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At GroundsFest 2025, Avant Tecno (Stand OSA270) will be showcasing two major new product launches.

The Avant e727 fully electric compact loader and the Leguan 265, the most advanced spider lift in the Leguan Lifts range will be taking price od place.

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GroundsFest 2025 visitors can expect a glimpse into the future of turf maintenance.

Located on stands RB380 and RB381,  Agrovista Amenity and XDC will showcase two of the most advanced robotic solutions on the market – the RM21 Combo Mower and the Tho

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With a demanding sports schedule and a heavy clay soil profile, aeration at Bedford School is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. That’s why Head Groundsman George Mills wasted no time in bringing in a Redexim Verti-Drain® 2519 when he joined the team j

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For Adam Rowlands, owner of Turf Doctor Specialists Ltd, maintaining high-quality cricket surfaces is about using the right tools for the job - and when it comes to seed, MM50 from MM Seed is his go-to solution.

Based in West London, Turf Doctor Speci

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Keith Porter, Grounds Manager at Leigh Sports Village in Greater Manchester, is celebrating his 18th year at the helm of one of the UK’s fastest-developing sporting venues – and with the installation of a new Hunter irrigation system supplied and sup

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With disease pressure on the rise and traditional turf strategies being tested by unpredictable weather patterns, Southerndown Golf Club has found a reliable solution in Maxtima fungicide - introduced and supported by Agrovista Amenity.

Under the gui

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James Duke Garden Maintenance, based in Whitstable, Kent, has experienced a significant boost in productivity after investing in an Etesia Hydro 80 ride-on mower.

James explains that the decision to upgrade came from a growing need to handle larger si

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With 12 acres of immaculately kept gardens, Grade I listed grounds, and renowned memorial spaces, Golders Green Crematorium in North London is one of the most historic and revered sites of its kind in the world.

Keeping the grounds to a consistently h

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The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), organisers of BTME, and GroundsFest are proud to announce a new collaboration.

The partnership is aimed at strengthening both events while bringing together professionals from across t

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The GroundsFest Academy is set to host another free educational event on 31 July 2025, focusing on the latest robotics and sustainable technologies in the groundscare and landscaping industries.

Taking place at Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Warwicksh

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Seaton Carew Golf Club, a historic championship course and the 10th oldest in England, has recently undergone a transformative upgrade with the installation of a state-of-the-art Hunter irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK.

Course Manager Tom Coulson

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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…
5 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…"
7 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…"
7 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…"
7 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?"
8 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…"
10 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…
20 hours ago
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…"
yesterday
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 7 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 7 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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