“The whole seminar was really engaging and enthusiastic – the way the session is run gets everyone involved and makes things happen in the room. We’re a bit different because we’re a crown green club, so our challenges aren’t about keeping a perfectly flat surface like flat greens; it’s about managing the dips, swerves and basins that make the game tricky. What I took away from today is practical advice I can actually use. Things like the importance of regular spiking to get air, water and fertiliser down into the soil – something that often surprises people during the season. Even if it looks messy at first, it really helps the green in the long run. We’ve been to seminars before, but this one stood out. It’s packed with useful ideas and demonstrates how small, consistent improvements can make a big difference. It’s worth attending for anyone who wants to take their greenkeeping to the next level.”
Neil Cheadle
Stretton Bowls Club
A very informative day – I’ve never been to anything like it before. I started out helping on the green with almost no knowledge about how it worked, but the seminar was incredibly clear and easy to follow. I’ve come away with a solid plan to help improve our green and keep it in top condition going forward. A great experience for anyone looking to learn practical, hands-on greenkeeping skills.”
Alan Harrison
Henhurst & District Bowls Club
A fantastic day for networking with other like-minded people who face the same challenges we do. The seminar was packed with practical advice and insights and it’s great to share experiences and solutions with others in the same boat. I’d highly recommend it to anyone involved in greenkeeping – it’s not just about learning, it’s about connecting and taking away ideas you can actually use. We can’t wait for next year.
David Linney
Market Bosworth Bowls Club
Absolutely brilliant – a superb seminar and a real eye-opener. We usually do everything ourselves at Wanstead Bowls Club in Essex, so it was really important for us to learn more about the science behind it all. Lots of useful information to take away. There are a lot of clubs out there that need this kind of help, and it can be hard work getting them to wake up to the importance of greenkeeping. I’d be more than happy to host one of these seminars at our club
Chris Dennis
Wanstead Bowls Club (Essex)
I’ve been on one of these seminars before, which was good, but this one has really taken things to another level. I’ve learned so much about the importance of aeration and how it’s all about prevention rather than cure going forward. The message of ‘little and often is the key’ really stood out to me. Sessions like this are invaluable for helping clubs like ours to understand what’s needed to keep our greens healthy and playable.”
Chris Sparks
Thringstone Bowls Club (Coalville)
The day was full of really useful information throughout. I came to learn more about machinery and the proper way to use it, but I also picked up a lot about topdressing – I realised I’d been doing it wrong and now understand the better practices to follow with the machinery. A very worthwhile seminar.”
James Anderson-Ray
Hanbury & Draycott Bowls Club
