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SKATE NEWS & VIEWS
Mel Blackwood
Sep 25, 20243 min read
The Places 8 Wheels Can Take You!
The wheels start rolling. Slowly, then picking up speed quite quickly as the hill gets steeper. I've learned that I love blasting down a hi
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Mel Blackwood
Feb 13, 20244 min read
Roller Dance for All
by Mel @troubleon8wheels I've spoken to a lot of people about their roller skating goals and many of them are interested in roller dance....
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Mel Blackwood
Feb 9, 20243 min read
Self-Care Skating
We've spoken to lots of folks who quite rightly view their roller skate time as their commitment to their self-care. It is through this...
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Roller Girl Gang
Dec 2, 20232 min read
Keep Skating this Winter!
We know how difficult it is to leave the house once temperatures drop. We know it is even harder to get yourself to a large space that...
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Roller Girl Gang
Oct 22, 20234 min read
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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Roller Girl Gang
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Project House Roller Disco. FAQs
What to expect at Project House Roller Disco
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Mel Blackwood
May 20, 20233 min read
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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Mel Blackwood
May 15, 20232 min read
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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Roller Girl Gang
Jan 30, 20231 min read
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, 20222 min read
[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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Mel Blackwood
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20228 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20222 min read
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
Oct 11, 202110 min read
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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