Ref. 28300-26HE has not long learned to walk, and she is drawing her pension, but when they get their ice skates on they make a perfect pair.

Heather Bishop, 63, and Patrick Larkin, two, are both skating in this year's ice show at the Link Centre.

They are among the 80-strong cast of the show, in which skaters will perform to hits from musicals, including Grease, South Pacific and Oklahoma.

Heather, a retired primary school teacher from Wroughton, said: "I have been taking part in these shows for about 16 years.

"The youngsters are great, we get on really well together."

Surprisingly, Heather is not the oldest skater that honour goes to Vera Sheppard, who is 86.

Patrick was introduced to skating by his father Bryan, a former professional ice-hockey player.

Bryan has inspired all his children to take to the ice.

His two daughters, Isabella, seven, and Meghan, four, are also taking part in the show.

Although not skating in the show, Bryan's wife, Natasha, is helping out with the technical side.

Bryan, from Lydiard Millicent, said: "It makes me very proud to see all the children skating together.

"Patrick loves it."

The show, directed by Alan Seabrook, is at the Link Centre on Saturday and Sunday.

There are two shows a day, starting at 2pm and 6pm.

Tickets are £4.50 with a Swindon Card, and £4.75 without. Call the Link Centre 01793 465435.