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CONTRACT SERVICESDRAINAGE & CONTRACT SPRAYINGDrainage SystemsBLEC Vibra SandInjectorArea of use - Golf GreensThe Blec Sand Injector is 1mwide. Slits are cut by discs at25cm centres to a maximumdepth of 14cm, 20mm wide.An oscillating cam causesvibration of the injection legs,which enables the slits to befilled to full depth without bridging, whilst shattering thesurrounding soil. The Sand Injector will handle moist sand, leicaand 2-6mm grit.(Needs to connect to existing drainage for operation to providefull drainage benefits).BLEC SandmasterAreas of use - SportsPitches and Golf FairwaysThe injection system on thismachine is on the oscillatingcam principal as describedfor the sand injector above.The machine is 1.5m wide,slits are cut by a rotarydecompactor, blades set a25cm spacings and cutting 15mm slots at a maximum depth of20cm. Thus the ground is decompacted prior to the injection ofdrainage material, and ridging does not occur. Suitable for theapplication of moist sand, leica and 2-6mm grit.AFT Whizz WheelThis system was specificallydesigned to prolong the lifeof compacted, water loggedgolf greens for 10-years ormore without the need forreconstruction. Not only isthis a much cheaperalternative, it enables thecharacter of existing greens,often built up over decades,to be preserved. Instead ofmaterial being added to thegreen, soil is taken away andreplaced with 6mmaggregate (a silicateaggregate) - slits are thenconnected to an existingdrain, or ALS will constructdrainage to a suitable outfall.Benefits are:• Reduced use of temporarygreens through waterlogging• Resulting improvement ingreens soil structure• Better playing conditions• Improved rootdevelopment• Earlier spring growth andreduced diseasesusceptibility“I have had a good working relationship with ALS for a number of years. The guys thatcome on site are very conscientious and never have to be supervised. I would not considerusing any other contractor.”Sean Jarvis, Astbury Hall Golf ClubContract SprayingYou can have beautiful green weed free fairways and sports turfwhen you choose ALS Contract Services.Fast, efficient, safe application of the right herbicide to control allcommon grass weeds.Custom built boom sprayers, ATV’s, knapsack sprayers, CDAsprayers, granule applicators and mist blowers.Pesticide Application• Worm Control• Selective Weed Control• Total Weed Control• Moss Control• Disease Control• Wetter Applications• Growth regulatorapplications on grass• Liquid slow release fertiliser can be applied at the same timeas selective with no additional labour costHighways & IndustrialSite Weed ControlPavements, kerbs and grassverges• Bracken Control• Japanese Knotweed, GiantHogweed or HimalayanBalsam control• Ragwort, Dock and Thistlecontrol (Weeds Act 1959)• Brushwood control-Birch,Gorse, Rhododendron,Broom or Brambles• Weed control in tree andshrub plantingsForestryMist blower applications foraphids, adelgids, caterpillars,etc., in trees and shrubs.Bracken Spraying.“"Blaenau Gwent has had an excellent working relationship with ALS going back 10 years. ALS are contracted to apply selective herbicide to all theauthorities sports fields annually. Blaenau Gwent strive to provide sports clubs with facilities of the highest possible standard including pitches that havegood, dense and weed free pitches. ALS play an important part in our maintenance programme providing a cost effective weed control service. ALS provide afriendly, flexible and reliable service that always works around the needs of the customer. The weather in the South Wales Valleys requires such flexibility!”Alun Watkins, Grounds Operations Manager, Blaenau Gwent Borough Council64 Call 01952 259281/3 for a quote or email janharvey@amenity.co.uk
EDUCATION AND TRAININGpitchcare.comTraining with Pitchcare.comGeneral Sports Turf MaintenanceAccredited by LANTRA Awards,these 1-day courses on pitchpreparation, maintenance andrenovation led by our own team ofexperts cover either the wintersports, cricket, bowls or artificial surfaces. The courses aredesigned specifically with the volunteer or part-timegroundsman or greenkeeper in mind and provide a basicknowledge of turfcare machinery and equipment, with anemphasis on health and safety. They are of equal benefitto those working alone or as members of groundstaffteamsCourse Objectives:1.To provide safe working practices when completingoperations on the ground.2.To appreciate the requirements for particular sports andpitch maintenance generally.3.To demonstrate how to provide playing surfaces to therequired standard.4.To implement the correct sequence of operationsundertaken to produce and maintain the playingsurface.5.To use and compare the different materials available forthe production of the pitch.6.To use and compare the range of equipment availablefor the production and maintenance of the pitch.7.To carry out renovation to the pitch after the game.8.To carry out maintenance of equipment used for thesports.Each delegate receives a copy of the comprehensivecourse manual, which includes a month-by-monthworking diary.Lantra Awards/NPTC QualificationIn addition to our own courses, wework closely with a network oftraining partners throughout the UKto offer a full range of land-basedtraining to individual candidatesincluding the popular Safe Use ofPesticides (PA1, PA2, PA6 etc.),Arboriculture (chainsaws eg CS30/31, brushcutters,hedgecutters), Land-based Machinery and Equipment(mowers, tractors, ATVs etc.), Health and Safety, and FirstAid courses.If you have a group of 4 or more we would welcome yourenquiry for a bespoke course delivered at your premises.Other Pitchcare-designed courses include:Essential Management SkillsEspecially developed for groundstaff team leaders andsupervisors, this 2-day course is delivered by trainer andcareers counsellor Frank Newberry. Three monthsseparate the two days so delegates have the opportunityto implement new techniques and then bring theirexperiences back to the group. An outline of the courseprogramme can be found in the training section of thePitchcare Website.Dealing with Difficult People and SituationsThis one day course is of value to anyone whose workingenvironment brings them into contact with the generalpublic, e.g. public parks and gardens, village orcommunity sports facilities and play areas, school sportsfields, local authority amenity land, theme and leisureparks. Inevitably such people will meet situations ofpotential conflict and misunderstanding. Such eventsdemand well-developed communication skills if they areto be dealt with sensitively with the best possible outcomebeing achieved for all concerned.Lawn Care for the 21st CenturyA 1-day course designed by PhilSharples, author of “The LawnGuide”. The course is designedprimarily for the keen amateurgardener who wishes to produce andmaintain a domestic lawn, but itwould be equally beneficial foranyone looking to produce aprofessional lawn. The courseincludes a section on organic practices.For further information on all our courses, visitwww.groundsmantraining.com or emailchris@pitchcare.comSubscribe to Pitchcare magazineThe independent,comprehensive, bi-monthlymagazine for everyone involvedin working with turf.From grass roots to internationalstadia, its focus is individuals, teamsand the surfaces they maintain.Covering the best stories fromgroundsmen and greenkeepers athome and abroad, there’ssomething for everyone.You’ll find exclusive editorial, product and serviceinformation, advice and news from cover to cover ...without the waffle, and look out for regular features onlegislation, education and training, soil science,innovations and technology, project management andturfcare professionals “in the news”.Visit www.pitchcare.comEDUCATION AND TRAININGSHOP ONLINE 24/7 @ WWW.AMENITY.CO.UK 65
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