Pollet Pool Groupâs sales incentive scheme continues to gain momentum, with an estimated 12 companies set to reach the sales target this year. The scheme, which was first introduced in 2013, is an incentive for PPG customers to increase their purchasing. It is designed for existing customers and measured against the increase in spend. High […]
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Steam and spa specialists Leisurequip were recently commissioned to design and install a health spa facility at the Ability Place residential development in the heart of Londonâs business district Canary Wharf. Leisurequip were awarded the contract through Metric Solutions, who provide building maintenance and refit services in London. The project brief was to include a […]
The UK will soon be home to the worldâs deepest diving pool, following proposals for a brand new 50m deep diving facility in Essex. Although still in the planning stages, the new pool named Blue Abyss will be the most comprehensive underwater research, diving and neutral buoyancy facility in the world and will cater for […]
AstralPool UK began a major realignment of its UK business strategies, for both commercial and residential pool and spa sectors, at the start of this year. The transformation coincided with the arrival of industry stalwart Patrick Thorpe as operations director; his primary goal being to guide the team through the transitional period. Immediate changes included […]
Inverness Leisure, the largest leisure pool complex in the Highlands of Scotland was temporarily closed in April over public safety concerns. The decision was reached to close the facility following a safety inspection of the windows which run along the mid-section of roof in the wet side of the building. A spokesperson for Inverness Leisure […]
Plans for three floating swimming pools on the River Thames could soon become a reality, after the first stage of funding for the project was achieved last month. The Thames Bath social enterprise raised over ÂŁ125,000 for the project, which will see a 25m lap pool, a plunge pool and a childrenâs paddling pool located […]
Calls by a coroner for child-resistant barriers around swimming pools to become a legal requirement following the tragic death of a three year old British boy, has sparked an industry-wide safety debate. Jack Rowe drowned in his familyâs swimming pool in Wiltshire; it is believed he slipped into the water while he was trying to […]
Developed in the UK, the increasingly popular Hot Tub Cinema concept is going global this year, as the team set their sights on expanding internationally. Founding director Asher Charman said: âWe successfully launched in New York in May 2014 to great acclaim with over 3,500 guests requesting tickets for our first show. We were also […]
Northampton Leisure Trust has recently introduced a UV disinfection system in its flagship swimming pool at Danes Camp Leisure Centre. The Trust have been so impressed with the system that they are hoping to invest in UV technology for other pools in the area over the next couple of years. Ian Redfern, managing director of […]
Over 4,600 people flocked to the London Aquatics Centre last month to celebrate its first birthday. To mark the occasion, GLL, who operate the venue on behalf of the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), hosted a day of taster water sports sessions. Special guests on the day included Aimee Willmott, Commonwealth Games medallist and London […]
