Dual Branding Pays Off for Lincs Team

Adding a second brand of hot tubs to its product portfolio has paid off Lincolnshire-based 1 Stop Spas, which has seen a double digit increase in sales this year. Named as Vita Spa’s top dealer in 2014, 1 Stop Spas took the decision to introduce the Marquis range of hot tubs, after moving to a […]

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First To Receive Poolmark Quality Award

Greenvale Leisure Centre in Northern Ireland has become the first in the UK to receive the prestigious Poolmark award. Operated by Pulse on behalf of Mid Ulster District Council, the leisure centre was presented with the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) Poolmark award, which recognises water safety and cleanliness. The Poolmark certification is an […]

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Summer Sales Sustained

2015 may not have produced a sizzling summer in terms of sustained sunshine, but the season undoubtedly provided a welcome boost for Britain’s pool and spa businesses. The early onset of this summer put a spring in the step of many water treatment suppliers who enjoyed a busy start to the season. Service and maintenance […]

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Seeing Is Believing for New Spa Gazebos

The Spa Collection is a brand new range of timber-constructed spa rooms that take the humble hot tub and transform it into a fantastic spa and socialising experience, regardless of what the weather is doing outside. As well as shelter from the elements, and a host of other clever features that make for year-round alfresco […]

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Councils Fined For Pool Safety Breaches

Two Scottish councils were fined after an incident in which a child was found at the bottom of a local swimming pool. The 11-year-old school boy visited Stonehaven Open Air Pool as part of an educational visit, during which time he became submerged under the water and was recovered unconscious from the bottom of the […]

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New Look Leisure Show Returns

Billed as the heartbeat of the leisure industry, Leisure Industry Week (LIW) 2015 returned to the NEC in Birmingham in September. Under new ownership, this year’s show was reduced from three days to two in a drive to maximise footfall. Although significantly smaller than previous years, there was still plenty to inspire and energise the […]

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World’s First Suspended Sky-High Pool

London will soon be home to the world’s first glass-bottomed suspended swimming pool. Plans for the breath taking swimming pool named Sky Pool have been unveiled for Embassy Gardens – the residential heart of London’s newest neighbourhood, Nine Elms on the South Bank. The outdoor pool will link two residential buildings at the 10th storey […]

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Curtain Raises On International Pool Shows

As the official and exclusive UK representative of the water leisure sector’s international press alliance, Pool & Spa Scene will jetting off to two European trade shows this month, flying the flag for the UK industry. The Piscina & Wellness show takes place on 13-16 October at Gran Via in Barcelona. It is estimated that […]

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The Silent Treatment

The biggest shake up in the history of chemical supply has exploded on to the pool and spa sector with as much impact as a whimpering damp squib. But ignore the new Biocide Product Regulations at your peril. The compliance clock is loudly ticking for companies who do not conform to the new protocols with […]

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Birmingham Beckons

Boasting the biggest range of hot tubs and spas on display under one roof, the fourth edition of the UK Pool & Spa Expo returns to the NEC in Birmingham in November. Taking place from Sunday November 22 to Tuesday 24 inclusive, the 2015 event aims to provide a fresh approach for existing pool and […]

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