SPATEX FLIES UK FLAG

Pre-registration is advised for Coventry’s SPATEX wet leisure show… When the doors open at the Coventry Building Society Arena, SPATEX visitors can expect a showcase of the latest products and innovations. But, thanks to the support of the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers, and other industry associations, the event will also see one of the […]

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CENTRE STAGE FOR SCP

With a staggering turnout of over 120 customers each day, January’s SCP Showcase presented an unparalleled platform for 20 vendors to unveil their latest products and innovations. The event was held at the Stanhill Court Hotel, a 19th Century Victorian Country Manor House, set in 35 acres of ancient woodland. Attendees were treated to an […]

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BPR REGULATIONS UPDATED

As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and consumer satisfaction, the distributors of the hth® range of products have outlined the changes they making for the 2024 season. In anticipation of the new BPR regulations, which require more detailed labelling and instructions for use, as well as the integration of a non-contact dosing system, […]

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AQUATICS AMBASSADORS

Judith Wojtowicz takes a closer look at Serco Leisure, four-times winner of Water Leisure Operator of the year… Despite phenomenal growth in the last two years, the ‘exciting stuff is yet to come’, according to Helen Bull, national commercial aquatics manager of reigning Swimming Pool Operators Of the Year, Serco Leisure. With swim lessons up […]

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RECORD BREAKERS

Reporting from the UK Pool & Spa Awards… The 2020 UK Pool & Spa Awards recognised investment in the hot tubs and swim spa sector that had soared by an estimated 75%. Believed to be worth some £300 million pounds annually, the residential spa sector saw an unprecedented rise in demand as home-owners, unable to […]

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UNITED VOICES IN PUBLIC POOLS CALL

A special report from the Pool & Spa Scene team… Combined voices are calling for commercial swimming pools to be recognised as essential services as leisure operators reel under the third enforced closure since the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis. The national closure of swimming pools through the third compulsory lockdown has resulted in a […]

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SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON WATER LEISURE

Tenth anniversary UK Pool & Spa Awards goes on-line… Showcasing the best examples of swimming pool design from across the country, and around the world, the UK Pool & Spa Awards celebrated its tenth anniversary with a spotlight focused on pool industry people, projects and products. Winners across 30 categories in both commercial and residential […]

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AWARDS SHOW GOES ONLINE

Leading leisure industry awards event is set to be LIVE streamed… The much praised UK Pool and Spa Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary this December with a virtual presentation ceremony that will be live streamed to its biggest ever water leisure audience. With Covid-19 restrictions making it impossible to hold the traditional presentation, networking event […]

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A LIFE IN THE DAY OF… JOHN LAMB

CPC and the early roots of pool water treatment, as remembered by Jimmy Lamb… After completing a five year engineering apprenticeship, followed by a stint as an engineer in the Merchant Navy, John Lamb came back ashore and home to Edinburgh as he and wife Maggie added to their young family. A move south in […]

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RED CARPET TREATMENT

More than 80 companies involved in the provision of water leisure have thrown their hats into the ring for this year’s record-breaking UK Pool & Spa Awards. Anticipation is building towards the announcement of the winners at the presentation event which returns to The Vox Conference Centre at the top floor of the Resorts World […]

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