Altrincham Ice Rink - A Success?

What a success the new Ice Rink appears to be. It might not have been completed on time, causing the Manchester Phoenix Ice Hockey Team some scheduling issues, but following my attempted visit last Saturday (31st March) I would say it is a definate hit with Altrincham Residents.

I say "attempted" visit because I couldn't park! The place was so busy there was no space in the car park and even if I had found one I wouldn't have got past the long queue to gain access!

I will wait until the novelty wears off a bit and return for a closer look, but I won't be getting on the ice! My knees aren't made for ice skating, roller blading or sking - in fact they just about hold me up (but that in another story!)

As for the name, "Silver Blades", it's not great but then again nobody is going to call it that! It will be known as the Altrincham Ice Rink or Ice Dome so don't know why they bothered!

Check out the Altrinchamlife Sport Pages for details of opening times and other useful information.

James