The London Swimming Pool Company was asked to renovate this Deco Style pool,constructed in the 1930s, that had been out of use for many decades.
Pool Refurbishment
With an estimated 972,700 in ground and 633,500 above ground pools, France is one of the world’s biggest private pools markets, second only to the USA. The value of the French pool market is an estimated 1.5 billion euros, more than 70% made up by 930 specialist companies, employing 23,250 workers, with nearly 20% of their turnover based on export. The French Federation of Pool Professionals (FPP) recently presented its seventh annual pool awards, recognising, at the same time, some of the most dynamic pool builders across France.
With residential swimming pool building figures having taken a dip in recent years, pool companies have worked hard to build up the servicing side of their business.
The confirmation of Ross Morris as the new chairman of the National Leisure group of companies heralds what looks set to be an exciting chapter in the history of the organisation. Ross, of Splash Pool Supplies, based in East Sussex, had been vice chairman for two years. His first official duties coincided with a National Leisure networking weekend event held at Coombe Abbey Country House Hotel, near Coventry, last month.
Swimming hero Ellie Simmonds was guest of honour at a swimming gala to celebrate the £16.5 million transformation of Islington’s much-loved Ironmonger Row Baths.
SPATEX, the annual swimming pool and hot tub business exhibition has launched a promotional campaign to attract visitors to the Brighton event at the Hilton Metropole Hotel from Sunday to Tuesday, February 3rd to 5th next year.
Edinburgh’s Royal Commonwealth Pool has re-opened following a two-and-a-half-year, £37.5 million refurbishment. Built in 1970 for the Commonwealth Games, the A-listed, Olympicsized swimming pool was also used for the 1986 games. Now, following its £37.2 million renovation, the pool will host the diving events for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, as well as being selected by the British Swimming squad […]
The Falkland Islands. If you get the opportunity, go there and experience a way of life we have sadly forgotten, writes Allen Wilson.
For instance, the ability to leave our cars and properties unlocked, strangers saying hello and welcoming you into their homes. Having said that, 18 hours of flying each way takes a toll. Following my trip, I watched on television, HRH Prince William disembarking from the same plane as I had travelled in, yet somehow looking remarkably fresher than I did. According to Wikipedia, the Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, located over 250 nautical miles East of the coast of mainland South America. The island group consists of East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 lesser islands. Stanley, the capital and only city, is on East Falkland.
