PACKING PROMOTIONAL PUNCH

Entries for the much-anticipated UK Pool & Spa Awards 2026 are NOW OPEN, promising to be the biggest and best in the event’s 16-year history. Last year saw an impressive 75 companies submit a combined 272 entries across 28 categories — clear evidence that the sector is not only thriving but fiercely competitive. Beyond the […]

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REDEFINING COVER EFFICIENCY

In 2026, the conversation around pool ownership has shifted from pure aesthetics to sustainable performance. As energy costs and environmental impact remain top-of-mind for owners, the automatic slatted cover has emerged as the most logical investment for any modern pool. In the absence of confirmed statistics, informed estimates put the number of residential pools in […]

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STRONG START TO ISPE YEAR

ISPE has begun the year with real momentum, delivering a comprehensive programme of education and training initiatives designed to support both students and industry professionals across the wet leisure sector. A Back-to-Basics Revision Seminar took place at the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) offices in Andover in January. Designed to support students ahead of their […]

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REIMAGINE WHAT A POOL CAN DO

Easily adapting to new or existing pools, the Fastlane Pro, exclusively available from Certikin, transforms the typical pool into a multi-use experience. What sets the Fastlane Swim apart from other units is that the turbulence-free water stream is wider than the swimmer’s body and deeper than any swim stroke, yet it is narrow enough not […]

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HIGH PERFORMANCE SWIMMING

The Velocity Swim Jet by HeatForm by Lighthouse Pools turns any pool into an exciting, high-performance swim space. Lighthouse’s inhouse brand HeatForm focuses on smart, energy-efficient products that are gentle on the planet. Velocity, launched in 2022, is the first hydraulically powered counter current system designed and built in the UK. Thanks to its clever, […]

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PUSHED TO BREAKING POINT

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has sounded a warning shot ahead of a looming cost crunch from April that could push many small firms to breaking point. In less than two months, rising energy bills, business rates hikes, spiralling employment costs and changes to Statutory Sick Pay will all rise at a record pace, […]

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POOL UPGRADE IN SAFE HANDS

Brean Splash Waterpark is a family-owned facility located in Somerset. Comprising an indoor complex that opened in 2011 and an outdoor splash pool that opened in 2014, the site has built an excellent reputation as the place to go for some serious water fun. Inside the centre, you will find a 25m, six-lane indoor swimming […]

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FINGERTIP POOL PROTECTION

An official UK Coverseal distributor, Alfresco Pools is unveiling the latest innovation in the leading pool cover range with its Bluetooth-enabled Coverseal app. The app allows owners to control their cover directly from their smartphone. Opening and closing the pool is simple and intuitive, while built- in security features such as biometric access and a […]

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ON THEIR MARKS

Buckingham Pools embarked on the multi-million-pound development with Bouygues UK, the main contractor behind Pentre Awel, which will co-locate leisure, health, research, businesses and education in Llanelli, Wales. As part of the local council’s ambition to bring together life science and community healthcare, Buckingham Pools was delighted to be awarded a comprehensive Design and Build […]

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