GYSO Testimonials

January 2012
Hello Phil, just a note to say how delighted we were with your company. The whole concept worked well, your staff were truly professional. An amazing evening, thank you.
Nick Emberley (Green Dragon, Southampton)

January 2012
Just to let you know the rink went down a storm. Everyone really enjoyed the three days. Thanks to all your team.
Angela jackson (Grassington Dickensian Weekend)

January 2012
Hi Phil
Just a quick note to say thank you for the rink the other day. Your guys were brilliant. The ice rink was very well recieved by all the children. I have not seen so many smiley faces and laughs for a long time. It was a memorable day for all of us. Once again thanks.
Helen Quiroga (Bishop Tufnell Primary School, West Sussex)

December 2011
Hi Phil
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all your staff for their help and support on the day of the Moorland School Chritsmas Market.  The ice rink was up in no time and looked fantastic on completion.  It really drew in the crowds and the kids loved every minute, and it was even better when the real snow began to fall! Your staff were extremely polite and helpful and worked with me to ensure the event went well.  I would definately recommend Get Ya Skates On to anyone.
Thanks again
Kay Gibson, Event Manager (Moorland School, Clitheroe)

December 2011
Hi Phil
Rink was a big success the kids loved it.  The bunch you have working on it well not sure what we can say about them..........   GREAT comes to mind they were very easy to get on with until they lost at footie. lol.  I'm sure we will be in contact with you again maybe before next Christmas as there are other bits going on in the town that if you can do us a good deal on a rink then we may use you before next year. lol Thanks again
Helen Lyons (Ashbourne Town Council)

December 2011
Phil,
Brilliant thanks, the children loved every minute of it. Your staff were great too. :)  I am hoping to use you again next year at about the same time if you can do it.
Anna Sullivan (Cardwell Primary School, London)

December 2011
Hi Phil
This was a wonderful day had by all children and parents attending. The staff were very good and very easy to get on with and truly joined in with our day. They were very pleasant and very helpful, I did not need to help with anything for the rink at all, it was perfect. We even had enough skates  so we were more than satisfied. Thank you for making our day run so smoothly. I will be giving you a call in the new year so we can book again for Christmas 2012.
Kate Mauger (Longcrendon School PTA)

December 2011
Lukes Lane Primary School saved really hard this year to arrange an ice rink for our pupils as a Christmas treat.  The children and staff had a wonderful day.  The younger children especially enjoying a visit from the Penguin and the older children enjoyed the snow.  Everything ran really smoothly, and 'Get your skates on' staff were really helpful, all at a reasonable price.  We would certainly recommend a day on the ice for Primary schools.
Tonia Johnstone, Lukes Lane Primary School

December 2011
Phil – just a note to say thank you and to let you know that once again the ice rink was the most popular attraction at the Warsop Christmas Market.  It went down a treat with all ages, though I think the younger ones were much better at it than us oldies, nevertheless it provided some great family fun.  Your team arrived on time, were very efficient at setting up and simply got on with it.  Then at the end of the night, they packed away without any fuss and left no mess.  They conducted the sessions politely, were very friendly and entered into the spirit of fun throughout the night ensuring everyone had a very enjoyable time.  The whole process of booking was simple and communication with you was easy – it's a no brainer for any event!  Thank you so much.  We'll definitely be booking you again for next year.
Carol Hill– Warsop Christmas Market

November 2011
Dear Phil,
I would like to thank you once again for the excellent service we got from the team that brought the Ice Rink to Birchington 26th Nov.
This is our fifth year and the service has been consistently excellent. The crew arrived early set up without any fuss and were most willing and helpful until the end of the Event.
The Company are in my mind lucky to have such a hardworking, cheerful and helpful team and they are always welcome in Birchington. We have agreed there will be an event next year and we certainly will be booking a Rink from you very soon.Please convey our appreciation to the Team.
Yours sincerely
Mrs P.M.Vilton Chairman Birchington Events Committee

November 2011
Dear Phil
The Ice rink in Brockley on Hilly Fields (London) went extremely well. Your team of Podge, Brad and Kev did a great job and worked very hard. Hundreds of local kids (and adults) enjoyed 2 great days. Lots of people are asking me to do it again.
Clare Cowan (Brockley, Hilly fields)

November 2011
Hi Phil
Just tom let you know the ice rink we hired from you over the last weekend was a great hit. Your staff were very helpful, Peter the Penguin was really good fun for the children. Having the rink in a usually quiet part of the town centre created a great amount of footfall. I am very pleased we had the rink, If funds are available next year I will definatley re-book.
Barbara Witham (Bouverie Place Shopping Centre, Folkstone)

November 2011
Hi Phil
It was brilliant! All the girls had a great time, Years 5 to 9 even made your staff a Christmas Card. We also had local press here too so will send you some photos. Everyone wants me to hire again for our summer fayre 2012. Thank You
Corrina Harper (The Royal School, Hampstead, London)

November 2011
I was very happy with the rink and your staff were lovely guys. They were very helpful and made it clear when I asked them for anything that it was my event and it was up to me how they ran it - for that I was very grateful. If I do it again next year i would like a bigger rink.
Rachel Milner (Marketing and Events Supervisor, Raby Castle)

November 2011
Just to let you know how our Halloween on Ice event went.
We had a fabulous day, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. This was the first time we had such an event here at Delves Lane. The children were very excited when we told them we would be having an ice rink, and it was well attended. Everyone wants to knowwhen we are having the rink back, The staff were great too, they were very helpful.
heather (Delves Village hall, Durham)

October 2011
All the children that used the rink really enjoyed it. The parents also gave great comments about the rink. Your crew arrived on time were very polite and work effortless all day. Thanks for a great Day. The rink was a great addition to our event, and a great crowd puller.
(Karen Edwards, Organiser for Help the Heroes event)

August 2011
Dear all at Get Ya Skates On. Thank you again for a great service and excellent staff. The whole weekend went smooth with everyone enjoying the rink. Your crew are a credit to you. Hope we can get the money in 2012 to do this again.
Joan Fitzgerald (Residents Association North Ward Council, Manchester)

July 2011
This was our first time in using an ice rink. The staff arrived on time and sorted out any queries we had with regards to locating the rink. The children used the rink throughout the day and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it, the skating, the snow machine, the penguin. Your staff sorted out everything we needed quickly and efficiently. Thanks for a great day.
Ken Hughes (Foxyard Primary School, Dudley)

July 2011
I would like to thank "Get Ya Skates On" for making our event an unforgettable one. From Ice rink to sound system and snowflakes-it was great! All the children thoroughly enjoyed it. The equipmentwas in good condition and it felt safe using it. The staff was courteous and helpful at all times. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Stephane Vander Elst (NSM - Corporate, Managing Director)

June 2011
Once again it has been a pleasure to work with "Get Ya Skates On" as part of our National Family Week Celebrations 2011. The staff are very professional and will go out of their way to support the needs of the clients whilst setting up. They are able to adapt the way they work very easy. They arrived on time, we asked them to change the location of the build from outdoors to indoors due to the wet weather, and they where only too happy to comply with our requests. During the hire the team worked tirelessley to meet all our needs and demands of our local residents, and many expressed their thanks and appreciation for a fantastic activity. I look forward to working with the team again.
Gary See (Torrington Drive CA, Knowsley)

June 2011
Hi Phil
This is now the second year running we have used Get Ya Skates On Ltd, and we cannot fault your company at all. The children had a brilliant time. Your staff were punctual, freindly and polite as usual. Everything ran smoothly, no doubt we will be booking again soon for 2012.
Andrea Callaghan (St Ambrose primary School, Manchester)

May 2011
Dear Phil and team
Thank you so much for the amazing time our children had using your rink. The children thoroughly enjoyed their time and some described it as 'the best day ever!!'.
Your staff are amazing and extremely professional throughout our time. Our school will definitely re-book for the future and we appreciate all the work they did.
Simon Barker (Acting headteacher) Marshbrook First School, Stafford

April 2011
Hi Phil,
The Ice Rink was absolutely fantastic - well run with very helpful staff. The children had a fantastic time and we all hope to bring you back again soon.
Damion Woods (Dene House Primary School, Co Durham)

March 2011
My fellow PTA committee and I would like to thank "Get Ya Skates On" for their ice rink and facilities they provided to our school for our Fayre. They arrived promptly, set up well within our timing, and they continued to organise and run the day with professionalism and freindliness which was just what we needed for a community focused school. The kids loved the rink, loved the snow machine and loved the frequent appearences by Peter the Penguin. I would fully endorse them as a company and recommend them to any other PTS's in our area or beyond. Many thanks to your crew, and we look forward to seeing you next year as this event was such a success.
Nick Pronger (Co-Chair PTA, St Philomena's Roman Catholic School, Orpington, Kent)

March 2011
Hi Phil,
Thank you to you and your staff for another successful 2 days of skating. This was our second year running with you, and children and staff had a superb time. All the arrangements beforehand and on the 2 days ran so smoothly, its a real peasure working with you and your staff. many Thanks
Sue Gunn (Newington Primary School, Ramsgate)

March 2011
Phil,
Thank you for the Ice rinks at the 2 venues last week. They were fantastic. Your staff were great at both events and everyone who used the rinks had a great time. Thank you.
Tamar Wharam (Sheffield Futures)

February 2011
Hi Phil
Thank you so much for the Ice Rink at our school. All the Staff, Children and parents were very happy and a fun day was had by all. Thank you so much, all the arrangements beforehand and on the day ran so smoothly.
Dawn Pauffley (Pennwood Primary School, Slough)

February 2011
Dear Phil
Everyone who used the rink really had a fantastic time. Your staff were excellent. Thank you very much.
Julie Harradence (melbourn Village College)

January 2011
Hi Phil
The rink was a great success (despite the torrential Rain !!). The feedback from our customers was great and a fun time was had by all. Please thank your crew for all their hard work and support, your guys even helped me clear some puddles of standing water. Thanks Again
Jason Taylor (St Mary's Primary School, Greenfield, Oldham)

January 2011
Get Ya skates on provided the ice rink for our village Christmas event in St Helens for the second year running, and we will be looking to booking them again for 2011. The team who accompany the rink are great to work with and very efficient at what they do, leaving us to be able to concentrate on looking after and entertaining our visitors.
Chris Milow (Sutton Smile Community Group) St Helens

December 2010
Thanks for a third year running for the ice rink over the weekend. Once again your team worked very hard and they are really friendly. Its lovely to watch everyone skating with the christmas lights sparkling. Please pass all our thanks to all your team who have never failed to supply us a top class service.
Fiona Morton (Luton Borough Council)

December 2010
Hi Phil
What can I say what an amazing day, the children absolutely loved it. All your team were absolutely fantastic and we can not fault them at all. What a fantastic day. We would love to  have you back next year, especially if we can have the same team. They really were great. Many thanks to all at Get Ya Skates On  Ltd for a great day.
Clare Edwards (Trinity School, Somerset)

December 2010
The Rink was a great success and really added to the wow factor to the winter wonderland theme we had for the wedding. The younger guests particulary enjoyed it and even some of the older guests in the evening had a go too.
I would definitely use you again if a future client required an ice rink.
Sarah Brookfield-Lewis (Notable Nuptials)

December 2010
A big thank you to the guys at Get Ya Skates On Ltd for providing us with the Ice rink for the weekend as part of our Company Event. It helped us raise a lot for a local childrens hospitals Christmas present appeal. Great fun was had by all and it proved very popular for team bonding, or team crashing more like... Thanks
Matthew Cann (Financial Risk manager, The Phoenix Group)

December 2010
Hi Phil
The ice rink was a huge success, and the children and young people loved it. It was the best turn out we have ever had especially for teenagers. We would definitely consider hiring the rink again.
Nicola Jenkinson (Services for Looked After Children, Denton Centre, Nr Manchester)

December 2010
Dear Phil
I just want to say how nice it was to work with you and all your staff at Get Ya Skates On Ltd. Your team were professional, friendly, polite and extremely efficient. I would certainly recommend your company and use you again.
I look forward to working with you in the future
Jeanette Hockley (Chichester Observer)

December 2010
Hi Phil
I just wanted to take this opportunity on behalf of all the Staff , children and parents of Unity College Blackpool to thank you and the guys at Get ya Skates On. The guys were brilliant after setting up the rink and all the equipment they assisted the children with getting their skates, making sure
they had the correct sizes and even helping the children to put them on. The rink itself was perfect for our needs and made our very first Unity College Christmas Fayre, very special indeed and a great
success. Thank you for providing an excellent service, I would recommend your company again and again.
Hope to book you again soon. Have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year.
From Jackie and all at Unity College Blackpool

November 2010
Dear Phil, On Behalf of our Chairman and Committee,I would like to thank
you and all your Team for the Ice Rink which we had at our Annual Christmas
Event 27 Nov here in Birchington, Kent. The crew of three were absolutely outstanding, they arrived on time assembled the Rink and then operated it working with a member of our Committee,
this is the third successive year that we have used your Company and I have
recommended our neighbouring town Committees to use your services.
I would also like to pay a compliment with thanks to your Head Office
staff, nothing was too much trouble.Excellent service from an outstanding Company
yours sincerely, Cllr Roger Latchford OBE

November 2010
Get Ya Skates On Ltd helped to make our inaugural Magic of Christmas event at Rainton Meadows a great success. Kids and adults both had fun on the rink, and the snow machine made it seem like christmas. The guys arrived in great time to set up and just got on with the job and knew excatly what to do, which helped me immensley as I ended up being santa's little helper for the day. I would highly recommend Get Ya Skates On to anyone. Thank You
Alex Bayley-Kaye (Group Reader Travel & Events Co-ordinator)

October 2010
Great to work with your team who were very friendly and effecient-The skating rink truly hit the spot as a novel addition to our employee's Fun Days. Hope to work with you again in the future.
Jane Fitzpatrick (operations support team leader, Coca-cola Enterprises Ltd)

September 2010
Dear All
The set up and take down of the rink was extremly efficient. Your staff were very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. We hosted the event for all Primary Schools in our areaand everyone that cam along had a fantastic time. The rink was well accessible for both able and disabled members of the schools. All equipment was very clean and well maintained, which also made sure that maximum fun was add by all.
Deborah Damary-Thompson (Serlby Park School, Notts)

September 2010
Just to say a huge thank you to you and your team. I am sure they told you how hard they worked, and thet really did. Both days must have been exhausting for them, over 3000 visitors we had WOW. It was an extremely successful event and the skating was rated as one of the best activities by the kids, so it was well worth the hard work.
Thank you for a great service and hope to see your company again in the future.
Pat Presland (Lea Green Development Centre, Matlock)

August 2010
Dear Phil
With regards to our experience when we hired the rink. I would just like to send our thanks to you and your employees who were very approachable during the day, dedicated to ensuring everybody had a great time and I feel are a true asset to your company. We held an evaluation meeting after the weeks activities to review positives and negatives of all that was planned. At this meeting the ice rink was postively highlighted on a number of occasions for the following reasons.
Professionalism of your staff
Numbers of Residents engaged
Great attraction for the weeks activities
Fun and creative tool to engage with the community
We have also discussed a possible booking for Christmas 2010. If this is the case then be assured you will be the company we use.
Gary See (New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Knowsley)

August 2010
My Wife and I would like to say a very big thank you to the Ice rink and your staff at our Help for Heroes Gala on Saturday and providing us with a great attraction. With your help we raised £2817.50. We can not say thank you enough to you and your crew who did a great job. We were so proud at the hard work that your staff put in all day to make the day a great success.
Carl and Gail Pickersgill (Event Organisers)

July 2010
The Ice rink was brilliant. The kids were gob smacked when they walked into the the hall to find an ice rink. They loved it! but they were not the only ones...Staff thoroughly enjoyed it too. It was fun and exciting. The children also enjoyed the snow machine, they thought it was so much fun when they skated through the snow. I will certainly book you guys in the future. Once again our sincere thanks for making this happen...
Rukhsana Hussain (Byron Primary School, Bradford)

July 2010
The event was a great success and the children really enjoyed the ice rink. I thought you were very professional turning up when you said you would and the way it was set up. The team was very helpful and the the penguin was a great touch,(although I think the staff enjoyed the dancing as much as the children!) I would definitely recommend using you again.Thanks once again,
Adele Brown (Lingdale Primary School, Cleveland)

June 2010
Hi Phil
We were very pleased with the whole weekend and the Ice Rink really went down well. Your crew were excellent - they worked really hard all weekend, from setting up on Friday to clearing away on Sunday Evening, and I never heard a word of complaint. They were patient with everyone and helped everyone with their skates. They kept good humour all weekend, even after the long drive to get here. There was a constant stream of people using the rink all weekend and all those I spoke to all enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend Get Ya Skates On Ltd to anyone.
Renee Greer (Folkstone Girl Guides)

June 2010
The Ice Rink was a great success with all our guests. Your staff are very efficient and courteous. I would not hesitate to use Get Ya Skates On again. Thank You
Phil Jarmyn (General Manager, The West Runton Centre)

May 2010
The Ice Rink went great. The young people at all three venues enjoyed themselves enormously, though it is to be said so did the parents. As all events were family days it was good to see so many families and young people. As always your staff are nothing but the best, so supportive at all times for which I can not thank you all enough, as it takes a huge amount of pressure off us knowing how professional the set up of your company is. We are looking forward to seeing you in the Autumn and at Christmas.
Maureen Leatherbarrow, Youth Development officer, South Area.

May 2010
Hi Phil
Everything went really well, and the feedback from the families that used the ice rink was very good. We had a good fun packed day. Thank you.
Jenny Chapman (Menphys SOS, Leicestershire)

May 2010
Many thanks for the smooth organisation and running of our event. Everything went well without any hitches and your staff were very helpful on the day. It was great to see so many happy faces on those who took part.
Sharon Hockett (Preistmead School, Harrow)

April 2010
The Ice Rink was a very popular attraction at our Community Open Day. We had in excess of 100 people and it was a great day. The guys who put the rink together and managed the skating were very friendly and helpful. Everyone particularly enjoyed the snow machine. Once again, a big thank you.
Deborah Radford (Parson Cross Community Development Forum)

March 2010
The Ice Rink proved to be a very popular attraction. The guys provided a great service which went down very well with everyone who used the rink.
David Brewer (Head of Partnerships & Community Engagements, Bedford Borough Council)

March 2010
A massive thank you for all the hard work and genuine effort your company put in to the ice rink, as it was a huge success. We had over 500 people attend and it was a great day. your staff were freindly and helpful from the first phone call.  Your staff supported me throughout the day in managing the queue's and helping people out. Once again thank you
Lisa Rawlin (ESPO Aston Comprehensive School, Sheffield)

March 2010
Thank you, The day went really well indeed-all the children (and adults) really enjoyed the ice rink and it was a huge success. The whole day ran so smoothly, with your guys even taking the tickets for us, and not to forget to mention Peter the Penguin.
Alison Hewell (Liverpool Housing trust)

February 2010
Dear Phil
Can I say what a pleasure it has been dealing with your company. From start to finish the guys who work for you have been Courteous and extremely helpful. The whole experience has been superb and has created a truly memorable time for the children. Should we consider such a venture again I would not hesitate to come back to you and recommend you to others. A brilliant 2 days.
Once again huge thanks from all within our community
Cliff Stokes (Headteacher, Newington Primary School, Ramsgate)

February 2010
Saturday 13th February 2010 saw Forest School's Sport Hall being transformed into a 144sq metre rink by their dedicated 4-man team who worked continuously to install the rink. Excited families & friends of all ages were gliding across the floor to the sound of background music with the added attraction of the snow machine. Everyone was impressed especially the younger skaters when "Peter The Penguin" made his appearance. Feedback from parents & Children were very positive with many now wanting to further their new found interest at the local ice rink. It was exciting new event for our school & we would definitely consider another event in the future.
Betina Duffett, Forest School Parents' Association

February 2010
Phil
Please say abig thank you to Dave, Nathan and Mark (Your crew) for all their hard work at Ecclesfield Park last Thursday. It was a pleasure to work with them, despite the cold weather nothing was too much trouble. The rink was fantastic and we attracted a fair number of people despite the dreary weather.
Thank you from all
Kitty Wells (Sheffield Futures)

February 2010
Hi Phil
The whole event went brilliantly. The cross-overs between classes when the children were changing boots etc, was very smooth.
The children enjoyed it immensley and there were a number of compliments from teaching staff about how enjoyable the day was and how much the children enjoyed themselves.
Thanks again for all your efforts and your prompt communication and replies to the questions and queries we had during the process.
Damian Woods (Durham Learning Net)

January 2010
Hello Phil
Just to let you know what a success our christmas fair was. The rink certainly drew in the crowds and the children had a fantastic time-an ice rink in their own Playground!
We have had lots of feedback from Parents, Children and people in the village and surrounding areas on how great the day was. I've even been phoned by other schools in the area that photos of us in the local press. I've passed on your details so you should be hearing from them shortly.
We'll certainly do it again - although other neighbouring schools may want a turn next year.
Your staff were brilliant, please pass on my thanks to them. They worked tirelessly in the morning to help us clear the snow and ice from the playground before they could lay the rink, and then again in the dismantling of it in the snow and dark.
Thanks again. A great day had by all.
Joanne Chapman (Chair- Brandesburton School PTFA)

January 2010
Many Thanks for providing an entertaining and professional service for the 2009 Warsop Christmas Market. The Ice skating rink was a great success and really made the event special. It was busy all night with queues of people waiting, and we'vehad nothing but positive comments from the public, with many requests for you to return again next year.  I was very impressed with the quality of the rink, the boots you provided and also the efficiency of your staff in setting up, clearing away and looking after the skaters during the event. It was an excellent family attraction, that I would recommend for any public event. I look forward to seeing you all next year.
Carol Hill (Manager) Nottinghamshire County Council WEB Centre

January 2010
Thanks again to you and all your hard working team for the friendly, helpful service. The ice rink really added to the christmas spirit: Watching people skate with "snow" falling, whilst the choir sang was magical!! We would certainly book you again for similar events. Please pass on our thanks to all your team-we look forward to seeing them again.
Fiona Morton (Luton Council)

December 09
Hi Phil
Thanks for the ice rink and your staff were great. A massive success and next year we will be having a bigger rink. The kids and families filled it all day, and at the end of the second day we were having to turn people away. The lads running it were briliant and easy to get on with too. I would thoroughly recommend your company and rink to anyone running a big family event.
Thanks again-We can't wait until next Christmas
Janet Colley (Westhoughton Active Communities Organiser)

December 09
To Phil and all at Get Ya Skates On
Thank you so much for all your help in helping our school have a brilliant "Ice Fair". From our initial enquiry to the moment your team drove away from the school at the end of the day you were all brilliant to work with-from answering my many queries, to the incredibly hard working and the friendly team you provided on the day. We have had nothing but praise from the children and parents who attended our ice fair- and we will be in touch to book you in for next year.
Peter Parkin, Chair, Nelson Primary School PTA, Twickenham.

December 09
The Ice rink made an impressive centre piece to the square and attracted a good crowd throughout the evening. It added to the overall atmosphere along with the fairground attractions.
The Team turned up early on the day and the ice rink was assembled quite quickly so that there was no fuss or any problems in setting up the square. Many Thanks
Paul Doughty (Fleet Town Centre Manager)

December 09
The Get Ya Skates On guys worked tirelessly to help make our event work. It was the first time we tried something like this, but thanks to Get Ya Skates On, it will become a feature in our calendar. The little touches like the snow machine and Peter the Penguin made everything extra special. A great big thank you to your excellent team.
Martin Ennis (LUSU Activities Developer, Lancaster University)

December 09
The Ice rink was brilliant your guys arrived on time and did a great job getting it up and running in time for the event. The ice rink was incredibly popular-a real attraction for the event. Your staff were excellent, a huge help managing the crowds, we had a ticketing system which I think worked OK! We will defiantly re-consider re booking next year, if I can sort out the funding I'd like to look into booking for the Feb. half term.
I will recommend you to some colleagues as well, I was really pleased with the whole package, It has been a pleasure to deal with you. I would also like it if you could pass on my thanks to the guys who came down for all their hard work, it was a long day for us all, but they never stopped working all day. Thank you once again.
Amy Robinson Parks Community Development Assistant, Sandwell

December 09
Hi Phil
The ice rink went really really well, even though we had bad weather it did not stop the kids from using the rink, The Get ya Skates On team kept all the children amused and entertained. We are really pleased with the professional service you have provided.
Rhian Prosser, Methyr Tydfil Council

December 09
The rink was great. Your staff were very proffesional, and our winterfest event team could not give them enough praise. When kids are skating in persistant rain, and the parents have to drag them off, you know its been a success.
John 'o' Jones (Pondardawe Chamber of Trade & Commerce)

December 09
Hi Phil
Just a quick note to say thank you for the ice rink. Everyone loved the rink (despite the weather) and your staff were brilliant. They arrived spot on time and were really very freindly and very helpful. I have already been asked for your details by two other people and have happily passed them on and recommended you guys.
Thank You once again, Jacqui (Berwash Scout Group)

December 09
Hi Phil
I was the Police Sergeant on duty for Ecclesfield SNA when the rink was on Margeston Crescent. I was impressed by the number of local young people who turned up and the enthusiasm they showed when using the ice rink. It certainly was a focal point within the Parson Cross area. All who used it were in good spirits, and I would say that the rink being there helped to promote relations between local young people and local police officers and community support officers. I dont think it was a cooincidence that the level of anti-social behaviour in the area was extremely low for the time of year, and we would not hesitate to use your services again. Al we had to do was make the booking and everything else was taken care of by your staff and the whole event ran very smooth. Thank you again
Richard Hammond PS 1646, South Yorkshire Police.

November 09
Dear Phil
Dyke House, Stranton and Grange Halloween Event
I am writing to thank you for your organisation's contribution to the Halloween Event that took place on Saturday 31 October 2009 at Brougham Centre.The event proved to be a great success and it has been estimated that over 600people attended on the day.  This afforded us the opportunity to interact with local residents and gauge their opinion on the issues that affected their daily lives.  The information that we have gathered will be used to update the Dyke House / Stranton / Grange Neighbourhood Action Plan (NAP) which will strive to improve the quality of living for all its local residents.The contribution from your organisation was a well received aspect of the community event.  The ice skating proved to be very popular and we had some really positive feedback from the attendees.
Yours sincerely
Oliver Kirk Regeneration Officer (Broughton Centre)

November 09
The provision of ice skating facilities at the consultation event proved to be extremely popular with all age groups.  We choose ice skating as one of the main attractions, as this provision is not available locally.  We hoped that it would encourage people to come along from a neighbourhood, where historically, it is difficult to get people involved.  It certainly seemed to work as over 600 people attended.  ‘Get Ya Skates On’ provided an exceptional service from the early stages of booking the activity through to the delivery on the day.  Get Ya Skates On has been hired to provide further skating provision in Hartlepool in the coming months, which is testament to the company.  
Gemma Clough, Principal Regeneration Officer, Hartlepool Borough Council

November 09
Phil once again a big thank you to you and your excellent Team, nothing was too much trouble and we enjoyed their time with us, see "ya-next-year"
yours 
Cllr Roger Latchford OBE (Cabinet member of tourism and Deputy Leader TDC).

November 09
We were delighted with the success of having an ice rink within school. The team from Get Ya Skates On were extremely professional, helpful and attentive at all times making the two days enjoyable and memorable for our students. We will definitely have the ice rink back again.
Thanks
Katie Vaus (Yarborough School,Lincoln)

November 09
Hi Phil
The rink was a big hit! all of your the staff worked their guts out all day and the children were absolutely thrilled. On the event's feedback forms many children and parents mentioned the ice rink, many had never had the opportunity to skate before, and all thought it was completely brilliant.Thank you all for your hard work and help to make our Winter Wonderland event such a massive success.
Kate Sisman (Worcester Community Housing Ltd)

November 09
Hi Phil
The Ice rink was fab all children and parents had a wonderful experience So much so that one of my colleagues will be contacting you to arrange another day in February half term
Regards Janice (Athersley Primary School)

November 09
HI PHIL
Can I thank you and your workers for all the help and support that was given which enabled the young people in the south area of Knowsley  in October half term to enjoy the Ice rink this was delivered  in three areas and  there was attendance of over 500 this included parents who were amazed by the whole events , Peter the penguin went down well also , it was   one of the best events that we as a youth service have been able to put on it has been well received by our local councillors' and we have had letters of congratulations' from local residents , police have also said that they feel it had in fact been helpful in reducing anti social behave through out that week in October there was a 50% reduction in  call outs ,So once again thank you and your team for all help and supoort given I will say that nothing was two much trouble for them.
Maureen Leatherbarrow, Knowsley Council

November 09
I would like to thank your team for the ice rink on Saturday.
The day could not have gone any better. We had over 300 people on the ice over the day and not once di we have a negative comment. The staff were fantastic. They were punctual, professional and very freindly.
The rink was great and having got feedback today from the majority of people who skated will definitely use Get ya Skates On again.
We will be in touch soon for next year. Thank you
Andrea Callaghan (St Ambrose Barlow Primary School)

October 09
Thanks GYSO for a great 5 day tour of Manchester. Your staff were very professional and prompt. Everyone who used the rink over the five different locations. Say thanks to Peter the Penguin (lol).
Julie Goreham (Northwards Housing, Manchester)

October 09
Hi Phil,
I would like to thank you and your team for the ice rink this weekend in Ashington. The lads were superb all weekend, and set world record times for erecting and dismantling the rink. (up : just over two hours, down : one hour twenty minutes)The event was extremely popular and the rink was full constantly over the three days. I am in Ashington this morning talking to the local traders to gauge the impact the rink had in the town. I will send you the evaluation once it is complete. The traders I have spoken to already were very positive about the impact on their businesses and are delighted the rink is back in December.Once again thanks very much, and a big pat on the back for the crew.
Kindest Regards, Paul Taylor Project Officer (Northumberland County Council)

September 09
The day went great, kids loved it and the staff were on-time, professional and friendly.
The rink was great and the snow machine - we would definitely use Get Ya Skates On again.
Many thanks
Louise Hunt (Extended Services Coordinator, Shepshed Cluster

August 09
The rink was a huge success again. Thank you Get Ya Skates On and all staff.
Kelly Mcnutly (Freeborough Engineering college)

August 09
Thanks again Get Ya Skates On for the ice rink. The weekend went really well. Children and Adults who used the rink really had a great time. Pass on my thanks to your staff for a really professional job once again.
Alison Palmer, West Lancs District Council

August 09
WOW, thanks to all at Get Ya Skates On for a fantastic service. The rink was brilliant, we had over 5500 visitors and the rink was busy all day. Your crew are a total credit to you and your company. We will be in touch again soon. Thank you very much
Richard Fowler, Play Development Manager, Activity Sheffield

July 09
On behalf of the Ashton Team from Tameside Youth Service, we wanted to say thank you so much for Saturday. The whole day was fantastic. Young People loved the rink and really enjoyed something completely different. The staff were brilliant and worked well with us. They supported us throughout and were careful to adhere to our policy about working with under 8 young people. They worked really hard and seemed to know when to pull out stops, like the snow machine and the dress up etc
Thank you again for a brilliant day, we will have no hesitation in booking you again and have had lots of interest from other parts of the Youth Service as well.
Rachel Berrisford. (Tameside Youth Services)

June 09
The rink went very well and all the children eonjoyed it very much.It had been billed as one of our 'Wow' factors for the day, especially as it was a hot day the thought of ice skating was very exciting for the Beavers and Cubs. We are very pleased we booked the rink.
Claire Jarvis (Linnett Scout Group, Stockport).

June 09
Just wated to let you know how impressed the school, staff and visitors were with the ice rink we used for our family fun day. The men who came to set up the rink were very helpful and got it all up as quick as they could. The kids were very impressed with mr penguin and the bubble machine. We will definitely be booking it agan for our next family day. Thank you again for making our day so successful.
Kelly McNulty Freebrough Specialist Engineering College

May 09
We have had the rink twice now, and will be booking it again during the summer holidays. The last event was for a Family Fun Day and the novelty of the rink was amazing...we had over 200 people skating throughout the day. The guys from Get-Ya-Skates-On are polite, professional and helpful at all times. Oh and Peter the Penguin was great too!
Christine Saunders (Extended Services Coordinator, East Cleveland)

May 09
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being part of our funday event, and help making it a great success. Your crew looked smart, and were very helpful and approachable, they are a credit to your company. We will be using Get Ya Skates On for future events.
Thanks again for a great product and great service.
Graham Halliwell (The Friends of Copperas Field Association, Manchester)

April 09
This was the third year running we have hired a rink from Get Ya Skates On, and again the service was brilliant. Over 200 kids skated on the day. The crew were very good and managed the day to perfection.
Keith & Carol Drinkhall, The Sturdy Lads

March 09
We booked a rink for two different events from Get Ya Skates On. The rink and staff that were supplied were excellent...It was a fantastic two days. Families travelled the distance to part in skating at both events. Get Ya Skates On staff were very freindly and courtious, and nothing was too much trouble for them...they had a smile on their faces all day long. All in all it was two fantastic days that everyone enjoyed, and the health and safety aspect of it all was brilliant.
Roger Lipski (Police Young Persons Officer, South Yorkshire Police)

March 09
We booked an ice rink for a complete month for The Gates Shopping Centre in Durham. It was a great success. We had over 4000 skaters on the rink. Thanks to all at Get Ya Skates On
Stephanie Mills, Senior Account Manager, Shoppertainment

March 09
Get Ya Skates On provided us with a quick, efficient and professional service. Phil is prompt with responding to enquiries, and kept me informed of the hiring process continually. We had over 250 kids and adults skating on the day. It was a great success, and extended schools will be hiring Get Ya Skates On Ltd again. Thank You very much
Christine Saunders (Extended Services Coordinator, Guisborough)

March 09
We have on two occasions entered in to contracts and hired a portable ice rink from Get Ya Skates On Ltd. On both occasions we have been very happy and pleased with what was provided. The rink was clean, undamaged and looked very smart.  The four rink staff that came and managed the rink for us, could not have been more helpful, enthusiastic, and interested in helping people enjoy themselves. They were great ambassadors for the company.  The rink arrived on time as arranged, was built up and prepared for public use in the time allocated without any problems. I found the management side of the company very helpful and easy to deal with. We have only good things to say about Get Ya Skates On Ltd, and we would use them again having built up a good working relationship with them.
Alan Winters (Community Development Officer, Lancaster City Council)

February 09
Phil, Many thanks for the ice rink. We had an amazing time on it and the guests couldnt believe it when it turned up during the meal!!!! Your guys were great and worked so hard to get it up on time. One of the guests described our wedding as "the party of the century" and we put a chunk of that down to you. Thank you
Chris Geddes (Accenture UK)

February 09
We hired an ice rink from Get Ya Skates On Ltd for the half term break. It was a fantastic success, with a greater turn out than we imagined. The major part of this was due to the helpful freindly professionalism of the crew themselves both to staff of the college, and customers alike. I have since recommended Get Ya Skates On to another couple of organisations.
Angie George (Conference Centre Manager, Ushaw College, Durham

February 09
Get Ya Skates On Ltd provided a very professional and well run ice rink that worked well in the Town Centre. The rinks looked good and were managed very well. We booked 5 seperate days in total and were pleased with each event. We have had very positive feedback from both businesses and customers, especially young people, and we hope to bring the portable ice rinks back to Barnsley in the future.
Gareth Bruff (Barnsley Town Centre Manager)

February 09
The Hartlepool Youth Service would like to thank Get Ya Skates On for providing a wonderful product which was the star attraction at our event. From the moment the first phone call went in to your company the service has been first rate. The staff worked very hard and was courteous and helpful throughout the whole day. I would have no hesitation in recommending Get Ya Skates On Ltd to anyone.
Sarah McCluskey, Events Organisor (Hartlepool Council)