MAKING WAVES

VIP access to the annual State of the UK Swimming Pool Industry report… “Swimming pools aren’t a luxury – they’re vital community infrastructure,” declares Paul Woodford, Strategic Engagement Director at Alliance Leisure in the recently published State Of The Industry Report. “They offer far more than a place to swim,” says Paul. “Pools are safe, […]

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BUSY COUNTY SHOW CIRCUIT

Energetic pool and spa retailers took a pro-active approach to the summer season of outdoor shows this year with a strong presence for them and the industry. The Wensum Pools team have been exhibiting at the Royal Norfolk show for 15 years and took a strong six strong team to the two-day event, strengthened by […]

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SOUTH WEST SNAPPED UP

Giving the wet leisure and garden building retailer exclusive territory rights to market the brand in the south west, Elite Spas & Leisure has become the latest authorised installers of the Aqua Technics Pools UK one-piece pool brand. Manufactured in Australia by the same family business for over 49 years, Aqua Technics’ multi award winning […]

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CARLIN IS DRIVING FORCE

Superior Wellness Managing Director, Rob Carlin has been recognised on the prestigious E2E International 100 Track 2025, published in association with The Independent newspaper. Rob earned the #36 position on the list, which highlights the UK’s most dynamic and high-performing international businesses. The E2E International 100 Track, developed in collaboration with Experian and Go Live […]

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EXCLUSIVE: BUCKING THE TREND

On the brink of a significant investment into the hot tub and wellness markets, award-winning Outdoor Living has confirmed plans to open at least three new showrooms in the UK. Outdoor Living is unveiling a showroom at Houghton Hall Garden Centre, Carlisle, the largest destination garden centre in the North West. With showrooms already established […]

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BY THE INDUSTRY, FOR THE INDUSTRY

The Pool & Spa SCENE team reports from another busy SPATEX trade show… SPATEX, the water leisure industry trade show established and organised by the industry, for the industry is already looking ahead to 2026 when it will celebrate its 30th event. With figures still to be added for the 2025 trade show, SPATEX has […]

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TRUE B2B SUPPORT

Oasis Outdoor Living took the wraps off its new Nottinghamshire headquarters this summer with a party-style celebration for existing and prospective trade dealers. The combined warehouse and showroom facility boasts both indoor and outdoor display areas supported by try-before-you buy opportunities. Its Sutton-in-Ashfield base is well placed to support its growing network of UK dealerships. […]

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FORMER GLORY

Newcastle Turkish Baths have been restored reports Judith Wojtowicz… The unique appeal of the award-winning City Baths in Newcastle upon Tyne lies in the hidden gem that is the original Turkish Baths, painstakingly restored and reopened in April. Closed for a second time in 2022, due to problems with the heating system, it is now […]

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SHOW STOPPERS

Miles Hammond on the role showrooms play in boosting home wellness sales… The sales journey for pool and spa retailers, over the past five years, plots something like a white-knuckle roller coaster ride of highs and lows with a smattering of stomach-churning steep twists and turns. Despite the boom in on-line media channels, like You […]

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AWG DEALER SEMINAR

Essex-based Aqua Warehouse Group (AWG) held its dealer seminar at the prestigious Greenwoods Hotel. Over 30 companies from all over the UK attended the two-day event designed to inform its dealers of the latest industry trends and exciting product updates. Dealers were treated to a full programme of presentations from distinguished guest speakers from AWG […]

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