Young local divers and school children trying diving for the first time got the chance to learn from the best when Team GB Olympic âDive Starâ Tom Daley officially opened the Tom Daley Diving Academy at Manchester Aquatic Centre last month. The venue is home for a host of elite athletes, many of who are […]
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FUSION Lifestyle is to open its first operation in the North of England as it takes over the running of the historic Newcastle City Hall, Pools and Turkish Baths complex. The Grade II listed complex, built in 1928, was shut in 2013 and a campaign group âReopen Newcastle Turkish Baths and Poolâ established. Fusion will […]
There were celebrations all round at the recent UK Pool & Spa Awards evening where over 100 Gold Standard awards and 40 Silver Standard awards were presented to some of the industryâs leading water leisure companies. Showcasing the very best examples of pool and spa design from across the country, the annual UK Pool & […]
Leisure centres, resorts and commercial facilities across the country are reaping the benefits of dedicated water play areas. With the fun factor at the top of visitor wish lists, it is vital for commercial pool operators to continuously not just meet but exceed demands for safe and fun aquatic play. âCommercial facilities are always looking […]
The fourth edition of the UK Pool & Spa Expo returned to Birminghamâs NEC in November, with a condensed, yet high calibre pool and spa offering. Hot tubs dominated the line-up at the second Expo of the year, which was held in the Pavilion at the NEC from November 22 â 24 inclusive. The event […]
With a perpetual goal of providing clean and safe swimming pool environments, Sterling Hydrotech has certainly made its mark on the water leisure sector. The companyâs service department has tripled in size over the last four years to keep up with the growing demand for its specialist swimming pool filtration and water treatment services. âWe […]
Springfield School in Cheshire provides outstanding educational care for children and young people with complex learning difficulties. A vital ingredient is the recent addition of a modern, purpose-built sports barn that includes a large energy saving pool, to complement the existing hydrotherapy pool. Portrait Pools created and installed a contemporary deck level 10m x 5m […]
Twelve years ago, Fenham Swimming Pool in Newcastle-upon-Tyne closed its doors for what should have been the final time. Operated at the time by Newcastle City Council, the pool had been under threat of closure for six years and was eventually closed in July 2003, after the local authority was forced to cut ÂŁ8 […]
In July this year, tragedy struck when an 11 year old boy, on holiday with his family in the Dordogne, France drowned in a public pool. The boyâs leg had become trapped by fierce suction from the only main drain. The pool had recently undergone refurbishment. Sadly, it had not been fitted with a second […]
Historic Pools Of Britain, a new national organisation representing the interests of Britainâs historic swimming pools and lidos, was launched in London last month. Established to celebrate Britainâs swimming heritage and to put the spotlight on its contribution to the nationâs social and architectural history, the new national organisation will also seek to highlight the […]
