ISPEās 135th One-Day Seminar, held at the Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology in Dudley, in the West Midlands, in November, brought together 50 delegates for a focused day of technical insight, discussion, and professional networking. With an overriding commercial pool theme, the seminar addressed some of the most pressing design, operational, and compliance […]
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This yearās annual conference is PWTAGās sixth ā but the first since the pandemic to be face-to- face. The theme, very relevant to these challenging times in the industry, is The Sustainable Pool. There are three issues that should drive delegates to Nottingham in November: saving energy, reducing carbon and saving cost. How pool operators […]
Whatās the best part of your job? The best part of my job is visiting a completed project. To see the engineering systems weāve installed, ļ¬nished to such as high standard is just so satisfying. I lead the companyās design process, so I start things off with a blank piece of paper; to see this […]
Nottinghamās Rushcliffe Arena has proudly announced a booming ļ¬rst seven months following a Ā£13m refurbishment. After reopening in January, the fully regenerated site has gone from strength to strength and the centreās impressive water leisure facilities make it a valuable asset to the local community. Owned by Rushcliffe Borough Council, and managed by Parkwood Leisure, […]
Oldham Active has proudly launched its brand new Ā£15 million flagship leisure centre, as part of a long term plan to put Oldham on the sporting map. Replacing an older facility on Lord Street the new Oldham Leisure Centre on Middleton Road includes a 25-metre, eight-lane swimming pool of county-level standard, a separate learner pool, […]
The rationale behind PWTAGās Industry Forum is simple. We wanted to enhance our work through technical input from the pool industry ā also to encourage the industry to feel is it has an active role in our work, and thus an investment in its outcomes. Thatās why, two years ago, PWTAG invited about 20 key […]
The inclusion of chemical-free UV disinfection is now becoming standard practice for many commercial water leisure facilities. Not only do UV systems protect against chlorine resistant microorganisms, but they also reduce combined chlorine levels, which are the cause of unpleasant smells, red eyes, asthma, contamination from bi-products and chemical structural damage. Many leisure operators are […]
The spa at Bulgari Hotel & Residences in Knightsbridge, London is set over two floors, and comprises of a 25m swimming pool, vitality pool, thermal experiences with ice fountains and cooling showers, a relaxation room, 11 treatment rooms, a fully equipped fitness centre and nail salon. F T Leisure designed, supplied, installed and commissioned the […]
Last month saw the opening of 5 Pancras Square – a brand new public leisure centre, relocated library, and community facilities in the heart of Kingās Cross. The state-of-the-art building boasts a 25 metre four-lane swimming pool with a swimjet, a learner pool with play area, a spa pool, two exercise studios, a 90 station […]
A new multi-million pound public leisure centre has opened ā the first of its kind in Lambeth for more than 30 years. The Clapham Leisure Centre on Clapham Manor Street includes a six-lane 25m swimming pool, fitness gym, sports hall and dance and fitnessĀ studio. It is part of an Ā£80m regeneration of Clapham High […]
