Jubilee Pool, an iconic feature of the Penzance seafront for 80 years, is undergoing a major renovation, following significant damage suffered during the winter storms of 2014. The £2.95 million project includes essential structural improvements and repairs, which will return the lido to its former glory. Works to be completed include: • Anchoring the pool […]
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ForumPiscine, Italy’s number one trade exhibition for the pool and spa sectors returns this year, and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Taking place at the Bologna Fair District in Italy from February 18 – 20, this year’s new and improved ‘Gallery’ edition will offer more business opportunities for exhibitors and visitors […]
Training is well underway for Plastica’s Cale Sinfield as he prepares to run the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 24. This will be the second consecutive year that the customer services manager has run the marathon for Phab Kids, a national charity dedicated to promoting and encouraging disabled and non-disabled people to achieve an […]
With a balanced mix of work, rest and play, Pollet Pool Group welcomed customers to the outstanding Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa, near Silverstone in Northamptonshire for its annual seminar and exhibition featuring key suppliers. This year entitled, La Nouvelle Voie, delegates were given the inside track on a number of products to help them […]
Energy efficiency continues to be a major focus for the pool industry and Heatstar underlines its position at the forefront of developments in this field with the launch of their new Lynx Energy Management System. The Lynx offers a state-of-the-art touch-screen interface, enabling users to access and interact directly with their Heatstar system, all from […]
In these energy conscious times, ignoring the pool water heating is no longer an option. The additional latent load of a swimming pool needs a sophisticated solution that considers more than just the air heating. “Considering the air and pool water heat losses separately is no longer good enough for modern energy concerns, an integrated […]
Sports Minister, Tracey Crouch joined a host of Olympic athletes to celebrate 125 years of school swimming lessons last month. The event was held at sports and leisure operator Everyone Active’s Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, in St Albans, in partnership with Becky Adlington’s SwimStars and the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA). The event also coincided with […]
To gain the maximum effect from pool environmental control, whilst reducing the significant costs of running such systems, it is vital to be able to infinitely control all the elements of the unit performing this function. Recotherm based in Redditch in the West Midlands recognised this from their inception. From their very first units Recotherm […]
Lido lovers looking for an original and timeless Christmas present need look no further than Saltdean Lido’s latest fundraising initiative. The popular Brighton and Hove-based lido launched the ‘Name on a Brick’ fundraiser to raise money for new electricity sub-station, so that renovations at the lido can continue. People are invited to put their name […]
Building water confidence in young swimmers is at the heart of the water leisure offering at Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex. The extensive renovation of the children’s pool and facilities at centre in Surrey has not only boosted the venue’s appeal, but also led to a two-fold increase in visitors. The £217,000 project was completed just […]
