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tuxman
New Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 23 April 2008 : 19:28:37
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| As a member of peterborough hockey club i have been offered some of the old Astro-turf that the pitch is covered with just wondered if the club was interested in some ???? should be available from the 2nd of june ,will need to collect if we want some but i think at this stage it will be f.o.c . Simon |
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grasshopper
Senior Member
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Posted - 24 April 2008 : 01:44:17
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Simon, a definite 'Yes please' collecting from Peterborough shouldnt be a problem and it will help prevent some of the erosion on some of the jumps etc.
Thanks, and please keep us informed.. |
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tuxman
New Member
United Kingdom
30 Posts |
Posted - 24 April 2008 : 10:01:51
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| ok no problems will let them know we are interested ,any idea how much you would like ?? |
Edited by - tuxman on 24 April 2008 10:02:27 |
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 April 2008 : 11:09:46
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Great news Simon
We will probably get as much as ecomonical to transport, if that makes sense.
I have asked Dave to get some transport costs.
Cheers
Chris |
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tuxman
New Member
United Kingdom
30 Posts |
Posted - 24 April 2008 : 16:55:54
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| well its a full size hockey pitch so i'm guessing we can have as much as we like ,they have stressed its very heavy !!! so we will need a few bodies to move it !!! i have a sprinter van which will carry some just depends on how much we want . i have training tonite so will make some euquiries and let you know tomorrow . simon |
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ianholt
Average Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 April 2008 : 19:58:18
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| Let me know when it is ready for collection, I can get my works truck and trailer on a weekend, can carry a couple of ton or so. |
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tuxman
New Member
United Kingdom
30 Posts |
Posted - 24 April 2008 : 21:39:03
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ok ,just got back from training and the details are ....should be available by the 2nd of june depending on weather ,it will be on a first come first serve basis and the club is asking for donations to the club funds !! don,t think that will be much asked them what they wanted and £50 seemed to keep them happy .
i will keep a close eye on it because it would seem the local golf corses are very interested !!!
if you still want some let me know and i will put a good word in with the people who need to know . simon |
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grasshopper
Senior Member
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Posted - 24 April 2008 : 22:53:10
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This is something we (as a club) need to get organised as soon as possible - we need that astro turf to make the track better for everyone - volunteers would be great please.
This £50, is it for a fixed amount or as much as we can shift? - if it guarantees our supply I'll send you the fifty quid myself. And finally how big, exactly is a hockey pitch? |
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Tnx king
Junior Member
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 25 April 2008 : 08:52:37
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| count me in to help !!! a definate yes to getting as much as possible !! |
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tuxman
New Member
United Kingdom
30 Posts |
Posted - 25 April 2008 : 10:13:58
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| £50 pound is just a donation to the club ,i would guess the higher the donation the more you can have !!! but i think it will be more a case of get there quick and grab as much as you like ,i will keep an eye out and buy beer for all the guys that need to to be bribed !!! will let you know more when i know !!! |
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 April 2008 : 11:05:08
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We are on the waiting list with McArdle for some astro the next time they lift a pitch.
This is what the guy from McAredle said with regards to size and weight when they lift it:
“For info you will get around 600m2 on a 40ft lorry. We take up in sections around 2m by 15m and roll ready for collection
A roll can weigh up to 0.70tonne as it will contain some sand. A full pitch is 6000m2” (I assume he means a football pitch)
From a Google search a hockey pitch is:
Pitch size – the pitch is 100 yards (91.4m) long by 60 yards (55m) wide.
So I surpose we could do with knowing from the surfacing contractor how they intend to lift the old pitch. And again the approx length and weight of the rolls. (It may be different Astroturf to a football pitch?)
Dave is working on a price for some proper transport, ie a decent sized wagon.
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tuxman
New Member
United Kingdom
30 Posts |
Posted - 25 April 2008 : 12:55:55
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| Had a look at the pitch last night to see if i could see any joins but there are none so not sure what will happen ,might be a good idea to take some shape knifes with us ,something tells me its going to be a heavy job so getting plenty of people might be more of a issue !!! have sent some e-mails out today to see if i can get any more info . simon |
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tuxman
New Member
United Kingdom
30 Posts |
Posted - 25 April 2008 : 14:27:38
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| Ok ,just spoken to the man that knows and most of it has been promised to a guy that has chickens !!!!! but there is going to be a ****load of the stuff and i think it will be more a case of getting there early to grab some !!! they keep telling me its going to be very heavy !!!! something we need to work on !!! |
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tuxman
New Member
United Kingdom
30 Posts |
Posted - 28 May 2008 : 16:45:44
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| Ok good news the pitch is coming up next thurday/friday if we turn up with a large flat bed truck they will load you up with as much stuff as you can carry !!! admin call me urgent 07860203002 .thanks Simon |
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tuxman
New Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 May 2008 : 18:38:28
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| Hi Admin,deeping direct deliveries will charge £480+vat for a artic with hiab for the day thinks he can get 18 rolls on and should be able to do 2 runs in a day !!! but will need help at grantham end unloading !! call me if you want to book it .simon |
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 30 May 2008 : 15:34:16
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| Hi Simon - you have email |
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