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The Shanty on the Ice

Skating on the promenadeIntermediate5 clues
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For three weeks every winter, Fernley promenade has its own skating, on real ice, to borrowed music. Iris, Greta and Lena have all signed up for a shift. On Saturday afternoon, the gentle waltzes stop and something much louder begins.

What happened

In the skate hut, the loudspeaker was switched from waltzes to sea shanties.

  • Iris Nakamuraschoolteacher
  • Greta Vosantiques dealer
  • Lena Duartecafé owner

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