Latest figures from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) revealed that 321 people died in accidental drownings last year in the UK, five of which in swimming pool-related incidents. Of the five people that lost their lives in swimming pools in 2015, three were swimming, one was jumping or diving in and one was taking part […]
Pool & Spa
Once again buzzing with fitness fanatics and gym buffs, Leisure Industry Week (LIW) returned to Birmingham in September, and offered visitors the opportunity to view the latest industry trends and product developments all under one roof. Swimming Pool Scene and Hot Tub & Swim Spa Scene was an official media partner of the two-day show, […]
A major restoration project to re-open Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths has been given the green light by the local council. The £5 million redevelopment by charity Fusion Lifestyle will bring the Grade II listed building back into use in 2018 – along with new health and wellbeing facilities, a new spa facility and […]
Water analysis equipment specialist Palintest was recently named as the overall winner of the North East Exporters’ Awards 2016. The Gateshead-based manufacturer, which produces water testing equipment for the leisure sector, was praised for its exporting achievements and the contribution its makes to the regional and UK economy. Palintest has invested heavily in the structure […]
Team GB’s success in the pool at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games has created a wave of people taking to the water, according to the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA). Since Olympic fever took hold at the beginning of August, the association has been inundated with enquiries from people looking to get involved in pool-based sports. In […]
Vita Spa has launched a new breed of swim spa with the introduction of the xStream Force Jet Propulsion System. The system uses anti-turbulence technology to boost and smooth out the swim stream for the ultimate swimming and exercise experience. This technology was created to stop counter currents where the water tries to bounce back […]
2016 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for hot tub retailers, with many smashing sales targets across the board. According to Hydropool, a leading manufacturer of premium hot tubs worldwide, sales of hot tubs and swim spas are up by more than 20 per cent in both the UK and across Europe. “It’s […]
The HotSpring World team has launched a new fundraising initiative to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. The company has produced some special red ducks and are donating £1 to Cancer Research UK for every red duck photo taken at beauty spots across the country. Last year the team raised over £3,000 by producing […]
Whatever your personal views about the EU Referendum result, our industry will continue to want to benefit from the hard work already undertaken at home and abroad to ensure that there are suitable standards that are applicable for commercial and domestic swimming pools, spas and wellness products. There is every indication at present that the […]
Heatstar’s energy efficient pedigree is delivered by the use of a combination of technologies designed to work together to create a super-efficient system which uses less energy to give Heatstar units the lowest running costs on the market. One of the most important elements is Heatstar’s use of EC Fan Technology. Heatstar pioneered the use […]
