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 boyâs 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 […]
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Historic Pools Of Britain, a new national organisation representing the interests of Britainâs historic swimming pools and lidos, was launched in London last month. Established to celebrate Britainâs swimming heritage and to put the spotlight on its contribution to the nationâs social and architectural history, the new national organisation will also seek to highlight the […]
Greenvale Leisure Centre in Northern Ireland has become the first in the UK to receive the prestigious Poolmark award. Operated by Pulse on behalf of Mid Ulster District Council, the leisure centre was presented with the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) Poolmark award, which recognises water safety and cleanliness. The Poolmark certification is an […]
2015 may not have produced a sizzling summer in terms of sustained sunshine, but the season undoubtedly provided a welcome boost for Britainâs pool and spa businesses. The early onset of this summer put a spring in the step of many water treatment suppliers who enjoyed a busy start to the season. Service and maintenance […]
The Spa Collection is a brand new range of timber-constructed spa rooms that take the humble hot tub and transform it into a fantastic spa and socialising experience, regardless of what the weather is doing outside. As well as shelter from the elements, and a host of other clever features that make for year-round alfresco […]
Two Scottish councils were fined after an incident in which a child was found at the bottom of a local swimming pool. The 11-year-old school boy visited Stonehaven Open Air Pool as part of an educational visit, during which time he became submerged under the water and was recovered unconscious from the bottom of the […]
Billed as the heartbeat of the leisure industry, Leisure Industry Week (LIW) 2015 returned to the NEC in Birmingham in September. Under new ownership, this yearâs show was reduced from three days to two in a drive to maximise footfall. Although significantly smaller than previous years, there was still plenty to inspire and energise the […]
London will soon be home to the worldâs first glass-bottomed suspended swimming pool. Plans for the breath taking swimming pool named Sky Pool have been unveiled for Embassy Gardens â the residential heart of Londonâs newest neighbourhood, Nine Elms on the South Bank. The outdoor pool will link two residential buildings at the 10th storey […]
As the official and exclusive UK representative of the water leisure sectorâs international press alliance, Pool & Spa Scene will jetting off to two European trade shows this month, flying the flag for the UK industry. The Piscina & Wellness show takes place on 13-16 October at Gran Via in Barcelona. It is estimated that […]
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 […]
