Shrewsbury Square could host winter ice rink
Wednesday 14th July 2010, 5:59PM BST.
A temporary ice rink could be installed in Shrewsbury’s Square over winter, it was claimed today.
Adrian Fletcher, managing director of Manchester-based Ice Rink Maintenance, said he would be happy to talk about getting a temporary rink and how the venture could be funded. The firm builds temporary and permanent ice rinks of all sizes across the UK.
Mr Fletcher was responding after hearing Shrewsbury residents were being asked to suggest hopes for the future of the town.
Ideas included a winter ice rink in The Square and a drive-in cinema at the West Mid Showground.
Lezley Picton, head of arts and heritage at Shropshire Council which manages the Square, said: “If a private company wished to approach the council to temporarily install an ice rink in The Square, at their own financial risk, then we would discuss what options there are available.”
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i think that would be great, i’d go
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A good money spinner , however how much are the council going to try and screw out of the person who wishes to give it a whirl ? just about enough to stop him making a profit and doing it . Will be interesting to see oh and ensuring they have 20 million public L insurance , oh and i bet the police will insist 2 or more officers are required to keep order.
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This is such a good idea, I hope the council do everything they can to help it happen.
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