A little bird tells us that as well as bringing ice skating to the town at the end of this month, there will also be a Saharan style touch added to the atmosphere.
You may recall that we expressed some surprise when we learned that the rink will be in the old five lamps area but not - as one might imagine - on the paved "public entertainment" area because the rink is "too big."
Instead, several market stall holders will be re-sited for the duration.
We heard that The Green was rejected as an alternative location because it would cost the council precious parking revenue.
Another alternative - the area used by the farmers' market - was rejected because it would get in the way of the buses.
And apparently, no one thought of using Central Park, which would have been an ideal location.
We reminded readers that a while ago, the council famously miscalculated when it decided to create parking for the new bus service on Fish Hill - because it hadn't measured up properly.
And we went on to speculate that the ice rink might prove impossible to locate in its planned position because the site is not level enough.
Now we hear that this has been taken into consideration, and the answer is to be to mount it on a foundation of sand.
But looking at the slope of the site, we think the job may well prove difficult if not impossible.
Stand by to find grit in all your shopping.
We're planning on setting up a stall selling keffiyeh. If it gets a bit breezy we could well make a fortune.Write to us at boston.eye@googlemail.com Your e-mails will be treated in confidence if requested.
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