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Andrew Turner puts his hat into the ring to help save Ryde ice rink from closure.
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.
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Campaigning has been gathering pace since the closure announcement was made yesterday afternoon, with lots of media attention and support from Islanders. Let's hope it translates to the ice rink being able to staying open.
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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.
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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.
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A lot has happened in the last year, but the Ryde Community Action Group have not given up and continue to fight to bring back Ryde Arena for the Isle of Wight community of ice skaters, ice hockey players and more.
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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?"
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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.
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A group of investors are being formed and within the next week it's expected a six month moratorium on the sale of Ryde Arena will be in place.
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Last night, hundreds of supporters of Ryde arena ice rink formed a human chain around the venue to show how important saving it is to them.
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Candidates from across the political spectrum were asked where they stood on the issue of supporting an ice rink back on the Island
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The successful application means that Ryde Arena is now listed as an Asset of Community Value and can't be disposed of without giving community groups a chance to bid for it.
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This inspiring and exciting new facility could be built and in use within 12 months say the applicants. A fundraising weekend is planned to coincide with the planning officer's decision.
