The Canterbury Tales on ice: Heated Ribaldry

Follow the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague with Skate Guard Blog's History Hub! ⛸️ Discover past champions, iconic programs, and skating milestones - new content added daily throughout the event. Explore here: www.skateguardblog.com/p/world-figu... ⛸️ #figureskating

This week's Skate Guard Blog explores the story of 1/2 of the 1st team to win gold in ice dancing at the World Figure Skating Championships. With partner Jean Westwood, Lawrence Demmy won the World & European titles. He went on to serve as an ISU official: www.skateguardblog.com/2026/03/lawr... ⛸️

If Evita comes to Broadway, don't expect a repeat of the outdoor "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" that wowed them in the West End. Some true words from Andrew Lloyd Webber: "We can’t do that in New York. I mean, something awful could happen. We have gun laws in Britain.” deadline.com/2026/03/evit...

Have you checked out the blog lately? 🌀 There are some exciting updates! The new Figure Skating History hubs gather in-depth, carefully researched articles on key themes in skating history. ⛸️ Explore the hubs here: www.skateguardblog.com/p/figure-ska... #figureskating

What a great weekend Vienna. Always love to visit the show @wiener_stadhalle and if you’ve got to do a three show day, it helps when you perform in front over 12,000 people! So proud of our @holidayonice #Horizons cast - next stop the France. Yes, that logo is hand painted at the arena!

Always remember that listening to music can be the entire activity. Put on headphones. Blast it through speakers. Close your eyes and just listen. Listening to music is not a background activity. It can be the entire journey, and it's worth the time.

Thomas Deininger is a Rhode Island artist known for crafting intricate assemblages from found and discarded objects, turning everyday trash into striking visual stories.

Had a great few days onboard @cunardline.bsky.social #queenvictoria and had a few hours in a city I know and look what I see… rehearsals start in a few days and can’t wait to send @holidayonice Horizons back on the road.

And it was the very first piece of music I skated to. Thunderbirds are GO!

London, the 1930s. Glitter, glamour, figure skating glory… and the Westminster Ice Club. ⛸️ This week’s Skate Guard Blog takes you there → www.skateguardblog.com/2019/11/the-...

Waking up for a few days across the river from this sad church!

Two pieces of music that 1948 Olympic Gold Medallist Barbara Ann Scott famously performed to were "Ave Maria" & "Beautiful Island of Somewhere". ⛸️ You can listen to them, along with other pieces she skated to, in the Sounds of the #QueenOfTheIce playlist on Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/7z7...

Hello lovely peeps, just FYI I’m NOT on FB. Haven’t been for quite a few years and why anyone would want to creat a fake profile is beyond me but apparently there are more than!?! My family member who checked with me has reported them but the more the merrier…. Thanks.

Taking my Trump derangement syndrome to new heights. (Stay for the finale.) 🧹🫧💚🇺🇸 #NewVideo #DefyDemocracy #Parody

On this 1902, Madge Syers made history as the first woman to compete in the World Figure Skating Championships. She entered the men's event and finished second to Ulrich Salchow. ⛸️

On this day in 1976, John Curry made history as the first British skater to win an Olympic gold medal in men's figure skating ⛸️

Adding a little colour to a dull day! #holidayonice #horizons

‘Mutual free movement’ for UK and EU citizens supported by 84% of Brits, in stunning new poll Omnisis poll suggests opposition to free movement was based on lack of awareness and the UK government failing to enforce the rules yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...

Dick Button skating with Sonja Henie Between them, 5 Olympic gold medals in figure skating ⛸️

Dick Button: A Life in Photos ⛸️📸 See the full album: www.facebook.com/SkateGuard

Skating legend, sporting pioneer, mentor to many (myself included) raconteur, glorious pundit and all round one of the nicest and funniest people to be around. He loved our sport and we loved him back. R.I.P Dick Button and thank you. 💔

It was a misty and warm night and Glow Wild at Wakehurst was magical

Abbott elementary starts at 8pm this week with an hour long special. Please spread the word! 🎄 🫡

Netflix - please stop minimising the end credits of movies to suggest something else. Let viewers enjoy the soundtrack and see the cast and crew that worked on the film. We'll exit it ourselves when ready to. #film #filmsky #movies #moviesky

The things you find that make you smile! 👍🏻