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Estates Review
National Grounds Maintenance Contractor Ground Control in Estates Review
August 2011
Green with envy - London based landscaping company Ground Control highlight how new methods of maintenance are shaping the way commercial properties are operating.

http://www.estatesreview.com/environment/green-fingers







Race for Business!
Ground Control staff take part in the Chelmsford 5k run in aid of Little Haven’s Children’s Hospice
July 2011
On the 22nd June Ground Control entered a 30 strong team for this year’s annual Race for Business 2011, hosted by Birketts llp. Along with other local companies, over 1,600 runners (and walkers) embraced this fundraising event to complete the 5km route through the high street and parklands of Chelmsford to raise money for this year’s beneficiary, the Little Haven’s Children’s Hospice. Ground Control raised a total of £1066 for the Charity and staff are already looking forward to entering again next year.

http://www.havenshospices.org.uk/fund_raising/Corporate_Fundraising/Race+for+Business







Safety Wins Gold
Ground Control wins ROSPA – GOLD Award for Occupational Health and Safety
June 2011
Responsible attitudes towards Health and Safety and accident prevention are at the centre of Ground Control's philosphy. Through the delivery of proactive training programmes, continued investment in plant and machinery and robust working practices, Ground Control continually strives for safer working environments.

http://www.rospa.com/







Smart Way to Work!
Ground Control's new fleet takes to the street
March 2011














Pyjamas & Red Noses!
Ground Control supports Comic Relief
February 2011
Ground Control staff bake cakes to raise money for Comic Relief 2011.






http://www.comicrelief.com/






Ground Control supports Guys Hospital

January 2011
Sainsbury's gives ‘Ronald McDonald House’, Guys Hospital, a makeover with Ground Control. Construction Manager Graham Tubby and his team improved the courtyard areas used by families with critically ill children.








Hands up for Cake!
Ground Control supporting BBC Children in Need
November 2010
The BBC's 2010 Children in Need appeal gets a 'tasty' lift from Ground Control!






http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/



Ground Control 'Mo Crew' supporting MOVEMBER
November 2010
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. 36,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. 250,000 men are currently living with the disease.

MOVEMBER (Mo for Moustache, November the time to grow one together). The moustache, our ribbon, the means by which we raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer.

MOVEMBER - challenging men to change their appearance and the face of men's health by growing a moustache. If you would like to join the global movement that is changing the face of men's health, sign up for Movember at http://uk.movember.com

If you would like to donate, type 'Matt Nokes' in the 'member search' (top right on their website) and follow the instructions. Many thanks for your help.

http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk

Growing (or trying to grow) a luxury, highly sought after moustache, Matt Nokes leads his Mo Crew in this worthy cause. From left to right: Matt, Adam, Chris, Rob, Simon, Little Chris and Philip.

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