Sadly, due to a number of factors, we are unable to host a viable conference in the Central England Region and have made the decision to cancel this event.
While disappointing, hosting the events under these circumstances would have been counterproductive. Our thanks go out to those who purchased tickets and full refunds will be issued.
BIGGA is currently undertaking a period of consultation within the greenkeeping industry that has the potential to reshape our membership offering. Regional education opportunities play a key part in that and you can offer your perspective on this and all other aspects of BIGGA membership by completing our member survey, which is open until Friday 22 November. Complete the 10-minute survey here.
Registration is also open for our annual gathering in Harrogate, the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition, and our leading education programme, Continue to Learn. Head to www.btme.org.uk to find out more and get involved.
Steve here, your Membership Services Manager for BIGGA Central England, which covers the East of England, Mid Anglia, Midland, BB&O and East Midlands sections.
We are looking forward to hosting our annual BIGGA Conference at the King Power Stadium, home of 2015/16 Premier League champions Leicester City, on Thursday 14 November. It would be great if you could join us for a fantastic day of learning and networking.
There will be five CPD credits available to BIGGA members for attending.
Speakers include:
James Walker
The R&A
'Sustainable championship agronomy'
Martin Cox
Ingestre Park Golf Club
'An expedition through the perilous jungle of golf club politics and governance'
Mark Hunt
Prodata Weather Systems
'Weather patterns and effects on golf course management'
Dr Andy Owen
ICL
'Producing better sports turf through soil microbial management'
Rob Phillips
BIGGA
'GTC? It's easy as 1..2..3'
Perennial
'Mental and physical wellbeing, how we can help'
There will also be a tour of the King Power Stadium including the pitch.
The conference starta at 8a and concludes at 3pm, with catering provided at lunc. The cost for BIGGA members is £42 (inc VAT). For non-members, the cost is £84 (inc VAT).
Address: Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL
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To join us for a day of education with great opportunities for regional networking, visit our booking page.