Some of members have written about their experiences. Read their stories here…
The Blitz Burlesque Party with The Correspondents @ The Jailhouse
Calling all Soldiers on leave, G.I.s, Factory and Land Girls! The Jailhouse is taking you back to wartime Britain with The Blitz Party Part 2. Expect a night of swinging Big Band tunes with amazing Vintage Burlesque performances from Adelina Le Shay and Danny Demilo plus an exclusive performance from Electro Swing duo The Correspondents.
The Correspondents, MC Mr Bruce and DJ/Producer Mr Chuckles make Big Band music for the 21st century. Splicing old time swing samples with squelchy synths over dusty drum loops the duo have been rocking festivals across the world with their electrifying stage show. Herefordshire Roller Skating Club’s very own Roller Girls will be getting their skates on too!
Gramophone spinners for the evening will be Phat Tony and Teasesgee playing music from and inspired by the swing era everything from Big Band to Electro swing, with amazing visuals by Alpha Channel.
For those wanting to take some time out from the dancing and risqué shenanigans, Room Two will be transformed into a war bunker, with 40s news and show reels on the projector.
Entry is £7, with money off for everyone in their 1940s fancy dress. The club is open from 10pm until 3pm.
If you’re interested in joining us or finding out more about what we do, come along and say hello. We’d love to meet you!
Happy new year!
Wow, it’s New Year already! What’s your resolution? Get fit? Lose weight? New hobby? Well guess what! Herefordshire Roller Skating Club can offer you all that!! Roller skating is a much more fun way of getting that exercise to burn off those mince pies and Quality Streets!
What about roller derby? A fast, furious and feisty sport on skates for women! Hereford Roller Girls are recruiting also. Watch this great little youtube explanation for the rules and history of the sport. http://www.youtube.com/
Our general lessons for beginners start on Wednesday 4th January, 7.30pm – 9pm. Roller derby sessions are on Mondays, 6pm – 7.30pm for beginners.
We have skates of all sizes and protective equipment you can borrow.
Plus, if you join us in January, you get your first lesson FREE!! So what you waiting for? Just send us a message to book some skates and let’s get rolling!!
You gotta roll with it…
Read an excerpt from an article our lovely Quaddie Foul-Her, #16 wrote for SwingingBalls.co.uk.
“Despite my new found confidence in the gym and at classes, I hadn’t attempted to play any team sports since school. I felt that I had been out of football for too long to take it up again; that I wouldn’t be good enough to start playing again. Then one day a few months ago, I saw Herefordshire Rollerskating Club’s page on Facebook …
I surprised myself with my excitement and eagerness to get involved. My friend and I went along to a session and the rest, somewhat predictably, is history. Not only do I skate with the club every Wednesday, I have also started training for Roller Derby. I knew I was serious about it when I missed a Liverpool match on TV to go skating. Liverpool FC is basically my religion, so this was a huge deal. My mum nearly dropped the phone when I told her.
I had heard of Roller Derby before I started skating, but many people haven’t (if you’re on of them, this video does a better job of explaining it that I can http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y5Y82gcIoc). I was initially weary about whether I would enjoy it; it’s a high contact sport which can result in lots of bruises … particularly in the early days, when mastering the art of basic balance whilst on eight wheels can be an issue! But so far so good.”
You can read the rest of the article here.
Welcome to Hereford Roller Girls!
Hereford’s very first roller derby team are now up and rolling!! We are continually welcoming in new skaters, ladies and gents, so don’t be shy and come and join us in playing the amazing sport on 8-wheels! Check the Want to join page for more details.