About 30 swimming pools could be forced to remain closed in Wales as a result of the pandemic, the sport’s governing body has warned. Swim Wales’ own research suggests many of Wales’ 307 pools have struggled financially since being shut during most of the pandemic. Covid-19 restrictions allow 30 people to use an indoor swimming […]
Swimming pool builders
Barr and Wray adopted a Japanese influence on the refurbishment of Center Parcs’ Nottingham Forest Aqua Sana… Taking their inspiration from Shinrin-Yoki, the Japanese wellness trend of forest bathing, Barr and Wray took on the refurbishment of Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana at Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire. Outdoor areas and walkways allow guests to reap […]
Origin Leisure created this orangery style residential pool extension… Using light finishes and tiled wall areas and lots of natural light through the glazed roof lantern, the team from Origin Leisure was able to create this award-winning pool house with a modern tranquil feel. The brief revolved around the construction of a 7 x 4m […]
From its very foundations, eco-friendly factors and social responsibility have been at the forefront of the Niveko Pools philosophy. During the construction of the company’s new Czech Republic headquarters, consideration was given to the rise in electro-mobility so the site offers fully functional charging stations for electric cars. All residual material left over from production […]
With the recent appointment of John Gilchrist as an additional service engineer, based in Scotland, Heatstar have extended their UK coverage to offer and even more comprehensive level of breakdown and maintenance support. Involved in the HVAC trade for over ten years, John’s appointment will mean Heatstar can offer an even speedier response time for […]
The directors of Oxfordshire based Penguin Swimming Pools have completed a management buyout of the company that has been trading for more than 50 years, boasts a ÂŁ5m turnover and employs 30 people. The new owners have a wealth of experience. Leading the team is Alex Angus as Managing Director with Bill Simpson as Construction […]
The last 18 months have been tough on pools, writes Brian Guthrie for PWTAG. The cost of having pools closed and then reopening them safely – twice – has been immense. Running public pools is expensive anyway and keeping them ticking over ,with no revenue, has cost millions. So where do we stand, and what […]
The UK swimming pool and spa sectors are set to celebrate one of their most successful years in nearly a decade at the forthcoming 2015 UK Pool & Spa Awards. Now entering their sixth year, the UK Pool & Spa Awards will be held at The Gallery at the NEC on Friday January 23 and […]
It may have been the wettest winter in a hundred years but pool and spa retailers should be getting set for a sizzling summer, if we are to believe scientists, who are 75 per cent certain that 2014 will be the hottest summer on record for the UK and Eire.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year – Shropshire-based ABS Pools is owned by Roger and Sarah Fildes, who bought the company in June 2003 from Alan Barr.
