Caption: Skaters on the Ice Cube in Millennium Square
Skate another day as the Ice Cube makes its return to Millennium Square for a special tenth anniversary season and tests the balance and skating skills of locals.
The coolest winter attraction around and an official double World Record holder , the Ice Cube will also boast a free extreme winter scene large-scale photographic exhibition around its perimeter.
Displaying stunning large-scale images from award-winning wildlife photographer Andy Rouse the free exhibition will run around the perimeter of the Ice rink together with a gallery shop and public café area overlooking the ice.
Leeds City Council executive member for Leisure Councillor John Procter said:
“It is great to see this hugely popular attraction back in Leeds to celebrate it’s tenth anniversary. The Ice Cube is fun for all ages and it is fantastic to see friends and families alike enjoying themselves skating around Millennium square.”
Skating Lessons and registration for 6 week Skate UK programme are still available for those who want to choose a different form of exercise to loose some of those excess Christmas pounds this Year, so get those skates on and book your session early. For further information call the box office on 0113 2243801.
Organised by Leeds City Council’s events team with support from media partners 96.3 Radio Aire and the Yorkshire Evening Post, the Ice Cube is the largest temporary outdoor skating rink in the UK with over 1200 square metres of ready to skate-on real ice.
In 2001 over 25,000 people strapped on their skates for the very first time and since then, in excess of ½ million people have taken to the ice in search of the unique thrills and excitement afforded by outdoor ice skating.
Ice Cube opens on Saturday 16 January and runs up until Sunday 7 March 2010 with up to seven public skating sessions available every day between 10am – 9.30pm Monday – Saturday and 10am to 7.30pm on Sundays.
Discounted tickets are available for all LeedsCard holders, BreezeCard members and group bookings for non-profit making organisations and there is also a special family ticket available. Advance bookings and registration for the Skate UK tuition programme are available online at www.leeds.gov.uk/icecube or by calling the box office on 0113 224 3801.
Notes to editors:
Skating lessons
Beginner lessons, aimed at people of all ages, will take place every Saturday morning from 23rd January 2010 for six weeks, with intermediate classes for those who are more confident on the ice taking place on Sunday mornings from 24th January for six weeks.
The tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis, with bookings closing on Friday 22nd January 2010. Tickets will be available from the City Centre Box Office in the Carriageworks, at a cost of £69 (inc VAT) for all 6 lessons and this includes a free skate in the proceeding 10.00 – 12.00 public skating session and presentation of an official Skate UK certificate upon completion of the course. For further information call the box office on 0113 2243801.
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For media enquiries please contact:
Catherine Milburn,
Learning and Leisure Communications Assistant
on 0113 247 8285
Email: catherine.milburn@leeds.gov.uk
