other than an etesia, roller mowers always honda with a high lift…"
11 hours ago
Ian Harvey replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless drill
"Have a look at the ones in your local Aldi which use the 20/40v batteries. I have their drill and also multitool, and they have been excellent. Drill has been heavily used, including mixing tubs of concrete, hammer drilling trellis fixings to walls…"
11 hours ago
Billybop replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless drill
"sounds similar to what I have Peter I bought 2 sets of the Ryobi R18PD3-215GZ drill last year from Amazon Resale under £50 each they were returns / refurbished, sold the best looking drill and kept 1 with minor marks for myself, sold 2 of the…"
11 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless drill
"Yes know what you are saying, toolstation do have a ryobi 18v combi with 2 batteries and chsrger 13mm chuck on offer for £67 inc vat more than I wanted to pay but seems a good deal?"
12 hours ago
Billybop replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless drill
"Hi my concern with the cheap no-name cordless drill kits would be not so much fire risk but that the battery lifespan would be poor especially if left unused for any length of time, and might not take or hold charge any more, also the packs are…"
14 hours ago
Peter sellers posted a discussion
Now in retirement mode so dug out my old cordless drill that was bought from Argos a long time sgo for £10 to start all those jobs that have been put off. Its dead but to be fair has been used extensively for fencing jobs.Just need something simple…
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Neil Darby's discussion Stiga 955
"We did still crap!"
yesterday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Neil Darby's discussion Stiga 955
"Absolutely correct however if you turn the engine up they are great in every condition and go like a race horse"
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Neil Darby's discussion Stiga 955
"Neil. As you probably know we have the Mountfield version of your mower and use commercially, no issues . I'm no expert but sounds like a pulley issue.
We bought ours on the variable speed and large discharge chute . The Honda yes is probably better…"
Saturday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Gerty's discussion Sloping kerb detail.
"Just dig it out and tarmac it"
Saturday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Neil Darby's discussion Stiga 955
"Just buy an old honda new ones are heaps. £300 spent my current one is about 20yrs old I've had it 4yrs and no issues"
Saturday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Abbeycroft has entered a strategic 5-year partnership with Replay Maintenance to deliver a structured, data-led maintenance programme across its network of artificial sports pitches.The collaboration began with a recent resurfacing at…
Thursday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless hedge cutter
"Finally tracked one down Echo have semi long and long with the motor at battery end . Very very nicely balanced and relatively light and 2yr pro warranty"
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Rye Lawn Tennis Club Relies on MM50 for Championship-Quality CourtsMaintaining high-quality natural grass tennis courts is no easy task, particularly when they are expected to withstand weeks of intensive play during a packed summer schedule. At Rye…
Wednesday
Jake replied to Jake's discussion Anyone used a Etesia hydro 80 (Bahia)
"Cheers Ian definitely worth a punt as it's down the road from me as well
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Wednesday
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Cordless drill

Now in retirement mode so dug out my old cordless drill that was bought from Argos a long time sgo for £10 to start all those jobs that have been put off. Its dead but to be fair has been used extensively for fencing jobs.Just need something simple…

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4 Replies · Reply by Ian Harvey 11 hours ago
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Stiga 955

Hi all. I have a Stiga 955 purchased 14 months ago. It gets used maybe 4 hours weekly. Almost a year to the day the drive belt went on it, so I put a new one on. Two months later with maybe 30 hours use the bloody thing has gone again. Does anyone…

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5 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge 11 hours ago
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Van and kit for sale

Due to ill health am retiring and  disposing of most of our vehicles and machinery. It's all in good or excellent condition, some hardly used. We are in North Staffs and all will be subject to vat , have listed what's for sale at moment but the chap…

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8 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Jun 16
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