There will be a wealth of romantic prizes up for grabs for those who get into the 'dressy-up' spirit with five romantic meals for two at Electric East*, and the chance to win tickets to see a forthcoming headline act, courtesy of our Skating@Life sponsor Metro Radio, at the Metro Radio Arena during the Spring. Even better, 'love is...' only having to pay for one ticket, with a 2 for 1 offer on ice skating after 5.30pm and a free hot chocolate and cookie... and for a bit of fun, inspiration from celebrity couples can be sought with a range of masks available on the night!
Kath Howes, Operations Manager at Life Science Centre, said: "We get lots of couples coming along to the rink on dates and it's quite a good test of a budding relationship - you've got the novice skating couples who have to support each other as they find their feet or if one is a more confident skater, you see the other putting their trust in them, then you always get the competitive couples who really try and out do each other!"
She added: "Our Valentine's evening will be good fun and a chance for couples to do something a little different and who knows - it's a Leap Year so maybe we'll get some ladies proposing while on the ice!"
Stephen Patterson, Commercial Manager at Newcastle NE1 Ltd said: " We wanted to do something extra special on this romantic night in Newcastle so are inviting would-be Torvill and Dean's to come along on Valentine's Day and recreate the steamy Bolero on ice with their chosen partner - or, alternatively, lovingly cling to one another as you make your way gingerly around the rink."
Planning a 'skate with your date' on Valentine's? Post song requests and messages of love to www.facebook.com/scienceatlife . Music will be provided throughout the night courtesy of Metro Radio.
*Electric East (formerly Barn Asia), St James Boulevard, Waterloo Square, NE1 4DP www.electric-east.co.uk