The Ultimate Outdoor Attraction

When the Lucas family embarked on a complete redevelopment of their garden, they enlisted the services of Monmouthshire-based Oyster Pools & Leisure to supply a new hot tub that would become the focal point of the newly-transformed outdoor space. The Lucas’ worked with Oyster Pools & Leisure to select a hot tub model that would […]

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First Dip – The ‘try before you buy approach’

Traditionally, the hot tub hire market has provided a useful first dip into the market for many would-be spa retailers. More established water leisure businesses looking to diversify for added revenue streams are now reaping the many rewards of the hot tub hire sector. For the customer, the ‘try before you buy’ approach offers a […]

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Family Matters

Much like the components of the products that they sell, each and every member of the North Spas team has an important role to play in the keeping the business running smoothly. “Just like a hot tub all the parts are vital for optimal functionality,” reveals Director David Mason. “Our groundsmen compare to water features, […]

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Off The Peg

Much like choosing a new car from a brochure, the ‘off the peg’ approach to purchasing a one-piece pool is pretty straightforward. From a trade perspective, one-piece pools offer a fast-track installation and a controllable profit margin. The systemised installation is quick, straightforward and can be done in almost all weather conditions. From a consumer […]

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Good Housekeeping

Routine checks and regular servicing not only ensure the safe and efficient running of the pool, but will also prevent problems arising in the future. “The service and maintenance of a swimming pool is an important issue and should be taken very seriously,” advises John Cheek FISPE, Managing Director at Hydrospec. “It should be the […]

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Ciao Bella

We are delighted to bring you the winning pools of the 2016 edition of the Italian Pool Awards, with kind permission of our friends at Piscine Oggi, part of the International Pool & Spa Press Alliance…    

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Friend Or Foe?

The best sanitiser known to man, chlorine is a vital part of the sanitisation process. It’s also affordable and easy to install. On the flip side, the negative effects of chlorine on human health and our fragile environment are very well documented. For years the industry has survived on the sale of chlorine and while […]

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Entries Now Open For The 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards

Entries are now open for the unmissable  UK Pool & Spa Awards 2016… The UK Pool & Spa Awards showcase the very best of the companies involved in the provision of water leisure in Great Britain. Building on its continued success, we have made some changes to the 2016 competition ensure that more companies than […]

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A United Front On Water Safety

With an estimated 250,000 domestic pools in the UK, the BSPF continues to highlight the importance of informed choice for pool and spa owners. On average, more than 400 people drown in the UK each year, nearly 60% of these are children and young people. Swimming accounts for an average of 60 people out of […]

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It’s All Change For Southwark Leisure

Everyone Active has partnered with Southwark Council to manage its eight leisure centres for the next seven years. From June, Everyone Active will run Camberwell Leisure Centre, Dulwich Leisure Centre, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility, Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre, Southwark Athletics Centre, Seven Islands Leisure Centre and Surrey Docks Watersports Centre, as well as […]

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