As preparations intensify ahead of the prestigious WTA 250 event at Nottingham Tennis Centre, Grounds Manager Ryan Middleton and his team are working tirelessly to ensure the venue’s grass courts meet the exacting standards expected of one of the UK’s leading pre-Wimbledon tournaments.

For Graham Smith, cricket has been a lifelong passion. From first joining his local club as a teenager to now maintaining the square as volunteer groundsman, he has dedicated more than five decades to the game and the club he proudly calls home.

The Dennis ES-20, ES-24 and ES-26 are part of a new generation of professional battery-powered cylinder mowers, combining quiet, low-vibration operation with the precision cutting performance that has made Dennis a trusted name across fine turf sports and ornamental grounds.

A healthy turf surface depends on much more than regular mowing and fertilisation. One of the most common issues affecting sports turf, golf courses and fine lawns is the build-up of thatch. While a small amount of thatch can be beneficial, excessive accumulation can quickly lead to poor turf performance, increased disease pressure and declining playing quality.

At the heart of every successful cricket club is a dedicated team working tirelessly behind the scenes, and at Whitmore Cricket Club, that commitment is helping transform one of Staffordshire’s historic grounds.

For James Holdcroft, groundsman and long-time player at Whitmore CC, maintaining and improving the club’s playing surfaces is both a passion and a responsibility.

The Dennis Tractor-Towed Gang Mower range combines traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering to deliver a professional-grade solution for large-scale turf maintenance. Built for grounds teams who demand durability, reliability and outstanding cut quality, these mowers are designed to excel across a range of surfaces - from fine sports turf to semi-rough amenity areas.

Maintaining high-quality turf requires more than just regular mowing. For grounds professionals, greenkeepers and sports turf managers, brush cassettes are an essential tool for improving surface presentation, turf health and overall playing performance. Whether you are preparing fine turf for a professional finish or removing unwanted debris, brush cassettes provide a fast, effective, and versatile solution.

For almost four decades Hazelwood Crown Green Bowls Club, situated around two miles outside Belper, Derbyshire has been providing bowlers with one of the finest playing surfaces in the area - a green built on community spirit, volunteer dedication and a long-standing trust in Dennis turf machinery.

At one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world, expectations run high -not only on the pitch, but on it too. For Notts County Football Club, delivering elite playing surfaces is the responsibility of Grounds Manager Matthew Hallam who has been maintaining the club’s pitches for the past seven years. Managing a team of four staff across two sites and four pitches, Matthew brings both experience and clear purpose to his role.

FLexGrass, a specialist in high-performance sports surfaces for elite football and professional sports venues, has successfully integrated Dennis battery-powered turf maintenance equipment into its operations as part of a wider commitment to sustainability, efficiency and surface performance.