Skater Creative Market 18th November 2023
We are delighted to host a market of creative skaters - all these creatives are at different points on their roller skate journey, from...
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SKATE NEWS & VIEWS
Roller Girl Gang
- Aug 2
- 3 min
Project House Roller Disco. FAQs
What to expect at Project House Roller Disco
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lauramariemurch
- Jun 26
- 2 min
K-Pop Glam: Unlocking the Aesthetics of K-Pop.
By Laura Marie Hey everyone! <3 I thought I would introduce you to the aesthetics of K-Pop; after all, it isn't just about the music!...
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M Blackwood
- May 20
- 3 min
Mental Wellness and Roller Skating - part 2 + roller dance tutorial!
by Mel Blackwood Many of the skaters come to us at the very start of their roller skate journey and we are delighted to see their...
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M Blackwood
- May 15
- 2 min
Mental Wellness and Roller Skating - part 1
by Mel Blackwood Being active has many benefits - looking after our physical health, by keeping our bodies active is important. We have...
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M Blackwood
- Apr 14
- 6 min
Show Up To Grow: Self Care isn't Selfish
by Mel Blackwood Do you feel guilty about taking time for yourself? I certainly do, but I'm trying to fight it. I used to think that...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Mar 13
- 4 min
[Show Up To Grow] Self-Esteem & Social Media #TurnYourBack
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Last weekend, the latest Dove campaign caught my eye. #TurnYourBack . It was a bittersweet moment. I...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Jan 30
- 1 min
Game of Sk4t3 (for those times you are not able to roller skate)
Off skates? How about this game that requires minimal equipment?
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Roller Girl Gang
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Reminder about your Roller Skate Journey
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Have you ever stopped to wonder why roller skating means so much to so many people? Why does someone...
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M Blackwood
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
How are you rolling? I mean, really?
by Mel Blackwood October sees World Mental Health Day, Black History Month, and many more observations to raise awareness and make us...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Jul 28, 2022
- 5 min
Skate Secrets Shared (If you are thinking about learning to roller skate - read this!)
by Mel @troubleon8wheels It's time to spill. Why do we all roller skate? Why is it such an important part of our lives? Why do we insist...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Jul 24, 2022
- 4 min
What actually happens at an RGG Meet-Up?
words by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels All stunning photographs @paulcraigphoto The meet ups hosted by us are designed to be the most...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Jul 13, 2022
- 5 min
Small Businesses Truths
by Mel @troubleon8wheels We received two more boxes today - one with skates and helmets, one with Sunlite and Avanti plates. Yesterday...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Jun 26, 2022
- 3 min
5 tips to start your own Roller Skate Gang
by Mel @troubleon8wheels "No-one roller skates where I live," is something we hear in messages and our shop. We get it. You've had a...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Jun 20, 2022
- 8 min
Business vs Personal Growth - together or apart?
by Mel @troubleon8wheels I hope no-one reads this, but if you do, I hope you find it useful. [Adapted from Steven Bartlett] Pledge to...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Mar 25, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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