A NEW skate park in Valley Gardens, Harrogate, will have its official opening on Saturday.

The borough council’s cultural services lead, Coun Caroline Bayliss, said skating was “a whole new world to her”, but praised those who had fought for the facility for their patience.

She said: “I sincerely hope they get a lot of fun and enjoyment from it. And because they enjoyed using the wall outside Harrogate International Centre, we have even replicated that for them.”