With all these cold temperatures for a prolonged period, which is unusal for these days, I was wondering if we had anything in this country that could compare to the frozen Lakes of Central Europe in Winter where you can skate and have fun on a SAFE surface.
Whilst 'skating' the World Wide Web I stumbled across the Fenland Skating Championship which for many years ago was held on the Fenlands on a more regular basis.
This may have been one of the places where British Speed Skating and forms of Bandy Hockey gained popularity and developed.
Its lovely to see the local communities are keeping these fun pastimes alive and well in our changing environment.
Please check out this website Fenland Skating for locations and conditions.
If you have any photos or stories to share please feel free to add it to this site, as we would love to hear from you.
Keep the passion alive !
Get yourself geared up ready for next year.
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Hi
We had a great day with th kids watching the racing and playing on the sledge, just hope it lasts until next weekend.
There is some good photo’s on the Guardians website, click on the link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/gallery/2010/jan/10/weather