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July 2025 Special Feature Professional Groundscare supplement
Game changing £900m investment in major events and grassroots sport Villages, towns and cities across the UK are set to benefit from a transformational investment of more than £900 million in sport, which will support a pipeline of major international events and deliver new grassroots facilities that can drive economic growth and inspire people of all ages to get active. The funding commitment, which was outlined in the Spending Review last week, has now been set out by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. It will see more than £500 million committed to supporting the delivery of a host of world class sporting events being held in the UK over the coming years. In tandem at least £400 million will be invested in new
and upgraded grassroots sport facilities that promote health, wellbeing and community cohesion. Work to remove the barriers to physical activity for under-represented groups, such as women and girls, people with disabilities, and ethnic minority communities will continue. Already, government funding has helped local clubs from Ayrshire to Anglesey, Strangford to Somerset, build new pitches and changing rooms, install floodlights, solar panels and goalposts; supporting a range of sports including football and rugby. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, said: “Sport tells our national story in a way few other things
can – uniting communities, inspiring millions, and showcasing our nation on the global stage. “This major backing for world-class events will drive economic growth across the country, delivering on our Plan for Change. Coupled with strong investment into grassroots sport, we’re creating a complete pathway to allow the next generation of sporting heroes to train and take part in sport in communities across the UK.” Chair of Sport England, Chris Boardman said: “The government’s continued investment into grassroots sport facilities is welcome news; the nation’s pitches,
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pools and leisure centres play a pivotal role in keeping people moving. With every £1 invested in community sport and physical activity generating £4.20 in value for our economy, supporting grassroots facilities
isn’t just good for public health — it’s a smart investment in the nation’s social and economic wellbeing.” DCMS Enquiry 1
Howardson Group launches new Dennis Gang Mowers Howardson Group is proud to introduce the latest addition to its Dennis brand: the Dennis Gang Mowers, a new range of precision-engineered gang mowers designed to provide a superior cut across large areas. Built with simplicity, durability, and efficiency in mind, the Dennis Gang Mowers offer an exceptional solution for maintaining expansive turf surfaces. Each individual cylinder boasts a 30” (760mm) cutting width, ensuring a fast and uniform cut. The standard model, featuring a 190mm diameter cutting cylinder, is ideal for sports turf applications such as golf fairways, cricket outfields, football and rugby
pitches, as well as ornamental landscapes. For semi-rough and amenity spaces, the Giant model comes equipped with a larger 250mm diameter cutting cylinder.
innovative framework enables each cutting unit to follow ground undulations, ensuring an even and professional finish across the entire surface.
Designed for versatility, the Dennis Gang Mowers can be towed as a single unit or configured in sets of three or five cylinders.
Unique features of the Dennis Gang Mowers: available with cast iron or rubber wheels for enhanced adaptability; easily dismantled for convenient transportation and storage; cylinders available with 4, 6, or 9-bladed options to suit various cutting needs; can perform in wet or dry conditions; designed to allow each unit to follow undulations; an unrivalled combination of simple mechanics with high-quality engineering; and low lifetime ownership costs.
They can be easily attached to a compact tractor, ride-on mower, or ATV, with a minimum towing requirement of 20hp for sets of three and five cylinders. Engineered for stability and balance, the mowers deliver a quality cut without bouncing, and their robust construction allows them to perform consistently in both wet and dry conditions. The
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