Falcon Pools worked closely with a prestigious property developer and client to achieve the look and particular style of this pool, from design through to choosing all the finishing touches. The brief for the outdoor pool was to build a water feature that could be used as a swimming pool. A sprayed concrete 15m x […]
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In July this year, tragedy struck when an 11 year old boy, on holiday with his family in the Dordogne, France drowned in a public pool. The boy’s leg had become trapped by fierce suction from the only main drain. The pool had recently undergone refurbishment. Sadly, it had not been fitted with a second […]
Hot tub manufacturer HotSpring World has created a special pink hot tub, to raise awareness of Breast Cancer Research month. The one-of-a-kind hot tub will be raffled off later this month, with all proceeds going to the charity. The fundraising idea is the brainchild of HotSpring World’s marketing manager, Lynda Smart, who is herself a […]
The biggest shake up in the history of chemical supply has exploded on to the pool and spa sector with as much impact as a whimpering damp squib. But ignore the new Biocide Product Regulations at your peril. The compliance clock is loudly ticking for companies who do not conform to the new protocols with […]
During the double dip recession, refurbishment and service contracts provided the life blood for the residential pools sector. While the new build market is now improving, refurbishments in both residential and commercial pool sectors, still continue to provide steady revenue for many of the UK’s core pool and spa businesses. Whether it is updated designs, […]
Finalists in the UK Pool & Spa Awards are off the starting blocks and hurtling their way towards the finish line, as public voting officially opens for the biggest celebration of the water leisure industry. This year’s awards have set new records, reaching nearly 140 entries from over 60 companies, including some from as far […]
Eagle-eyed viewers may have spotted Cornwall Pools’ recent appearance on Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden programme this summer. The pond conversion by Cornwall Pools was featured on the ITV show in July. “We were approached by an interior designer, on behalf of their clients, who wanted to convert a garden pond, that had seen better […]
A Cumbria-based hot tub company has made the dreams of one little girl come true, after donating a hot tub to her and her family. Lakeland Spas were first introduced to six-year-old Ava Danielson after her mother, Julie, called the showroom in search of a cost effective hot tub for her daughter. Julie hoped that […]
The number of accidental drownings in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since records began. There were a total of 338 water-related deaths from accidents or natural causes across the UK in 2014, according to a report published by the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF). That number has fallen from 381 in 2013 […]
Leaders in portable hot tubs and swim spas, the Master Spas name has become synonymous with luxury, comfort and cutting-edge technology – a reputation that the company is keen to uphold. Positioned at the premium end of the hot tub market, Master Spas Europe has benefitted from the boom in the luxury market in recent […]
