The artificial surface ski slope operated at Bassingbourn in England is to be replaced and extended ahead of the new skiing season in September. Members are to carry out the resurfacing work themselves at weekends and have raised £50,000 to pay for materials.

The slope is operated by a club, with members aged from three to 80, and is located inside Bassingbourn Army Barracks, has one nursery slope and one main slope. The Dendix slopes need to be re-matted at least once every eight years.

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