Dave was a finalist in the Spa Technician of the Year category at the UK Pool & Spa Awards last year. He was nominated by his colleagues for his expert knowledge of hot tubs, combined with his outstanding communication skills. By nature, Dave is very conscientious and has a ānever give upā attitude where nothing […]
Author: Ashleigh MacKenzie
2017 marks a red letter year for Coast Spas as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The Canadian-based spa manufacturer kicked off its birthday celebrations with its 2017 International Dealer Meeting (IDM) in Vancouver, Canada. Coast Spas dealers from across the globe gathered at the annual event. Retailers enjoyed networking opportunities at the IDM, as well […]
Hot tub retailers are predicting sales of swim spas to soar this year, following steady growth of the market in 2016. Sales of both hot tubs and swim spas were up last year, with some of the industryās big players reporting a 20 to 25 per cent increase. āThere was a huge increase in the […]
Craig oversees the leisure teams at each of Bourne Leisureās 55 sites, including brand names like Haven, Warner and Butlins. His main expertise is in swimming pool safety, encompassing the groupās 122 swimming pools, spas and water play areas. He is also responsible for the safety of large arena events, held at Butlinsā Minehead throughout […]
Gaffey (Technical Services) Ltd was established by Mike Gaffey in 1986, who had worked at the coalface for 15 years as a former public baths manager and then nine years with chemical dosing and controls manufacturer, Stranco Ltd. By 1987 Mike had employed his two sons, Philip and Andrew, and the company developed as a […]
Balance tanks are a necessary element in decklevel pools. They ensure that the pool water remains at the optimum level for effective surface water removal under all operating conditions. Their design and maintenance are critical. There are three operating levels that must be considered in balance tank design. Firstly the maximum water level in the […]
Receiving a congratulatory letter from the Prime Minister Teresa May was the icing on the cake for the Pool Plus team, who celebrated their 35th business anniversary at the end of last year. The milestone was also recognised by many past clients and high profile acquaintances such as the Prince of Wales, Richard Branson and […]
A new Ā£13m state-of-the-art water leisure facility has opened its doors in Nottingham, as part of a dual-purpose complex with civic offices. Operated by Parkwood Leisure, the new Rushcliffe Arena includes a six lane, 25m main pool and a learner pool with a family beach. Rushcliffe Borough Councilās staff have moved to first floor offices […]
A couple from Lincolnshire are enjoying the health and leisure benefits of their new Vita Spa swim spa, which was installed by Lincolnshire-based 1 Stop Spas last summer. The 1 Stop Spas team managed the entire project from beginning to end, including the design, supply and installation. The client wanted a swim spa that would […]
As a relative newcomer to the UKās spa and hot tub industry, O C Spas is already making waves. Within its first year of business, the Cornwall-based dealership notched up two industry awards, including the Artesian Spas New Dealer of Excellence Award and a Silver Standard in the Showroom of the Year category at the […]
