By: Cardiff County Council
A group of legal eagles will be taking to the ice when Cardiff's Winter Wonderland returns to the city for a sixth year in 2006.
Law firm Eversheds, based at Callaghan Square in Cardiff, have got their skates on to be the first corporate group to book their ice time at the bmibaby open-air ice rink.
Following the success of their visit to Cardiff's Winter Wonderland last year, the solicitors are the first in the queue to guarantee their exclusive use of the ice on Thursday December 14 between 7pm and 8pm.
Solicitor Catrin Macarthy said: "We skated at Cardiff's Winter Wonderland last year and it proved a great success with staff and their family and friends. The trip is one of a whole host of social activities that the firm arranges for its employees throughout the year and we have lots of festivities going on in December.
"Around 100 people will be skating again this year and we've decided to take up the offer of a skating instructor to help some of us out a bit."
Cardiff's Winter Wonderland returns to the beautiful Civic Centre between November 16 and January 7. Voted the best regional open-air ice rink in the UK with over a quarter of a million skaters having taken to the ice in the past five years, corporate booking opportunities are available and coaching can be arranged for skaters if needed.
Cardiff's Winter Wonderland is the capital's essential winter experience. The rink is the main focus for skaters and spectators but there are also plenty of other family attractions including ice café bar, heated terrace overlooking the ice, traditional children's carousel and rides, Big Wheel and free festive entertainment.
Santa's Grotto is a new attraction at Cardiff's Winter Wonderland this year. The grotto is a 30ft tree-shaped structure, open from November 16 to Christmas Eve, where children and families can visit the man himself and receive a small gift. Entry charge £5.50 per child.
Cardiff Council's Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Sport, Nigel Howells, said: "Cardiff's Winter Wonderland corporate booking opportunities give companies exclusive use of the ice for a skating session and is an excellent way for colleagues to enjoy the spirit of Christmas together."
For more information on exclusive use of the rink for your company call 029 20 230 130 or e-mail SHope@cardiff.gov.uk
Tickets for skating at Cardiff's Winter Wonderland are on sale now and can be purchased from Ticketline on 029 20 230 130. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Cardiff's Winter Wonderland is staged and managed by Cardiff Council Events Team. For more information and entertainment listings visit www.cardiffswinterwonderland.com or call Connect 2 Cardiff on 029 2087 2087 / 8(Cym.)
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Cardiff Council Press Officer Andrea Currie Tel: 029 2087 3107
Email: acurrie@cardiff.gov.uk
Editor's Notes
Pictures of Cardiff's Winter Wonderland are available from the Press Office.
Sponsors
bmibaby, ice rink sponsor
Fordthorne, official vehicle supplier to Cardiff's Winter Wonderland
Session Times:
Session times are the same each day of opening except for Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when the last session ends at 6.40pm.
The 09.40-10.40am session is only available from December 23rd. Opening night on Thursday 16th November only two sessions are available, 7.45-8.45pm and 9.15-10.15pm. Site closed all day Christmas Day. New Year's Eve has an extra session 11.00pm - 12.15am with all tickets for this session priced at £7.50.
9.40am - 10.40am (this session only available from 23rd December onwards)
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