Whether you are heading to Lyon, Stuttgart or one of the many UK pool, spa, wellness and leisure events, a successful trade show visit starts well before you arrive at the exhibition venue. Pre-event preparation is key to success. Be clear about what you want to achieve. Are you looking for new suppliers, products, technology, […]
Pool Industry
XMAS PARTY NIGHT OUT – THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER Tickets for the Xmas Party Of The Year are selling fast! Many companies opt to book whole tables for their annual team festive night out, check on-line for latest availability at www.ukpoolandspaawards.co.uk In an industry defined by technical expertise, design ambition, innovation and craftsmanship, recognition matters. […]
For a business operating across the multiple disciplines within the water leisure sector, apprenticeships offer an opportunity to cost-effectively build the specialist workforce for the future. Finding people who already possess the right combination of skills and industry knowledge can be challenging. Apprenticeships provide businesses with a way to develop those skills in-house while benefiting […]
In recent months, two of the nation’s historic pools, Peterborough Lido and Hathersage Outdoor Swimming Pool in the Peak District, have marked their 90th birthdays. The celebrations for each were fabulous community focused occasions, reflecting the same spirit and sense of civic pride as when they opened in 1936. Peterborough Lido began with the launch […]
Public swimming provision entered 2026 from a position of resilience, but also considerable pressure, according to the latest market review. Beneath participation figures sits a more complex picture: an ageing public estate, uneven provision, changing management arrangements, rising operating costs and workforce pressures. At the same time, expectations of swimming pools are changing. Increasingly, they […]
The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) is all set for another busy event season, with dates and venues confirmed for its Autumn, Winter and Spring One-Day Seminars and speaker programmes taking shape. First up was the ISPE Autumn Seminar on Thursday 1st October at Silvermere Inn on the Lake, Cobham, with eight industry speakers: […]
Following the PWTAG AGM, Mike Shuff has been appointed Chair, with Simon Whittingham taking on the role of Vice Chair. Mike brings extensive experience in leisure-sector training and professional development. Simon has more than 30 years’ experience in swimming pool filtration and water treatment and will continue as Chair of the PWTAG Industry Forum. PWTAG […]
After closing 2025 with the biggest first quarter in company history and proudly securing the prestigious Trade Supplier of the Year award, the Golden Coast team has carried its incredible momentum straight into 2026 — and shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. Led by UK Sales Manager Luke Honnoraty, Team GC continues to […]
A man of action who would be the first to roll up his sleeves – 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, […]
Across the UK, the pool and leisure sector is experiencing a clear resurgence, driven by investment, innovation and growing demand for health-focused community spaces. In Worthing, redevelopment at Worthing Leisure Centre highlights this trend. Backed by a ÂŁ2 million investment from South Downs Leisure, the project will modernise facilities and improve long-term accessibility for the […]
