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City’s temporary ice rink hailed a success

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April 14, 2010

Durham’s temporary outdoor ice rink moves into its final weekend this Saturday with owners Jan and Christine Eskildsen declaring the four-month return of ice skating to the city a ‘massive success, and proof that Durham can support a permanent ice facility.’ Last weekend, the rink held a Gala night starring youngsters from the rink’s own [...]

City’s temporary ice rink hailed a success
Durham Ice Rink Video Launched

Durham Ice Rink Video Launched

We’ve been busy making a video to showcase the popularity of the temporary Winter Ice Rink in Durham and the demand for a permanent facility. With over 25,000 visitors so-far, thousands of people signing the petition for a new rink and packed sessions, the rink has proved a hit with the people of Durham. Unlike [...]

New Arena to feature on BBC Documentary

New Arena to feature on BBC Documentary

The project to bring an ice arena back to Durham will be the main focus of BBC’s Inside Out programme due to be broadcast on Wednesday 25th February. Inside Out is a regional current affairs programme introducing everything from major investigative reports through to stories about heritage and current affairs. Wednesday’s episode, broadcast on BBC [...]

To 2009 and beyond…

To 2009 and beyond…

So… we’ve come to the end of another year, and this time, things are looking decidedly rosier for the future of ice in Durham. Those of you who attended the Christmas Get Together earlier in the month will have been updated on where things stand at the moment, and though things have been quiet in [...]


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