Open exclusively to trade association members, the SPATA (Swimming Pool and Allied Trade Association) and BISHTA (British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association) award ceremony took place in January with the traditional Gala Evening, at the Coventry Building Society Arena in the West Midlands during the SPATEX trade show. A brand new BISHTA award […]
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If the SPATEX showās success is an industry barometer, then the forecast is set fair for a vibrant, busy pool season ahead. The event attracted 1400 visitors from 23 countries to the Coventry Building Society Arena to see first-hand, one hundred stands, showcasing the latest innovations from the worldās leading suppliers and manufacturers. During their […]
Lisa Ruggles, part of the family-run Hot Tub Studio team, has recently had her name added to a distinguished wall of fame after completing the last of six gruelling marathons held around the world. The 44-year-old mother of three, step-mother of two and Nanna to three babies, has just returned home from Tokyo where she […]
The UKās Spa Supplier of the Year, Sunbeach Spas, have entered into a joint venture with Crystal island, one of the largest manufacturers in China. The multi-award winning Sunbeach Spas believe the move will cement the companyās position as one of the top tier companies in the spa and swimspa sector. The move is expected […]
Swim England has welcomed a Ā£63 million Government investment to help keep āvulnerableā swimming pools afloat and become more energy efficient as they battle with increased costs. A total of Ā£40 million will help pools cut carbon emissions for the long-term, with more than Ā£20 million available to tackle rising utility bills. Swim England and […]
The recent UK Pool & Spa Awards presentations were the biggest and best everā¦ With a surprise appearance from legendary social media giant The Pool Guy and with a whopping 22 companies winning an overall category award, the recent UK Pool & Spa Awards presentations were not only the biggest but the best in the […]
When it comes to improving a pool, the performance-enhancing EVAstream counter-current unit delivers a powerful jet of water to swim against to help build strength and conditioning. The unit is available from Golden Coast as a recessed model for new pool builds, or as a compact and lightweight surface-mounted model for retrofitting onto existing pools. […]
Niveko brought together its multi-national business family to forge closer ties and build relationships with a Partners Event, at their headquarters in the Czech Republic. Despite the different nationalities everyone found common ground and the main idea of bringing the NIVEKO family closer through to personal contact was undoubtedly achieved. The main part of the […]
Judith Wojtowicz reports on efforts to protect and preserve iconic pool buildingsā¦ When people talk about buildings of cultural and architectural importance, swimming pools rarely feature very highly on the listā¦ perhaps they should, according to Historic Pools of Britain (HPB). This membership organisation, run by a voluntary board of trustees, was set up in […]
Less than 12 months on from seeing the first facility awarded Swim Englandās Water Wellbeing accreditation, the programme has continued to grow. More and more facilities up and down the country are working towards the Water Wellbeing accreditation as they place a focus on improving health and wellbeing in local communities. Active Nationās Bitterne Leisure […]
