New home but same winning formula… They say success breeds success. What better example of that than the annual UK Pool & Spa Awards which continues to attract a growing following year–on–year. The popular contest that offers an unrivalled boost to businesses across the spa and hot tub sector, has attracted a record–breaking number of […]
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A look at swimming performance in Scotland… As early as 2017, in Scottish Swimming’s Good Practice Facilities Strategy, pool operators were commenting on the growing cost of heating bills and subsidies required to operate their pools. At the same time the demand and cost of water space were both increasing. Yet everyone is agreed, quality […]
Emily Martin reports as we look forward to the forthcoming Commonwealth Games… The eyes of the world will be on the West Midlands this summer as the city of Birmingham will play host to elite athletes from around the world flocking to participate in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The prestigious international sporting event is held […]
The UK spa and hot tub industry came together for an outstanding night of celebration for the presentation of the 2021 UK Pool & Spa Awards. Held in December, in the climate of the continuing global pandemic, an audience of 200 were asked to show a current negative Covid test before being allowed entry to […]
Travelling down from central Scotland for the award presentations in Birmingham in December, the team from Penguin Spas booked a table for seven employees but left one seat empty as a mark of respect to a former colleague. Russell McCrum, Penguin Spas employee and friend, sadly passed away in July at the young age of […]
Jane Herbert reports on the conflicting demands for community water space… Commercial pool operators have rarely been under so much pressure. Swim England’s September 2021 report – A Decade of Decline – highlighted the urgent need for investment to combat ageing pool stock. Months of COVID restrictions have led to some facilities not re-opening at […]
Since the very first one in 1981 at Battle, East Sussex, the ISPE has presented 123 of its popular one-day seminars on the subject of filtration. The tried and trusted format has provided a platform for learning, an opportunity to network with other ISPE members and their colleagues and to have a very enjoyable day. […]
Finalists in the UK Pool & Spa Awards are off the starting blocks and hurtling their way towards the finish line, as public voting officially opens for the biggest celebration of the water leisure industry. This year’s awards have set new records, reaching nearly 140 entries from over 60 companies, including some from as far […]
The third edition of the UK Pool & Spa Expo returned to the NEC in Birmingham in January, with plenty of innovative products and services to inspire the pool and spa sectors. The UK Pool & Spa Expo team put on the third of their new style events in Hall 10 at the NEC from […]
The third edition of the UK Pool & Spa Expo returned to the NEC in Birmingham in January, with plenty of innovative products and services to inspire the pool and spa sectors. The UK Pool & Spa Expo team put on the third of their new style events in Hall 10 at the NEC from […]
