AQUA TECHNICS GOING ROUND

Aqua Technics Pools UK has launched a new Infinity 3m diameter round pool to the UK market. The circular pool features non-slip entry steps, a bench seat which runs round the entire circumference, where bathers can relax and chat and enjoy their favourite tipple, and a central area 1.45m in depth for deeper immersion. The […]

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ECO BOOST FOR PUBLIC POOLS

A whopping 325 swimming pools and leisure centres in England have received grants to help boost their energy efficiency and keep running costs down. The money has come from the £60.5 million Phase II of the Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF). The grants, which range in size from £3,000 to nearly £1m, will help to […]

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DEEP IMPACT

Parkwood Leisure takes a customer-centric approach to swimming, as Judith Wojtowicz reports… Investment and innovation go hand in hand at Parkwood Leisure, the first leisure operator within the industry to commission a detailed social value report to better understand the impact of its activities on the communities it serves. The impressive results from this 2020 […]

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SUPPLIERS OF THE YEAR SHINE BRIGHT

A small and dynamic pool distribution business based in Plymouth, Devon, Lighthouse closed 2023 by clinching the prestigious UK Pool & Spa Awards title of Supplier Of The Year. A clear winner, despite some strong competition, with the largest number of nominations from their appreciative client base, the company was repeatedly mentioned for its product […]

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ILLUMINATING IDEAS

SCP UK shines its considerable light on a huge range of lighting solutions available including the Hayward ColorLogic LED lighting options. Offering an infinite number of mood options, the Colorlogic® model offers a choice of 16 lighting programmes, allowing you to adjust the atmosphere to suit the mood. With an optional remote control, lighting programs […]

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VIVA LAS VEGAS

A garden makeover project inspired by the Bellagio Fountains… North Spas were asked to provide a complete garden makeover when customers visited their Kingston Park showroom in Newcastle upon Tyne. This involved providing a hot tub, bespoke gazebo, fencing, Trex decking as well as outstanding LED lighting. Rope lights surround the underside of the cabinet […]

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HISTORY MAKERS

As part of a £90 million refurbishment across the entire estate, Ursell Pools & Wellness oversaw the installation of two state of the art tiled swimming pools with a luxury thermal suite at The Coach House Spa, part of the prestigious and historic Beaverbrook Estate Hotel and Golf Club site. Dating back to the 19th […]

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OVER THE MOON

Falcon Pools revamped the sixteen metre swimming pool is the focal point of a leading Hampshire health club… Falcon Pools took on the complete refurbishment of Beechdown Health Club in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Beechdown stands on a three and a half acre site between Basingstoke town centre and the M3 motorway. The Health and Fitness Club […]

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POOL PEOPLE – STEVE MARTIN

With three decades in the industry under his belt, when he is not at work, you will no doubt find Paramount managing director, Steve Martin on the golf course… WHAT WAS YOUR INTRODUCTION TO THE POOL INDUSTRY? My father, Keith Martin, initially set up Paramount at home in 1979 so I was introduced to the […]

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Top Priority For Home

Within weeks of moving into their new home, a Birmingham family was keen to really make it their own… starting with updating a tired looking pool. With young children, safety was top priority. But, they didn’t want to compromise on aesthetics. The couple turned to James Chapman of JB Elite Services for advice. The pool […]

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