Henllys Golf Club has long been challenged by wet and waterlogged greens. When Head Greenkeeper Cefyn Owen first arrived, the conditions were so severe that water would run off the surrounding hills and forests straight onto the greens, making them unplayable and even causing the club to lose members.

Behind every top-quality football match lies a well-maintained pitch. Whether it's a professional stadium or a local training ground, the condition of the playing surface can directly impact player safety, performance and the longevity of the pitch itself.

One tool that plays a key role in maintaining these surfaces-but often goes unnoticed-is the SISIS Drag Brush. Designed for heavy-duty use on both artificial (synthetic) and natural grass football pitches, the drag brush is a simple yet powerful solution for keeping pitches in peak condition.

With more than 3.6 million visitors every year, Trentham Estate in Staffordshire is one of the UK’s most popular leisure and garden attractions. Maintaining the site’s 725 acres - which include formal Italian gardens, lakeside walks, play areas, model gardens and a busy amphitheatre that hosts concerts and events throughout the summer - is a major undertaking for its dedicated grounds team.

Maintaining a high-quality football pitch all season long is no small task, but at Bangor City Football Club, the grounds team has found a solution in the SISIS Quadraplay.

Howardson Group Ltd recently welcomed dealers from across Europe, the Middle East and North America for a successful international dealer event held from 27th–30th April 2026 in Derbyshire, UK.