Having first experienced the unmatched joy of ice skating at the Westpoint Ice Rink, I can say first-hand that there's no experience on par with it. However, it is deeply disheartening that this facility is not available throughout the year. The fact that the nearest alternative is in Cardiff underscores the loss this represents for the local community.

This does not just affect the community's recreational possibilities. It's also about potential economic gains we're forgoing - in many forms, like job creation that comes with managing, maintaining, and running a facility of this kind, and the positive spillover effects on local businesses.

Making Westpoint a permanent ice rink also opens up opportunities for our youth. Ice skating is not just about fun; it's a possible career path for many talented young persons in our community who could be professional ice skaters in the future. This could open up access to performance training, leading to local, national, and perhaps even international recognition.

Keeping the ice rink open year-round seems like not only a good move for local recreation but also a strategic decision for community development. Let's make this potential a reality. Your signature can help guarantee that ice skating isn't just a seasonal option, but a constant source of joy and opportunity in our lives. Please sign this petition and support our drive to keep Westpoint's Ice Rink open all year round.