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Question Time at SALTEX The Amenity Forum will once again be hosting its ever popular Question Time at SALTEX 2017. The event is modelled upon the BBC programme where a panel of people drawn from the sector respond to audience questions on a range of topical issues concerning amenity management. Professor John Moverley OBE, Independent Chairman of the Forum, will act as ‘David Dimbleby’ and this year’s panel includes: Jim Croxton, Chief Executive Officer, BIGGA Will Kay, Managing Director, Languard Mark Pyrah, Landscaper & Industrial Business Manager UK and Ireland, IICL Tony Saunders, Area Manager & Professional Head of Environment, JSD Rail If previous years are repeated, there will be a full house and a lively debate. There is certainly no shortage of issues to be discussed. It will take place at 2pm on the first day (November 1st) of SALTEX being held at the NEC in Birmingham. John Moverley says ‘We are delighted to have been invited to once again host this popular event at SALTEX. The IOG are supportive members of the Amenity Forum and this Question Time allows opportunity at this important national event to discuss and debate key issues surrounding amenity management’ A key element in putting together
Chemical Free WOLF-Garten has developed a weeding range, to help create the perfect, weed free lawn, without the use of chemicals. The range consists of a garden Weeder, and two additions to the multi-change range. The Garden Weeder enables effortless weeding, without the need to even bend down thanks to its D-Grip, soft-zone handle, with a generous length of 1100mm. The tool works by planting its deep reaching claws, with two stainless steel blades, into the ground, surrounding the weed and its roots from all directions – there is no escaping this weed grabber. By placing your foot on the foot step, which is foldable for ease of storage, a gentle pull back is all that is needed to remove even the most embedded weeds. Once removed, the ejection system means that the weed is released from the tool, without you ever needing to touch it. The two additions to the multi-change system can be used with any of the multi-change handles you may currently
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a professional approach to amenity maintenance is by adopting an integrated approach ensuring all options are considered and the optimum management programme chosen for specific situations. A key date in the amenity calendar is Amenity Forum conference and the programme announced this year promises to be as topical and relevant as ever. This major conference has very much become the must attend event for all involved or having an interest in weed, pest and disease control matters in amenity. It also can appeal to a wider audience for those just wanting to understand more about this important and diverse sector. The conference will be held on Thursday, October 12th, at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton on Trent. The title ‘Keeping Britain Moving’ has been chosen to align with the Forum’s ongoing and very successful campaign to communicate to the wider public the important and essential nature of weed, pest and disease management and why it impacts upon every UK citizen. Delegate rates are again being kept as low as possible. The standard rate is £65 plus VAT but, for those who book early before September 1st, there is a special discounted rate of £55 plus VAT www.amenityforum.co.uk/conference.html
have, or you can choose one to suit your needs. The Weeding Knife is manufactured from high quality steel and has a head width of 4cm. The integrated foot rest provides extra leverage making even the toughest of weeds no match for it. Finally, the Weed Extractor, also part of the multi-change family and manufactured from high quality steel, is ideal for removing deep rooted weeds, with its design making it easy to push into the ground. Once inserted all that it needed is a gentle twist and pull, and the weed is out. www.barrus.co.uk
Professional qualifications for the amenity industry STRI Group, the sports turf consultancy, has announced the training dates of its amenity sector qualification courses.