Landscape & Urban Design Issue 63 2023 | Page 140

GROUNDSKEEPING

GET READY FOR GROUNDSFEST AND THE LANDSCAPE ZONE

The countdown is on and it ’ s time to get ready for the most anticipated event of the year . GroundsFest is set to be the largest , annual , free must-attend event for grounds staff , greenkeepers , landscapers , gardeners , local authorities , estate managers and contractors .
Taking place at Stoneleigh Park , Warwickshire on 20 – 21 September , here is a snapshot of what attendees can look forward to .
The Landscape Zone An entire hall dedicated to all those involved in the planning , design , and construction of outdoor environments in the landscaping sector . The Landscape Zone will spotlight the latest outdoor environment technologies , solutions and innovations and will be a must-attend event for landscape architects , local authority landscaping professionals , garden designers , landscape contractors , interior designers , facilities managers and many more .
In the Landscape Zone , there will be two seminar theatres . In the Design Theatre speakers include multiaward-winning garden designers and architects such as Paul Hervey- Brookes , Peter Donegan , Laura Ashton-Phillips , Naomi Ferrett-Cohen and Zoe Claymore plus many more . In the Landscape Theatre Wayne Grills from BALI ( British Association of Landscape Industries ) will be leading an informative panel debate ; Rob Woodhouse ( Solent Garden Services ) and Mark Youde ( Urban Landscape Design ) are exploring the
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