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Ransomes Take Care of the Rough and the Smooth The Official Magazine ofS.L G. G.A. & E.I. G. G.A. GreenkeepeJULrY 198 6 & The International Greenkeeper ft , / J Deutsch^Fassung BULLETIN Nr. 49 Edition Française RANSOMES TAKE CARE OF THE ROUGH AND THE SMOOTH. Bob Andrews will help you look after without deterioration. Bright colours every inch of your course. From the to discourage theft. most immaculate of greens to that well trodden path leading into the 3. Cyclones 19 th hole! For spreading fertilizer or seed over Whatever you buy from us, you the best dressed turfs, smoothly and know it will be an effective tool. And evenly. No burning or missed patches you know it will last. Giving you a because the unique spread pattern truly professional result. Acre on means no overlap or underlap. acre, year after year. Spread rate - V2 to 8oz per sq yd, 9 ft spread width. 1. Lawn Genie Just the easiest way to look after your 4. Bluebird course. The 3-in-one maintenance system for Lawn Genie will mow long or short fine turf. grass; collect cuttings or leaves or If s a slitter, a scarifier or a vertical rubbish; scarify and renovate. mower, depending on which work- Easy to handle and manoeuvre, it reel you fit. couldn't be simpler! 5. Back Pack Blower 2. Lightweight Golfers'rakes Litter just can't hide! This powertul The perfect bunker rakes. Light air-broom will quickly winkle out enough to use with one hand, strong rubbish, wherever if s lurking. Ideal enough to stand up to rough use and for moving mounds of autumn leaves. designed to live their lives outdoors BOB ANDREWS POWER TO THE PROFESSIONALS BOB ANDREWS LTD. Pontiac Works, Fernbank Road, Ascot, Berks. Tel. (0344) 885575 J This issue JULY 1986 B.I.G.G.A. may Front Cover: not necessarily be A Ransomes Triplex 171, fitted with green-cutting units. better At the last meeting of the three Greenkeeping BOOKS FOR GREENKEEPERS AND GREEN Associations the final draft of a new Constitution COMMITTEES was agreed. It was also agreed to call an Extra- Eddie Park, something of a collector himself, ordinary General Meeting of all the Associations — looks at volumes through the ages provisionally the 12th August — when each NEWS & VIEWS (SIGGÄ) 10 member will be able to vote on the proposals. The proposed resolution is as follows:- NEWS & VIEWS (EIGGA) 11 FERTILIZERS ON FINE TURF 12 "It was agreed as follows: A major feature detailing the facts a) That the Constitution of the proposed British as Peter Hayes and Jim Arthur see them and International Golf Greenkeepers Assoc- iation a copy of which has been circulated NOTEBOOK 16 The trade talking to each member is approved. b) That the English & International Golf Green- BUYERS' GUIDE 23 keepers Association shall be disbanded with effect from the 1st January 1987 and the assets of the Association transferred to the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association. Publisher: Fore Golf Publications Ltd Managing Director: Michael Coffey c) That this resolution is conditional upon the Editor: Robin Stewart British Golf Greenkeepers Association and the Contributors: Jim Arthur, John Campbell, David Jones, Jack McMillan, Eddie Park, Donald Steel, Peter Wisbey and Walter Woods English & International Golf Greenkeepers All advertising matter, editorial copy and correspondence should be Association and the Scottish & International sent to: Greenkeeper, 121-123 High Street, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex Golf Greenkeepers Association passing CO 12 3AP. Tel: 0255 507526 similar resolutions prior to the 1st November Subscription rates: 1986." UK—£14 Continent and USA-£25 Eire-IR £19 Greenkeeper is published ten times a year. Printed in England by J.B. In the draft Constitution the objects of the new Offset, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex. Copyright: Fore Golf Publications Ltd 1986 Association are:- a) To promote and advance all aspects of green- keeping. b) To assist and encourage the proficiency of The Management members. c) To arrange an International Annual Conference, of educational seminars, functions and comp- etitions. British Golf Courses d) To raise money for the benfit of the Association. e) To maintain a benevolent fund. by f) To act as an employment agency. g) To provide a magazine. Nicholas Park h) To collaborate with any body or organis- ation which may in any way benefit the Assoc- Now Available iation or its Members or with which there may from Greenkeeper be a common interest. i) To carry out and perform any other duties or 121-123 High St., Dovercourt, Essex. C012 3AP responsibilities which shall be in the general interests of the Association or its Members. @ £2.20 per copy inc. 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