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- Nick Clamp
  
  I am the MD here at WhatSpa and my job is to keep you informed about the very latest hot tubs on the UK market... the best job in the world! When I'm not being deluged with press releases and hot tub brochures I enjoy star gazing in my hot tub, spending time with my wife Karen and our two children Alex and Josh and the ups and downs of the occasional Doncaster Rovers match. read more
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  Dorian Davies has been employed in the swimming pool and spa industry for the entire 19 years of his professional life since leaving school after 'A' Levels at 18. Qualifying with distinction from the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) student education course in 1989, Dorian has earned a reputation for his considerable technical knowledge of commercial and domestic... read more
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  Jim Lamb has over 6 years experience in the pool and spa industry and was formerly a fully qualified mechanical engineer. Jim now runs his own pool and spa retail business, Regency Pools and Spas Ltd. in Churchdown, Gloucestershire. Prior to launching his own business Jim was a regional account manager for the UK's leading pool & spa water treatment specialist Biolab U.K. read more
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23
Jul
08

HotSpring Raises Over £11,000 for Honey Lock Fund

Posted by Nick Clamp, in 2. Hot Tubs & Gazebos

HotSpring Spas Charity Auction On Saturday 19th July 2008, HotSpring Hot Tubs held a charity auction at their Chelmsford showroom to raise money for The Honey Lock Fund in order to help donate a brand new HotSpring Hot Tub for a little girl called Honey Lock who has Cerebral Palsy.

The Hot Tub most appropriate for Honey was a HotSpring Sovereign Hot Tub, priced at around £8000 which presented quite a challenge, so HotSpring promised that for every target £1 raised at auction, HotSpring would donate £1 to the fund. The target was set to raise roughly £4000 from 18 part-exchanged hot tubs, all with a starting bid at just £1.

The day started grey and wet at 09.00am, heavy rain and the threat of thunder loomed overhead, however, HotSpring staff who had donated their own time were determined not to let this dampen their spirits, so they fought on through the rain to set up the event and save the BBQ. The determination paid off, the sun came out, the clouds went away and the people started to arrive at around 10.00am.

During the auction preview between 10.00am and 12.00pm, the crowd grew to over 150 people, the hot dogs smelt great and there was a sense fun and family spirit in the air. By 11.30am the large happy crowd were eagerly making notes on their prospective purchases and at 12.00pm Huw Chivers, Managing Director of HotSpring Spas called the auction to begin.

The first hot tub went for only £50, but next lot was won for £850. With each lot won, the sense of excitement grew. Some sold for over £1000 each others for only hundreds, but in the end the auction raised £6,417.00 for Honey.

The day was an outstanding success, when I asked Mr Lock, father of Honey Lock, how he thought it went he said “It’s far beyond our expectations” and seemed very pleased with the morning’s events. Mr and Mrs Lock along with Honey attended the auction from start to finish.

The grand total raised was £11,022.09 For more details visit www.hotspring.co.uk

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17
Jul
08

£1 Hot Tubs Charity Auction at HotSpring Chelmsford

Posted by Nick Clamp, in 2. Hot Tubs & Gazebos

On Saturday 19th July 2008 from 10am to 12pm, HotSpring Spas of Chelmsford have 20 hot tubs taken in part exchange that they would like to sell in order to raise money for charity. Most require some work, some just need a little TLC. All hot tubs are up for auction starting at staggering £1 with no reserve. Visit the Chelmsford showroom and you could walk away with a previously enjoyed hot tub or spa for as little as a single British Pound. This is the ultimate bargain for a cheap, low cost hot tub, or just a brilliant way to introduce you to the world of hot tubs before buying a high end model from HotSpring.

The event has been organised to raise money for The Honey Lock Fund (click for more information) and awareness of Cerebral Palsy. A BBQ will be on offer in the forecourt with free Hot Dogs from 10am until 12pm, you can also take advantage of the brand new Green Bean Coffee Company based within the showroom, serving cooling smoothies, tea, coffee and delicious pastries.

HotSpring Spas of Chelmsford will be hosting the auction at their Chelmsford showroom (see store finder for directions) where the best deals will go to the highest bidder.

We are offering 20% off all parts for HotSpring hot tubs with every winning bid! Pre-arrange your own transportation, we advise you bring a trailer with straps and takeaway a bargain. Storage for a maximum of 48 hours can be arranged at the discretion of the store manager. We would normally crush these products, but in auctioning them off for charity, we are also being kind to the environment by recycling!

Don’t miss out on the best weekend takeaway ever, get down to the Chelmsford showroom early, the best will go quickly. Doors open at 10am.

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Sometimes something just touches your heart and you just have to act upon it.

When staff at HotSpring Head Office heard about an auction in aid of a little girl called Honey, they wanted to help in anyway possible, so, an account was set up which enabled all members of staff to donate money without participating in the auction.

For more details visit http://www.essexhotspring.co.uk/auction.asp

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15
Jul
08

Family Wins High-Tech Hot Tub

Posted by Nick Clamp, in 2. Hot Tubs & Gazebos

Artesian Spas A FAMILY from Aynho will soon be relaxing in style and enjoying the benefits of hydrotherapy after winning a competition for a £10,000 hot tub, courtesy of a specialist spa company.

Kay Anderson, 44, entered the contest in the June edition of Grand Designs magazine and couldn’t believe her luck when she scooped the luxury prize, to be supplied by Bicester-based Lycian Spas.

“It was a big surprise and I’m absolutely delighted,” said the busy mum who works as a part time administrator and only found time to enter the competition because she happened to be flicking through the magazine while on holiday.

“We’re members of a local club which has hot tubs so I’ve used them before and always wanted one but there was usually something else that took priority,” she commented.

Now Kay, her husband Andy and two children are looking forward to taking delivery of their very own six-seater `Bear Creek’ model from the company’s high-tech Platinum range, manufactured by Artesian Spas and distributed by Yorkshire-based Artesian Spas UK Ltd. The Andersons chose that particular unit because of its compact size and energy-saving features of “Directflow” and “Variable Flow Control” which allows users to control water pressure. It will also feature innovative LED lighting with an array of colour options as well as built-in music.

“We’re hoping for an Indian summer now to make the most of it although, because the water will be so warm, it won’t really matter even if it snows,” added Kay.

Lycian Spas is one of more than 20 outlets nationwide which sells products for Artesian, whose managing director Rob Stirland said he was pleased to provide the luxury prize. “The Andersons have chosen an extremely popular model which features state-of-the-art technology including our patented Helix jet system which delivers an exceptional hydro-massage. The addition of the music and lighting will give all the family the perfect spa experience in the comfort of their own back garden and I hope they enjoy it for many years to come,” he said.

To find out more about the wide range of spa products available, log on to www.artesianspas.co.uk or www.lycianspas.com.

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28
Apr
08

New What Spa? Magazine Now Available

Posted by Nick Clamp, in 2. Hot Tubs & Gazebos

Hot Tub Magazine We are pleased to announce that the Spring/Summer issue of What Spa? is now available. We have 100 pages of glossy features and top tips and advice for UK hot tub buyers and owners including an in-depth interview with our beautiful cover girl Georgina Bouzova, famed for playing nurse Ellen Zitek in the popular BBC TV drama Casualty.

We also cover the pitfalls of buying hot tubs online, including a case study from one unfortunate couple Phil and Chris Mannion from Leighton Buzzard who fell victim to the sharp practice of one unethical retailer on a popular online auction website.

This year’s issue also sees the launch of our exciting Best Buy Awards, which acknowledge the hot tub models for 2008 that excel across a range of criteria including design & aesthetics, comfort & hydrotherapy and overall value for money.

To request your free copy of What Spa? Magazine, visit our magazine request page now.

Hot Tubs Hull, East Yorkshire

Posted by Nick Clamp, in 2. Hot Tubs & Gazebos

Hot Tubs Hull After hearing lots about the success of Outdoor Living in Hull (and York) we finally made a visit to their state-of-the-art hot tub showroom in March to meet the owners Kevin Newby and Paul Margerison - it was a very worthwhile wait.

The first thing that hits you is the fantastic location of the showroom, just on the left as you reach Hull from the M62. An enormous plate-glass frontage along with a fabulous outdoor display complete with inflatable Arctic Spas polar bear, is literally impossible to miss as you enter Hull. A swift left turn has you in the car park within 2 minutes and you can’t help but be impressed with the showroom that Kevin and Paul have designed and built.

Hot Tubs York Almost 3,000 sq ft of showroom space is tastefully filled with a range of hot tubs from leading suppliers Arctic Spas and Jacuzzi, along with hot tub gazebos, saunas and a full range of accessories. After chatting to Kevin and Paul it is evident why they have been so successful over the past few years with their friendly and straight forward approach to dealing with their clients.

After establishing the Hull showroom, a second showroom was launched in 2006 on the A19 just south of York which is even larger than Hull with almost 5,000 sq ft of hot tub display. Dave Nicoline heads up the York branch and York is understandably replicating the success of the Hull showroom.

We would like to say a very big thank you to Kevin, Paul and Dave at the York branch for showing us around and for their kind hospitality. For more details visit their website www.outdoorlivingltd.co.uk

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