Newcastle’s Centre for Life contains a science museum that creates an open-air ice rink every November alongside its annual Christmas program. To kick off the show this year, the Newcastle University Figure Skating Society were invited to perform on opening day.
The society whipped together a synchronised group display to Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree in the middle of Times Square. President Anouk Nesbit described the experience: "Our society was very excited to skate at Life’s ice rink and we all had a great time skating outdoors. It was amazing to start the winter period in such a festive way!”
Life’s ice rink is open until the 7th of January, so grab your skates before the opportunity melts away! And for those who want to keep skating year-round, the Figure Skating Society run weekly classes on Wednesdays 2-4pm and welcomes skaters of all levels. More information can be found on their Instagram @figureskaingncl, and to book Life’s skating sessions, their website is https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/special-christmas-events/ .
