Half Term Ice Rink Plan For Darwen

'Prizefinder81' has responded to a forum post about plans to turn an area of Darwen town centre into an outdoor ice rink during half term in February in a bid to attract more trade for local shops.

The mini ice rink, which will be in the town centre February 19th-21st, is part of a bigger event set-up by the new neighbourhood board to help boost local trade. A range of other activities will be taking place including Irish dancing, food demonstrations and a disco roadshow.

Author	Subject: Darwen Ice Rink Plan
staff	Has anyone heard about the plans to turn parts of Darwen's outdoors into an ice rink in an effort to boost town centre trade? What are your thoughts on this proposal?
prizefinder81	It's a decent idea and I hope it works. I just hope it attracts the right kind of people (families with young children etc) and they aren't put off by too many chavvy teenagers ruining it for everyone. There is a link to more on Lancashire Telegraph's website: http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/news/4046410.Darwen__ice_rink__plan_unveiled_to_boost_trade/
tom	I think thats quite an excellent idea, should be very interesting to see.
joe	Well I hope it does draw people in but somehow I doubt it. Why would anyone come to Darwen to ice skate when there is a first facility in Blackburn. I've seen one of these outdoor ice rinks over in Bolton but I can only surmise that it attracts teenagers. I doubt many families would make use of this short-term facility in Darwen. If it's like the one that was in Bolton it will be a rigid marquee with an ice rink inside, rather than an outdoor rink. Also it will be quite small compared to a proper rink. Might keep a few teenagers entertained. It all depends on the charge for admission. Perhaps some of our local traders might venture on to the ice.