by Fern Shaw | Feb 22, 2026 | bottle fed water coolers, water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
We’ve all heard tall tales about what might be lurking beneath the surface of lakes and rivers. Thankfully, the only thing you’ll find in a well-maintained office water supply is cool, clean refreshment. Still, Britain has produced some wonderfully strange freshwater folklore over the years. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Jenny Greenteeth – Lancashire & the North West
Said to dwell in ponds and slow-moving streams, Jenny Greenteeth was blamed for pulling unsuspecting children into the water. With green skin and sharp teeth, she was the stuff of Victorian warnings about playing too close to murky banks. A useful reminder to respect open water – and perhaps to stick to a properly filtered supply indoors.
The Grindylow – Yorkshire & the Humber
A cousin of Jenny, the Grindylow was thought to lurk in marshes and stagnant pools. Described as having long arms and a habit of dragging wanderers below the surface, it featured heavily in northern cautionary tales. Fresh, moving water was considered safer – though we’d still recommend something drawn from a hygienic source rather than a moorland beck.
Peg Powler – River Tees
Along the banks of the River Tees, Peg Powler was the name given to a river hag said to haunt the shallows. Parents warned children that Peg would snatch them if they strayed too close. Like many river legends, the story likely served as a practical lesson about hidden currents and slippery stones.
The Each-Uisge – Scottish Highlands
Often described as a freshwater relative of the kelpie, the Each-Uisge was said to inhabit lochs rather than the sea. Taking the form of a horse, it would tempt riders onto its back before plunging into deep water. As ever, folklore and fast-flowing water make uneasy companions.
Fortunately, the only surprise your office hydration point should deliver is how refreshing it tastes. Any of the wide range of high-quality AquAid water dispensers offers a dependable source of refreshing drinking water without the folklore.
If you prefer traditional spring supplies, a bottled water cooler provides sealed, quality-checked water delivered straight to your workplace. Alternatively, mains fed water coolers connect directly to your building’s supply, filtering it on site for a constant flow with no bottles required.
No river hags. No loch beasties. Just a constant supply of clean, great-tasting water – exactly as it should be.
by Fern Shaw | Jan 27, 2026 | bottle fed water coolers, water cooler, Water Coolers
International LEGO Day gives us the perfect excuse to celebrate one of the most brilliant inventions ever built from the ground up. The humble LEGO block – small in size but mighty in creativity, with the power to inspire ideas and construct entire worlds from a handful of bricks.
From its origins in Denmark to its now-legendary interlocking design, LEGO has been shaping curious minds for generations. What looks like simple play is, in reality, a masterclass in learning. Problem-solving, spatial awareness, patience and teamwork are all meticulously woven into those brightly coloured bricks that invite us to build, dismantle and rebuild, again and again. No instruction manual required.
Which is just one reason LEGO has found a natural home in classrooms as well as playrooms. Teachers have long recognised its value as an educational tool, helping learners of all ages explore maths, engineering and creativity through hands-on play. It’s learning without the hard sell – engaging, intuitive and memorable precisely because it’s enjoyable.
And then there’s creativity for creativity’s sake. Whether you followed the instructions to the letter or proudly produced something entirely ‘unique’ (often with questionable structural integrity), LEGO has always encouraged us to think beyond the ordinary. Castles, spaceships, cities and creatures that defy known biology – if you can imagine it, LEGO helps us bring it to life on any available surface.
Of course, no celebration would be complete without acknowledging one universal truth: we have all experienced the sharp reminder that comes from stepping on a stray LEGO block. It’s a rite of passage, really – a shared moment of pain that connects builders everywhere, balanced by the joy of creating something remarkable from a pile of pieces.
While we – AquAid – haven’t yet used LEGO to build our water coolers; the water dispensed from our coolers is for drinking, see – staying well hydrated does play its part. Drinking water supports cognitive function, focus and creativity, helping us continue building amazing LEGO creations at any age, whether at work, in school or after hours.
And a final thought: perhaps it’s time to suggest a modest LEGO supply near the office water cooler. After all, what better way to refresh the mind while refilling your water cooler bottle than with a little creative construction?
by Fern Shaw | Jun 4, 2025 | bottle fed water coolers, mains fed water cooler, water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
The wonderful thing about water is – everyone drinks it.
Now it may be that not everyone enjoys water – drinking it, that is – but it’s undeniable fact: from the tiniest organisms to the largest creatures on our planet – drink water we must.
The reasoning here is, if we must drink water, we should, at least, enjoy doing so!
That’s where AquAid comes in.
We’re not only a well-established, highly experienced supplier of a comprehensive range of water dispensers, we are constantly evolving, making sure that we provide our absolute best in both products and service.
Which means we know a thing or two about how to make your water-drinking experience a positive, uplifting one.
Here’s how:
- We offer a free on-site consultation. This helps to make sure that you have the water dispenser with a capacity commensurate to your drinking water requirements.
- Our range of water coolers dispense cool, chilled, cold and hot water, so whatever your preference, there’s always a refreshing option available.
- We offer a variety of models – from space-saving desktop coolers to larger dispensers ideal for high-traffic areas.
- We’re fast and efficient! A bottled water cooler can be installed within 48 hours and mains fed water coolers within 3 to 4 days.
- We think beyond business. This is achieved through our committed, ongoing donations to the charities we have supported for more than 20 years.
It’s a great feeling to know, that while you’re busy replenishing your water bottle or glass at your water dispenser, you’re also helping to fund the installation of sustainable safe water resources for thousands of communities in need.
Don’t delay. Water up. Contact AquAid and we’ll guide you as to how easily achievable this is. Cheers!
by Fern Shaw | Jun 5, 2024 | bottle fed water coolers, mains fed water cooler, water cooler, Water Coolers
#GenerationRestoration is the theme for this year’s World Environment Day. The focus is on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
According to the United Nations ‘desertification is one of the biggest environmental threats of our time. It refers to land drying up due to reduced rainfall, the expansion of agriculture, including deforestation and poor irrigation practices. Climate change is exacerbating desertification: right now, around 2 billion people live on drylands vulnerable to desertification, which could displace an estimated 50 million people by 2030. If people cannot grow food, they will need to move to an area where they can, increasing the risk of desertification, and having negative effects on landscapes, wildlife and human health.’
The positive news is that there are numerous programmes in place, all of which contribute towards helping grow forests, revive water sources and bring back soils.
As a company, AquAid have long understood how vital it is to address such environmental issues and at the core of this philosophy and ethic is our ongoing commitment to support charities that strive to address the very challenging issues of drought, deforestation and poor irrigation.
We achieve this, in large part, by donating a portion of our revenues generated from each installation of our Mainsfed Water Coolers and each purchase of Bottled Water. These donated funds are used by charities such as Christian Aid and The Africa Trust who implement vital sustainable water resources and farming practices that help regenerate fertile soil, capable of growing food crops, grazing for livestock and water for potable and productive use for thousands of communities in developing countries.
If you too would like to be part of #GenerationRestoration, be kind to your planet and help contribute towards a better environment, simply by drinking water, then chat to us at AquAid.
by Fern Shaw | Aug 30, 2023 | bottle fed water coolers, instant tap, water cooler, Water Coolers
Are you one of the ‘if your popcorn doesn’t have a Red Sea amount of salt on it, it isn’t popcorn’ people? And, even after doing this, you wonder why you are so thirsty.
Or, are you more of a be out all day in warm weather, keeping active, running from place to place, sweating a bit and wait-until-the-last-minute where you’re absolutely parched and then you guzzle fizzy drinks (packed full of sugar) which will probably make you more thirsty than before you drank them.
Or, do you load up on fast food which is packed with too much salt (and then you still add loads of salt to your meal or chips) and again, wonder why you’re feeling so thirsty?
Whatever your thirst metiér is, I’m sure it doesn’t help realising that most of our extreme thirst is self-imposed. That being said, there are simple solutions to counteract these determined efforts to keep thirsty.
That’s where AquAid come in. We understand the importance of keeping you informed about how vital it is to drink water; to advise about how to keep from becoming dehydrated (occurs more often and easier than you might think); what to drink; how often to drink it and in general, how to keep yourself healthily hydrated.
Part of achieving this is through the provision of our spankingly smart range of:
Bottled Water Coolers
Mains Fed Water Coolers
Water Boilers
Hotel and Catering Solutions
Water for Schools
and
Instant Taps
We invite you to click on any of the above listings to browse our range of water dispensers and complete the simple contact form to have one of our experienced team get in touch and provide you with any information you require.
