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In addition to the seminars , there will also be an education area featuring many of the UK ’ s leading land-based colleges . BAGMA ( British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association ) will be offering advice about its specific industry training courses , and We Are Land-Based Engineering by the AEA ( Agricultural Engineers Association ) has a stand to provide information on a career in land-based engineering .
The free-to-attend , CPD accredited education programme is set to be a major attraction at the event and will feature many expert speakers including representatives from the Amenity Forum and the STRI ( Sports Turf Research Institute ), Geoff Fenn ( Origin Amenity Solutions ), Adam Witchell ( The Nurture Landscapes Group / Harlequins Rugby ), Keith Kent ( Grounds Training ), plus many more .
Live music festival After an action-packed day at GroundsFest , unwind and continue networking with live music , and sumptuous street food . There will be great selection of DJ ’ s and live bands taking to the stage and there will also be beer tents and drink stalls . The festival will start at 5pm on the first day of GroundsFest .
Register and be in with a chance of winning a prize There are multiple prizes of over £ 6,000 worth of battery powered equipment up for grabs . All you have to do is register . The prizes include Etesia and Pellenc pedestrian mowers and Pellenc telescopic and fixed-poled pole saws – all of which will allow you to work for a full day in an environmentallyfriendly way . Don ’ t worry if you have already registered – you will automatically get entered into the free draw which is taking place on the second day .
Free on-site parking and free shuttle buses Stoneleigh Park has thousands of free on-site parking spaces . Free shuttle buses will also be available after the festival to take attendees back to their accommodation in Kenilworth , Leamington Spa and Coventry .
Accommodation and camping There are lots of accommodation options nearby . Stoneleigh Park also has a dedicated area for camping , motorhomes , and caravans . If you are interested in this area , please contact the GroundsFest team through the website .
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