Spa retailer HotSpring World lent a helping hand in a new BBC TV series ‘Operation People Power’ in the run up to Christmas. Hosted by well-known Hairy Biker Dave Myers, the show follows a group of celebrities as they carry out community projects to help those in need. HotSpring took part in the first episode […]
Pool and spa scene
Following two record breaking years in 2015 and 2016, the spa and hot tub industry is hoping to ride on the crest of that wave as we head into the next 12 months. Many retailers are predicting increased sales of swim spas and high-end models in particular this year, with sales of accessories such as […]
This luxury one-piece pool project was named overall winner in the Residential Outdoor Pool of the Year category at the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards. HTP worked with Czech-based pool manufacturer, Niveko, to create the one-piece outdoor pool at a property in the Midlands. HTP’s brief was to provide a one piece custom-built with […]
Twice Olympic Gold and Bronze Medallist Swimmer, Rebecca Adlington OBE, officially opened the new £11.9 million Wyre Forest Leisure Centre in Kidderminster in October. The state-of-the-art centre includes a six lane 25m swimming pool, a learner pool with moveable floor, 100 station fitness suite, a six court sports hall, dance studios, climbing wall and outdoor […]
The APSP International Awards of Excellence recognise and reward installations of pools, spas, hot tubs and water features that reflect the most creative designs in the global industry. Hundreds of entries are submitted each year, representing member firms across the United States and around the world. Here we take a dip in some of the […]
A number of Olympic and Paralympic heroes in swimming and diving were recognised in the New Year Honours List 2017 for their outstanding contributions to their sports. Included in the list was Rio 2016 50m Butterfly gold medallist, Elle Robinson. Although only 15 at the time, Robinson made an incredible Paralympic debut to become a […]
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals and the National Swimming Pool Foundation have confirmed that the two organisations will no longer be merging. In April 2016, unification negotiations began between the two bodies with the goal of creating a combined organisation to work as one for the industry. However, after reviewing the work and […]
Aqua Platinum designed and built a luxurious high-end swimming pool and wellness complex for use by residents within a 350-block retirement home in Wiltshire. The intricate scheme includes a stunning indoor swimming pool with two infi nity edge corners to ensure the bathers can take in the dramatic views adjacent to the full-length glass. The […]
With swimming participation figures up and a marked increase in the number of people visiting its leisure centres, Everybody Sport & Recreation is making waves in its goal of changing lives through healthy recreation. The charitable trust operates 15 leisure centres and is responsible for delivering leisure services in partnership with Cheshire East Council. In […]
Aqueous Pools has acquired the renowned Polypool insulated panel swimming pool system brand. The Hampshire-based swimming pool company has been installing the Polypool system for over 16 years, so when the opportunity arose to acquire the brand and trademark, director Graham Hounslow saw it as a great prospect. “It was simply too good an opportunity […]
