Champion skater Ben Penhaligon teamed up with one of the Eden’s Project’s own ice stewards to give a masterclass on the rink.

UK Junior Pairs winner Ben, from St Austell, learned to skate on the Eden rink and returned to put on a show with steward Holly Brookes.

Ben said:  ‘It was great to be back on my home rink where my passion for skating began and to team up with Holly who I haven’t skated with before.’

Holly, who recently joined the ice stewarding team, said:  ‘I’m nowhere near figure skating standard yet so it was really helpful to spend some time learning tips from Ben and improve my skills and balance.’

Ben started skating on the Eden ice ten years ago at the age of 11.

Last year he secured a first place title in the UK Junior Pairs category at the British Figure Skating Championships alongside his Canadian ice skating partner Gabrielle Leversque.  

Ben recently had an enforced break from skating due to a back injury and parted with Gabrielle as he progressed to senior level but he is set to return to competing now that he is recovered.

He has set his sights on finding a new skating partner and entering next year’s British Figure Skating Championships.