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 […]
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Members of the Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA) celebrated at the Ricoh Arena at the end of January, as the winners of the 2017 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards were announced. Some 21 companies were recognised in the awards presentation, which was attended by British Paralympian Swimmer, Ellie Simmonds OBE. Big winners […]
A new Olympic Legacy 50m swimming pool at a private boarding school in Devon has been officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal. The pool at Mount Kelly in Tavistock was built in partnership with Sport England through National Lottery funding. HRH The Princess Royal was treated to a swimming display by local primary school […]
This unique dual-aspect swimming pool was named Outstanding Pool of the Year at the recent SPATA awards and earned Portrait Pools a top level Gold award. The Macclesfield-based pool company was approached by the contractor of a new private gated community to design and build a bespoke swimming pool for each of the five properties […]
A family from Cornwall are enjoying the multiple benefits of Hydropool AquaTrainer 19 DTfX swim spa which has taken pride of place in their garden. The team from Hydropool Devon undertook the installation in Redruth, after meeting the clients at a county show. Michael Harrison Hastings, Sales Operations Manager at Hydropool Devon takes up the […]
A four-year-old British girl is recovering in hospital after being sucked on to a spa filter at a hotel complex in Bulgaria. The little girl’s mother fought to free her daughter, Isabella, after her bottom became trapped by the vacuum. Thankfully, doctors were able to save Isabella’s life. She is now recovering from severe injuries […]
Heating a large body of water to a usually high temperature, and then dealing with the environment that it creates, makes a swimming pool one of the largest consumers of energy. However, in pursuit of the perfect energy efficient pool, there are ways of reducing energy consumption by using advancements in technology. Commercial pool operators […]
When residential swimming pool building figures took a dip during the recession, UK pool companies worked hard to build up the servicing side of their businesses – and it’s still proving to be a lucrative area for many. In some cases, servicing accounts for as much as 40 per cent of their turnover. Pool servicing […]
Come rain or shine, water play provides hours of fun for bathers of all ages. From thrilling head-to-toe splashes to gentle sprays and fine mists, aquatic play features go a long way in enhancing the guest experience at holiday parks. Through smart design and a good selection of features, any holiday park can create an […]
The brand new £15 million Crewe Lifestyle Centre opened in April 2016, providing a state-of-the-art sports and community complex in the heart of the town. Wrightfield Pools worked with the main contractors on the project, Kier Construction, to design and install the eight-lane Natare stainless steel pool. “Kier’s approach had been driven by recent issues […]
