The early part of 2017 saw the successful launch of the ISPE Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Scheme at SPATEX. The scheme is open to all ISPE and SPATA members, although individuals do not have to be a member of either organisation to enrol. The scheme is free to all for around 18 months, after which […]
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National Leisure members were the big winners at the 2017 SPATA and BISHTA awards with six NL member companies picking up a combined 17 top accolades. “The vast number of accolades achieved that this year’s SPATA and BISHTA awards are a feather in the cap for National Leisure and clearly show the high calibre of […]
Rockingham Swimming Pools flew the flag for the UK at the recent European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations (EUSA) Awards, picking up a well-deserved Silver accolade in the Domestic Indoor Pools category. The West Midlands-based company joined three winning UK spa companies, who were all recognised in the hot tub categories of this […]
A hot tub installation for a youngster with cerebral palsy was the stand out project at this year’s BISHTA awards ceremony. Dayton Smith’s parents Jamie and Elaine were advised that a hot tub would benefit their son and, after fundraising, they ordered one from Leicester-based Hot Tub Suppliers. Dayton uses his new hot tub three […]
The revision of the Management of Spa Pools publication is nearing completion, and this document is likely to be referred to as ‘HSG 282’. The official title of the publication is due to be ‘The control of legionella and other infectious agents in spa pool systems’. Once the document is finalised, further news about the […]
Every year BISHTA and SPATA come together to promote and celebrate the excellence of their member companies nationwide and overseas in the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards. The annual awards showcase the best examples of water leisure design, construction, installation and innovation from member companies of the trade associations and they also provide the […]
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 […]
With an estimated 250,000 domestic pools in the UK, the BSPF continues to highlight the importance of informed choice for pool and spa owners. On average, more than 400 people drown in the UK each year, nearly 60% of these are children and young people. Swimming accounts for an average of 60 people out of […]
Members of the Swimming Pool and Allied Trade Association celebrated as their 2016 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards were held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry in January. The big winners of the night were Cresta Leisure who won The Dick Millward Trophy for Pool Contactor of the Year on the back of two Gold, […]
Alex Kemsley, the incoming BSPF President, gives his view on his forthcoming year in office… Taking on the role of BSPF President is a great honour, given the existing work commitments that I already have with my own company and as Chairman of BISHTA and also as a PIP Committee member. It is reassuring to […]
