I don’t have a swimming pool…and to be honest unless I design the next “must have whizzy thingummy” that revolutionises the modern world (which could be possible I suppose), I don’t think I ever will. However, if I was to be in that fortunate position I think I’d definitely be looking to Clear Water Revival to provide it for me. Clear Water Revival design natural swimming pools (or more precisely, swimming ponds) which offer a completely natural alternative to chemical pools/ozone or salt pools. They are chlorine-free, and harness nature’s processes, with microorganisms and plants balancing the water chemistry and maintaining clean, clear and hygienic conditions. Unlike the majority of the competition Clear Water Revival’s pools use a patent-registered flitration system which cleans the water through carefully controlled water circulation and optimized biological filtration methods. The biological filter unit is the core of a Natural Swimming Pool. GeoClear Filter Granules and micro-organisms work together in a precisely controlled system, providing the biological processes for the binding and degradation of organic nutrients.

So, if I am not ever going to actually own a swimming pool why am I telling you about them (I hear you ask). Well I suppose with my “Ethical” and “Environmental” head on it is nice to know that there are companies out there trying to make even life’s luxuries a little better for the planet. Also another reason for telling you about Clear Water Revival is that a local Surrey-based garden landscaping company (that I have recently done a small amount of work for) that I also respect and admire called Transform Landscapes is one of the local representatives for this system.

Take a look at their website (and Transform’s while you are at it) and if you happen to know anyone that is in line for a new pool or garden (or both) or is looking to convert their old pool or garden (or both)…you know where to point them.

I have recently been working on the website for the former Cabinet Minister Jonathan Aitken, which has been a real honour and joy. For those of you who have either forgotten or are too young to remember Jonathan Aitken’s life took quite a dramatic change of direction when he lie on oath in a libel action. He subsequently pleaded guilty to charges of perjury and served a seven-month prison sentence in 1999. After leaving prison he took a course in Theology at one of the Church of England’s Theological foremost training colleges, Wycliffe Hall in Oxford and is now a prolific writer, broadcaster and lecturer.

As well as the public engagements he is involved in a number of other activities such as being a director of Prison Fellowship International, executive director of The Trinity Forum in Europe; and Honorary President of Christian Solidarity Worldwide. In 2007 he was appointed Chairman of the Centre for Social Justice’s policy study group on Prison Reform.

Personally, I have the utmost admiration and respect for the man. Why don’t you take a look at his site. Read his blog and make your own mind up.