At the age of 85 and with multiple world records under her belt, there’s no question Jane Asher is an inspiration to the water leisure industry. Since taking up Masters Swimming over 30 years ago, Jane has smashed over 75 world swimming records. Now competing in the 85-90 bracket, Jane is hoping to break even […]
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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 […]
Besides flawless good looks and alluring contemporary charm, stainless steel pools ooze pulling power and that all-important ‘wow’ factor. Our relatively new-found love affair with stainless steel pools can be attributed to greater knowledge and appreciation of its unique properties, so much so that today, stainless steel is an established product for pools built in […]
It seems a short time since Olympic fever swept the nation as London hosted the 2012 Olympic Games. But the clock was already ticking on the next Olympiad. At the capital’s spectacular closing ceremony, Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, formally handed the Olympic flag to Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro. This summer, the […]
With an estimated 2.5 million Brits working out in water every week, swimming and aquatic fitness is creating bigger waves than ever in the leisure market. Innovative technological developments, combined with the heightened awareness of the huge benefits of exercising in water, has led to a growing demand for aquatic fitness and its associated products. […]
Specifically designed to provide a deep clean for residential swimming pools, while keeping maintenance to a minimum, top of the range robotic cleaners are a must-have for any home pool owner. Investing in a quality product will leave the pool floor clean of dirt and algae and the pool water sparkling clean. There are many […]
The Crown Spa Hotel in Scarborough is one of the first commercial water leisure venues to benefit from the smart technology control and energy cost savings of Calorex’s new Delta environmental control system. The updated Delta 6 was selected as the ideal upgrade for a Calorex Delta 6B, which had provided 14 years of trouble-free […]
Celebrating its first birthday in May, Huddersfield Leisure Centre is one of the largest leisure facilities in West Yorkshire. Since it opened, the centre has welcomed more than half a million visitors and has had over 4,000 new members sign up. Operated by Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), the £36m facility at Springwood replaced the old […]
Water play equipment of all shapes and sizes poses a huge hygiene challenge to swimming pool operators. Sealed inflatables are plugged to prevent air escaping. Constant-flow inflatables, which can be big and complex, have an air blower permanently connected and running when the inflatable is in use. The materials of construction often allow water absorption […]
Training is well underway for Plastica’s Cale Sinfield as he prepares to run the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 24. This will be the second consecutive year that the customer services manager has run the marathon for Phab Kids, a national charity dedicated to promoting and encouraging disabled and non-disabled people to achieve an […]
