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Network Leicestershire & Rutland Warwickshire

England Golf Sustainability Conference at Woodhall Spa

16 September 2024

Since the Greener Golf project began in Leicestershire and Rutland, we have been well-supported by our local wildlife trust, the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust (LRWT). Indeed, establishing a strong collaboration was integral to the way we wished to develop.

Launch of Warwickshire Greener Golf Forum

29 July 2024

Shirley Golf Club was the venue for the launch of the Warwickshire Greener Golf Forum on 16th July 2024.

ULLESTHORPE CONFERENCE 8TH FEBRUARY 2024

4 March 2024

The GreenerGolf Network’s third Spring Conference took place at Ullesthorpe Court Golf Club on 8th February 2024. Dare we say it…? Yes – it was our biggest and best yet, and will be quite hard to beat next year.

The Worm Predicament

4 March 2024

Most people are aware of the remarkably good job earthworms do as natural soil engineers. However the casts left by two species of earthworm can be a problem for some green keepers of golf courses, bowling greens, cricket grounds and the like. This is particularly so in areas where the soil is a heavy clay.

Greenergolf Announces Partnership with UtilityWorks to Support Golf Clubs Amid Energy Crisis

2 August 2023

Greenergolf is delighted to announce a new partnership with UtilityWorks, a forward-thinking utilities consultant. This partnership aims to support golf clubs during the ongoing energy and cost of living crisis, providing them with innovative solutions to navigate these challenging times.

England Golf Awards 2023: ‘Sustainability Project of the Year’

7 March 2023

We are pleased to let you know that our website was nominated for the England Golf Awards category of 'Sustainability Project of the Year'.

R and A Golf Course 2030 Project

22 February 2023

The Golf Course 2030 programme is the flagship sustainability project of the R and A (Royal and Ancient) itself. The aim has been to conduct research, and present high-level analysis of the factors affecting the long-term future of golf, and golf courses themselves.

Greener Golf Beedles Lake Conference, 8th February 2023

13 February 2023

The Leicestershire and Rutland Greener Golf Group held their Winter Conference at Beedles Lake on Wednesday, 8th February.

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Greener Golf Network is feeling excited.

6 days ago

We're at Woodhall Spa today forEngland Golf Golf Sustainability Conference. An exciting day ahead discussing biodiversity, water, collaboration, innovation and so much more. Looking forward to making new connections and talking about the amazing sustainability work that's happening across the world of golf ⛳️ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

📢 Proud to introduce one of our newest partners... Sustainable Rope ➰️They are manufacturers of natural rope, braid, fabric and other products which are created from wool off British farms 🐑Their products are produced locally, contain no plastic, are biodegradable, renewable, and sustainable 🌎Find out more on their website:sustainablerope.com/ #sustainability #ecofriendly ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

We'll be keeping an eye out for these species as we play golf this summer Ullesthorpe Golf Club Club have set up a wildlife monitoring book in their club house for members to record what they've seen out on the course. An easy way to involve golfers in environmental initiatives 🐾🐍🦋🐦Keep an eye out for some of our favourite August Wildlife 👀What have you spotted so far? 💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Love this initiative from Rothley Park Golf Club - building up resilience to a warming climate 👏 🌱 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Check out Leicestershire & Rutland Mammal Group They're running a mammal spotting competition this month. Visit the group or email to register and find out more 🦔Would be great to get some input from our local golf clubs 🦊 ... See MoreSee Less

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Clubs Helping With Voles Survey

16 September 2024

Wildlife Trust Partnership Launch

16 September 2024

Wildlife Trust Proposition Receives Strong Interest

29 July 2024

BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN (BNG) IS COMING

6 February 2024

On January 24th DEFRA (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) has finally released and laid before parliament the statutory BNG metric tool to be used by landowners and developers.