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.
Thanks to a recent financial boost, The Solent Hawks are able to welcome any young people who'd like to try their hand at ice hockey to head down to their training sessions to have a free trial.
As well as speaking out about the likes of AEW and Ryde Arena, Bob Seely said building homes for second-home owners "is bad for our community and dreadful for our visitor economy"
There's free entry to see the Solent Hawks take on the Solent Scorpions at Ryde Arena from 6pm on Saturday. Why not try it out. Always a great atmosphere.