A host of talented swimmers, volunteers and aquatic professionals were recognised by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) at their inaugural awards ceremony in October. Split into eighteen categories, the awards celebrate the commitment and achievements of those involved in aquatics. Among those recognised was national leisure operator Everyone Active, who took home the Facility Operator […]
Pool Industry
The spa at Bulgari Hotel & Residences in Knightsbridge, London is set over two floors, and comprises of a 25m swimming pool, vitality pool, thermal experiences with ice fountains and cooling showers, a relaxation room, 11 treatment rooms, a fully equipped fitness centre and nail salon. F T Leisure designed, supplied, installed and commissioned the […]
To help its customers profit from this often overlooked market, Golden Coast is offering installers the opportunity to benefit from a free, customised brochure that illustrates the way that customers can improve the look, feel and maintenance of their pool. Entitled Ideas and Inspiration for Improving Your Pool, the glossy, full-colour brochure highlights the ways […]
This magnificent 8m x 4m x 1.35m deep underground swimming pool was designed and built to enable two energetic teenage boys to indulge their passion to swim full lengths every day, whilst also creating a vibrant space for family parties and entertainment, as evidenced by the ample floor area for guests, a drum kit and […]
With the UK under the stewardship of newly-elected Conservative leader, Margaret Thatcher, 1989 was a landmark year for a number of reasons including the felling of the Berlin Wall, golfer Nick Faldo becoming the first Brit to win the Masters, Arsenal winning the then first division while Band Aid were asking Do They Know It […]
New York based Pleatco, leaders in the science of filtration, attracted 75 contestants, in its annual search to honour outstanding individuals in the pool and spa service industry. David Wright, of Passion4Spas, became the first ever British winner and was rewarded with a trip for two to the recent International Pool Show in Orlando. âOur […]
We could probably debate, for the time it takes to doggy paddle the length and breadth of the countryâs entire swimming pool stock, the merits of which swimming pool covers offer the best market value. On one thing we would all agree however⊠all swimming pools should cover up. From a modest back garden pool […]
The worldâs first Cartoon Network Amazone waterpark has opened its doors to the public in Thailand. The only one of its kind, the waterpark features 30 state-of-theart water rides and slides, Cartoon Network entertainment shows, interactive water play elements and live mascots. Located less than 20 minutes from Pattaya City, the waterpark is expected to […]
The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) paid a special thanks to one of its longest-serving members at the recent annual general meeting, by presenting John Asher with an award in recognition of his commitment to the Institute. John Asher of Asher Pools in Lincolnshire retired from the Institute Council earlier this year after nearly […]
A doyen of the pool industry, Tony Line, founder of London Swimming Pool Company (LSPC) has died aged 67. Tony leaves behind one of the most successful swimming pool businesses in the UK and a lasting imprint on the industry with his passion and commitment to quality and professionalism in the pool industry is legendary. […]
