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 yearâs awards have set new records, reaching nearly 140 entries from over 60 companies, including some from as far […]
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A new study has revealed some disturbing truths that may make you think twice about going for a swim in the hotel pool on holiday. Almost half of Britons have admitted to peeing in the sea or pools used by other holidaymakers. But Brits arenât the worst culprits, in fact Americans are the most prolific […]
The Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel is the first and only hotel in the UK to offer its guests the opportunity to access and experience Bathâs famed natural thermal waters in its outstanding spa. Officially opened in July, Barr + Wray secured the filtration and water treatment package for this prominent project, which saw the former […]
Founded more than 40 years ago and based in Woking, Surrey, BTU Poolservices is one of the foremost swimming pool design, construction, repair, refurbishment and maintenance specialists serving London and the South East. With a broad portfolio of clients, their extensive knowledge and expertise means that BTU Poolservices can service swimming pools and spas regardless […]
Leisure facilities across Mendip are in line for a multi-million pound cash injection as sport and leisure management charity Fusion Lifestyle takes over responsibility for operating five of Mendip councilâs facilities. Fusion Lifestyle, which manage almost 90 leisure and fitness sites across the UK, will be investing millions of pounds over the term of its […]
Open every summer for 155 years without exception, the Pells Pool is the oldest outdoor freshwater swimming pool in the UK. Located in the town of Lewes in East Sussex, the pool has become a much-loved institution within the community, serving the surrounding villages and nearby towns. A spring-fed pool, Pells still draws its water […]
East London-based Apulia Pools took to the stage earlier this summer to help create a theatrical lake for a production at Regentâs Park Open Air Theatre in London. Owner George Thorpe was approached by the production manager of the show, âThe Seagullâ, for advice on constructing a replica lake on stage which would be used […]
When you dive into the pooled resources of a membership organisation like National Leisure; it is like becoming part of a very special extended family. âYou donât seem to have competitors; just lots of like-minded friends,â comments Roy Howard of Howardâs Hydrocare, based in Nazeing, Essex. âNational Leisure gives you an extended but knowledgeable business […]
White-knuckle waterslides and rides may not be everyoneâs cup of tea, but they have proved to be a big business for award-winning Turkish company Polin Waterparks. Boasting a vast portfolio of water slides and structures, Polin has become a global leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of waterparks and associated equipment. âItâs all […]
A leading slatted cover supplier is calling on the UK pool industry to pool resources when it comes to energy efficiency. Alan Thorne, the managing director of Ocea pool covers, believes the industry can do much more to promote its good practice when it comes to energy costs. âEnergy efficient products such as pool covers […]
