A man of action who would be the first to roll up his sleeves â or trouser legs if necessary – to get the job done, John Asher, a simply remarkable man, died at the end of April this year, shortly after celebrating his 90th birthday. John and his wife, Brenda, founded Asher Swimming Pools, […]
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The 136th One Day Seminar from The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) brought together swimming pool industry professionals for a day of technical learning, discussion, and networking at Orida Hotels, Newbury. The event welcomed engineers, contractors, suppliers, and industry specialists from across the sector, providing an opportunity to share knowledge and discuss the latest […]
ISPE has begun the year with real momentum, delivering a comprehensive programme of education and training initiatives designed to support both students and industry professionals across the wet leisure sector. A Back-to-Basics Revision Seminar took place at the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) offices in Andover in January. Designed to support students ahead of their […]
Industry personality John Asher, of Asher Swimming Pools, celebrated his 90th birthday recently in the company of family and friends. John launched Asher Swimming Pools in 1968 with the support of his wife Brenda. The company continues to thrive today under the guidance of daughter Claire, son Andrew and director – John Epton. Always keen […]
ISPEâs 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 […]
In an increasingly digital world, where webinars and online training have become part of everyday life, the value of face-to-face events remains as strong as ever. Within the pool and spa industry, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and specialist training courses continue to play a vital role in knowledge-sharing, networking, and professional development. Events such as the […]
Over the past 12 months, the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) has made meaningful strides in expanding its membership, modernising operations, and enhancing engagement across the industry. Membership has grown by nearly 10%, rising to almost 900 members across all categories. This growth reflects the ongoing relevance of ISPEâs educational resources and events, as […]
While women currently make up less than 10% of the ISPE membership, 40% of new student applications since the campaign began have come from womenâa significant and encouraging shift. Originally introduced around International Womenâs Day, the campaign provided free enrolment and registration for new female students and waived entrance fees for new members. Due […]
Pool & Spa SCENE reports on providing safe and sustainable public pools… Public swimming pools need the equivalent of âblack boxâ technology from the aviation industry to provide key technical analysis on day-to-day running but especially in the event of a major incident. But the commercial wet leisure sector faces a ÂŁ180 million investment shortfall […]
Keith Osborne dives into swimming pools for the second of our two-part special investigation into the wet leisure industryâs skills crisis⊠With its need for trained people specialising in a variety of technical fields, the wet leisure industry is currently experiencing a significant skills shortage. A lack of foresight, together with time and budget limitations, […]
