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SKATE NEWS & VIEWS
Mel Blackwood
Feb 93 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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Mel Blackwood
Feb 63 min read
How to Gain More Confidence on your Roller Skates
by Mel @troubleon8wheels Did you skate as a kid and it's been a decade, or two, or three, since you last put skates on? Did you skate...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jan 252 min read
Why you should book a Skate Consultation with the Shop Gang
We love a radical decision - starting to roller skate as an adult absolutely feels like that! Our shop gang love to get to know you and...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jan 83 min read
Do you want to bring us to your skate community? Here's how...
"I would love to attend a Roller Girl Gang session, but you're so far away!" "This sounds exactly like what I need to feel confident...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jan 34 min read
5 Roller Disco Games
Here are some of our favourite roller disco games. These are tried and tested, provide fun for all ages and will support skaters with...
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Roller Girl Gang
Dec 31, 20233 min read
This New Year We Need Your Continued Support
We hope you had a wonderful and restful holiday period and found time for yourself and your loved ones. We've received lots of lovely...
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Mel Blackwood
Dec 23, 20231 min read
Happy Holidays 2023
We just want to say thank you for all your support this year - it's been memorable for us! We've loved bringing you more opportunities to...
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Shop Gang
Dec 20, 20231 min read
Tenth Day of Skate-Mas - Keep a Lid on it!
Tenth day, big savings! 🌟 Buckle up and join the festive fun with Day 10 of our flash sales. It's the perfect time to update your head...
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Shop Gang
Dec 12, 20231 min read
Second Day of Skate-Mas - Lemon Toe Stops!
On the second day of flash sales, my true skate shop gave to me – an unbeatable deal on toe stops that set me free! 🎁🕺 Dive into Day 2...
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Mel Blackwood
Dec 6, 20234 min read
We *should* wear protective gear... But do you?
by Mel Blackwood As the title suggests... we know what we should do, but there are many reasons we don't do things that are the 'right...
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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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Mel Blackwood
Nov 5, 20235 min read
Show Up to Grow - One Year Reflection
by Mel Blackwood This time last year, I was deep in writing a blog post every day. Finding the time to do this was definitely a...
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Mel Blackwood
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Our Shop is THREE!
Happy birthday to us! Spot the difference between October 2020 when we manage to open our shop, just 5 days before the UK went into...
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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
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Order ahead for the festive season
Yes, we know you don't really want to acknowledge how close we really are to the end of the year, but the fact is, you need to plan ahead...
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Roller Girl Gang
Oct 14, 20234 min read
It's Party Season! Roller Skate Parties a-coming!
Hallowe'en Roller Disco Saturday October 28th, 2023 Corn Exchange It's our long awaited Hallowe'en roller disco at Leeds Corn Exchange. ...
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Roller Girl Gang
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Embracing Autumn as a Roller Skater
From skate care to bad weather skating, to keeping cosy as we get colder and lighting up the dance floor during dark discos, we have...
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Roller Girl Gang
Oct 8, 20232 min read
Good things come to those who wait: RGG Custom Skates
Have you been considering custom build roller skates, but are not sure what you want? At Roller Girl Gang we are passionate about...
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Roller Girl Gang
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Best Independent Roller Skate Shops UK, 2023
"OMG I tried it and I love it! Now where do I buy roller skates?" We hear and see these stories frequently across social media platforms....
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Roller Girl Gang
Sep 30, 20234 min read
Friday Night Social - More Skate Time from October 2023
We are thrilled to be adding an hour to our weekly roller disco. Friday Night Social is our weekly wind down and provides an...
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