MAKE THE MOST OF TRADE SHOW VISITS

Whether you are heading to Lyon, Stuttgart or one of the many UK pool, spa, wellness and leisure events, a successful trade show visit starts well before you arrive at the exhibition venue. Pre-event preparation is key to success. Be clear about what you want to achieve. Are you looking for new suppliers, products, technology, […]

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EXCITING TIMES FOR COVANA

Richard Hart and the team from Aqua Warehouse Group (AWG) will be at the Lyon Pool Show this October. As the largest distributor of Covana automated covers throughout the UK and Europe, AWG will be working alongside representatives from Covana at the 4-day show. Richard hints at exciting developments: ā€œI can’t reveal anything yet, but […]

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POOL REFERRAL SCHEME ADDS UP

Compass Pools by Waterstream still has selective opportunities to join its new UK Ambassador Programme. The scheme is aimed at trade businesses looking to benefit from swimming pool enquiries without taking on the delivery of the project themselves. Aimed at pool companies, landscapers, garden designers and outdoor living specialists, participating businesses can refer residential enquiries […]

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NEVER STANDING STILL

Oasis Outdoor Living is turning heads in the 2026 UK Pool & Spa Awards, with four of its products shortlisted across its hot tub, spa and outdoor living portfolio. From smart controls and next-generation covers to premium spa technology and value-driven design, Oasis is putting innovation, energy efficiency and real-world performance firmly at the centre […]

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PROTECTING MORE THAN THE POOL

Choosing the right pool cover is one of the most important decisions a pool owner can make. Beyond keeping the pool clean, a premium cover enhances safety, improves energy efficiency and helps preserve your investment for years to come. At Alfresco Pools, an official UK distributor OF Coverseal, we believe a pool cover should work […]

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OPEN AND SHUT CASE

NIVEKO takes home pool ownership to a new level with its flexible Motion Pool concept – a multifunctional swimming pool with a movable floor. Motion Pool is not just a swimming pool. It is a flexible space that responds to customers’ needs. It brings together swimming, safety, design and practicality in one complete solution. The […]

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NEXT GENERATION INVESTMENT

For a business operating across the multiple disciplines within the water leisure sector, apprenticeships offer an opportunity to cost-effectively build the specialist workforce for the future. Finding people who already possess the right combination of skills and industry knowledge can be challenging. Apprenticeships provide businesses with a way to develop those skills in-house while benefiting […]

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CELEBRATING SURVIVAL

In recent months, two of the nation’s historic pools, Peterborough Lido and Hathersage Outdoor Swimming Pool in the Peak District, have marked their 90th birthdays. The celebrations for each were fabulous community focused occasions, reflecting the same spirit and sense of civic pride as when they opened in 1936. Peterborough Lido began with the launch […]

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INDUSTRY NEEDS FRESH APPROACH

The UK pool industry is being urged to rethink its approach to pool management and crucially, water quality control. Pool industry consultant, Paul McMichael, believes many companies are under-resourced and even worse, are stuck in outdated practices from up to 30 years ago. ā€œI have seen first-hand, a reluctance to embrace new technology, new approaches […]

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THE ULTIMATE PACKAGE DEAL

Heatstar have been offering ā€˜packaged’ environmental control systems since 1983 when their E200 system was launched and were the first company to offer this. The concept of the ā€˜packaged’ unit made on-site installation much easier, neater and removed any potential for error. The concept of the packaged unit is still utilised today and is now […]

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