Back in October the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers presented its 113th One-Day Seminar at the Watermill Hotel near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Just over 40 delegates attended the event which included presentations from Ian Betts FISPE, Allen Wilson FISPE, and ISPE President John Cheek FISPE. Chris Carr also gave an update on the proposed ISPE […]
Pool and spa scene
Earlier this year Bespoke Buildings & Spas were approached by a client who was looking for a swim spa for the garden of his converted barn in Worcestershire. The initial request was for a combined swim spa and hot tub unit, but following a detailed site survey, the Bespoke Buildings & Spas team suggested installing […]
Gerrod Warner was named Spa Technician of the Year at the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards. As Head Technician at Spafix Services, Gerrod was nominated by his colleagues for his hard work, dedication and passion for the job. His outstanding product knowledge and skillset has led to him being known as the ‘hot tub […]
The new-look Hot Tub Living Expo returned to Birmingham NEC in October, bringing together some of the UK’s leading spa manufacturers and retailers. Exhibitors went to great lengths to showcase a wide range of products and services at the two-day show. Among the stand-out exhibitors were Wellis, Passion Spas, 1 Stop Spas, Spa Solutions, Pollet […]
The team from Netherlands-based Passion Spas was given a standing ovation as they collected the 2016 Special Achievement Award, at this year’s UK Pool & Spa Awards. The company has been struck by a devastating fire at the end of July that effected 65 per cent of its site; damaging millions of pounds of stock. […]
Euphoria Lifestyle was the victim of a double robbery after thieves stole £50,000 worth of hot tubs in two separate break-ins. The first raid took place on Friday October 7, when two Aquavia hot tubs were stolen from the Euphoria Lifestyle showroom in Washington, West Sussex. The following week, the brazen thieves struck again taking […]
A barn style, detached pool house in Oxfordshire gave Origin Leisure and Heatstar yet another opportunity to combine their strengths and work together on a prestigious project. The brief was to create an independent leisure barn as part of a unique residential property being developed on the site of old rural out buildings by property […]
Not for the faint-hearted, a sky pool at a holiday resort in Italy has been dubbed the world’s scariest swimming pool. Overlooking the Dolomites, the 25m swimming pool is suspended 40ft above the ground and has a glass front and a window on the bottom to give brave bathers the sensation of swimming through the […]
A glowing customer review can be very persuasive and goes a long way in adding value and differentiation to your business. Word of mouth marketing also plays a key role in trade accreditation and endorsement schemes. Many stand-out pool businesses are looking to cash in on these outstanding credentials. TrustATrader, Which? Trusted Traders and […]
Whatever your personal views about the EU Referendum result, our industry will continue to want to benefit from the hard work already undertaken at home and abroad to ensure that there are suitable standards that are applicable for commercial and domestic swimming pools, spas and wellness products. There is every indication at present that the […]
