THERE are two guest speakers at the Institute of Groundsmanship's (IOG) opening West Yorkshire branch meeting of the winter at Cleckheaton Sports Club on Wednesday, October 8 (7.30pm).

They are Alex Stead from Desso Sports Systems, whose talk is entitled 'An introduction to Desso Grassmaster – the best of both worlds', and David Snowden of Agronomic Services, who will speak on 'Oxygen for life'.

There will also be a round of the national quiz and a free supper. Non-members are welcome.