Today in our podcast PoolTalk, Mike and I will be going into detail about the need for all pools in the UK to have a Pool Technical Operating Procedure, an important document that sits alongside the Pool's Safety Documents. 

Websites: 

www.bluepools.co.uk

www.palmacademy.co.uk

www.pwtag.org

Mike and I are back and in this episode we will be talking about PoolMark, PWTAG's Swimming Pool Award for pool's that operate within the guidelines published in their book Swimming Pool Water.

To find out more about PoolMark please visit the PWTAG website here: 

https://www.pwtag.org/poolmark-accreditation/

For more information about Palm Academy's involvement in the PoolMark Award please visit the website here: 

https://www.palmacademy.co.uk/poolmark

If you want to email us our email address is pooltalkuk@gmail.com

In today's episode Mike and I speak with Lyn Philips from Sterling Hydrotech about how Regenerative filters work and the impact they have had on the industry. Episodes of PoolTalk are available on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and they are released every Tuesday. If you want to contact us please find us on facebook @PoolTalk or send us an email at PoolTalkUK@outlook.com

Mike and I discuss the intricacies of Salt Generation with our guest Andrew Gaffey today. If you have any questions come find us on facebook @pooltalkuk or send us an email pooltalk@outlook.com

Today's episode is on Ventilation. Mike and I are delighted to talk with Ian Furmidge about how important it is to make sure the ventilation in a pool hall is finely tuned. We talk about how to save money on running costs and what Dantherm can do to help you. Episodes are released every tuesday. 

PoolTalk is back with Season 2! Kicking off with Mandy Carey, Mike and I discuss the return of swimming in schools across Buckinghamshire Council. There are lots of positives to take from this episode. If you want to contact us please find us on facebook @PoolTalk or send us an email to pooltalkuk@outlook.com. Episodes are released on Tuesdays. 

This is our 14th Episode of PoolTalk and we talk today about the difference between training and qualifications. This is our last episode in Season 1 and we are already booking in guests for Season 2 of the PoolTalk Podcast. If you want to contact us please send us an email to pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook @PoolTalk. 

In today's episode Mike and I talk to Kelly Jagger, from Common Sense Training, about the importance of risk management in a Hydrotherapy pool. 

Today's podcast will feature Ian Ogilvie who is an experienced Lifeguard trainer. Mike and I have a chat with Ian about the role of the lifeguard within the leisure centre. PoolTalk is released every tuesday morning. If you want to contact us please do so via email pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook @PoolTalk.

Today we talk about how important good marketing is in the wet leisure industry. As pools start to emerge from a series of national lockdowns due to the Covid Pandemic we take a look at how to maximise what you've got with our guest Edwina Silver. Episodes are released every Tuesday. To contact us send us an email to pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook @PoolTalk.

Today Mike and I are delighted to introduce Yvonne Ebdon from the UK Spa Association. Thank you to everyone who has listened so far. We would love to hear from you so please send us your emails to pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook @PoolTalk. 

Today Mike and I welcome Robin Mitchell from Pioneering Pool Solutions to the PoolTalk podcast to talk about the PoolMark award from PWTAG. PoolTalk is released every Tuesday morning. If you want to contact us please send us an email to pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on Facebook @PoolTalk .

In Today's episode of PoolTalk Mike and I have a discussion about the role of the school pool in young people's lives with Mandy Carey from Buckinghamshire. You can send us questions and comments on all episodes to pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook. Happy Listening.

In today's episode Mike and I talk about different pool construction methods in the UK. Please get in touch via email pooltalkuk@outlook.com or via facebook @PoolTalk

Mike and I are again joined by Ian Nicks and we will be discussing pH and Chlorine. If you want to ask us questions or send us comments then please email us at pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook @PoolTalk

In this episode of PoolTalk Mike and I talk with Craig Matthews from Sterling Hydrotech about why it is beneficial for pools to have an independent compliance audit on their pool. If you have any questions or comments please contact us - we would love to hear from you - by email pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook by searching @pooltalk.

In this episode of PoolTalk Mike and I talk with Craig Valentine, Regional Health and Safety Manager at Bourne Leisure about the role the British Holiday Park has in our society. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Please contact us at pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook.

Mike and I talk with PWTAG council member, Ian Nicks, about the basics of pool water chemistry and the importance of getting it right when pools in the UK are allowed to open up again. As always, if you want to ask any questions then just send us an email pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook @pooltalk

In today's episode Mike and I talk to Sarah Wratten, Clinical Specialist Phyisotherapist, about the importance of Hydrotherapy Pools. Hydrotherapy Pools provide the finest form of muscle and joint exercise for people who have difficulties with these functions; post-operative, rehabilitation, special needs, etc. 
If you have a question about Hydrotherapy Pools or Physiotherapy in water then send us an email pooltalkuk@outlook.com or contact us on facebook.

In our first episode of PoolTalk, Mike and I discuss the value of good training for pool plant operators in the swimming pool industry. If you have any questions for us please contact us either via email (pooltalkuk@outlook.com) or on our facebook page @PoolTalk. 

PoolTalk is a podcast about the Importance of Swimming Pools in the UK and in particular the value that they bring to the people who use them. Hosted by Rebecca Witt, director of Bluepools LTD and Mike Shuff, director of PALM Academy.  PoolTalk will be released every Tuesday. If you have any questions or want to leave a comment then please email us at pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us on facebook @PoolTalk .