New Ice Rink by October.

[Titus]

Mike Holland and Robin Cousins have submitted plans for an ice rink at the Engineerium in Hove. Great news.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

I had to interview Cousins for a Southampton radio station when they opened one (temporary) along there and I asked him (off air) about getting one in brighton. He said then he would love to.

Great to see it may be happening.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Brilliant stuff.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

bit out of the way isn't it?

 

[Return of the Rev]

bit out of the way isn't it?

Two minutes from resident revs

 

[Brighton Breezy]

Would be amazing IF it heralded a return of the Brighton Tigers.

Go Bengals.

 

[Uncle C]

So whats happened to the Engineerium?

 

[supaseagull]

Interesting that's right on the doorstep of where I work. Cant see it going ahead. The Droveway is too narrow with no room to expand it and the Engineerium is, I believe a listed building.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

This is Brighton & Hove we're talking about. Nothing ever gets approved without at least four years of planning arguments, and the intervention of Selma Montford & her cronies, who will no doubt somehow conclude that this proposed development will impact on the splendid Regency skyline of the seafront. Or something.

 

[Sussax]

Are you HB&B in disguise?

 

[Albumen]

I wouldn't use it as an ice rink as I'm not a girl but I'd love to see some ice hockey.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Not read the article yet but spoke to my old man earlier who said it would be a temporary rink using Marquees etc - a bit like the Pavilion rink. Not sure how big it would be or whereabouts it would fit at the engineerium - but surely good news if it goes ahead. With the King Alfred plans (which WILL be big enough for ice hockey) gathering pace we will hopefully *fingers crossed* get a facility at last...one way or another. Just a shame the Black Rock stadium never got off the ground as that wouldve been amazing.

 

[Badger]

This is Brighton & Hove we're talking about. Nothing ever gets approved without at least four years of planning arguments, and the intervention of Selma Montford & her cronies, who will no doubt somehow conclude that this proposed development will impact on the splendid Regency skyline of the seafront. Or something.

Indeed, whenever stories like this appear in the news I just assume they are never going to happen.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Indeed, whenever stories like this appear in the news I just assume they are never going to happen.

Is it in the news? Can't find anything about it anywhere.

 

[The Bun Elephant]

Mike Holland and Robin Cousins have submitted plans for an ice rink at the Engineerium in Hove. Great news.

Excellent News ..... Better start getting the rust off my skates and ordering some stick tape

 

[Del Boy]

How advanced is the Engineerium project now?
The Engineerium was due to open soon, but we have now decided to open it in phases. The Engineerium, as we know it, will open towards the end of 2010. I am happy to wait to get the rest of the project done and done properly. It’s a massive scheme involving constantly changing exhibits, film experiences and the history of film here in Hove. We plan to have re-enactment weekends, staff in period costumes, a kids’ think tank, an interactive centre, workshops, an exhibition area, excellent catering, facilities for events, banquets, balls – anything that we do that doesn’t work will go, but out plans are very exciting. It’s a 3.5 acre site, and we plan to get the very best out of it. This will be a family attraction to challenge the likes of Legoland, and we will be creating jobs too. I want to make this the funnest place to be and to visit again and again. And I want it to be a one price ticket so that once you are in you are not being mugged over and over for extra money. Great value, great education and great entertainment. I’ve done the sums; I know that what I want to be able to give Chestnut Tree House will be a valuable and ongoing legacy.

Source - February 2010

I found this interview interesting, it's supposed to be challenging Legoland yet there isn't alot of action.

 

[7:18]

can't wait for this, would be brilliant...might get back into my ice hockey!

 

[8ace]

Are they just going to freeze the "lake" that's already there
Better not be building it on the Engineerium or the miniature railway.

 

[BHAOHM]

That would be a great! I would also like to see ice hockey if the ice rink is installed in Hove! Would be great fun and create more sporting opportunities for young people.