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Roller Girl Gang
- Mar 25
- 3 min
Roller Skating Alone doesn't have to be Lonely
A mental health perspective by Mel Blackwood I often say that roller skating is a journey. What I mean is it's a journey to learning...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Feb 22
- 5 min
February First Aid: Physical and Mental
by Mel @troubleon8wheels In re-visiting the 'My Roller Skate Journey' mini binder this year, it's lovely to be able to pause and reflect...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Skate Exploring in January, Caring in February
January all been about exploring the world around you from a new perspective, one on wheels. February is all about care. Physical First...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Jan 28
- 3 min
January 2022 - Big Wishes
by Mel @troubleon8wheels I always enjoy some introspection, and looking back on this month I realised I had been holding my breath for...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Dec 18, 2021
- 4 min
Reflections about running a Subscription Box - part 1
By Mel @troubleon8wheels I talk about roller skating being a vital activity for those of us that do it for our physical and mental...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Oct 11, 2021
- 10 min
Reflections of One Year at RGG HQ
by Mel @troubleon8wheels I'm just reflecting over the last year of running a small business. Many people may start a business thinking...
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- Dec 1, 2020
- 3 min
Tutorial Tuesday: Video Angles and Mental Health
by Mel @troubleon8wheels This week's tutorial is less about something to learn regarding roller skating, and more about being careful...
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- Nov 14, 2020
- 7 min
Street Skating in the UK
By Ellie @skatehoopbalance [Trigger warning: severe mental health, self-harm.] For those of you that don’t know me, I’m Ellie (aka...
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- Oct 11, 2020
- 8 min
'How does it look' isn't the question we should be asking ourselves.
by Mel @troubleon8wheels This is a very visceral blog post, and has brought back feelings and memories that I have long buried. I...
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- Oct 9, 2020
- 3 min
Tales from the Skate Park
by Karen @dallas_pops As the weather starts to get wetter and the temperature drops, the thought of going to an indoor skatepark to try...
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- Jan 13, 2019
- 4 min
What roller skating means to you #2
We asked for you to share what inspired you to start roller skating. What drives you to put those wheels on. What roller skating means...
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- Sep 4, 2018
- 3 min
What roller skating means to you #1
Roller skating is more than just a hobby to many in the skate community. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed their story....
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