Molly's Guide A5 - WINTER (64+4 Pages®)

Lincoln Ice Rink
CRACKING PERFORMANCE
PROFESSIONAL figure skaters and coaches
Kelly Hemingway and Neil Chilcott are to
play a starring role in celebrations to
mark the return of Lincoln BIG’s Ice Rink.
Kelly and Neil are delighted that the Rink is
making a comeback to the city this
Christmastime, after a one year break. But
they are not the only ones - more than 2,000
school pupils have already been booked in for
skating sessions! Kelly and Neil, the business
brains behind Skate Like The Wind – a school of
excellence based at the Peterborough Ice Rink
– and other rising stars of the ice, are set to
dazzle the crowds when they open the Rink on
December 1.
and parties can even hire the “venue” for
their own celebration. Parents will also be
pleased to know that our fun Penguin skating
aids will also be returning to the rink this year
– especially for youngsters who need a little
help to stay on their feet!
Lincoln Events and Promotions Manager
Michael Armstrong said: “A lot of people were
disappointed when we decided – on cost
grounds alone – that we could not justify
bringing the ice rink to the city last year. “But
we are thrilled to say that we have made it
one of our essential attractions for Christmas
2012 and, judging how quickly school parties
have been eager to book sessions, it already
looks like we’ve made the right decision.
It will remain open for public skating sessions
everyday, except Christmas Day and Boxing
Day, right through until December 30. In
addition to the opening performance by Kelly
and Neil, people will be able to marvel at
skaters Rose Happer and Eleanor Hayes, who
will be fresh from performing at the British
Championships a week earlier.
Ice dancers, sisters Emma and Katie Goring,
who also compete a national level, promise to
captivate the crowds.
Kelly said: “We are really excited about the
return of the rink. It is really popular and we
are delighted to see it making a comeback. It
would be good if Lincoln could have its own
rink because it is a really popular sport, which
has been helped by programmes like Dancing
on Ice.” Lincoln BIG’s Ice Rink offers great fun
for everyone from families with toddlers, to
school groups, adults and corporate groups –
“Everyone is welcome to make the most of this
attraction and we would particularly like to
encourage business parties to get their skates
on and take to the ice as part of their
Christmas office celebrations.” Ice skating
session start on the hour and last for 45
minutes. Weekday ticket prices range from
£4.50 for a child/concession to £6.50 for an
adult. Weekend prices cost from £5.50 to
£7.50 per per person.
To avoid
disappointment,
people are
urged to prebook
ice rink
sessions by
calling 01522
717118 or going
online at:
www.lincoln-on-ice.co.uk
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