Ice skating is set to make a comeback in Stevenston in the New Year with work taking place at Harvies this week.

KA Leisure have confirmed the ice rink will be back open in January - after skaters complained of the rink not reopening in line with other centres. 

However fitness activities will have to remain closed from noon to 5pm on Thursday and Friday this week while preparations are underway.

The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald previously launched a campaign calling for the reopening of Auchenharvie Ice Rink after North Ayrshire skaters complained of the facilities not reopening alongside others across Scotland. 

A KA Leisure spokesperson said: "We are pleased to confirm that in partnership with North Ayrshire Council, preparations are underway to resume ice activity at Auchenharvie Leisure Centre ice rink in January 2021. 

"As a result, fitness activities within the centre will be temporarily unavailable between 12 noon and 5pm on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th  December.

"We’d like to take this opportunity to apologise for the disruption and thank customers for their patience and continued support during these challenging times.  Bookings will open for the 3rd December onwards from Wednesday 2nd Dec."

"We will continue to keep you up to date with developments."