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DONATION TOWARDS NEW POOL
Dorchester Swimming Bath Trustees who have been calling for the provision of a new pool in Dorchester since 1975, have donated £72,000 towards the Dorset town’s new £8m leisure complex, West Dorset District
Council is working alongside Dorset County Council and the Thomas Hardye School on the project. When complete, the Dyer-designed facility will incorporate a six-lane swimming pool and a 60- station gym, along with a learner pool and a dance studio. A spokesman for the trustees said they had a real desire to see the new pool offer high quality swimming facilities which were much needed and anticipated in the town.
COMMUNITY LIFESAVING SKILLS LAUNCHED The Royal Life Saving Society UK has launched its new lifesaving awards called the Survive & Save Programme. Qualified instructors from the society are preparing to deliver the awards in hundreds of leisure centre swimming pools and lifesaving clubs across the country, increasing the volume and quality of lifesaving training nationally.
The Survive & Save Programme offers
participants the opportunity to develop personal survival and rescue skills, as well as improve their general fitness, through the sports element of the course. The awards also offer progression from the Rookie Lifeguard Programme and are great preparation for those wanting to qualify as a Lifeguard in the future.
An independent online survey has been commissioned by SPATEX organisers to gather information in what will be the trade’s biggest review about possible changes to the annual event.
The survey, by ISpy Analysis, is part of an initiative which includes an exhibitor focus group taking place on 6 October at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire – one of the alternative venues being considered if the trade show moves away from its traditional home in Brighton.
All the companies who have exhibited at SPATEX have been asked to complete the 15 question survey which asks questions such as if Brighton is the preferred location for the event, whether or not SPATEX should stay in the same venue, whether alternating venues is an option and a range of options in terms of the number of days for the event and what improvements the show should include. SPATEX organisers say they want to ensure the show meets the whole needs of the industry and is clearly determined to canvas as many views as possible to try and get a clear picture of what the industry wants from an exhibition which has always played an
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important role in raising funds for industry promotion and marketing. “The results of this survey will be combined with a similar survey of visitors to SPATEX and will be made public in the coming months,” say organisers.
The focus group meeting in Telford will be an opportunity for exhibitors to express their views on the show in an open discussion. The shows’ organisers have stressed that attendance of the focus group is vital to the success of this initiative, which will in turn help them to
understand exhibitor needs and ensure that the event continues to offer the best business platform possible. Indications are that the event will be very well attended. Organisers have repeated that despite speculation and the holding of the focus group in Telford there is no preferred alternative location for the show.
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POOL WATER QUALITY TESTING MUST BE CONSUMER LED SAYS SUPPLIER
An online swimming pool and chemical retailer has said the public should lead the way in making sure pool water is tested properly. Chester-based, swimmingpool-
chemicals.co.uk says bathers are being warned increasingly to check just how safe their pool water is. If you have splashed out on an above-ground pool, you should dip a test strip into the water before dipping your toe in, according to a leading swimming pool online retailer.
It takes just 15 seconds to see whether or not your pool is safe, and free from harmful bacteria, thanks to the AquaChek Chlorine test strip. Steve Carder, Managing Director of
swimmingpoolchemicals.co.uk said: “Our four-way AquaChek Chlorine test strip is the ideal kit for above-ground pools. It tests for
chlorine, pH, alkalinity and cyanuric acid levels.
“The strip covers everything you need to know, and it is very straightforward to use. You simply dip the strip into the water, wait 15 seconds and then compare the strip against the colour chart to obtain your result. You can’t go wrong!” added Steve.
Testing these four levels is very important before taking a dip, even in an above-ground pool.
Chlorine is the most important level to control, as it is responsible for killing any harmful bacteria and providing safe bathing conditions. A level between one and three parts per million (ppm) is recommended for an above-ground pool.
Besides chlorine, it is also important to maintain a stable pH level, between 7.2 and 7.6, to
maximise the effectiveness of the chlorine, and ensure comfortable bathing conditions.
Alkalinity and cyanuric acid levels are not as crucial in an above-ground pool, but still need to be monitored.
“Once you have used your test strip to determine the chemical levels in your pool, you can then add the necessary chemicals, in order to keep all your levels within the desired range. If you get into the habit of doing this on a regular basis, your pool will remain in sparkling condition throughout the summer, and you won’t need to empty or refill it once,” added Steve.
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SWIMMINGPOOLCHEMICALS.CO.UK ( 0800 3586140 :
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