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GMA Connect expansion delivers UK-wide success

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has celebrated a highly successful year for its GMA Connect series, following a major expansion in 2026. After two successful pilot events in 2025, the GMA res…

Compact sweepers and collectors deliver year-round versatility

Wiedenmann UK’s Super 1300 range has been developed to provide a compact, manoeuvrable solution for sports grounds, golf courses, parks, estates and contractors working in areas where larger col…

Pro mowing at Ipswich Rugby

Ipswich Rugby Club runs one of the largest youth and mini sections in the Eastern Countries. Woolpit-based Parkers Pitches offers full contract mowing on the 7-hectare site with the 3.0m CS Pro from M…

Tame the rough with Jacobsen’s AR530

When it comes to managing rough with confidence, the Jacobsen AR530 stands in a class of its own. Built for power, precision, and reliability, the AR530 is driven by a robust Kubota 37.4 kW (50.2 hp) …

The 15,000th report completed on award-winning PitchPower app

After only five years in action, 15,000 reports have now been completed on PitchPower, the Football Foundation’s free web app that helps clubs and organisations across the country improve their grass …

STIGA robot mowers offer a cutting advantage at Carlisle RFC

STIGA has been delivering innovative groundcare solutions to rugby clubs across England. The multi-year partnership with England Rugby reflects STIGA’s commitment to supporting volunteers and grounds …

STIHL GB launches competition for Britain’s biggest fan

STIHL GB has launched the STIHL 100 Fan Award competition as part of its global centenary celebrations. The exclusive Instagram competition, which closes on 26th June, turns the spotlight on the brand…

Surbiton Golf Club builds a bespoke approach with Consolidate Turf Health Solutions

At Surbiton Golf Club, consistency is rarely straightforward. The golf course is built predominantly on heavy soils, carries year-round play and faces the same increasingly unpredictable conditions ch…

Kubota proves a partnership that’s built to last at The Glasgow Academy

Since Robert Cheape joined The Glasgow Academy in 1985, the school and accompanying sports grounds have expanded significantly. His tenure as Head Groundsman has been underpinned by a long-standing pa…

GMA appoints Jason Booth as Chief Executive Officer

The GMA has announced the appointment of Jason Booth as its next Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process. Jason brings more than 12 years’ experience wit…

Alternative approach to fairway maintenance at St Ives Golf Club

St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club in Cambridgeshire has taken a significant step forward in its long-term turfcare maintenance and sustainability strategy with the introduction of five Toro Turf Pro 500 auton…

OAS strengthens data and software portfolio with Spectrum Technologies partnership

Origin Amenity solutions (OAS) has brought further strength to its industry-leading portfolio of products and services for turf managers through a new distribution partnership with Spectrum Technologi…