I would love to be able to skate round the entire local ice rink with my old school pal. I regret that in my teenage years although spectated I did not join my friends on the ice. I was to afraid to fail. I did not want to make a fool of myself in public. I'm 44 and still hold onto this regret. My friend still visits regularly and goes ice skating with her daughter. I have gone twice so far but stuck to one side because I just did not have the confidence to let go of the wall. I started ice skating lessons as a complete beginner this month of May 2025. Apprehensive but willing. Maureen