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Ryde Arena

Planet Ice took on the lease for Ryde Arena in February 2001. It is home to many ice hockey teams, figures skating and more.

In February 2015 Planet Ice announced the venue would be closed on 25th March. A campaign was quickly launched to save the venue.

Below are some articles relating to Ryde Arena / Planet Ice.

21, February 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight synchronised ice-skaters shine in BBC programme

The closed ice rink in Ryde and the skating teams that now have to travel to the mainland every week on the 4am ferry to train were the feature of a BBC Inside Out feature last night. There's still time to catch up on iPlayer - details within.

28, January 2019·1 min read

Ryde Arena: Court proceedings now hold as AEW push to arbitration

Cllr Wayne Whittle said "it is disappointing that it [AEW] continues to find ways of doing anything positive to finally resolve the future of the facility for the community of Ryde".

21, December 2018·2 min read

Ryde Ice Rink: Isle of Wight council take leaseholder AEW to court (updated)

The news was confirmed by the Director of Regeneration whilst talking about regeneration plans in the pipeline. Details within.

27, November 2018·1 min read

Pension fund deficit at Planet Ice revealed

The Isle of Wight Council said it had tried to recover the money from the company but had not been successful, so the money needs to be found from the main council pension pot.

8, October 2018·3 min read

Ryde Arena : Isle of Wight council ‘going to go legal’ says councillor

Cllr Wayne Whittle gave 300+ Islanders - who have been campaigning to save the Ryde Arena ice rink - some positive news on Saturday. He said the Isle of Wight council was "going to go legal" and that "it's starting next week". Many others also added their own words.

26, September 2018·2 min read

Ryde Arena: Islanders urged to join hands in fight ice rink

The Community Action Group fighting to save the ice rink at Ryde Arena wants as many people as possible to join their 'Link Around the Rink' event on Saturday 6th October.

Exploring Inside Ryde Arena Ice Rink - Isle of Wight

19, February 2018·1 min read

Ryde Arena: Watch video exploring inside the abandoned Ice Rink

We all see the Ryde Arena - It's so massive it's hard to miss - but what's it like inside now? Watch this video shot by the adventurers who have been inside. OnTheWight also chats to them asking, "Can it be saved?"

16, January 2018·1 min read

Gold and Silver medals for Isle of Wight synchronised ice skating teams

Many congratulations are in order for the fantastic Isle of Wight synchronised ice skating teams who came home from the championships with Gold and Silver medals.

charlie button green pride march cropped

15, November 2017·1 min read

National role for young Isle of Wight Green Party officer

At the Isle of Wight Green Party AGM last weekend, members were elected to key officer roles for the coming year. It was also announced that Charlie Button now sits on the national Green Party LGBTIQ committee, as well as the national Young Greens executive.

6, October 2017·1 min read

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