Members of the public are being urged to get their skates on with the ice rink at Lammas Leisure Centre set to reopen on Tuesday, 18th January.

Run by Everyone Active on behalf of Ashfield District Council, the Sutton facility has enjoyed significant upgrades over the past eight months as part of an overall £22.5m investment in leisure across the district, with the ice rink the latest area to complete its makeover.

It will be among the big attractions at an Open Weekend being held across Lammas Leisure Centre and Hucknall Leisure Centre on Saturday and Sunday, January 22-23.

New flooring and a new ice refrigeration plant have been added to the rink, as have new kickboards and upstands.

New seating for spectators has been installed and skaters are able to secure refreshments directly from the rink, with a new serving hatch allowing access to the café.

Everyone Active contract manager Lorenzo Clark said: “It will be a great feeling to reopen the ice rink and to see everyone enjoying it again.

“We would encourage people from across the community to get their skates on and to enjoy the improvements that have been made.

“We know how much people missed the rink while it was being upgraded, but it’s got a new lease of life now and we are really proud to offer such a top-class facility.”

Coun Rachel Madden, cabinet member for leisure, health and wellbeing, said: “The ice rink at Lammas Leisure Centre is popular with young and old alike so it is fantastic that it has received these upgrades.

“Along with the new gym, TAGactive and soft play arenas, Lammas has something to offer for every member of the family. I encourage everyone to come down during the Open Weekend and try what’s on offer.”